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Home News Auto News The Volvo XC40 Is A Bit Too Successful – 12 Months Waiting Period in Japan, 8 Months In Europe The Volvo XC40 Is A Bit Too Successful – 12 Months Waiting Period in Japan, 8 Months In Europe Auto News Hans | October 15, 2018 12:48 pm The Volvo XC40 has just been launched in Malaysia. Only available in a single T5 R-Design variant, the locally-assembled compact SUV sells for RM255,888 excluding insurance. Deliveries, however, will only begin in January 2019. Well it turns out that Volvo may have overdone the XC40, as global demand has far exceeded that of its Ghent plant in Belgium can cope with. Ghent is the world’s only source for completely built up XC40s as well as the completely knocked down (CKD) kits sent to Volvo Car Manufacturing’s plant in Shah Alam. Volvo has another plant in Luqiao, China but that plant supplies cars only to China.The XC40 was launched in Milan in September 2017 but the model only went on sale in Europe beginning November 2017. Within just one month, the company was swamped with 13,000 orders. By May, the order books had swelled to 80,000, prompting Volvo engineers to scramble for solutions to increase the output at Ghent.In the UK, the XC40 is Volvo’s most successful new car launch ever, with 2,000 cars being delivered to customers every month. Even at that rate, the waiting period is stretching to eight months. The UK market was also offered 1,000 units of First Edition XC40 models, all of which were sold out even before a single unit had reached a Volvo dealer.In Japan, where mainstream European cars are quite niche, the waiting period has stretched to a ridiculously long 12 months.So if you’ve booked your XC40, be patient because people in other parts of the world are waiting just as long as you, if not longer.Another reason for the XC40’s success is the Care By Volvo subscription plan, which completely transforms the traditional car ownership model. Instead of buying or leasing an XC40, one simply signs up for a subscription plan, as you normally would for your smartphone.In the US, the Care By Volvo plan offers an XC40 T5 R-Design for just USD 700 per/month for 24 months, with zero downpayment. There are no further hidden charges as the fee includes insurance, regular servicing, roadside assistance and even covers against tyre punctures! The only downside is that annual mileage is capped at 15,000 miles (about 24,000 km). At the end of the subscription period, the user simply returns the XC40, with the option of signing up for another Volvo. Unlike a leasing plan, the car doesn't get sold at the end of the subscription period. Instead, it stays within the Volvo value chain. The longer term plan is to roll out Care By Volvo for certified pre-owned Volvo cars. ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Gallery: All-New Volvo XC40 Launched In Malaysia, Priced From RM255,888 × All-New Volvo XC40 Launched In Malaysia, Priced From RM255,888 Back to article / Related Tags volvo Volvo XC40 XC40 Print Related News The XC40 Will Be The Most Customisable Volvo Ever Auto News Arvind | July 25, 2017 Volvo’s has promised that its soon-to-be-revealed XC40 SUV, will be the company’s most exciting product ever, owing to dozens of exterior and ... Volvo Promises To End Clutter Issues In The New All-New XC40 Auto News Gokul | September 01, 2017 One of the biggest problems faced by compact SUV drivers around the globe is the lack of suitable and functional storage space inside their vehicles. ... All-New 2018 Volvo XC40 Unveiled, EV In The Pipeline Auto News Eric | September 21, 2017 After introducing the new second generation Volvo XC90 and more recently the new XC60, the company has rolled out its third and most compact SUV, the ... Volvo XC40 Production Begins in Belgium Auto News Aswan | November 22, 2017 It's no surprise that Volvo has already recieved over 13,000 orders for the XC40 given how seductive their new model lineup looks combined with the ... Comments
The Volvo XC40 Is A Bit Too Successful – 12 Months Waiting Period in Japan, 8 Months In Europe Auto News Hans | October 15, 2018 12:48 pm The Volvo XC40 has just been launched in Malaysia. Only available in a single T5 R-Design variant, the locally-assembled compact SUV sells for RM255,888 excluding insurance. Deliveries, however, will only begin in January 2019. Well it turns out that Volvo may have overdone the XC40, as global demand has far exceeded that of its Ghent plant in Belgium can cope with. Ghent is the world’s only source for completely built up XC40s as well as the completely knocked down (CKD) kits sent to Volvo Car Manufacturing’s plant in Shah Alam. Volvo has another plant in Luqiao, China but that plant supplies cars only to China.The XC40 was launched in Milan in September 2017 but the model only went on sale in Europe beginning November 2017. Within just one month, the company was swamped with 13,000 orders. By May, the order books had swelled to 80,000, prompting Volvo engineers to scramble for solutions to increase the output at Ghent.In the UK, the XC40 is Volvo’s most successful new car launch ever, with 2,000 cars being delivered to customers every month. Even at that rate, the waiting period is stretching to eight months. The UK market was also offered 1,000 units of First Edition XC40 models, all of which were sold out even before a single unit had reached a Volvo dealer.In Japan, where mainstream European cars are quite niche, the waiting period has stretched to a ridiculously long 12 months.So if you’ve booked your XC40, be patient because people in other parts of the world are waiting just as long as you, if not longer.Another reason for the XC40’s success is the Care By Volvo subscription plan, which completely transforms the traditional car ownership model. Instead of buying or leasing an XC40, one simply signs up for a subscription plan, as you normally would for your smartphone.In the US, the Care By Volvo plan offers an XC40 T5 R-Design for just USD 700 per/month for 24 months, with zero downpayment. There are no further hidden charges as the fee includes insurance, regular servicing, roadside assistance and even covers against tyre punctures! The only downside is that annual mileage is capped at 15,000 miles (about 24,000 km). At the end of the subscription period, the user simply returns the XC40, with the option of signing up for another Volvo. Unlike a leasing plan, the car doesn't get sold at the end of the subscription period. Instead, it stays within the Volvo value chain. The longer term plan is to roll out Care By Volvo for certified pre-owned Volvo cars. ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Gallery: All-New Volvo XC40 Launched In Malaysia, Priced From RM255,888 × All-New Volvo XC40 Launched In Malaysia, Priced From RM255,888 Back to article / Related Tags volvo Volvo XC40 XC40
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The XC40 Will Be The Most Customisable Volvo Ever Auto News Arvind | July 25, 2017 Volvo’s has promised that its soon-to-be-revealed XC40 SUV, will be the company’s most exciting product ever, owing to dozens of exterior and ...
Volvo Promises To End Clutter Issues In The New All-New XC40 Auto News Gokul | September 01, 2017 One of the biggest problems faced by compact SUV drivers around the globe is the lack of suitable and functional storage space inside their vehicles. ...
All-New 2018 Volvo XC40 Unveiled, EV In The Pipeline Auto News Eric | September 21, 2017 After introducing the new second generation Volvo XC90 and more recently the new XC60, the company has rolled out its third and most compact SUV, the ...
Volvo XC40 Production Begins in Belgium Auto News Aswan | November 22, 2017 It's no surprise that Volvo has already recieved over 13,000 orders for the XC40 given how seductive their new model lineup looks combined with the ...