Volvo has announced plans to introduce a V40 facelift early next month at the Geneva Motor Show.
The company has not disclosed any specific details, aside from confirming that it will be limited to a mid-cycle update. The statement appears to douse cold water on hopes that the next-generation V40 might appear this year.
Whenever it does arrive, the redesigned V40 will ride upon a new platform co-developed with China-based parent Geely. It is expected to be shared with a sedan and a higher-riding model, currently referred to as the XC40, with a choice of traditional or hybrid powertrains.
Executive comments suggest the next-generation V40 hatchback will be headed to the US market as Volvo attempts to focus on global models rather than regional variants.
Fans won’t have to wait until March to catch the first glimpse of the V40′s mid-cycle update, as Volvo promises to release pictures on February 24. It is unclear if Volvo still plans to show the next-generation V40 sometime next year ahead of availability in 2018, as originally expected.
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