{"id":28494,"date":"2018-07-29T16:17:24","date_gmt":"2018-07-29T12:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/?p=28494"},"modified":"2018-07-30T16:38:20","modified_gmt":"2018-07-30T12:38:20","slug":"2018-volvo-xc40-premium-sub-compact-suv-turbocharged-engine-advanced-safety-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/2018-volvo-xc40-premium-sub-compact-suv-turbocharged-engine-advanced-safety-features\/","title":{"rendered":"2018 Volvo XC40 \u2013 Premium Sub-Compact SUV with Turbocharged Engine and Advanced Safety Features"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Winner of the prestigious \u201cEuropean Car of the Year 2018\u201d award<\/strong>, the 2018 Volvo XC40 is a premium sub-compact SUV that brings luxury, convenience, fuel efficiency and powerful performance in a very stylish package. <em>This is the very first vehicle to feature the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform by Volvo, a brand new platform that will be used in the construction of relatively smaller vehicles in the brand\u2019s lineup<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The exceptionally stylish exterior of the 2018 Volvo XC40 stands out in its segment while the interior promises to deliver a comfortable ride experience. The cabin houses latest technologies along with premium materials that make driving around in this exceptional vehicle enjoyable for all 5 occupants.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The all-new Volvo XC40 has been fitted with an efficient turbocharged engine that delivers quick acceleration and a comfortable in-city ride. <em>Since the sub-compact SUV is fitted with latest and advanced safety features, it is the perfect vehicle for families.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xp9_O4G7iCg?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here is a <strong>review of the 2018 Volvo XC40 available in the UAE<\/strong> with a closer look at its design, performance, safety features and more.<\/p>\n<h2>Design of the 2018 Volvo XC40<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cBuilt for city life,\u201d the 2018 XC40 has a sharp, stylish and elegant design that looks good from every angle. <em>The exterior has been designed to have the distinct Volvo look with sharp lines and curves that improve the aerodynamics of the vehicle while the interior is all-luxury with premium materials, smart technologies and plenty of space for 5 occupants<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28496 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/design-of-the-2018-volvo-xc40-suv-e1532953765132.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior of the 2018 Volvo XC40\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Exterior<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Volvo is calling the 2018 Volvo XC40 <strong>\u201cUniquely Scandinavian and Unmistakably Urban,\u201d<\/strong> thanks to its delightfully sporty and urban appeal. <em>From front to rear, the sub-compact SUV stands out for its sharply sculpted design that draws the attention of onlookers<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The front fascia of the vehicle looks very sporty and stylish with Volvo\u2019s signature design elements including the<strong> signature large Volvo grille <\/strong>and the<strong> signature LED Thor\u2019s Hammer Headlamps<\/strong>. Below the grille is a large air dam and two air intakes that work in harmony to maximize the engine cooling function and improve the aerodynamics of the vehicle.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Production of our first-ever compact SUV is now underway at our plant in Ghent, Belgium. The new <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/XC40?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#XC40<\/a> -designed around you. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fhfA8MxSc7\">https:\/\/t.co\/fhfA8MxSc7<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oTdEOTIL6T\">pic.twitter.com\/oTdEOTIL6T<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Volvo Cars (@volvocars) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/volvocars\/status\/933292531697233920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 22, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><script src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>The hood of the 2018 Volvo XC40 has been sculpted with sharp lines that give the vehicle a sporty and aggressive appeal. The sides of the all-new XC40 look <strong>rugged with sporty side skirts<\/strong> and a deep beltline that makes the vehicle look impressive, even when it is standing still. The fenders are wide and designed to accentuate the high ground clearance of the SUV and fit the <strong>18-inch diamond cut wheels<\/strong> perfectly.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"620\" height=\"348\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28504\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/design-of-the-2018-volvo-xc40.jpg\" alt=\"Design of the 2018 Volvo XC40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/design-of-the-2018-volvo-xc40.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/design-of-the-2018-volvo-xc40-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While looking at rear-end of the vehicle, one can notice the sleek look of the vehicle, which is due to the unique design of the <strong>LED taillights<\/strong>. The <strong>dual integrated tailpipes<\/strong> give the rear of the vehicle a sportier appeal that blends in harmoniously with the overall look of the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>The optional exterior features of the 2018 Volvo XC40 include <em>Black Contrast Roof, White Contrast Roof, Black Gloss Side Window Trim, Hidden Tailpipes, Panoramic Roof and more<\/em>.<br \/>\n<center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NJAcF8UiHKA?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<p> Also read: <strong><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/2018-volvo-xc90-luxurious-family-suv-advanced-safety-features\/\">2018 Volvo XC90 \u2013 A Luxurious Family SUV with Advanced Safety Features<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Interior<\/h3>\n<p>The interior of the 2018 Volvo XC40 has been designed to be luxurious and bring comfort to all occupants. The front of the cabin has power adjustable driver and passenger seat with lumbar support and memory setting for the driver\u2019s seat. In front of the driver is a <strong>3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel<\/strong> and a <strong>12.3-inch Digital Driver Display<\/strong> to show vital information to the driver in real-time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28501 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/technologies-of-the-2018-volvo-xc40-suv-e1532953533858.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of the 2018 Volvo XC40\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The seats are upholstered with high-quality leather and nubuck material while the dashboard has aluminum inlays for a touch of class and elegance. As for in-cabin technologies, the 2018 Volvo XC40 <em>features 2-zone Electronic Climate System, 9-inch Sensus Touchscreen Infotainment System, High Performance Audio System, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Sensus Navigation Pro and more.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The optional interior features include <em>Harman Kardon Premium Sound System with 13-speakers, Heated Front Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Interior High Level Illumination, Inductive Charging for Smart Phone and more. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The 2018 Volvo XC40 has a <strong>cargo capacity of 57.5 cubic feet<\/strong> with the rear seats folded down.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BiTsRbXnwb9\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BiTsRbXnwb9\/\" target=\"_blank\">Outsmart city traffic with Sensus Connect. Available in all new Volvo cars.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A post shared by <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/volvocars\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Volvo Cars<\/a> (@volvocars) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2018-05-03T07:56:04+00:00\">May 3, 2018 at 12:56am PDT<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Performance of the 2018 Volvo XC40<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The 2018 XC40 is built on the <strong>Compact Modular Architecture (CMA),<\/strong> a flexible platform developed by Volvo to be used in the construction of relatively smaller vehicles in their lineup. An <strong>all-wheel drive sub-compact SUV<\/strong>, the 2018 Volvo XC40 is a powerful vehicle that delivers the performance it promises.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">At the heart of this SUV is a <strong>2.0-litre inline 4-Cylinder turbocharged engine<\/strong> that is paired with an <strong>8-speed automatic transmission<\/strong> and is capable of producing <strong>248 horsepower <\/strong>and<strong> 258 lb-ft of torque<\/strong>. The 2018 Volvo XC40 has an <em>estimated fuel efficiency of 23mpg in the city, 31mpg on the highway and 26mpg combined<\/em>. As for acceleration, the all-new XC40 promises to deliver quick acceleration and can go from <strong>0 to 100 Km\/h in just 6.5 seconds<\/strong> with a <strong>top speed of 230 Km\/h<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"620\" height=\"605\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28502\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-volvo-xc40-performance.jpg\" alt=\"Performance Attributes of the 2018 Volvo XC40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-volvo-xc40-performance.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-volvo-xc40-performance-300x293.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-volvo-xc40-performance-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Offering agile handlings with responsive steering, the driver will remain in control of the vehicle under all driving conditions. The advanced All-wheel Drive System distributes power between front and rear wheels so that the traction of the vehicle can improve for a safer ride.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28499\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/performance-of-the-2018-volvo-xc40-suv-e1532953470916.jpg\" alt=\"Performance Attributes of the 2018 Volvo XC40\" width=\"620\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/performance-of-the-2018-volvo-xc40-suv-e1532953470916.jpg 692w, https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/performance-of-the-2018-volvo-xc40-suv-e1532953470916-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Also read: <strong><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/2018-volvo-v90-large-station-wagon-supercharged-engine\/\">2018 Volvo V90 \u2013 Large Station Wagon with Supercharged Engine<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Safety Features<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Designed to be a family SUV, the 2018 Volvo XC40 has been fitted with latest safety features to deliver a safe and reliable driving experience. <em>With a large variety of standard and optional safety features, the 2018 XC40 offers plenty of latest technologies to give the driver a confidence boost and ensure that the driver remains in control of the vehicle at all times.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Some of the standout <strong>safety features of the 2018 Volvo XC40 include<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/understanding-importance-airbags-essential-safety-feature-cars\/\">Advanced Airbag System<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Automatic Braking After Collision<\/li>\n<li>Brake Pedal release<\/li>\n<li>Anti-lock Braking System<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/importance-electronic-stability-control-keep-drive-safe\/\">Electronic Stability Control<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li>City Safety Collision Avoidance Technology<\/li>\n<li>Daytime Running Lights with Daylight Sensor<\/li>\n<li>Driver Alert Control<\/li>\n<li>Emergency Brake Light<\/li>\n<li>Hill Descent Control<\/li>\n<li>Energy-absorbing Interior<\/li>\n<li>Hill Start Assist<\/li>\n<li>Lane Keeping Aid<\/li>\n<li>Oncoming Lane Mitigation System<\/li>\n<li>Rear Collision Warning<\/li>\n<li>Road Sign Information<\/li>\n<li>Rear Park Assist<\/li>\n<li>Run Off Road Mitigation System<\/li>\n<li>Safety Belts with Pre-tensioners<\/li>\n<li>Side Impact Protection System<\/li>\n<li>Tyre Pressure Monitoring System<\/li>\n<li>WHIPS Whiplash Protection System<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <strong>optional safety features of the 2018 XC40<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Active Bending Lights<\/li>\n<li>Blind Spot Information System<\/li>\n<li>Cross Traffic Alert<\/li>\n<li>Pilot Assist \u2013 Semi Autonomous Drive System with Adaptive Cruise Control<\/li>\n<li>Park Assist Pilot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GZArICmddok?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>Price of the 2018 Volvo XC40 in the UAE<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The 2018 Volvo XC40 is already available in the UAE with multiple optional features and technologies. The <strong>starting price of the 2018 Volvo XC40 premium sub-compact SUV is<\/strong> <strong>AED 170,000<\/strong> and it can go as high as <strong>AED 185,000<\/strong> with the optional features and technologies selected.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28500 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/price-of-the-2018-volvo-xc40-suv-e1532953356546.jpg\" alt=\"Price of the 2018 Volvo XC40 in the UAE\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are looking to sell your used car to buy a new one with advanced safety features and improved performance, then don\u2019t forget that with us, you can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uae.sellanycar.com\/site\/evaluate\">sell any used car<\/a>\u00a0in just 30 minutes while all the post-sale paperwork is handled by SellAnyCar.com\u2019s team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winner of the prestigious \u201cEuropean Car of the Year 2018\u201d award, the 2018 Volvo XC40 is a premium sub-compact SUV that brings luxury, convenience, fuel efficiency and powerful performance in a very stylish package. This is the very first vehicle to feature the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform by Volvo, a brand new platform that &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/2018-volvo-xc40-premium-sub-compact-suv-turbocharged-engine-advanced-safety-features\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">2018 Volvo XC40 \u2013 Premium Sub-Compact SUV with Turbocharged Engine and Advanced Safety Features<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":28495,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":""},"categories":[7,2],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-volvo-xc40-premium-sub-compact-suv-turbocharged-engine-advanced-safety-features.jpg",620,350,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-volvo-xc40-premium-sub-compact-suv-turbocharged-engine-advanced-safety-features-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-volvo-xc40-premium-sub-compact-suv-turbocharged-engine-advanced-safety-features-300x169.jpg",300,169,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-volvo-xc40-premium-sub-compact-suv-turbocharged-engine-advanced-safety-features.jpg",620,350,false],"large":["https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-volvo-xc40-premium-sub-compact-suv-turbocharged-engine-advanced-safety-features.jpg",620,350,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-volvo-xc40-premium-sub-compact-suv-turbocharged-engine-advanced-safety-features.jpg",620,350,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018-volvo-xc40-premium-sub-compact-suv-turbocharged-engine-advanced-safety-features.jpg",620,350,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"SellAnyCar.com Team","author_link":"https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/author\/saygin\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Winner of the prestigious \u201cEuropean Car of the Year 2018\u201d award, the 2018 Volvo XC40 is a premium sub-compact SUV that brings luxury, convenience, fuel efficiency and powerful performance in a very stylish package. This is the very first vehicle to feature the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform by Volvo, a brand new platform that&hellip;","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28494"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28494"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28494\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28495"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28494"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28494"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28494"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}