Volvo has announced UK starting price of the Cross Country which can be bought from 22,595 pounds for the 113bhp (115PS) front wheel drive. The 2013 Volvo V40 Cross Country are available to order now with first customer deliveries are expected to commence in January.

The standard Volvo V40 Cross Country SE includes autofolding door mirrors, tread plates, rear reading, 16in alloy wheels, silver roof rails, LED daytime running lights, rain sensor and T-Tec upholstery.

The Volvo V40 Cross Country packs a high-performance T5 Geartronic Lux Nav with three diesels D2 SE rising to £33,875. Equipped turbocharged T5 five-cylinder engine that produce 251bhp (254PS) with All-Wheel Drive.

Following their recent world premiere at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, Volvo UK division has released pricing details for the V40 R-Design. The 2013 Volvo V40 R-Design start from £22,295 for the D2 and they can go up to £31,390 for the T5 Geartronic R-Design Lux Nav.

The Volvo V40 R-Design features a re-profiled front bumper, 5-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels, exclusive R-Design embossed nubuck upholstery, vertical LED daytime running lights, sports floor mats, rear diffuser, silver matt door mirrors and ports steering wheel.

Those looking to upgrade the upgrade have the option of the 2013 Volvo V40 R-Design Lux that complements the standard specification with active xenon headlights with cleaning system, leather R-Design embossed seats, cruise control, rear theatre lighting, cruise control and keyless start.

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After recently releasing every bit of granular detail about the 2013 Volvo V40 Cross Country, Swedish auto manufacturer has gone ahead and pulled the curtain at the 2012 Paris Auto Show.

Outside, Volvo V40 Cross Country will be the front grille with a different design; upright day-running lights Sculpted; 19-inch alloy wheels; the Raw Copper exterior launch colour is echoed in the contrasting stitching; the 40 mm increased ride height and an integrated skid plate.

"The new V40 Cross Country is built on the heritage that started with the V70 Cross Country back in 1997. It is designed for those who want a sense of adventure in their everyday life," says Lex Kerssemakers, Senior Vice President Product Strategy & Vehicle Line Management at Volvo Car Corporation.

The next-generation Volvo V40 Cross Country packs a high-performance with three diesels, turbocharged T5 five-cylinder engine with the automatic six-speed Powershift transmission or a six-speed manual gearbox.

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Just a few more days, the 2013 Volvo V40 Cross Country a car that combines all-road durability with premium character will receive its world premiere at this month's 2012 Paris Auto Show.

Originally thought to be named XC40, the new Volvo V40 Cross Country is a the driver sits 40mm higher, more rugged looking version of the Volvo V40 compact hatchback.

To provide even greater flexibility, the 2013 Volvo V40 Cross Country has Downhill Assist Control (Hill Descent Control) in version T5 is equipped with all-wheel drive, with the rest of the engines offered exclusively with front-wheel drive.

The 2013 Volvo V40 Cross Country will be available with all the diesel and petrol engines offered in the standard.

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Launched ahead of its world premiere at the 2012 Paris Auto Show is the new 2013 Volvo V40 R-Design. Although not the full-fledged Polestar model some had been expecting, but Volvo V40 is getting a new R-Design variant to give the already sleek looking hatchback an even sportier appeal.

Unique the Volvo V40 R-Design elements include a new front bumper with a high-gloss grille; twin exhaust tailpipes; custom five-spoke wheels in either 17 or 18-inch sizes and silk-metal finished details. In addition, buyer can choose from seven exterior colors.

Inside the cabin of the 2013 Volvo V40 R-Design we find sport seats in a blend of black Nubuck textile, a new instrument display screen, embossed R-Design leather/T-Tec upholstery, new aluminium inlays with a perforated look and sports steering wheel.

The 2013 Volvo V40 R-Design offered with the same array with all engines available for the V40, from the D2 diesels to a high-performance turbocharged T5 five-cylinder engine rated at 254 horsepower (187 kW) and promising 0-60 mph times of 6.7 seconds.

“The V40 R-Design is designed around the performance-minded individual with a passion for those things that add extra spice to life. The meticulous attention to detail covers the expressive design as well as the agile, precise performance,” says Lex Kerssemakers, Senior Vice President Product Strategy & Vehicle Line Management at Volvo Car Corporation.

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