VOLVO cuts Volvo V40 diesel emissions from 94 to 89 g/km and gives its best-selling V40 and V40 Cross Country the brand’s new face and rim updates for the new model year.
Continuing its innovative approach to powertrain engineering, Volvo has cut CO2 emissions on its popular D2 2.0 diesel manual powertrain to just 89 g/km in all trim level and wheel options.
Central to the visual updates are new LED ‘Thor’s Hammer’ headlights, for a new look shared with the new XC90, S90 and V90.
In the UK, these all-LED lights mark the V40 and V40 Cross Country out as the first models in the segment to get LED headlights as standard across the range. Also new are grille meshes with the more visually striking Volvo Iron Mark.
Nick Connor, MD of Volvo Car UK, said the updates make their best-selling model even more attractive to customers.
Exterior updates include eight new wheel styles and five new colours as well as three already used on other models.
The V40’s trim structure has also been changed in line with that of the new XC90 with Momentum and Inscription versions, along with the sports-inspired R-Design and rugged Cross Country, plus new upholstery and panel trims.
The Volvo On Call smartphone app, which allows remote access and control over a wide range of in-car features, receives a substantial update. Volvo On Call already delivers wearable connectivity (Apple Watch/Android Wear), and the new Microsoft Band 2 connectivity now enables voice-control for certain features when using Windows 10-based smartphones.
Other updates to Volvo On Call include a calendar integration function that connects your personal calendar to the mobile app, allowing it to send calendar appointment destinations directly to your navigation on request.
For 2016, Volvo On Call will broaden its scope and provide support for up to 10 Volvo vehicles, giving access to all the usual functions across a fleet of cars.
