7.9
2024 Volvo XC40 review
The petrol Volvo XC40 range is now only offered with the less powerful B4 mild-hybrid engine. Is it still enough?
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Jack Quick
Volvo XC40 PLUS B4 MHEV vs Volvo XC40 ULTIMATE B4 BRIGHT MHEV Comparison
Volvo XC40
Volvo XC40
2024 Volvo XC40
PLUS B4 MHEV
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2024 Volvo XC40
ULTIMATE B4 BRIGHT MHEV
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Volvo XC40 ULTIMATE B4 DARK MHEV
Based on the Volvo XC40 ULTIMATE B4 DARK MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
383 km
54L
394 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$54,990
$61,990
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Dynamic driving characteristics
- Compliant ride
- Intuitive Google built-in infotainment interface
Misses
- Tardy acceleration
- Some cheap-feeling interior finishes
- Touchscreen looks a little small
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Dynamic driving characteristics
- Compliant ride
- Intuitive Google built-in infotainment interface
Misses
- Tardy acceleration
- Some cheap-feeling interior finishes
- Touchscreen looks a little small
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
- Climate Pack (+$950)
- Leather Accented Upholstery (+$850)
- Lifestyle Pack (+$2,700)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,200)
- Tinted Windows - Rear (+$800)
- Lifestyle Pack (+$2,700)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,200)
- Tinted Windows - Rear (+$800)
Colours Available
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW | 145kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 | 4800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm | 300Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.3 | 11.3 | |
