Volvo Cars India launches the 2022 Volvo XC40 facelift compact SUV in India at Rs. 43.20 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The 2022 XC40 comes with cosmetic tweaks to both its externals and internals, but it is under the hood that sees the biggest changes in the form of a mild-hybrid powertrain.
The updated XC40 is now powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that’s coupled with a 48V integrated starter-generator motor. The powertrain produces 197hp and 300Nm of peak torque – up 7hp from the previous petrol-only 2.0-litre motor, although peak torque remains unchanged. The engine is paired to an 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox, sending drive to the front wheels only. With this, Volvo’s entire line-up in India now gets mild-hybrid powertrains.
The headlamps are now a lot more angular and the Running Lamps have also been redesigned. While the grille remains unchanged, the front bumper now features more angular creases, and the fog lamp surrounds have been updated as well.
The new XC40 misses out on the dual-tone paint scheme and more stylish 18-inch alloys seen on the pre-facelift model. Instead, the new XC40 rides on rather plain looking 5-spoke silver alloy wheels. The rear end, however, remains completely unchanged.
The infotainment system has been updated with Google’s Android operating system to offer a smartphone-like experience. This brings in a bunch of Google apps as standard such as voice-controlled Google Assistant, Google Play Store, Google Maps and other Google services. The system is also compatible for over-the-air updates. Other features on the updated XC40 include a new advanced air-cleaner with PM 2.5 filter, wired Apple CarPlay, 14-speaker Harmon Kardon sound system, adaptive cruise control, pilot assist, lane keeping assist and blind-spot monitoring.
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