• The Volvo XC40 is South Africa's most successful premium compact SUV.
• The T4 comes in three trim levels - Momentum, Inscription and R-Design – with pricing starting at R654 580.
• It is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine that delivers 140kW and 300Nm.
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The Volvo XC40 is already South Africa's most successful premium SUV, and now the Swedish brand has added a new T4 derivative to the range.
Priced at R654 580, the T4 comes in three trim levels - Momentum, Inscription and R-Design - that slots between the 110KW T3 and 185kW T5 derivatives.
It is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine that delivers 140kW and 300Nm, using an eight-speed Geartronic automatic transmission. The SUV also accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 8.4-seconds.
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Like all Volvo vehicles, it does not lack in the safety and convenience department. Included is the brand's Pilot Assist system, City Safety, Run-off Road protection and mitigation, Cross-Traffic Alert with brake support and a 360° camera.
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Greg Maruszewski, Managing Director at Volvo Car South Africa, says: "The XC40 had a good 2020; it had an 8.40% share of its segment in 2019; that grew to 14.70% last year. In 2021, the XC40 nameplate performance is continuing to grow its sales locally."
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The T4 is but one of two new XC40 models that will be launched locally this year. The Swedish brand will also launch the XC40 P8 All-Electric.
