Volvo XC40 - A new contender in the compact SUV market

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The new Volvo XC40 is gaining quite a bit of attention in the motoring world. Many industry analysts feel that the XC40 just might be what the doctor ordered to fast track the growth of the compact SUV 
market.






In the Philippines, if the Volvo could be imported at its US price point where the fully loaded XC40 is just about 200,000 PESOS more expensive than the fully loaded Honda CRV, it would definitely make waves in the market.

However, Volvo Philippines might opt to keep the image of the brand as a premium marque and price it a bit higher which would be a shame. Because as the specs below show, the Volvo would clearly perform quite well in the market at the US price point.

Here are the relevant specifications comparing the Volvo XC40 to the Honda CRV. All data taken from their respective corporate website.

VOLVO XC40

PRICE R DESIGN T5 AWD - $38695

 POWER: 248 hp / 258 lb ft torque
DIMENSIONS:

 Length: 174.2 inches

 Width: 73.3 inches

 Height: 65 inches

 Weight: 4960 pounds

 POWER TO WEIGHT

 20 lbs per hp or .05 hp / pound

HONDA CRV

PRICE: TOURING AWD CVT - $34795

 POWER: 248 hp / 258 lb ft torque
DIMENSIONS:

 Length: 180.6 inches

 Width: 73 inches

 Height: 66.5 inches

 Weight: 3512 pounds

 POWER TO WEIGHT

 18.5 lbs / hp or .054 hp / pound


The specifications are pretty close indeed and it would be an interesting match up in this market segment. As a follow up to this, I'll get in touch with Volvo Philippines to ask if they will bring this in and if so, at what price point.

 In the meantime here are some images of the XC40







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