Earlier media reports suggested that the XC40 will be released in 2017.
A new compact crossover Volvo XC40 will be available in early 2018. On this edition of Autocar said Peter Mertens, Vice-President of the Swedish company’s research and development. Earlier media reports suggested that the XC40 will be released in 2017.
In may 2016 Volvo showed a prototype XC40 and the V40 hatchback next generation. Models built on a modular platform CMA, developed jointly with the Chinese company Geely. This chassis will form the basis of all machines of the new “40 series”. In it, except a crossover and hatchback, will include sedan and wagon.
Earlier, the paparazzi photographed a test prototype of the XC40. Units of the crossover were hidden under the body of the current V40 hatchback.
The release of the compact Volvo new generation will establish the enterprise in Ghent, Belgium. In addition, the leadership of the Swedish brand is considering the possibility of organizing the production of small cars in China.
