Volvo reckons their best selling model in the UK, the V40 and V40 Cross Country, need a bit of attention and have spent some quality time giving it a few trim updates across the range. Central to the model year exterior updates are new LED ‘Thor’s Hammer’ headlights which reflects Volvo’s unified design language with the new XC90, S90 and V90. For UK punters these all-LED lights mark the V40 and V40 Cross Country out as the first models in the segment to get LED headlights as standard across the range. Also new are grille meshes featuring the updated and Volvo ‘Iron Mark’ design. The exterior update includes the addition of eight new wheels across the V40 and V40 Cross Country models. Five new colours are added to the V40 range, such as Amazon Blue and Denim Blue, as well as Bursting Blue, Mussel Blue and Luminous Sand which are borrowed from other range of Volvo models. Volvo has reduced CO₂ emissions of its D2 manual powertrain to just 89 g/km in all trim level and wheel options. The V40’s trim option now includes Momentum and Inscription versions, along with the sports-inspired R-Design and the rugged Cross Country. A new upholstery called City Weave will be added and several new interior panel trims will also be offered. These include Milled Aluminium, Black Grid Aluminium and Stealth Aluminium. New tread plates will be added for the R-Design and Inscription trim levels, and an updated key fob with the new Volvo logo will be available. The Volvo On Call smartphone app, which allows remote access and control over a wide range of in-car features, receives a substantial update. Volvo On Call already delivers wearable connectivity (Apple Watch/Android Wear), and the new Microsoft Band 2 connectivity now enables voice-control. Prices are expected to remain unchanged.