CMH VOLVO CARS CAPE TOWN

The Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge – the first pure electric compact SUV

Review by Rokkit

28th
2021-10

The Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge is Volvo’s first-ever fully electric vehicle, based on the best-selling XC40 small premium SUV. This is a key moment for the quintessential Swedish brand as it electrifies its vehicle line-up, moving towards the goal of a product line-up that doesn’t use gasoline.

Inside, an innovative approach to all-around functionality provides drivers with plenty of large and smartly designed storage compartments. Not having an internal combustion engine means that the car provides drivers with even more storage space, via a so-called ‘frunk’ storage space under the front hood.

The Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge boasts a 12.3-inch cluster behind the steering wheel and a 9-inch touchscreen on the dash. It is the first Volvo model equipped with a brand-new infotainment system powered by the Android Operating System. The new infotainment system offers customers unprecedented personalisation, improved levels of intuitiveness and new embedded Google technology and services, such as Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play Store.

Enjoy the freedom of electric driving as the Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge comes with a state-of-the-art, a fully electric all-wheel-drive powertrain that offers a range of over 400km on a single charge under the WLTP drive cycle and output of 408hp. The battery charges to 80% of its capacity in 40 mins on a fast-charger system.

For further information on Volvo’s first all-electric vehicle, contact CMH Volvo Cars Cape Town on 021 413 9800.

Introducing the new XC90 Mild Hybrid

Review by Rokkit

28th
2021-09

At Volvo Cars we are driven by a desire to make things better. Our move towards electrification includes pre-electric cars, plug-in hybrids and now mild hybrid propulsion systems which deliver a smoother driving experience and a new level of efficiency.

A new generation of power

Mild hybrids offer an effective powertrain solution that actively reduces engine load, thereby improving fuel economy and improving the driving experience. A mild hybrid combines an electric motor, a 48-volt battery and a 12 volt/48-volt converter with an internal combustion engine.

The electric motor acts as a starter to rev-up the engine smoothly. It also works as a generator, collecting energy recuperated by braking, which is stored in the 48-volt battery. This provides electric power to enable better acceleration.

What is a mild hybrid?

Mild hybrids is also considered to be an electric car. Mild hybrids use both a combustion engine and an electric motor to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy. They do this by using energy stored in a 48-volt battery that is generated by braking. This energy is then used to boost the combustion engine during start-up and take-off.

Does the electric motor propel a mild hybrid?

No. The electric motor is there to assist the engine and to reduce the amount of work it needs to do.

What is the main benefit of a mild hybrid?

Mild hybrids hybrid will offer reduced fuel consumption and thereby lower emissions. Mild hybrids are generally more affordable than full hybrids or plug-in hybrids.

What is the difference between a mild hybrid, a full hybrid and a plug-in hybrid?

Mild hybrids uses the electric motor to assist the combustion engine.
A full hybrid has a larger electric motor and battery than a mild hybrid. A full hybrid can power the car using the electric motor for short distances and recharges its battery using the engine or through regenerative braking.
A plug-in hybrid can be recharged by literally plugging it into a home charging station or using a public charging station. A plug-in hybrid offers a greater pure electric range thanks to a larger battery pack and electric motor. A plug-in hybrid will meet the daily commuting needs of many people.

Contact CMH Volvo Cars Cape Town on 021 413 9810 for further information.

What makes the Volvo XC90 the SUV of the Decade – CMH Volvo Cars Cape Town

Review by Rokkit

23rd
2021-08

While the Volvo XC90 has many award-winning features; what makes this vehicle so special is the sleek yet classic silhouette, the adamant powertrain options, the precise handling, the cutting-edge technology, the elegant cabin — everything comes together into one remarkable package. The Volvo XC90 has wowed drivers and passers-by alike since it debuted in 2015 and Volvo has continued to improve this luxury SUV over the years.

Award-Winning Features

Design:

Inspired by its Scandinavian origins, the Volvo XC90 boasts a sleek design. With its sleek lines and minimalist aesthetic, the cabin has an interior with both a classic and modern feel. Elegant, but never flashy, the design of this Volvo SUV embodies understated luxury.

Technology:

Volvo’s new XC90 offers a wealth of standard and optional technology to enhance its safety and convenience. Standard on the XC90 are many active safety features, including:

Blind Spot Information System (BLIS™) and Cross Traffic Alert
City Safety Collision Avoidance Technology
Lane Keeping Aid
Rear Collision Warning
Run Off Road Mitigation

With the available 360o Surround View Camera, Graphical Head-up Display, Park Assist Pilot with Front Park Assist, and more, you can choose convenience.

Contact CMH Volvo Cars Cape Town on 0214139800 to book your test drive or visit us at the corner of Nelson Mandela Boulevard and Christiaan Barnard Street, Foreshore, Cape Town to experience the luxury of the Volvo XC90.

Explore the Volvo XC40 at CMH Volvo Cars Cape Town

Review by Rokkit

26th
2021-07

Discover a confident and compact SUV, rich in innovation and designed for city life; with an expressive design, smart storage and intelligent technology, all to give you better driving pleasure. Explore any city without disappearing into the crowd in a Volvo XC40.

Driver support and safety is in our DNA:

Blind Spot Information System: IntelliSafe Surround can support you in busy traffic and when reversing where there’s restricted visibility. When a vehicle enters your blind spot or approaches rapidly in a lane on either side of your car, BLIS will alert you via a light in the left or right door mirror. If you don’t react to the warning and start to drift into the path of another vehicle, the Steer Assist function can gently assist you back into your lane.
The rear-mounted radar sensors continuously monitor your blind spots and a large area behind your car, day or night, and reacts to almost any type of vehicle, including motorcycles.

IntelliSafe Assist (ACC + Pilot Assist): Included in the Volvo XC40’s supportive drive technologies, Adaptive Cruise Control and Pilot Assist, IntelliSafe Assist allows you to enjoy smooth driving from standstill up to motorway speeds.
Adaptive Cruise Control automatically helps you keep a set speed and distance to the vehicle in front of you, while Pilot Assist adds gentle steering support to help keep the car centred in its lane.
Please note: The driver is always responsible for how the car is controlled, as well as for maintaining the correct distance and speed, even when IntelliSafe Assist is being used. Driver support systems, such as Adaptive Cruise Control and Pilot Assist, are restricted in how much acceleration, braking and steering force they can apply.

Park Assist Pilot: The convenient Park Assist Pilot makes parking enjoyable. It measures the parking space, and if the space is at least 1.2 times the length of your car it can park by taking over the steering. Park Assist Pilot handles both parallel and perpendicular parking and can also assist when leaving a tight parallel parking space.

360º Camera: It is easy to park on busy city streets with the Volvo XC40, experience the differences with a 360-parking camera. An option that gives you a detailed bird’s eye view of the car, so you can see where you are in relation to other vehicles and objects.

Visit CMH Volvo Cars Cape Town at Cnr Nelson Mandela Blvd & Christiaan Barnard Str, Foreshore Cape Town or contact us on 021 413 9800 to book your test drive and experience Swedish Luxury.

CMH Volvo Cars Cape Town welcomes Ryan O’Connor as official Brand Ambassador

Review by Rokkit

21st
2021-06

CMH Volvo Cars Cape Town has recently welcomed Radio personality, corporate MC and all-round nice guy, Ryan O’Connor to the CMH Volvo family.

If you are not familiar with his smooth voice, infectious laugh, and generous heart, then surely, you have been living under a ROC after all these years!

The award-winning presenter Ryan O’Connor – or “ROC” as he is affectionately known as – has dominated the airwaves for twenty-one years on some of the Mother City’s best-loved radio stations.

His most recent career move sees him join the HEART FM family with an all-new Drive show. Every weekday afternoon (15h00 to 18h00), Ryan’s infectious energy and wicked sense of humour fill the homes and cars of Capetonians. With Ryan’s down to earth and ever-approachable attitude, one could call these listeners friends.

Ryan has been behind the wheel of sponsored cars for more than 12 years. His relationships have grown in this space, and he is dubbed the “Clarkson of Cape Town”. Ryan’s knowledge of motor vehicles and high spec tech is unrivalled in the media space.

Ryan has taken delivery of his all-new Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Inscription, which will feature in his Monday Motoring show and his social media channels.

To experience Swedish luxury contact CMH Volvo Cars Cape Town on 0877248129 or visit us at the corner of Nelson Mandela Boulevard & Christiaan Barnard Street, Foreshore, Cape Town.

The Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge Pure Electric Has Arrived

Review by Rokkit

27th
2021-05

The new Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge Pure Electric has been launched to the press in South Africa and the car will be offered exclusively online, through the My Volvo online sales platform https://myvolvo.co.za/car/buy. Sales start in May 2021 and the first batch will be delivered in September 2021.

The sleek exterior design of the Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge deserves an interior that matches its image. Not only does the appearance count, but the atmosphere is also important.

Driving the Volvo XC40 Pure Electric is pure enjoyment. Pure electric – sometimes quiet is the most powerful way to go, with zero tailpipe emissions and less noise at all speeds. Powered by a high-voltage battery and dual electric motors, the XC40 P8 Recharge is pure progress for the road ahead.

The Deal:

The pricing will be R1.2 million (incl. VAT).
Included in the pricing is the Volvo CARE package:

The 5-year maintenance and warranty plan.
Comprehensive Insurance for the first 3 years.
The use of a XC40 petrol vehicle for a maximum of two weeks per year during the first 3 years, should the customer like to take a longer trip.
Home charging station.
Charging cable for public charging.

Contact CMH Volvo Cars Cape Town on 0877248129 for further information.

Volvo XC90 – Awarded 5 star Euro NCAP Safety Rating

Review by Rokkit

26th
2021-04

Family and safety are our priority and the Volvo XC90 offers both traits. The XC90 has been awarded the highest rating, 5 stars by consumer car safety organisation Euro NCAP in its latest survey.

The Volvo XC90 has been designed with a strong body shell that provides safety whilst ensuring a balanced occupant protection cell for frontal and lateral impacts.

Tests carried out by Euro NCAP demonstrated that there was minimal deformation of the footwell and door apertures on impact.

The SIPS bag, airbag and inflatable curtain worked well in protecting both driver and passengers on impact. Not only has the Volvo XC90 been tested, but the Volvo XC60 and XC40 have been exposed to similar tests with similar results, which is class leading.

The Volvo Safety Features includes Driver & Passenger airbags, Front & Rear airbags, Front side airbags, 4-wheel ABS, 4-wheel disc brakes, Brake assist, Electronic control, Day time running lights, Child Safety Locks, Traction control, Blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, Lane-keeping Assist, Integrated turn signal mirrors and auto levelling headlights.

CMH Volvo Cars Cape Town invites you and your family to test drive the Volvo XC90 at leisure to experience Swedish Luxury. Contact us on 087 724 8129 or visit us at the corner of Nelson Mandela Boulevard & Christiaan Barnard Street, Foreshore, Cape Town.

The SUV you trust to protect your family, now protects their future.

2019 VOLVO V40 CROSS COUNTRY MODELS AVAILABLE AT CMH VOLVO CARS CAPE TOWN

Review by Rokkit

19th
2021-03

The Volvo V40 is notoriously known for its safety. In 2012, Euro NCAP awarded it as the safest car of the year, as it scored a best-ever 98 per cent for adult occupant protection and a 100 per cent for safety assist.

VOLVO V40 CROSS COUNTRY MOMENTUM

The Volvo V40 Cross Country Momentum variant has a high standard specification level that includes the following: High-Performance Sound with multimedia connectivity and Bluetooth®, USB and iPod functionality, comfortable leather seats, cruise control, a rain sensor with automatic wiper function, rear park assist, front treadplates and a power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory function.

VOLVO V40 CROSS COUNTRY INSCRIPTION

The most luxurious version of the Volvo V40 offers the following features over-and-above Momentum specification: Power-adjustable passenger seat, active TFT crystal driver’s instrument display, illuminated gearshift knob, LED headlights with the iconic Thor’s Hammer design, 3-spoke leather steering wheel with chrome decor and a high version interior lighting package.

The sort after Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic Inscription and Momentum models are available at CMH Volvo Cars Cape Town, starting from only R399 950.00.
All models available come with the remainder of a 7 year/140 000km Volvo Plan.

Visit CMH Volvo Cars Cape Town to test drive the safest compact hatchback that is perfectly suited for life in the city.

THE DEAL

2019 V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic Momentum – R399 950.00
10% linked rate
No Deposit
Residual – 30%
72 months
Instalments: R6 277.83 per month

OR

2019 V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic Inscription – R429 950.00
10% linked rate
No Deposit
Residual –30%
72 months
Instalments: R6 741.87 per month

All figures are subject to Finance approval and T&C’s.

WHY THE VOLVO XC60 IS DESIGNED FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE

Review by Rokkit

19th
2021-02

WHY THE VOLVO XC60 IS DESIGNED FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE

The Volvo XC60 is a cutting-edge, mid-size SUV that is perfect for traversing the city streets. Its outstanding capabilities make it well-suited to exploring South Africa’s beautiful landscapes when you set off on your next adventure. Every aspect of its design exudes sophistication.

Just to mention a few of the Volvo XC60’s awards:

2017 Best Premium SUV’ at the Auto Express New Car Awards
2017 & 2018 Drive Car of the Year
2018 World Car of the Year
2018 UK Car of the Year
2018 North American Utility of the Year
2018 Wheels Magazine Car of the Year
2020/21 Cars Awards – Executive SUV Finalist

Advanced Safety

One of the reasons to own a Volvo XC60 is that they offer superior protection to the vehicle’s occupants with both active and passive safety features helping to protect your loved ones. A highlight of the Volvo XC60 is the City Safety Autonomous Emergency Braking system, which has been upgraded with additional steering support. This new addition to the cutting-edge system offers the driver extra support when automatic braking may not be sufficient to prevent a potential accident. Another noteworthy safety feature of the XC60 is its Oncoming Lane Mitigation with Steer Assist.

Innovative Technology

Cutting-edge technology makes the Volvo XC60 stand out from the crowd. A convenient feature of the XC60 is its Active High Beam. This feature automatically adjusts your headlights from high to low beam for maximum visibility without affecting the visibility of oncoming vehicles. It’s also easy to find your way with Volvo’s new Volvo on Call, a feature that is particularly useful when you’re travelling to new destinations.

Now that you know more about the advantages and benefits of owning a Volvo XC60; please do not hesitate to contact us on 0214139800. We are located at the corner of Nelson Mandela Blvd & Christiaan Barnard Street, Foreshore, Cape Town. Come and experience Swedish luxury.

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A new generation of power

What is a mild hybrid?

Does the electric motor propel a mild hybrid?

What is the main benefit of a mild hybrid?

What is the difference between a mild hybrid, a full hybrid and a plug-in hybrid?

Award-Winning Features

Design:

Technology:

Driver support and safety is in our DNA:

The Deal:

VOLVO V40 CROSS COUNTRY MOMENTUM

VOLVO V40 CROSS COUNTRY INSCRIPTION

THE DEAL

WHY THE VOLVO XC60 IS DESIGNED FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE

Just to mention a few of the Volvo XC60’s awards:

Advanced Safety

Innovative Technology