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Volvo XC40 Estate 1.5 T3 R DESIGN 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1477
Trim	R Design
Price	£29,955
Engine Power - BHP	156
Acceleration	9.4
Top Speed	124 mph
Length	4425 mm
Width	1910 mm
Height	1658 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	586 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1497 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" Active TFT crystal driver's instrument display
9" Touch screen
Adjustable steering wheel force
Bluetooth hands free telephone kit
Drive mode selector
E-call
Lane keep assist with driver alert control
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
Sensus navigation system
Speed limiter
Speed sensitive steering
Voice control system
Volvo on call

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Steering wheel mounted remote controls

Exterior Features

Adaptive brake lights
Auto dimming interior mirror
Automatic headlamp levelling
Black stone door mirrors
Black stone roof
Dark tinted glass for rear windows + rear screen + side luggage area window
Dual integrated exhaust pipes with high gloss black surround
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Embossed rear side roof pillar
Front and rear electric windows
Front tread plates
High gloss black front and rear skid plate
High gloss black lower front bumper
High gloss black mesh grille
High gloss black roof rails
High gloss black window trim
Home safe and approach lighting
LED front fog lights
LED Headlights + Active high beam incorporating daytime running lights
Rain sensor windscreen wipers
Rear wiper
Roof antenna
Roof spoiler
Visible VIN plate

Interior Features

12V socket in front tunnel console
2 zone electronic climate control with air quality system
3 spoke leather steering wheel with chrome trim
60/40 split folding rear seat
A-pillar parking ticket holder
Ambient lighting in door panels
Black headlining
Bright metal luggage threshold
Centre console cupholders
Centre console storage box
Contour sports seats with leather/nubuck upholstery
Cooled glovebox
Courtesy lights
Driver seat height/tilt/lumbar adjust
Driver's lower storage shelf
Extended front seat cushions
Front door pockets
Front footwell illumination
Front/rear reading lights
Glovebox bag hook
Glovebox illumination
Height/reach adjustable steering column
Illuminated driver/passenger vanity mirrors
Illuminated front cupholder
Illuminated luggage compartment
Illuminated tailgate
Isofix attachments on outer rear seats
Load protection net
Multicolour theatre lights
Passenger seat adjustable for lumbar support
Perforated leather gearknob
Perforated Leather Key Integrated Remote
Perforated leather steering wheel
Pollen filter
Rear armrest / integral cup holders / storage tray
Sports pedals
Underfloor stowage compartment

Passive Safety

ABS/EBD
City safety
Drivers knee airbag
DSTC-Dynamic Stability and Traction Control
Dual stage driver/passenger airbags
EBA
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Fasten seatbelt reminder
First aid kit
Front seat side impact airbags
Hill descent control
Hill start assist
Inflatable curtain
Passenger airbag cut-off device
Road sign information display
Run off Road Mitigation
Run off Road Protection
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
Side impact protection
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle
WHIPS whiplash protection system - front

Security

Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser/volume sensor + level sensor
Fuel flap with deadlocking system
Key integrated remote control central locking
Locking wheel nuts
Private locking

Trim

Cutting edge aluminium inlay

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions

EURO 6

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1477
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	33.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	37.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	42.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	31.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	32.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	38.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	42.2

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	22E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	97
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	71
NCAP Safety Assist %	76
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	9.4
Engine Power - BHP	156
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	265
Engine Torque - RPM	1850
Top Speed	124 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/55 R18
Tyre Size Rear	235/55 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	5 DOUBLE SPOKE
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1658 mm
Length	4425 mm
Wheelbase	2702 mm
Width	1910 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2034 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	54
Gross Vehicle Weight	2060 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1336 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	586 l
Max. Loading Weight	563 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1600
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1497 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.4 m

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