Bitche Original Recently, Volvo’s second pure electric SUV has started pre-sale. We also came to the Volvo Brand Center to see this family’s first sedan specially built for pure electric vehicles. Running SUV - Volvo C40, but the model actually shot this time is still the European version. The vehicle is very close to the future domestic version. Some small differences are detailed below.

Some of the differences in details are as follows:

1. The European version has a black contrasting roof; the domestic version has the same color as the roof; < /p>

2. The European version of the fast charging/slow charging port is uniformly arranged at the back of the car, made in China The version has two front and rear charging ports, which are consistent with the current pure electric XC40;

3. The European version of the vehicle has a rear decoupling at the rear, but the domestic version will cancel it;

4. The ICUP system currently Not all functions can be used, so you can look forward to the domestic version.

In fact, the new C40 had already been unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show last year. Before that, many friends understood the Volvo C40 as the "coupe version" of the XC40 , but in fact C40 is a new independent product line. Its appearance announced the start of Volvo's new offensive in the electrification era. The C40 is a milestone product.

The C40 is different from previous Volvo models in terms of appearance and interior design. The C40 is Volvo's first coupe SUV with a fastback design. It is also Volvo Cars' first attempt at an SUV. It pays tribute to the "Volvo P1800" that defended the three-time World Touring Car Championship. It also serves as a symbol of Volvo's future pure electric vehicle. The design language of the era laid the foundation.

In terms of appearance, the C40 retains the Volvo family-style design language. The classic Thor’s Hammer headlights adopt a new Smart pixel headlight technology. The closed front grille on the front highlights the car's pure electric vehicle attributes, and paired with Volvo's classic slash design logo, it not only creates a sense of technology but also creates a sporty atmosphere.

On the side of the car, the streamlined fastback shape of the coupe is the highlight of this car. The obvious concave design under the door and the protruding side waistlines at the front and rear give the vehicle a visual effect of being ready to go. At the same time, the new car is equipped with a wheel shape derived from the 360C concept car, and the cut edge profile looks very dynamic. As for the rims, it adopts a five-spoke high-gloss design, and the tire specification is 235 45/R20.

On the roof at the rear of the car, there are two raised The overhead splitter and the black fixed-wind spoiler on the rear tailgate instantly increase the visual effect of the vehicle. Sporty spiritinterest. It is worth mentioning that for the first time, the taillights use Viking tomahawk-style taillights, which perfectly match the sliding lines of the rear of the car. The geometric line light strip above the sliding back, combined with its welcoming light effect, makes it easy to see when lit at night. Recognizable.

In terms of interior, C40 still adopts the Nordic minimalist design style, using blue/black combination as a whole, with light-colored double stitching design. It gives people a low-key and atmospheric feeling. In order to respond to the energy-saving and environmental protection policy, the new car is also very sophisticated in the materials used. It is made of sustainable renewable technology materials, which are strong, durable and scratch-resistant. Compared with traditional leather materials, it has the characteristics of low volatility and low odor. This is also in line with Volvo’s Nordic environmental protection tone. At the same time, the new car is equipped with a dark-coated panoramic glass sunroof, which provides a transparent view inside the car.

Ervo's world's first translucent backlit three-dimensional interior panel. The interior panel is composed of three-layer panels and LED lights, creating an atmospheric 3D effect with patterns on the decorative panels. . The design inspiration comes from a walk the designer took in Abisko National Park in Sweden, where he gained strength from the calmness, emptiness and vastness of nature.

In terms of technology configuration, the new car is equipped with a native Android car system in cooperation with Google, which has more powerful voice interaction technology and can Download various applications and support vehicle OTA online upgrade function. The C40's mainstream configurations such as active and passive safety functions and driving assistance functions are complete enough. It is equipped with the PA pilot assistance system and the City Safety system suitable for urban driving. It also uses transversely reinforced aluminum rods, reinforced passenger compartment design and high-strength steel. The structural carriage has passed and exceeded the national safety standard safety test.

As for the seats, it still adopts the Nordic minimalist design style, with the overall black tone and light-colored double stitching design. It gives people a low-key and atmospheric feeling. And because of the use of environmentally friendly materials, there will be no big smell in new cars. The roof sunroof uses Low-E coating and PVC film interlayer to provide heat insulation, anti-UV, noise reduction, and anti-glare, and can isolate 99.5% or more of UV radiation, the cabin does not need to install sunshades or heat insulation curtains.

The rear seats can be folded down, providing greater possibilities for carrying large items. At the same time, the addition of an electric trunk door also provides users with a better experience. Both under the cover and the front cabin cover have storage and loading capabilities, and small items such as charging equipment can be accommodated enough.

In terms of power, Volvo C40The four-wheel drive high-performance modelis equipped with a power system with front and rear dual motors, with a maximum power of 300kW and a maximum power of 300kW. The torque is 660N·m, the official acceleration time from 0 to 100 kilometers is 4.7 seconds, the power is strong, it is equipped with a 78kW·h battery pack, and the WLTP rangemileage is 420km, which can fully meet the needs of daily urban commuting.

The long-range version is driven by a front-mounted single motor, with a maximum power of 170kW and a peak torque of 330 N·m, equipped with69kWh battery pack, with stronger endurance.

Summary:New Volvo< span style="text-indent: 2em;">C40 changes from its previous calmness and adopts the sporty design of a coupe SUV for the first time, which also heralds the transformation of the product towards a younger generation. The new car is expected to be officially launched at this year's Beijing Auto Show, and pre-sales have now begun. The starting price of 267,000 is relatively competitive in today's environment where new energy models are increasing in price. As a car company undergoing electrification transformation, C40 is also a milestone product.