Volvo Delays Compact Crossover for Lack of Platform

VolvoVolvoSweden, 1927 > present49 models
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is pushing off plans to build a compact crossover because its upcoming SPA modular platform is too large to support such a small car. The SPA platform will debut in 2014 with the new XC90Volvo XC90Sweden, 2002 > 201355 versions
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and eventually underpin most Volvos from the S60Volvo S60 Gen.2Sweden, 2009 > present252 versions
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and larger. The compact crossover is now at least five years away and likely longer.To stem demand for small crossovers, Volvo will likely market the Cross CountryVolvo V40 Cross CountrySweden, 2012 > present33 photos
version of the V40Volvo V40 (modern) Gen.1Sweden, 2013 > present214 versions
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Volvo’s SPA platform uses five modular sections.  The chassis section ahead of the A-pillar is standardized and will be the same size on all cars, although the actual length of the car will depend of styling. The platform has been created to support turbocharged four-cylinder engines, which Volvo will focus on in the future. It supports conventional, mechanical all-wheel drive and hybrid all-wheel drive with electric motors mounted on the rear axle.

Source: Autocar