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Volvo Cars launches the 2017 V40 & V40 Cross Country adorning ‘Thor’s Hammer’

| | Dec 15, 2016, at 09:39 pm
Kochi, Dec 15 (IBNS) : The chic Volvo V40 and the V40 Cross Country launched Thursday along with the 3S facility in Kochi in Kerala.

The V40 has won accolades across the globe for its trendy Scandinavian design and now comes with the famous Thor’s Hammer headlights. Thor’s hammer headlights cue distinct Volvo design and is currently in the 90s Cluster (Volvo XC90 & Volvo S90). 

Equipped with a host of technology and features it bears testimony to the continuing transformation of the Volvo marquee in the luxury segment. The V40 range comes standard with Pedestrian Airbag, an industry first and Volvo’s commitment to 9 decades of class-leading safety.

At the launch of the new showroom alongwith the two new car launches Tom von Bonsdorff, MD, Volvo Auto India said, “The Launch of V40 & V40 Cross Country today along with the new 3S facility in the heart of Kochi emphasises our commitment to garner a 10% segment share in the medium term.

"The car was well received when we launched the Cross Country in mid 2013 and the V40 in June 2015. With a refreshed look and even more features this version will find traction among young buyers across India. We are now geared up for leveraging the potential of the Kerala market with our new partner and 3S facility”.

Bonsdorff added, “We have been traditionally strong in the Kerala market and our commitment is further underlined with the appointment of our new partners Kerala Volvo, the state-of-the-art 3S facility is in the heart of Kochi. The showroom built on new Volvo Retail Experience is spread over 8000 sqft and the adjoining workshop equipped with latest experienced technicians will be able to attend to customers”.

Quick facts

Price (Ex-showroom, Delhi):

·         V40 D3 R-Design - INR 28.53 Lakh

·         V40 D3 Kinetic- INR 25.49 Lakh

·         V40 CC D3 Inscription - INR 29.4 Lakh

·         V40 CC T4 Momentum -  INR 27.2 Lakh


Ø   Power train: 150hp; 320 Nm torque


Ø  High Performance Audio with Bluetooth


Ø  Full-LED Thor’s Hammer Headlamps


Ø  Leather seats


Ø  Electrically adjustable front seats


Ø  Pedestrian Airbag


Ø  Personal Car Communicator with keyless entry and drive

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