North America just needs to get the damn Volvo V40 already.

"not for canada - australian in disguise" (for-canada)
12/08/2015 at 16:07 • Filed to: None

I imagine it would sell quite well, especially in Canada, where almost every other car that isn’t a pickup is about the same size as the V40 (Civic, Corolla, Forte, Elantra, all sell in massive numbers). And even if the segment is a rather popular one, there are pretty much no practical luxury options. Closest luxury car I can think of to the size range is the 2-series, which isn’t really practical, or luxurious. Volvo could very much break into that niche. I’ve heard rumblings that it’s coming, but I don’t think it’s set in stone just yet. Also, the XC40 would probably sell in massive numbers, simply going buy the amount of GLAs I see.

DISCUSSION (23)

TheHondaBro > not for canada - australian in disguise
12/08/2015 at 16:09

In my opinion, it doesn’t look very good.

not for canada - australian in disguise > TheHondaBro
12/08/2015 at 16:10

you don’t look very good

TheHondaBro > not for canada - australian in disguise
12/08/2015 at 16:11

Actually I’m the Iranian James Bond, so JOKES ON YOU!

Ike > not for canada - australian in disguise
12/08/2015 at 16:12

Im tweeting this directly at Volvo, cause this NEEDS to happen

Captain of the Enterprise > TheHondaBro
12/08/2015 at 16:13

I’m with you the proportions seem off to me, especially how tall the hood is and how high it rises.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > not for canada - australian in disguise
12/08/2015 at 16:13

Barely see any here in the UK so I dont know about that. They’re to pricey to compete with golf focus etc and not premium enough to go against the 1 series and a class. Kind of stuck in the middle.

dogisbadob > not for canada - australian in disguise
12/08/2015 at 16:14

The V40 is awesome and should be sold here. I totally agree. Polestar Blue and a red interior would be the best!

At least you guys get the Rondo, B-class, and Micra.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > not for canada - australian in disguise
12/08/2015 at 16:16

I don’t think it’d sell well....

duurtlang > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
12/08/2015 at 16:19

Really? The V40 is the #5 best sold vehicle in the Netherlands in 2015, and is only beat by the Golf, Clio, 308 and Octavia.

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > not for canada - australian in disguise
12/08/2015 at 16:19

Actually ... on 2nd look of that pictures it reminds me of a Focus with a Volvo face.

not for canada - australian in disguise > RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire
12/08/2015 at 16:21

It’s actually based off the Focus platform. One of the last remnants of the Ford/Volvo alliance.

spanfucker retire bitch > not for canada - australian in disguise
12/08/2015 at 16:22

Wasn’t there talks about them bringing the V40 over here once it was updated to the new scalable architecture?

not for canada - australian in disguise > spanfucker retire bitch
12/08/2015 at 16:23

I think so, haven’t heard much about that though.

Svend > not for canada - australian in disguise
12/08/2015 at 16:38

I rarely see V40s but half of those I see are police cars.

EL_ULY > Ike
12/08/2015 at 16:47

I know when it’s coming to the US >:)

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > duurtlang
12/08/2015 at 17:00

This is completely anecdotal but I rarely see them around here.

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > not for canada - australian in disguise
12/08/2015 at 17:01

It looks an awful lot like Mazda’s new hatch/wagonnette/cross-over thing.

Ike > EL_ULY
12/08/2015 at 17:06

So confirmed? cats out of the bag.

EL_ULY > Ike
12/08/2015 at 17:08

I think XC40 is first then V40 and S40 later in 2018. It’s going to be after the S60 and XC60 get the SPA platform. Also, after the XC90 gets a refresh

Ike > EL_ULY
12/08/2015 at 17:13

look at you with the inside knowledge! It's cause you bought that xc90 that they give you the Intel right? I knew it!

CompactLuxuryFan > not for canada - australian in disguise
12/08/2015 at 17:18

My mom drives a really loaded V40 Cross Country T5 AWD, with the 254 hp I-5 (which got replaced by a 2.0T I-4 or something). I actually think the Cross Country version looks better, and would probably sell way better in the US.

I haven’t been home in forever so I’ve never seen it (or any V40 in the flesh, actually), but my brother says that thing has quite a bit of get-up-and-go! Right up to a very low speed limiter, at least...

Kinja'd!!!

Pic for reference, that’s not actually my mom’s.

duurtlang > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
12/08/2015 at 17:40

This has been available since 2012...

MultiplaOrgasms > dogisbadob
12/08/2015 at 18:06

At least you guys get the Rondo, B-class, and Micra.

lol