Volvo is working hard to revamp its entire lineup, and that began with the introduction of the 2016 XC90. Along with the debut of this SUV came plans to create a fuller line of SUVs that will include the XC90, XC60 and the XC40. We’ve seen the XC40 out testing in a jacked-up version of the V40 wagon, which is not available in the U.S. as of February, 2015. Now new reports from Autocar are pointing toward the raised wagon arriving by 2019.
With the new XC40, the upcoming XC60 and the 2016 XC90, Volvo will finally have an SUV lineup that can compete with the likes of Mercedes, Audi and BMW in all of the key niches. The only issue is whether or not there are really that many people who are interested in buying a Volvo for this SUV expansion to really be worth it.
Updated 10/14/2015: In a recent interview with Automotive News, Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson confirmed that the company’s new compact SUV will be unveiled sometime in 2018. The model will be developed on the company’s new compact modular architecture (CMA) that will also be used for the next generation V40 and V40 Cross Country starting 2019.
Continue reading to check out my preview of the 2020 Volvo XC40.
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