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2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin review
The C40 may look like style over substance, but there's plenty to like about this 300kW EV crossover. Unusually, an update is already coming.
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James Wong
Volvo C40 vs SsangYong Korando Comparison
Volvo C40
SsangYong Korando
2024 Volvo
C40
vs
2024 SsangYong
Korando
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.6
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Based on the Volvo C40 RECHARGE TWIN PURE ELECTRIC
Based on the SsangYong Korando ULTIMATE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
47L
259 to 362 km
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$74,990 - $87,990
$28,990 - $39,700
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Punchier than every similarly-priced rival
- Big car feel in a compact package
- Well featured, no cost options
Misses
- Range is decent but efficiency is not
- 20-inch rims make for a firm urban ride
- XC40 is the more practical choice
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharply priced
- Well equipped
- Long warranty, cheap servicing
Misses
- Average fuel economy
- Halogen headlights
- Sea of piano black inside
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$495)
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1497 - 1597 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.5L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 300kW | 100kW - 120kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 660Nm | 280Nm - 324Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
