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Clearly, the days of boxy Volvos are officially behind us.

Volvo Cars debuted two new compact concepts Wednesday morning. They're called 40.1 and 40.2. Although their names are lacking in creativity, their designs certainly aren't.

The sharp Swedish sedan and crossover concepts form not only hint at Volvo's future 40 series of compact cars, it also debuts the brand's new compact platform called Compact Modular Architecture (CMA).

The forthcoming 40 series will be more than stunning to behold, they'll also be highly connected, eco friendly and safe (it's Volvo after all).

Last month, Volvo said it aims to sell 1 million electrified vehicles by 2025. The 40 series will be a large part in completing that puzzle. The 40s will be offered in full electric and plug-in hybrid variants — along with standard gasoline models.

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As for connectivity, Volvo isn't divulging any specifics yet. It does say, however, that the 40s will "offer a full range of innovative connectivity services." Moreover, they'll also boast "the world’s most advanced standard package of safety features."

I don't know about you, but from where I'm sitting these cars can't come soon enough. If the beauty and tech-heavy Volvo S90 is any indication, the S40 and XC40s should be outstanding cars — not only to look at but drive and interact with as well.

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TOPICS: CARS, EVS, TECH, TRANSPORTATION, VOLVO