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Volvo plans to take on Merc and Audi, begins bookings for XC40 at Rs 5 lakh

The automobile company plans to launch the model on July 4.

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Volvo plans to take on Merc and Audi, begins bookings for XC40 at Rs 5 lakh
NEW DELHI: Swedish automaker Volvo Cars today said it has commenced pre-launch bookings of its upcoming model XC40 in India.

The company expects all of its first lot of 200 units to be pre-booked before the launch as the entry level SUV, Volvo Car India said in a statement.



The model could be booked at any of the company's dealerships in the country with Rs 5 lakh deposit, it added.

The company plans to launch the model on July 4.


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Volvo Car India established its presence in India in 2007 and currently sells S60, S90, XC60, XC90, 40 Cross Country, V90 Cross Country and S60 Cross Country models in the country.

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Volvo V90 Cross Country is all set to take on the traditional SUV
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Indians cannot have enough of SUVs to satiate their desire for a dominant road presence.

However, Volvo with its latest offering, the V90 Cross Country, plans to offer a wagon which promises to do all that a SUV does and some more.

If the gamble pays off for the Swedish automobile giant, remains to be seen but we can certainly scrutinise what we have in hand for now.
Indians cannot have enough of SUVs to satiate their desire for a dominant road presence. However, Volvo with its latest offering, the V90 Cross Country, plans to offer a wagon which promises to do a..
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The problem with wagons have primarily been the fact that manufacturers often end up making them look ugly.

Volvo engineers, have, however, done a good job in giving it a masculine look, , with a longer boot upping its appeal.

The problem with wagons have primarily been the fact that manufacturers often end up making them look ugly. Volvo engineers, have, however, done a good job in giving it a masculine look, , with a lo..
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The front seats have a massage facility - heating and cooling inbuilt - which means long drives become less painful.

You can extend the thigh support, almost recliner-like! Headroom is good and the large panoramic sunroof makes the cabin airy.
The front seats have a massage facility - heating and cooling inbuilt - which means long drives become less painful. You can extend the thigh support, almost recliner-like! Headroom is good and the ..
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While there are different configurations of the engine for the V90 Cross country around the world, India gets the D-5, which is a four-cylinder turbo-charged diesel engine.

The 235 Hp engine produces a 480 Nm of torque and is mated to an 8-Speed automatic transmission.
While there are different configurations of the engine for the V90 Cross country around the world, India gets the D-5, which is a four-cylinder turbo-charged diesel engine. The 235 Hp engine produce..
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If you are considering long drives, this makes perfect sense!

As with other Volvos, what you get is a long line of safety equipment.

Pilot assist, city safety, lane keeping aid, park assist, hill start assist, hill descent assist, emergency brake assist, make up a fraction of what is on offer.


If you are considering long drives, this makes perfect sense! As with other Volvos, what you get is a long line of safety equipment. Pilot assist, city safety, lane keeping aid, park assist, hill s..
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The suspension soaks most of the bumps and potholes with ease, giving a sense of ease.

The sharp twists and turns on the road to Coorg was handled with composure including corners.
The suspension soaks most of the bumps and potholes with ease, giving a sense of ease. The sharp twists and turns on the road to Coorg was handled with composure including corners.
The car employs the Haldex all-wheel drive and four driving modes are available - Eco, Comfort, Off-road and Dynamic.

The Volvo V90 Cross country is available for Rs. 60 lakh (ex-showroom).


The car employs the Haldex all-wheel drive and four driving modes are available - Eco, Comfort, Off-road and Dynamic. The Volvo V90 Cross country is available for Rs. 60 lakh (ex-showroom).
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