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Volvo XC40 T3 in Umhlanga
Volvo XC40 T3 in Umhlanga
The extraordinarily popular Volvo XC40 is now available in T3 guise, bringing even more variety to the 2018 European Car of the Year line-up.
The new powertrain is the first three-cylinder engine in the company's 91-year history.
The all-new 1.5 litre T3, three-cylinder, direct-injection petrol engine was developed in-house using the same modular design as Volvo's four-cylinder Drive-E engines. The three-cylinder powertrain comes with a six-speed manual transmission while an optional eight-speed transmission will follow at a later date.
The XC40 T3 is now available in manual, with the T3 automatic due to follow later next year. With 115 kW and 265 Nm on tap, the XC40 T3 performs exceptionally well and delivers excellent fuel efficiency.
The new Volvo XC40 brings a breath of fresh Swedish air to the premium compact SUV segment, throwing away the rulebook to create a new motoring experience where individual style meets a functional and supremely minimalistic driving environment.
A new evolution of Volvo's latest design language has resulted in an expressive and unique exterior, while a bespoke interior inherits all of Volvo's latest design elements, including the revered 9-inch Sensus Connect touch screen and digital instrument cluster.
And then there's these Key Features : - City Safety with Front Collision Warning and Full Autobrake, Pedestrian, Cyclist and Large Animal Detection, Rear Collision Warning with Braking At Standstill, Lane Keeping Aid, Road Sign Information System, Pilot Assist, Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert, Park Assist Pilot, Visual Park Assist 360º Cameras, Run-Off Road Mitigation and Run-Off Road Protection and importantly Driver Alert Control.
Contact Volvo Umhlanga on 031 - 571 2600 or visit the XC40 at 1 Wilton Crescent, Umhlanga Ridge.