Volvo XC40 available with Rs 3 lakh discount

The Volvo XC40 is currently being offered with what the Swedish brand calls a ‘Hassle-Free Offer’. Combining a reduced price and complimentary accessories, customers can get benefits worth Rs 4 lakh on the purchase of a Volvo XC40 T4 R-Design.

• Volvo has chopped Rs 3 lakh off the XC40’s price

• Customers also get complimentary accessories worth Rs 1 lakh

• The XC40 is powered by a 190hp, 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine

What are the benefits?

The benefits come in form of a flat Rs 3 lakh discount on the Volvo XC40, as well as complimentary accessories worth Rs 1 lakh. Launched at Rs 39.90 lakh in a single R-Design trim, the Volvo XC40 petrol is now priced at Rs 36.90 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India). Do note, this is only a limited-period offer. 

What’s powering the Volvo XC40?

The Volvo XC40 is powered by a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine that puts out 190hp and 300Nm of torque. The engine is coupled with an 8-speed automatic gearbox which sends power to the front wheels only. The car was originally launched with a diesel engine, but that was discontinued with the introduction of the petrol version. 

What features do you get in the Volvo XC40?

The fully-loaded Volvo XC40 R-Design gets features like a panoramic sunroof, a 9.0-inch portrait-oriented infotainment screen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, wireless charging, dual-zone auto climate control, hands-free parking, diamond-cut alloy wheels and a powered tailgate come as standard.

What are the rivals?

The Volvo XC40 rivals the likes of the BMW X1 , the Mercedes-Benz GLA, the Audi Q3 and the Mini Countryman. 

Furthermore, the Swedish carmaker is looking to introduce the all-electric XC40 Recharge in India and is even considering local assembly of the SUV to keep prices competitive.