Volvo to Launch Premium SUV in India
Posted on October 15th 2008Welcome back!
Volvo on Wednesday launched a new model of its luxury SUV XC90 in India. Volvo also decided to bring its latest compact crossover XC60 in Indian market after its reveal in Europe next month.
The car is priced at Rs. 58 lakh at ex-showroom, Delhi. The car features powerful 4.4L 32 valve V8 petrol engine that delivers 315bhp. The SUV is offered in 5 colors. The XC90 arrives with many luxury and safety features including sport tuned chassis, sports attuned steering and complicated stability control methods.
The launch of the new variant of XC90 aims to broaden our model range to attract more customers with an active and urban lifestyle.
- Mr. Paul de Voijs (MD, Volvo Car India) said.
The company that came in the Indian market in the month September’07 with 2 models has so far sold more than 100 units.
Volvo is also planning to expand their dealership network from 4 to 11 by next year. According to Mr. Paul, they will initiate dealerships in Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Jaipur in coming months.
By editor in Auto India News, Volvo
Rahul responded on 17 Oct 2008 at 12:57 am #
Volvo has been popular for its vehicles and now this new SUV is going to rock the Indian roads. Price seems to be a little high but the car comes with good attractive features.
Rahul,
Indian Car Advisor