first drive

There were two questions we were keen to answer when we drove Volvo's new V40 Cross Country last week - how different is it to drive than a regular V40 ES? And, what does it offer to justify its premium...

There was a time when owning a Volvo was considered cool - the year was 1994 and Volvo had teamed up with Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR) to contest the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC).

To help raise the brand's profile, Volvo originally chose the 850 Estate, which they reasoned would generate the most media exposure.