Inovev forecast 90,000 units per year of the new Volvo C40
- The Swedish carmaker Volvo (a subsidiary of the Chinese group Geely) has unveiled the coupe version of its XC40 SUV (C-segment), thus following the strategy of other premium carmakers such as Audi, BMW or Mercedes who have developed a range of “coupe –SUVs”. The new model launched by Volvo is named C40, thus showing its link with the XC40.
- This name is also reminiscent of the old Volvo C30 (three-door B-segment coupe), C70 (D-segment coupe-convertible) and V40 (C-segment four-door sedan).
- Based on Volvo's CMA platform, the C40 will try to capture a younger target than the XC40, XC60 and XC90. The first model presented is equipped with the 100% electric motor of the XC40 Recharge, but we can assume that it will also be available later in thermal and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions like the XC40. The package electric motor + battery (78 kWh) enables the 100% electric C40 (named “Recharge”) to cover a distance of 420 km according to the WLTP cycle.
- According to Inovev, the new Volvo C40 could account for almost half of XC40 sales, or 90,000 units per year. The two models which share many components will be produced in the same plant, located in Ghent (or Gent) in Belgium, where the C40 will take over the V40 discontinued last year. The XC40 and C40 will also be made in China.
- The dimensions of the C40 are identical to those of the XC40, namely 4.43 m long, 1.86 m wide and 1.66 m high. The weight could be slightly less than that of the XC40 Recharge, around 2 tonnes.
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