This technology is designed with the intention of preventing run off road accidents. Volvo's Intellisafe is installed as standard. In the United States, engine choices are limited to the 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol powered T4 and T5 models. From 2019, a FWD plug-in hybrid named 'T5 Twin Engine' is available, combining a 180PS petrol version of the 1.5 litre engine with an 74PS electric motor. The XC40 features front- and all-wheel-drive and comes powered by Volvo's 1.5-litre three cylinder and existing 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines, in both diesel and petrol variants.

The platform was designed to maximise interior space. The XC40 is the first Volvo to use the CMA platform, to be shared by future compact Volvos, Geely, and models of Lynk & Co. This process started with the XC90 and will continue to be used across select models of Volvo. The compact modular architecture platform allows for aesthetics of the exterior and interior to be altered while maintaining a sense of quality amongst all variants of cars. With innovative practices like using the compact modular architecture platform, Volvo ensured that their latest additions have been specifically tailored to smaller vehicles. The change in design championed the development of luxury compact SUVs and sedans within the Volvo range. By focusing on compact crossover models, this concept vehicle illustrates the potential for the Volvo XC40 and potential other compact vehicles. The new concept vehicle represented a shift in thinking for VolvoРІР‚в„ўs approach to vehicles. IngenlathРІР‚в„ўs 40.1 concept car was the overarching inspiration, for the models of the 40 Series. This prototype in engineering was a historic event in the car history of Volvo, as it was the first five door compact SUV released by Volvo. ( November 2021) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Р”Р„ concept car called Concept 40.1 was originally designed by Thomas Ingenlath, and unveiled in May 2016. Please help improve it by removing promotional content and inappropriate external links, and by adding encyclopedic content written from a neutral point of view.

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