Volvo XC40 on sale – prices, specs and pictures of the new Swedish SUV Volvo has launched its new entry-level SUV, the XC40, which is on sale in Britain today priced from £28,000, and with deliveries starting early next year. The new model is a small SUV aimed primarily at urban drivers. Its closest rivals are probably the Range Rover Evoque, Mercedes-Benz GLA and Audi Q3, though it’s arguably more stylish than any of these competitors. Volvo says that this car is its first ever premium compact SUV, one of an increasing number of subdivisions of the swelling ‘sports utility’ market segment. The Swedish firm has historically been known for its upmarket estate cars, as well as the the more recent XC90 and XC60 SUVs. The XC40 inherits its looks from both of these cars, as well as a