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A worthy competitor to the Haval H6 GT? Volvo C40 arrives with an 'affordable' price and range of 385 km, full charge in half an hour

Written by Bruno Teles
Published 10/11/2023 às 12:32
A worthy competitor to the Haval H6 GT? Volvo C40 arrives with an 'affordable' price and range of 385 km, full charge in half an hour
C40 electric Coupé SUV (Image / Reproduction: VOLVO)

Volvo, known for its leadership in the electric car segment in Brazil, has just launched a new entry-level version of its Coupé C40 SUV, promising to shake up the market and put pressure on competitors such as the Haval H6 GT.

The Volvo, which was previously seen as an option more expensive, now becomes a more affordable and competitive alternative.

O Volvo C40, with its elegant and modern design, measures 4,44 cm in length, 2,70 in wheelbase, 1,87 in width and 1,59 in height.

The car, which weighs more than 2 tons, offers a trunk with a capacity of 413 liters. The adaptive full LED headlights and the closed grille characteristic of electric models da Volvo are some of the visual highlights.

Performance and autonomy of the new Volvo

A new Plus version of the C40 brings a electric motor 238 horsepower and 33,6 kgfm of torque. O SUV It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7,4 seconds, with a top speed limited to 160 km/h.

The 69 kWh batteries provide a impressive range of up to 385 kmaccording to the Inmetro, and charging can be done in about 30 minutes using a fast socket.

interior and equipment of the C40 SUV

Inside, the C40 bet on a minimalist design and offers a high quality finish. The interior space is comfortable for five adults, and the list of equipment includes a panoramic roof, in-person key, premium Harman Kardon sound system, induction cell phone charging, among others.

O new C40 Plus doesn't skimp on security features. The model is equipped with adaptive autopilot, lane keeping assistant, collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, pedestrian and cyclist detector, among others.

Price and availability: Volvo's bet to conquer the market

A new Plus version of the C40 hits the market with a price of R$314.000, positioning itself as a more affordable option compared to the version Twin Ultimate, which costs R$ 429.900.

With this strategy, the Volvo hopes to attract customers who previously considered the model inaccessible, increasing its competitiveness in the growing market for Electric SUVs.

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Bruno Teles

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