Price Range: Kes 1,400,000- Kes 2,500,000.
The Volvo V40 is a small hatchback produced by Swedish carmaker Volvo from 2012 to 2019. The V40 is a pleasant hatchback to drive in Kenya and is ideal for small families looking for a comfortable car with premium features and advanced safety. The Volvo V40 closely rivals the BMW 1 Series, Mercedes Benz A Class, Mazda Axela, Audi A3, and Volkswagen Golf.
Volvo V40:Exterior, Interior and Engine Options
The V40 has a sleek exterior design that emphasizes the aura of a compact car with Scandinavian design virtues. The front fascia is characterized by a classic V-shaped bonnet, a high-gloss grille and “Thor’s Hammer” LED headlights, giving it a distinctive sporty look. The side profile has clean, elegant lines that run the full width of the V40. The V40 also has a dynamically sculpted rear to emphasize its muscular stance.
Step inside the V40 and you are greeted by a luxurious cabin that emphasizes ergonomics, comfort and an engaging driving experience. High-quality materials give the cabin a premium feel that sets it apart from other hatchbacks.
Space is good all around in the Volvo V40, with the front seats offering ample legroom, shoulder room and headroom. The rear seats are also reasonably spacious, but tall adults will find the headroom a little tight.
The V40 offers 335 litres of boot space with the rear seats up, and with them folded the boot space increases to 1,032 litres.
Volvo V40 Engine Options;
Petrol
T2, T3 Drive-E 1.5L VEP4 I4
T2, T3, T4, T5 Drive-E 2.0 L VEP4 I4
Diesel
D2, D3, D4 Drive-E 2.0 L VED4 I4
These engines are linked to either a 6-speed manual transmission, a 6-speed Automatic Transmission or an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Volvo V40: Maintenance Cost in Kenya
The V40 is affordable to maintain in Kenya and its service parts are shared with other popular Volvo cars. Spare parts are widely available same as the body parts.
Pros
- Unique exterior styling
- Fuel-efficient engines
- Advanced safety features
- Good ride quality
Cons
- Road noise
- Small boot
- Limited rear passenger space
Where to Buy the Volvo V40 in Kenya
If you are looking to buy the Volvo V40 in Kenya, importing is the best option due to the following reasons:
Quality – You get to choose the best quality car. You are not at the mercy of the local dealers. Cars sold locally are usually of the lowest quality and often of high mileage.
Choice – With import, you get to dictate the choice of features that you want. You can define your preferences to greater detail such as colour, upholstery, sunroof, alloy rims etc.
Affordability – Import is much more affordable since you eliminate middlemen and brokers that exaggerate the cost of locally sold cars.
If you are considering to import the Volvo V40, please get in touch with us through our contacts: info@topcar.co.ke, call 0722469360 or chat with us directly on WhatsApp below and we will guide you through the process.