Volvo XC40 leaked ahead of official debut on Sept 21

Volvo XC40 leaked ahead of official debut on Sept 21

While Volvo initially planned to unveil the XC40 on September 21, the carmaker’s operations in Hungary accidentally jumped the gun and released a video trailer revealing the car in full. So here it is, the all-new XC40 before you’re supposed to see it, the brand’s smallest XC model to date.

At first glance, the SUV appears to be a mirror image of the 40.1 concept that previewed it last year, and features nearly all the cues found on the show car. This includes the shoulder line that rises towards the end of the rear doors, with a black roof to create a two-tone look, LED headlights with the signature ‘Thor’s hammer’ DRLs and C-shaped tail lamps that extend all the way to the roof-mounted spoiler.

Some revisions have been made on the path to production, as the flushed door handles have been replaced with more conventional ones, the side mirrors aren’t fancy cameras anymore, and the tiny Swedish flag near the bonnet is gone. The vehicle seen here is wearing the R-Design styling package, as shown by the front grille design and embossing on the rearmost pillar.

Moving inside, Volvo’ design language used on the XC60 and XC90 has been adapted for the compact SUV, and features a large touchscreen that is linked to the Sensus infotainment system. The layout of the dashboard is identical to what we’ve seen in earlier spyshots, although the centre console is different on the production version.

Here, the gear lever and cupholders are placed side-by-side, rather than being isolated as seen in a previous test mule. The former is also of different shape and size, placed ahead of the electronic parking brake.

As far as tech is concern, a dual-zone climate control system, digital instrument cluster (a la XC90) and inductive charging for supported smartphones are just some of the features we see here. Volvo says the XC40 was “developed around the challenges of modern city life,” and will offer plenty of suitable and functional storage spaces, although we aren’t shown that here.

The XC40 will be the first car built on Volvo’s new Compact Modular Architecture (CMA), and will likely be powered by various Drive-E 2.0 litre four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. Based on a rear shot of the SUV, a T5 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid powertrain looks to be a definite. The powertrain features a 1.5 litre three-cylinder Drive-E engine, an electric motor, tunnel-mounted battery and a new seven-speed wet dual-clutch automatic transmission.

However, we’ll still have to wait for the XC40 to celebrate its global premiere before we can nail down all the details. For now, what do you think of the new XC model?


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Comments

  • tokmoh. on Sep 15, 2017 at 4:37 pm

    Volvo > all

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    • BMW X1 shaking in fear.

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      • Osaka boy on Sep 16, 2017 at 9:54 am

        Hidden due to lowcomment rating. Click here to see.

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        • simon on Sep 16, 2017 at 2:35 pm

          CX 3 is more on the X1 ,Q3 AND MACAN CATEGORY
          meaning too !!

          ANYWAY , as I know this CX3 japanese crap is more towards HRV, CRV , CX5 , SUBARU ,VW Tiguan, Peugeot 3008 NON PREMIUM category.

          CX3 is a non premium SUV versus these non Premium Category to be spot on.

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          • Sweet girl on Sep 18, 2017 at 6:51 pm

            3008 is better than XC60. It looks more fun and solid

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          • Jchong on Sep 18, 2017 at 7:37 pm

            Sweet girl

            You just became an instant Ugly Girl simply because you are Ugly and got no taste.

            XC60 is definitely way better looking than any 3008, Period !!

            Sweet girl > Ugly girl

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        • Volvo> All on Sep 17, 2017 at 12:06 pm

          Volvo > all , when it come to technical problem. > all on low RV. Is this what you mean?

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          • Michelle Tang on Sep 19, 2017 at 11:09 am

            LOL when you said Volvo > all on problem. And you get all likes bro.

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        • 100% 3008 is better than any Q5, X3 AND GLC NOW

          IT IS MORE SOLID AND DRIVE WELL THAN Q5 , X3 AND GLC AS WELL.

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  • Keith on Sep 15, 2017 at 5:01 pm

    IMO, the best looking compact suv to date. Kudos Volvo!

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    • nemesis on Sep 15, 2017 at 7:13 pm

      Habis la boyue.

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      • Go in left pocket or right pocket dun matter cuz still go into same same dompet. So tak kesah

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      • Chris Tan on Sep 16, 2017 at 7:52 am

        you cant compare a low class car with a car that has won awards.

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        • Osaka boy on Sep 16, 2017 at 9:56 am

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          • simon on Sep 16, 2017 at 2:39 pm

            AUDI , BMW AND MERCEDES are currently one to two level down compare to VOLVO , JAGUAR AND BENTLEY .

            This the fact in most buyers perception now.

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          • Jchong on Sep 16, 2017 at 2:50 pm

            Correct

            MERCEDES is higher level because it is drive by Taxi and Limousine drivers

            BMW is higher level because it is drive by Ah longs and Pimps.

            AUDI is higher level because it is drive by people who wants to have style but DO NOT HAVE Standard

            VW is dustbin car ( a lot of problems and had to wait long time for spare parts)

            Very well said about your idea German cars higher level so called

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          • Chris Tan on Sep 16, 2017 at 3:30 pm

            everyday i see at least 10 XC90 on our roads. A car costing RM400k can sell so well.

            I hardly see any Eritga or new Perdana on our roads

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          • car renese on Sep 16, 2017 at 6:52 pm

            Only in Malaysia bro. Because we still have silly car buyers like u.

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          • Sweet girl on Sep 18, 2017 at 6:49 pm

            Volvo is just a boring car likeba boring man. No excitement, no kick, no RV thats why hardly see on the road these days.

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  • StandOut on Sep 15, 2017 at 5:06 pm

    To me…the look stands out from the rest of the pack in the segment. It should be a fun addition there, provided that the T5 PHEV is brought in and priced competitively, which will also ultimately make it the first PHEV and possibly the only one, maybe?

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  • apamau on Sep 15, 2017 at 5:21 pm

    Ya, agreed to Keith and Standout, is one very beautiful and balance build and design SUV. Really stand out from the rest of the competition.
    The old XC60 is midrange best seller suv in europe,
    this XC40, will be the best best seller of all SUV if price right.
    Love to have this beauty in my condo car park.
    Well done volvo.

    Did you notice, the volvo design, the small it get, the more beautiful it get, in terms of balance of design from

    XC40 > XC60 > XC90.

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  • Wkaka on Sep 15, 2017 at 5:23 pm

    Gorgeous

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  • Now that’s what I call a superb SUV design..

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  • thepolygonal on Sep 15, 2017 at 5:44 pm

    Lets see… locally assembled in Shah Alam plant? Hybrid… eehhh? Macam ada chance to get incentive ni. Ada tak?

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  • Proton oh Proton on Sep 15, 2017 at 5:51 pm

    really awesome car, can’t wait to test drive it.

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  • CX40 All on Sep 15, 2017 at 6:01 pm

    If the price-tag close to CRV… for sure CRV kena tapau.
    I’ll go for CX40.

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    • Sonyman1 on Sep 15, 2017 at 7:26 pm

      Ooooooo nice Mazda cx 40

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    • Ricardo on Sep 16, 2017 at 12:35 am

      Not likely. The compete in a different segment.
      With V40 at sub 200k this will most probably be at sub 250k.

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      • Richard on Sep 16, 2017 at 6:28 pm

        You must be kidding, this is only a Volvo please. It is more on VW category. Price at RM145k is fair.

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        • Maybe VW should compare to BMW , MERCEDES AND AUDI

          As VW is a GERMAN product so can compare easily with AUDI, BMW AND MERCEDES as yardstick too.

          BMW, AUDI and MERCEDES >>> VW ( must be same price too)

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  • Albert Lee on Sep 16, 2017 at 3:13 pm

    A work of art and XC40 will take it to a new level. Please come here earlier….

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  • heyheyman123 on Sep 16, 2017 at 9:25 pm

    At least Volvo designs are better than Volkswagen designs

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  • keeekeee on Sep 17, 2017 at 2:49 pm

    both xc60 and xc40 are coming to msia next year 2018?

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    • James on Sep 18, 2017 at 11:52 pm

      Good luck. Can sell at Rm 110k may be

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      • Good

        Then Q3, Q5, X1 , X3 and GLC maybe can sell better if it is price at around RM 110K too.

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  • Mr. Octopus on Sep 18, 2017 at 8:56 am

    Bbbut.. why show the concept when the actual car can already be seen on youtube?

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  • Annoynimouse on Sep 18, 2017 at 9:35 am

    Very very nice, clean and beautiful design!

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  • goodman on Sep 18, 2017 at 12:00 pm

    At least volvo design are better than Volkswagen design

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  • This far way better than any Q5 ,GLC AND X3 LOOKING.

    Q5 looks ugly and boring
    GLC Looks bulky and clumsy
    X3 Font grill looks old fashioned and overall shape is like an Uncle/AuNtie concept look

    Way to go VOLVO

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  • Caleb on Nov 11, 2017 at 10:01 am

    I never like Volvo Design but this XC 40 crazy nice..Lol

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