Volvo Cars is known globally as a car brand that excels in terms of safety and technology. The reason why the Swedish carmaker has that good reputation is because of its commitment and dedication to advance its safety features.
In 1970, Volvo Cars formed a team that specializes in terms of automotive safety. The Accident Research Team investigates and documents every detail from top to bottom of accidents involving a Volvo vehicle whether in broad daylight or nighttime.
Volvo Accident Research Team
“The Accident Research Team’s hard work and research allow Volvo Cars to make sure that a tragic traffic accident can lead to something good, ever safer cars,” says Malin Ekholm, head of the Volvo Cars Safety Centre. “By closely analyzing what has happened during each phase of an accident, the team provides crucial information on what can be improved on our cars.”
Volvo’s Accident Research Team is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Since its commencement, the safety team has been helping the Swedish car brand thrive in the global automotive industry especially in terms of auto safety.
Volvo's Oncoming Lane Mitigation
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In the event of an accident, the Accident Research Team will ask certain tenable questions such as how forceful was the impact? How quickly did the active systems intervene? How are the passengers? What was the weather like?
The investigation doesn’t stop in the questions. The team requests police reports, asks for medical records, examines the Volvo vehicle involved, and more. All the data gathered are thoroughly analyzed back at the Volvo office and are shared with Volvo’s product development team to create new safety technologies.
Volvo is known for making safer cars
Each year, Volvo’s Accident Research Team investigates around 40 accidents. Those accidents that happen in areas that are hard to reach for the team are instead addressed by Volvo personnel and emergency services closer to the site.
As such, Volvo remains committed and dedicated to making its vehicles safer as well as technologically advanced. And the brand’s Accident Research Team plays a significant role in making that happen.
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Know more about Volvo XC40 2024
The Volvo XC40 is the smallest SUV in the Swedish brand’s roster that officially completes the XC lineup. It is their first-ever compact premium SUV breaking into the brand’s entry into the competitive segment among luxury brands. The model comes in a playful and progressive design that is elevated with premium trims, making it unique yet still embodying the brand’s signature aesthetic. Volvo has been known as a brand that prioritizes road safety, thus the XC40 is furnished with the City Safety package, a 360-degree camera, Cross-Traffic Alert, and Run Off Road protection. It is locally available in three variants which are the Volvo XC40 1.5 D3 Momentum AT, Volvo XC40 1.5 D3 R-Design AT, Volvo XC40 2.0 T5 AWD AT. Under the hood are either a 1.3L turbodiesel or a 2.0L turbocharged gasoline engine.
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Volvo XC40 Launch
Volvo Philippines first introduced the XC40 in September 2017. A couple of years later, they released a refreshed model in March of 2019 updated with the latest technologies and safety systems.
Volvo XC40 Exterior
The Volvo XC40 is a compact SUV that shows the brand’s playful and progressive aesthetic. Its boxy profile, clamshell hood, and unique rear window shape make it stand out among vehicles in its segment. What makes the premium SUV distinguishable is the two-tone color scheme in which the roof contrasts with the rest of the vehicle’s paint.
Despite the fun, sporty vibe of the XC40, it remains to follow the Swedish brand’s minimalist and elegant design philosophy. Narrow LED headlamps and T-shaped LED running lights accentuate the hexagonal mesh grille that houses the iconic Volvo emblem in chrome. Its sloping roofline comes with a roof rack and sunroof that add to the athletic guise of the SUV. Finishing the look are 18-inch alloy wheels.
Volvo XC40 Interior
Volvo’s signature design and layout extend to the interior which boasts generous space for up to five people and plenty of ingenious storage solutions. It features a design similar to the XC60 with the fully digital instrument cluster and the Swedish brand’s iconic trademark vertical touchscreen. It is complemented by a multifunctional steering wheel with controls for added convenience.
Seats are wrapped in premium leather with electric adjustability. On the rear is an expansive cargo space that can carry up to 460 liters with a clever folding floor providing much-needed flexible space.
Technology & Safety Features
The Volvo XC40 offers the best possible safety standards combined with a user-friendly interface and connected services. Crowning the dashboard is a 9-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen infotainment system that Volvo calls “Sensus”. It displays vehicle information and provides easy access to entertainment and safety features of the vehicle.
The SUV’s entertainment package includes Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration for smartphones, plus wireless charging of mobile devices. Audio comes out of a Harman Kardon Premium Sound system.
As expected from Volvo, the XC40 comes with a whole suite of safety features from the standard City Safety full auto brake systems and a 360° Camera to more advanced features such as the Cross-Traffic Alert with auto brake, and Run Off Road protection. The new system enables automatic passenger restraints as it detects that the vehicle leaving the roadway. Other usual protection technologies the XC40 is equipped with are an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution, a Lane Departure Warning System, front and rear parking sensors, a push start button, and keyless entry.
Platform & Chassis
The 5-door, 5-seater compact luxury SUV is the first model Volvo built upon their Compact Modular Architecture platform. The suspension comes in the form of an Independent McPherson strut in front and an Independent multi-link at the rear. Stopping power comes from disc brakes all around.
Engine & Drivetrain
The Volvo XC40 comes in two engine options that produce 252 hp and 350 Nm of torque. The D3 variants are powered by a 1.5-liter turbodiesel engine while the T5 comes with a 2.0 4-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine. Both are mated to an 8-speed Geartronic automatic transmission. The D3 variants’ transmission sends power to the front wheels, while the T5's transfers power to all wheels.
Volvo XC40 2024 Price List
Let's check out the Volvo XC40 2024 price in September in the Philippines.
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Volvo XC40 1.5 D3 Momentum AT | ₱3,350,000 |
| Volvo XC40 1.5 D3 R-Design AT | ₱3,495,000 |
| Volvo XC40 2.0 T5 AWD AT | ₱3,895,000 |
Volvo XC40 FAQs
1. How many variants does the Volvo XC40 have?
Three variants. They are the Volvo XC40 1.5 D3 Momentum AT, Volvo XC40 1.5 D3 R-Design AT, and Volvo XC40 2.0 T5 AWD AT.
2. How much does the Volvo XC40 cost?
Depending on what variant it is, the price of the Volvo XC40 starts from ₱3,350,000 to ₱3,895,000.
3. Is the Volvo XC40 a luxury vehicle?
The Volvo XC40 is indeed a fantastic luxury subcompact SUV.
4. What does the Volvo XC stand for?
Volvo has used the name prefix/suffix "VOLVO XC" on a number of crossovers and SUVs. Cross Country is referred to as "XC," with the letter X standing for "Cross" and the letter C for "Country."
5. How long does the battery in a Volvo XC40 last?
Volvo XC40 batteries typically last between three and five years, but this might vary based on the battery type, environmental factors, the driver's behavior, and other factors.
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