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2023 Volvo XC40 review
The XC40 has been updated for 2023 with new looks and a revised line-up. Does it still stack up against flashy new competition?
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Matt Campbell
Volvo XC40 vs Mitsubishi ASX Comparison
Volvo XC40
Mitsubishi ASX
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2024 Volvo
XC40
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2024 Mitsubishi
ASX
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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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7.3
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Based on the Volvo XC40 ULTIMATE B5 DARK MHEV
Based on the Mitsubishi ASX ES (2WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
373 to 394 km
63L
479 to 498 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$52,990 - $85,990
$24,490 - $35,240
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CarExpert's Take
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Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still affordable in a busy segment
- Long warranty (albeit with conditions)
- Great packaging for its size
Misses
- Feeling very dated
- Not the best small SUV to drive
- No current ANCAP safety rating
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
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- Metallic Paint (+$740)
- Pearlescent Paint (+$740)
- Prestige Paint (+$940)
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.
White is standard, with the following finishes optional:
- White Diamond pearlescent
- Black pearlescent
- Red Diamond pearlescent
- Lightning Blue pearlescent
- Titanium metallic
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Sunshine Orange metallic (MR, GSR and Exceed only)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1998 - 2360 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 2.0L | 2.0L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 300kW | 110kW - 123kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 - 5400 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 197Nm - 222Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1800 | 4100 - 4200 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.3 | 10 - 10.5 | |
