Jack Quick
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The updated Volvo XC40 and C40 Recharge electric crossovers are set to arrive locally in the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Jack Quick
Volvo Australia raises prices on most models
Volvo Cars Australia has given the majority of its model price increases by between $500 and $4000, depending on the variant.
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Eilidh McNaughton
Volvo launching six EVs by 2026, including two sedans - report
In the largest transformation of Volvo's line-up since being acquired by Geely, the Swedish brand will roll out a fleet of EVs including sedans and a people mover.
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Jack Quick
2024 Volvo XC40, C40 Recharge EVs go rear-wheel drive
The Volvo XC40 and C40 Recharge ditches front-wheel drive and goes rear-wheel drive on some variants, among other updates.
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Mike Costello
Volvo sold more EVs than ICE cars in Australia last month
Volvo's mission to be all-electric from 2026 is on track, with the company selling more BEVs than ICE models in Australia last December.
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William Stopford
2023 Volvo XC40 price and specs
Volvo's updated XC40 arrives in August, with new mild-hybrid powertrains and higher prices, but some extra kit.
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James Wong
Recharge models account for majority of Volvo Australia orders
More than half of Volvo's local order bank are for PHEVs and EVs, following an impressive 21 per cent sales mix in April.
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James Wong
Volvo XC40 Recharge PHEV axed in favour of EV Single Motor
The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the popular XC40 will be discontinued for 2023 in Australia, as the brand focuses on the EV models.
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William Stopford
2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric price and specs
Volvo Australia is adding a more affordable, single-motor version of its electric XC40, though the cost of the dual-motor version is going up.
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William Stopford
2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric: AWD sold out, FWD model coming
Volvo's entire model year 2022 allocation of the all-wheel drive XC40 Recharge Pure Electric is accounted for, so it's planning to bring a front-wheel drive model.
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Jack Quick
2023 Volvo XC40 facelift leaked
The 2023 Volvo XC40 facelift has leaked ahead of its official launch, and it's expected to arrive Down Under in the second half of 2022.
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Scott Collie
Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric scores five-star ANCAP safety rating
The smallest Volvo electric car has matched its petrol and diesel siblings with a five-star rating in testing from safety authority ANCAP.
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Scott Collie
Volvo XC40 Recharge gains range with over-the-air update
Volvo is using wireless updates to free up more range from its all-electric line-up. Along with the XC40, the Polestar 2 and C40 will benefit.
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William Stopford
Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric sold out until 2022
Want a Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric? You'll have to wait – the initial allocation is accounted for, and new customers will be waiting until early 2022.
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Jack Quick
2022 Volvo XC40 price and specs
The 2022 Volvo XC40 offers a choice of front- or all-wheel drive, as well as petrol, plug-in hybrid and fully-electric powertrains.
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Scott Collie
2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric price and specs
Volvo is gunning for the electric vehicle crown with the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, which touches down in Q3 2021.
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