The XC40 took the European Car of the Year Award for 2018 despite competition from Alfa Romeo, BMW and Audi.
It was Volvo’s first outright win although the XC90 was runner up in 2016 and Volvo came 3rd in 2013 and 1983.
Its recent success reflects the shift from solid, spacious saloons and estates to more on-trend SUVs and crossovers.
The saloons and estates have become sleek and stylish but over half of all Volvos made are SUVs and they are the core product now.
It was Volvo’s first outright win although the XC90 was runner up in 2016 and Volvo came 3rd in 2013 and 1983.
Its recent success reflects the shift from solid, spacious saloons and estates to more on-trend SUVs and crossovers.
The saloons and estates have become sleek and stylish but over half of all Volvos made are SUVs and they are the core product now.
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