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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 Polestar Polestar 2 Comparison
Volvo XC40
Polestar Polestar 2
2024 Volvo
XC40
vs
2024 Polestar
Polestar 2
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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8.0
8.1
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Based on the Volvo XC40 ULTIMATE B5 DARK MHEV
Based on the Polestar Polestar 2 LONG RANGE SINGLE MOTOR 78kWh
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
373 to 394 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$52,990 - $85,990
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CarExpert's Take
NA
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Handsome, muscular design
- Excellent Android-based infotainment
- Confident, polished driving experience
Misses
- Active safety and driver assists shouldn't be optional
- Interior is tight, and lacks storage
- An appealing update is due this year
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.
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 2.0L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 300kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 - 5400 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1800 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.3 | - | |
