Volvo quite successfully managed to raise our antennas during the Paris Motor Show last year when it announced that its V40 Cross Country model would sooner than later be introduced here in India. While there were rumours that the Swedish car maker would in fact offer both petrol and diesel versions of the semi-off roading luxury hatchback, for now they have launched just the 2.0-litre D3 diesel model.

Producing 152PS @ 3500 rpm and 350Nm of torque the diesel spec Volvo V40 Cross Country will offer start/stop technology and braking energy regeneration as standard fitments. Mated to a six speed autobox with manual mode the V40 Cross Country will return an acclaimed mileage of 16.81kmpl.

Daytime running LEDs, front and rear skid plates, integrated roof rails and 17 inch alloy wheels are signature exterior details of the Cross Country as compared to the standard V40 model. On the inside the V40 Cross Country comes furnished with sculpted X-Shape design seats, a choice of 2-tone or single tone leather interiors, an illuminated gearshift knob and a panoramic roof (with electronic fabric curtain).