Volvo V40 D2 R-Design Nav
What is it?
The Volvo V40 made a strong impression when it was first launched last year.
Among the attractions were subtle, understated good looks, a finely honed chassis and an entry-level diesel that no company car driver could overlook, thanks to its 94g/km emissions and combined 78.5 mpg. So far, so sensible.
Now Volvo has extended the V40 range with two new variants that make it stand out a bit more from the crowd; the V40 Cross Country soft-roader with slightly raised suspension, and, for those who like the standard car but want to make a bit more of a statement, the car featured here, the V40 R-Design.
The sportily-styled R-Design models are developed by Volvo’s Special Vehicles Team in Sweden, and the V40 R-Design is expected to account for about 25 per cent of the 14,000 or so V40s likely to be sold in the UK this year.
