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Feb 1st, 2019, 09:57 | #1 |
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V40 will end it's production on Feb 8th 2019
V40 production has come to an end.
On 08/02/2019 will be produced the last V40 from this generation. There is still no news regarding the new V40.
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Feb 1st, 2019, 10:45 | #2 |
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They're not really making much noise about it - though I notice the configure tool has been taken off the website and you can now just pick between the models.
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Feb 1st, 2019, 13:42 | #3 |
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The replacement has slipped as they previously said the new V40 had to be out by Feb 2019.
I suspect that the real reason is that when the Ford split happened, they licenced the tech for ~ 10 years and that is now up. |
Feb 1st, 2019, 15:42 | #4 |
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Replacement V40 appears to have had a change of direction from what was originally planned a few years ago. AutoExpress report it's going to be more suv than current hatch...
https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volvo/...uv-style-hatch I assume Volvo's change of direction may be the cause of late replacement.
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Feb 4th, 2019, 08:27 | #5 |
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I'd expect the replacement to be something like the forthcoming Lynk & Co 04 which is CMA-based:
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/l...h-131582.html# |
Feb 4th, 2019, 16:31 | #6 |
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Off to see if I can do a deal on what would be one of the last T2 R-Design editions tomorrow
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Feb 7th, 2019, 14:25 | #7 |
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The V40 isn’t being replaced. Here is the link to the Volvo annual report given today in Gothenburg, Sweden:
https://investors.volvocars.com/~/me...2018report.pdf ‘Portfolio renewal completed - S60 and V60 launched. We have ramped down production of the V40, which will also soon be phased out, while ramping up production of the XC40.’
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Feb 7th, 2019, 17:13 | #8 |
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An interesting read - they sold 26.6% fewer estate cars last year too...
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Feb 7th, 2019, 17:42 | #9 |
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As a % of total sales yes. But 7,000 more estates than in 2017, its because they sold 80,000 XC40s which are SUVs so the % mix decreases.
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Feb 8th, 2019, 10:17 | #10 |
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Makes sense, the V70 was as desirable as a hearse and the old V60 whilst a relatively nice looking car, wasn't very practical.
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