RENDERED SPECULATION: Volvo Working On A Small, Compact SUV Likely To Be Dubbed The XC40

The Swedish manufacturer started revamping its model range at the top end, first with the XC90 and then the S90, but by 2019 the first of those cars will be the oldest model in the company’s line-up and its baby cousin, the XC40, could well be the firm’s biggest seller.

Volvo boss Håkan Samuelsson confirmed the plan to build a small SUV and extend the ‘40’ range at the recent S90 launch. “We want to build ?a broader range of ‘40’ cars,” he said. “Today we only have the hatchback, but we want more, and with the new technology that we’re working on, we will have the means to expand the line-up.

“Highest on my list is a small SUV, because that’s where the market is going,” he added.

MDarringer - 12/30/2015 7:09:40 PM

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The chop makes it look chunky and ungainly.

cidflekken - 12/31/2015 12:34:18 PM

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Not a bad render, but maybe a bit too Tiguan-ish. There's something really attractive about that D-pillar.

I will say I saw a pearl-white XC90 last night and have to say that it is an absolutely gorgeous car. Best-looking SUV on the market, easily (at least until the F-Pace is let loose). Being that the XC60 is my favorite design in its segment, Volvo is certainly showing it knows SUV design.

CarCrazedinCali - 12/31/2015 12:54:45 PM

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I like it, pretty butch for a Volvo!