rmc523 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 https://www.autoblog.com/2017/09/15/2018-volvo-xc40-crossover-leaked-video-image-photo/ I think it looks pretty good. Volvo has been doing well design wise with their new products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Interesting C/D pillar. Definitely unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 I wonder how big the blind spot will be back there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I like it. If I was shopping Lincoln MKC, I'd be cross shopping this unit. Not that I can afford either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I wonder how big the blind spot will be back there. None if you adjust your mirrors correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 None if you adjust your mirrors correctly. Lol, I was thinking more visibility when you look back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) When I first saw the XC40's side profile I thought that it looked like the new Jeep Compass. https://www.jeep.com/content/dam/fca-brands/na/jeep/en_us/2017/compass-mp/gallery/exterior/2017-Jeep-Compass-VLP-Gallery-Limited-Side-Profile.jpg.image.1440.jpg That isn't an insult as I like the new Compass, but it does appear similar. I do like what I see with the XC40. Edited September 15, 2017 by tbone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 When I first saw the XC40's side profile I thought that it looked like the new Jeep Compass. https://www.jeep.com/content/dam/fca-brands/na/jeep/en_us/2017/compass-mp/gallery/exterior/2017-Jeep-Compass-VLP-Gallery-Limited-Side-Profile.jpg.image.1440.jpg That isn't an insult as I like the new Compass, but it does appear similar. I do like what I see with the XC40. I'm seeing a Swedish take on the Evoque Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerdude20 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 (edited) Lol, I was thinking more visibility when you look back. Supposedly this car will NOT have a rear view mirror. The mirror will be an led display for the camera In the tailgate spoiler. Blind spot problem solved. This is coming to many up market brands. Edit: Nissan Armada and Cadillac CT6 have this feature. http://www.repairerdrivennews.com/2017/09/07/nissan-2018-armada-platinum-rearview-mirror-can-switch-to-lcd-display-with-camera-feed/ Edited September 16, 2017 by blazerdude20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 The Center stack looks a little cheap to me. Otherwise looks almost identical to the concept, not a bad looking CUV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 https://www.autoblog.com/2017/09/21/the-new-volvo-xc40-compact-crossover-finally-makes-its-debut/ Volvo revealed the XC40.... After months of teasers and leaked images, Volvo finally pulled back the curtain on its latest crossover, the all-new XC40. The stylish new crossover packs in everything you would expect from a modern Volvo. The model will pack a whole host of active and passive safety equipment beneath its handsome, sporty skin. Two gasoline powertrains have been announced, though a hybrid and full electric version will come sometime later.As with nearly every compact crossover, the XC40 looks to sell as much on style as it does on substance. Volvo is offering a wide range of interior and exterior colors, including a two-tone roof. In total, there are 17 color combinations for the roof and bodywork. The "Thor's hammer" LED running lights flank a sharper version of Volvo's corporate face. The overall design is a smaller, more sporty version of what you see on the XC90 and XC60. That's far from a bad thing, as those two are some of the best-looking vehicles around.Likewise, the interior looks like a miniaturized version of Volvo's larger models. It's likely to use lower-grade materials, but the basic framework all seems to be there. The bold design and color choices carry over from the exterior. One model with black leather and red carpeting (shown in the photo gallery above) looks particularly fetching. The center stack features Volvo's quick and clean infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while a bin below packs Qi wireless charging. A panoramic sunroof is available.No Volvo would be complete without safety equipment. The XC40 comes standard with City Safety, which includes pedestrian, cyclist, vehicle and large-animal detection with automatic emergency braking. Other features include Pilot Assist, Run-off Road protection and mitigation, Cross Traffic alert and a 360-degree camera.Care by Volvo will launch alongside the XC40. The new service is a negotiation-free sales model that has a national, flat-rate monthly fee, combined with the opportunity to upgrade to a new car as early as 12 months. This flat fee includes maintenance, insurance and the replacement of wear and tear items. Volvo equates it to owning a phone, where one payment gets you all the services. No pricing has been announced.The 8.3-inch ride height is on the low side for a crossover, but we can't imagine many owners will be taking this on more than some dirt or gravel roads. That said, if the Cross Country and other XC models are any indication, Volvo knows just what its buyers are looking for in an off-roader.At launch, the XC40 will come in a T5 Momentum all-wheel-drive variant. That model starts at $35,200 and comes with a turbocharged inline-four. Later in 2018, a $33,200 front-wheel-drive model will hit showrooms That Volvo Care program is interesting. Sounds somewhat similar to Cadillac's Book. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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