2012 will be a key year for Volvo, since the automaker intends to present several new products that should significantly improve the financial condition of the company.
After the acquisition of Chinese investors, information immediately began to appear that Volvo engineers are working on a certain V30 model, which should become a replacement for V50 and S40.
Recently it turned out that the car actually exists in nature, though it is called V40. And today, our photographers-spys managed to “catch” him.
Volvo employees were not too lazy to “cover” it with camouflage, so seeing the features of the exterior is not provided possible. The photographs shows that in size V40 it is quite consistent with the new BMW 1-series and Audi A3.
On the basis of the new items will be produced S40 sedan and compact crossover XC40. Volvo is expected to release a hybrid version of the car.
The line of engines will consist of diesel and gasoline power plants. Topovs will become a turbocharged engine with a capacity of 240 horsepower. The choice of customers will be provided with a mechanical and automatic gearbox with a double clutch PowerShift.
The premiere of the new Volvo V40 is scheduled for the Geneva International Motor Show.