Test: Momentum Volvo XC40 D4 – New Stage – Tests – Auto

The Swedish car manufacturer enters a new segment. The Volvo XC40 brand model is the compact SUV and is on the CMA platform.

Volvo XC40 does not work at all

Author: Pravda, Ľuboš Pilc

A long time ago, there are no square cars for older Swedes.
In recent years, they have had a design more and more attractive and attractive. All that
culminating in the latest design language that really did. all
the model line has up to now been too seriously acting. XC40
it changes.

The production of the new compact SUV began in September last year.
The car wanted in the meantime to get the European car of the year 2018. XC40
meets production lines in the Belgian city of Ghent

Brave elements

We could get used to the fact that compact SUVs and crossovers want
to take a particular interest. Two-color suits, plastics all over the body,
Distinctive and intriguing colorful versions have nothing special

Volvo has not offered too much space to customize the look
of their models. Until now. As seen in the photos and videos, the XC40 can
have a red body and a white roof with disks and back
mirrors.

Two-tone body suit
Author: Pravda, Ľuboš Pilc

In addition, the XC40 looks like a diminished XC90. Just more mischievous. The vehicle is on
new CMA platform, which will be used by other Volvo models,
Geely and Lynk & Co. The car measures 4,425 mm long, 1,863 mm wide,
1,652 mm high, and the wheelbase is 2,702 mm

The outboard car is sturdy. There are some cars on the market
from the outside, they look much bigger than they are inside it. XC40 is not this one
case. Two people, 187 cm tall, sit without difficulty.
The rear seat occupants also have plenty of space on their heads. really
we were surprised by some of the space inside the car

Inside has a "family"
charm.
Author: Pravda, Ľuboš Pilc

The design of the Swedish car manufacturer is clearly present throughout the interior.
The center of the interior is a 9-inch horizontally placed display where you can find it
most of the parameters of the car. The gear selector has been reduced to
atypical appearance

The only ergonomic finish is the option to adjust the steering wheel. Volvo
the driver was probably expecting lower numbers. He did not interfere with us
nor a massive C column that limits the view on the sides. examined
the car is in the Momentum, not in the highest inscription. despite

The driver has a digital
group of instruments Author: Pravda, Ľuboš Pilc

Adjustment diesel engine

Under the designation "D4" is hidden a diesel two-
with double-filling and 190 horses. It's the most powerful
diesel version in the offer. The pairing is only automatic at 8 speeds
transmission and propulsion of both axles

The propulsion unit does not involve a brute force in several
speed. The thrust of the engine is designed in a wide range of revolutions. From 0 to
100 km / h takes XC40 in 7.9 seconds. The maximum speed is
210 km / h.

men with average height Author: Pravda, Ľuboš
Pilc

With an automatic gearbox, the aggregate is a paired pair. Advise automatically without
problems and without reservations. Transmission and engine responses together
they are able to change the driving patterns. They change relative
a small discreet button located on the right under the screen. EXCEPT
Ecological, comfortable and dynamic modes are available
off-road mode

The average consumption during the test was 6.8 liters of diesel
100 km. Here, it should be added that the XC40 has a watch
weight of almost 1,7 tonnes

The luggage compartment
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For comfort

Although the XC40 looks like a bigger colleague
dynamically, the chassis is tuned rather comfortably. Very nice vehicle
filter any inequality that produces poor asphalt. With dynamic
the tower must be immersed in the silencers. The driver, however, does not know the steering wheel
actual weight of the car

When the chassis capacity is already close to the vehicle, despite the
all the wheels are understeer. In off-road mode, he has a driver
a maximum speed of 30 km / h is available. Otherwise, ABS and control are managed
Traction

Nevertheless, we think that the XC40 will be driven mostly in cities.
In these areas, a camera system, parking sensors, comes to the aid
and especially a relatively small radius of rotation. How the XC40 works in a robust way

Conclusion

Volvo is recording strong global demand for this new model. his
the base price is set at 30 thousand euros. In this case, it is
a 156 horsepower gasoline engine is available. The base price of D4 is
40.000 euros, Momentum 42200.

In the additional equipment is located
sunroof also open Author: Pravda, Ľuboš
Pilc

The Momentum includes a 9-inch touch screen,
Bluetooth, driving modes, 7 airbags, automatic backup system
braking, 250-watt audio system, LED headlights, rain and
light sensor, parking sensors or 18-inch alloy wheels

We have included, for example, 19 inches
discs, Harman / Kardon audio system with 600 watts, inductive load
mobile phones, adaptive LED lamps, keyless access,
electric door openers, etc.

The resulting price of the car is 55 510 euros. So, the XC40 is compensated by the quality and the price
premium competition in the form of BMW X2, Audi Q2 or Jaguar E-Pace. despite
more mischief has retained the typical Swedish character, which is of

Length [mm] 4 425 Width (mm) 1 863 Height [mm] 1 652 Wheel bearing (mm) 2,702 clearance (mm) ) 211 Trunk volume (l) 460-1 336 1 698