Volvo XC40
The big news for 2021 is the addition of a pure electric variant called XC40 Recharge P8 AWD. Offering just over 400 horsepower, this compact SUV is able to travel up to 335 kilometres with a fully charged battery. Other XC40 models can be powered by turbocharged four-cylinder engines ranging from 187-248 horsepower. In typical Volvo fashion, safety is covered by a long list of active features.
Volvo XC40
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$39,950 |
| Fees | CA$2,075 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$752/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 187 hp @ 4,700 rpm (139 kW) |
| Torque | 221 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (300 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Subcompact luxury SUV |
| Assembly | Ghent, BE |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 10.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.0 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 600 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 210 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | optional |
| Smart key | optional |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | optional |
| Premium audio system | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/55HR18 |
| Rear tires | P235/55HR18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,425 mm (174″) |
| Width | 2,034 mm (80″) |
| Height | 1,652 mm (65″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,702 mm (106″) |
| Front track | 1,600 mm (63″) |
| Rear track | 1,626 mm (64″) |
| Weight | 1,687 kg (3,719 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 586 l and 1,336 l |
| Fuel tank | 54 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 1,588 kg (3,501 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 6/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 76%(view ratings) |