Lara Croft and the Volvo XC40 will star in the new Tomb Raider film

Films and cars have always had a close relationship, since the big screen has always been seen as a great opportunity for actors to play their roles behind the wheel of all kinds of vehicles. Volvo has a great deal of experience in this field, since its models have starred in countless films, and this time was no exception. To mark the launch of the new XC40, the Swedish brand made sure it appears in one of the most anticipated films of 2018, Tomb Raider.

This installment of the action film once again stars the fearless Lara Croft, an archaeologist who embarks on an adventure in which she must rescue her father, who has disappeared. This time, actress Alicia Vikander will take on this famous role. However, every heroine needs a car to accompany her on her journeys, and the Volvo XC40 has proven to be the ideal candidate.

The XC40 is the Swedish brand’s latest SUV, introduced to cover the segment of crossovers derived from compacts , and Volvo has managed to create a model that fits perfectly. This latest model from the brand incorporates all the technological innovations used in its larger siblings, the XC90 and XC60, and at the same time offers its drivers autonomous driving systems.

A character of Lara Croft’s stature needs a vehicle to match , which is why the English archaeologist opted for the top-of-the-range variant of the Swedish SUV. Specifically, Alicia Vikander got behind the wheel of an XC40 in the R-Design trim, which comes with a body painted in white and black, giving the small Volvo a perfect balance between sportiness and elegance.

This model has the T5 engine under the hood, that is, the most powerful in the XC40 range. To be more precise, Lara Croft will have a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engine capable of producing 247 CV of power and 350 Nm of torque. Without a doubt, these figures will be more than enough to help the fearless investigator in her adventures on the roads of England.

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The Tomb Raider film premiered today in our country, and every single one of its viewers will be able to enjoy the presence of the Volvo XC40 on the big screen. Little by little, the Swedish brand will continue expanding its range of models, and all the technology featured in its latest SUVs will be shared with the other segments that make up Volvo.

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