Volvo has never been one to shy away from the spotlight, and their latest model announcement is no exception. Last fall, the Scandinavian automaker made perhaps its boldest statement yet when it revealed the forthcoming 2019 Volvo XC40 in an exclusive walk-around video. Below, check out our summary of the next big thing in luxury compact SUVs.
What You Need to Know About the All-new 2019 Volvo XC40
Design and Performance
Saying crossover just doesn’t cut it when describing the new Volvo XC40. This SUV was engineered under Volvo’s groundbreaking Compact Modular Architecture platform, which means it packs the benefits of a larger vehicle into a smaller frame.
Whether you go for the Momentum or the R-Design, you and your fellow Volvo fans will appreciate the low, aggressive stance and the high ground clearance bolstered by larger wheels. And with a concave grille that highlights a clamshell hood and compelling exterior sculpting, the Volvo XC40 might just win over some other brand loyalists, too.
But it doesn’t just look like it was made for the most active of lifestyles. The Volvo XC40 boasts agile handling and up to 248-horsepower under the hood. Throw in the abundant passenger space, ample storage room, a panoramic roof that facilitates natural light, and power-folding back seats that await inside, and you have the most well-rounded compact luxury SUV on the market.
Safety and Technology
The inaugural Volvo XC40 carries 2019 as its model year, but it looks even further into the future than that. An intuitive center touchscreen, cutting-edge voice controls, and host of charging stations are included and create a new standard for the luxury city SUV experience.
Speaking of city, Volvo’s proprietary City Safety driver assistance technology comes available on both trims. That means automatic braking and predictive pedestrian detection enhance your drive at every turn. And with a 360° rearview camera, parking your SUV has never been simpler — or safer.
Stay Tuned for Volvo XC40 Release Details in Wilmington, NC
The 2019 Volvo XC40 won’t be released until sometime later this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t stay in the know. Follow us on Facebook for updates in the coming months.
In the meantime, feel free to browse our full inventory of new and used models, and see how they stack up against Volvo’s entry into the premium compact luxury SUV segment.