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Volvo XC40

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 71% Detailed ratings

Price $46,900 – $56,450 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.8 – 10.1 L/100km

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Volvo offers three small SUVs built on the same platform: the EC40, EX40 and XC40. The first two are driven by electric motors, while the third uses a gasoline engine instead. This turbocharged four-cylinder unit with mild hybrid technology produces 247 horsepower and burns slightly more fuel than the competition (9.1 L/100 km). Although the infotainment system is dated, the XC40's overall design remains elegant and handling is refined.

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2024 Volvo XC40 and C40 Recharge: From FWD to RWD

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2023 Volvo XC40: Just a Tad Greener

Volvo made an excellent move five years ago when it added the smaller XC40 to its crossover lineup. It’s now one of the Swedish brand’s two best-selling models along with the XC60 , and it also ranks among the segment’s most popular contenders in Canada. Blessed with a few upgrades …February 21, 2023

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The Volvo XC40 joined the Swedish automaker's lineup for the 2019 model year and has been warming up to the XC60 for the best-seller title ever since. It's an attractive and compelling product, notably for its safety, refined interior, and comfort that's superior to an Audi Q3 , for example, …February 1, 2022

2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge: Stop Calling Me Polestar!

Ever since Polestar became a standalone brand, there’s been some confusion around Volvo vehicles. Polestar models used to be the performance variants in the Swedish automaker’s portfolio, then the plug-in hybrid options. To make things clearer for potential Volvo customers, the Polestar name will be phased out, and electrified vehicles …February 18, 2021

2019 Volvo XC40: Still in Seduction Mode

Volvo’s smallest SUV has been on sale for about a year now. We love it enough to have handed it the Best Buy title in its category for the 2019 model year, and it’s a breath of fresh air in its segment—at least from a design perspective. We thought it …July 23, 2019

2019 Volvo XC40: Icing on the Cake

The subcompact luxury SUV segment reminds me of carrot cake. Nobody is reinventing anything, but rather recycling an old idea presented in a better-looking shape. If you’re going to sell carrot cake, you’d better have a solid recipe if you plan on outselling your competition. Volvo, with its XC40, has …November 28, 2018

2019 Volvo XC40: Playful Utility

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2019 Volvo XC40: Covering All the Bases

Volvo is in it to win and the imminent arrival of their compact XC40 crossover is proof. The current XC60 is an excellent alternative to the German onslaught that includes the Audi Q5 , Mercedes-Benz GLC and BMW X3 . The XC40’s job will be to take on the hotly …December 4, 2017

World Debut of the 2019 Volvo XC40

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Volvo Recalls 40,000 Vehicles in Canada, Nearly All Models Affected

Another week goes by and another car company announces a recall due to rear-view camera issues. This story is about Volvo and the vast majority of its current crop of models. A software problem could cause the rear-view camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse, …May 1, 2025

New Canadian Winter Tests Reveal Fastest-Charging EVs

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Volvo, Polestar Release Their NACS Adapter Giving Access to Tesla Superchargers

Back in June 2023, Volvo became the first non-American automaker to make a deal with Tesla so that its electric vehicles could gain access to thousands of Superchargers across the United States and Canada—nearly 18,000 to be exact. We’re now in the fall of 2024 and the Swedish company is …October 30, 2024

The Best Subcompact Luxury SUVs in 2024

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Volvo Renames EV, PHEV Models to Avoid Confusion

As the lineup keeps transforming and moving closer to becoming all-electric by 2030, Volvo today announced name changes to some of its models. The XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge , the Swedish automaker’s first two electric vehicles, are renamed EX40 and EC40, respectively. That makes perfect sense considering the new …February 20, 2024

First ‘Volvo Retail Sustainable Experience’ Facility Opens in B.C.

Sustainability-obsessed Volvo has just opened its first North American “Volvo Retail Sustainable Experience” (VRSE) facility in Richmond, B.C. Formerly Volvo of Vancouver, the location now goes by the name of Volvo Cars Richmond. It covers more than 20,000 square feet on a prominent 2.1-acre site, just off the Vancouver-Blaine Highway …July 19, 2023

Volvo, Polestar Become First Foreign Automakers to Adopt Tesla’s NACS Connector

After Ford, General Motors and Rivian, Volvo today announced an agreement with Tesla , giving current and future electric Volvo car drivers access to more than 12,000 Superchargers across the United States, Canada and Mexico. This is a first for a non-American automaker—be it from Europe or elsewhere. Sometime in …June 27, 2023

Most Compact SUVs Blamed for Inadequate Rear Passenger Protection

The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently updated its moderate overlap front collision test to address a growing gap in the protection provided for front and rear occupants. It found out that only two out of 15 compact SUVs, the Ford Escape and Volvo XC40 , protect the …December 14, 2022

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2023 Volvo XC40: The Evolution and Electrification Continue

One of Volvo’s two sales leaders along with the XC60 , the small XC40 gets a refresh and new technology for 2023, which marks its fifth year on the market. This includes the fully electric XC40 Recharge, of course. Designers have revised the front bumper and incorporated a frameless grille …May 6, 2022

Compact SUVs Struggle Mightily in IIHS’ New Side Crash Test

The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has completed new, tougher side crash tests to address higher-speed crashes that continue to cause fatalities and found out that 19 out of 20 compact SUVs failed to earn a “Good” overall rating. The lone exception? The 2021 Mazda CX-5 . Nine …October 28, 2021

2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Gets Price Cut, Extra Range

Volvo’s all-electric SUV, the compact XC40 Recharge , returns for its sophomore year with a pair of good news for Canadian customers. First, the company has lowered the base price. While the 2021 model started at $64,950 (plus destination and delivery), the 2022 model retails from $59,950. That’s a drop …October 14, 2021

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The Car Guide rating 71%

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Fuel economy	7/10
Reliability	6/10
Safety	8/10
Infotainment	6/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	7/10

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