Volvo XC40 Safety

2020 Volvo XC40: Innovations in Safety Technology

Volvo's reputation of being one of the safest vehicles you can own is well earned. Since back when one of Volvo's engineers created the modern 3-point seat belt, Volvo has continued innovating safety technology. We can easily see the growth of those advances in the many features of the Volvo XC40. Some of these systems that help set this model apart include:

• Driver Alert Control: This feature is capable of pairing with Sensus Navigation to monitor your driving, suggest when you many need to take a break, and offer nearby locations where you could get some coffee and rest.
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC): This system allows your vehicle to sense if you're about to skid or roll and will take preventative measures, such as breaking certain wheels or reducing engine power.
• Safety Belt with Pre-Tensioners and Load Limiters: Following Volvo's tradition of revolutionizing the safety belt, the pre-tensioner will tighten and release the safety belts in the event of a collision to ensure every passenger is in an upright and optimal position for the airbag to protect them.

Along with these and many other advanced safety technologies, the 2020 Volvo XC40 has all the classic safety features we have come to expect in most modern vehicles.

2020 XC40: Trustworthy Safety Features

With the available IntelliSafe Surround system, the 2020 XC40 offers many traditional safety features, such as BLIS™ blind spot information and Cross Traffic Alert with autobrake and Rear Collision Warning with braking at standstill. However, this Volvo also features updates on a few familiar features:

• Pilot Assist: This system works with Adaptive Cruise Control to not only keep you at your set speed and following distance but also helps to keep you centered in the lane as well.
• City Safety with Steering Support: This system can detect any objects, from other vehicles to pedestrians or large animals, that may be in your path and offer an audible alert followed by brake pulse warnings. In the case of an imminent impact, this feature can even stop your SUV for you.
• Lane Departure Warning: This system will send subtle vibrations through the steering wheel if it senses that you've crossed out of your lane without signaling.

Despite all these safety features, one of the best ways to mitigate the possibility of a collision is to minimize distractions and time spent looking away from the road. Luckily, Volvo has a few features to help with that too.

Volvo XC40: Hands-Free Entertainment

Sensus Connect offers a 9-inch touch screen display with steering wheel buttons, voice control, and wireless smartphone connection to give you safe access to most entertainment.

With voice control, you can keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road, while you ask Sensus Navigation to share your location, find a parking space, or provide the quickest route to your destination. You can even control your music or podcasts with nothing but your voice.