KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Volvo has discontinued the XC40 from the Indian market
- Now the brand's ICE lineup consists only XC90, XC60 SUVs and S90 sedan
Volvo Cars India has discontinued its entry-level Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) SUV, the XC40, in the Indian market. The vehicle has been removed from the official website listing, and the webpage now indicates that the XC40 Mild Hybrid is no longer offered in this market. The ICE vehicle lineup from the brand in India now commences with the XC60.
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Volvo XC40 Discontinued
The refreshed version of the XC40 was introduced in 2022, followed by the launch of the XC40 Recharge a few months later. Initially offered in a single variant, the XC40 may have been discontinued by the brand due to the favorable reception of the XC40 Recharge, an electric SUV variant with the same XC40 base but featuring an electric powertrain. Additionally, the brand is on a trajectory to transition entirely to electric vehicles by the year 2030.
A few months ago, the brand introduced the C40 Recharge, which shares a front profile resemblance with the XC40 Recharge. Both Volvo electric SUVs share the same Compact Modular Architecture (CMA). However, the C40 distinguishes itself with a unique sloping rear roofline, creating a coupe-like appearance. Equipped with a 78 kWh battery pack and dual electric motors, the C40 Recharge boasts a combined power output of 402 bhp and a peak torque of 660 Nm. Impressively, it offers a range of 530 km on a single charge. Moreover, with the use of a 150 kW DC fast charger, the C40 Recharge can charge from zero to eighty percent in just 27 minutes.
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Verdict
The Volvo XC40 served as the brand's introductory SUV in the Indian market. With the discontinuation of this SUV, the starting point for Volvo's SUV lineup with Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles in India is now represented by the XC60 SUV. This discontinuation is expected to redirect potential customers towards the XC40 Recharge, offering those interested in owning a Volvo the option to choose the electric variant, the XC40 Recharge.
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