Year In Review 2019: Volvo XC40
The next 3 posts are dedicated to a brand that has always been the pioneers when it comes to safety features in a vehicle.
Volvo traditionally was regarded as "your grandfather's car" but their latest range, especially the SUVs, which we had the opportunity of reviewing, have the latest class-leading innovative technology from the Swedish automaker.
First we look at the #XC40RDesign
The compact SUV is definitely ahead of the game in #LuxurySUV market with features like Volvo's Intellisafe which gives a rear warning collision, and also brakes for you if the vehicle feels you might end up in a collision based on the speed and distance between the object in front of you. As well as their Sensus feature which connects your smart device to the 9 inch touchscreen centre display and allows to access apps, the web, and stream music while charging your smartphone wirelessly.
Music lovers, like us, will also enjoy the 14 speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound audio system, and if you do opt for this extra then the panoramic sunroof is a must as well to complement it.
The vehicle not only feels safe because of the solid doors and full body, but has the perfect intelligent safety features to complement it.
The two-tone colour in the #RDesign, especially the red and black combination which we had, makes the car stand out, and the added 20 inch alloy wheels makes it a showstopper.
High #performance is also prevalent in the #VolvoXC40.
The 140kW 2.0l 4 cylinder turbo charged diesel engine produces 400Nm which is a 8 speed geartronic automatic transimission AWD.
In terms of fuel efficiency, we managed to achieve an average of 8.6l/100km (Volvo claims 5l/100km)
Most of the testing was done in the city during peak hours of traffic, as we assumed most families who would purchase this vehicle would be using it at this time to work and/or school.
The #XC40 starts with the Momentum trim priced at R 524 600 and the D4 Geartronic AWD R-Design in Fusion Red (Metallic) which we tested is priced at R 766 350 (including extras) 📷 @ziyaad_86
#LetsTorqueZA #Volvo @volvocarsa #Motoring #Petrolhead #Durban #CapeTown #Johannesburg #SouthAfrica #Mzansi #iloveza❤🇿🇦 #AfterFajrGrind
Volvo traditionally was regarded as "your grandfather's car" but their latest range, especially the SUVs, which we had the opportunity of reviewing, have the latest class-leading innovative technology from the Swedish automaker.
First we look at the #XC40RDesign
The compact SUV is definitely ahead of the game in #LuxurySUV market with features like Volvo's Intellisafe which gives a rear warning collision, and also brakes for you if the vehicle feels you might end up in a collision based on the speed and distance between the object in front of you. As well as their Sensus feature which connects your smart device to the 9 inch touchscreen centre display and allows to access apps, the web, and stream music while charging your smartphone wirelessly.
Music lovers, like us, will also enjoy the 14 speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound audio system, and if you do opt for this extra then the panoramic sunroof is a must as well to complement it.
The vehicle not only feels safe because of the solid doors and full body, but has the perfect intelligent safety features to complement it.
The two-tone colour in the #RDesign, especially the red and black combination which we had, makes the car stand out, and the added 20 inch alloy wheels makes it a showstopper.
High #performance is also prevalent in the #VolvoXC40.
The 140kW 2.0l 4 cylinder turbo charged diesel engine produces 400Nm which is a 8 speed geartronic automatic transimission AWD.
In terms of fuel efficiency, we managed to achieve an average of 8.6l/100km (Volvo claims 5l/100km)
Most of the testing was done in the city during peak hours of traffic, as we assumed most families who would purchase this vehicle would be using it at this time to work and/or school.
The #XC40 starts with the Momentum trim priced at R 524 600 and the D4 Geartronic AWD R-Design in Fusion Red (Metallic) which we tested is priced at R 766 350 (including extras) 📷 @ziyaad_86
#LetsTorqueZA #Volvo @volvocarsa #Motoring #Petrolhead #Durban #CapeTown #Johannesburg #SouthAfrica #Mzansi #iloveza❤🇿🇦 #AfterFajrGrind
