Volvo XC40

Year

Photo: Volvo

The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 76% Detailed ratings

Price $42,250 – $73,900 Payments

Fuel consumption < 10.2 L/100km

Volvo’s smallest crossover gets refreshed styling for 2023, though you might not see the difference with the previous XC40 at first. When it comes to infotainment, the new Google-powered system expands into all models. The turbocharged 2.0-litre gasoline engine gains 48V mild hybrid technology, hence the new B4 and B5 monikers. Unlike many other Volvos, there is no plug-in hybrid variant here, but a fully electric XC40 Recharge is available.

The Car Guide rating 76%

Pros

Attractive design
Very comfortable seats
Refined ride

Cons

Cargo volume below average
Slow and distracting multimedia system
Lots of optional equipment

Global rating

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

Electric cars and crossovers

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

Subcompact luxury SUVs

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

What's new in 2023

New mild hybrid engines, aesthetic changes, multimedia system integrating Google expanded across the latter.

Competitors

Recalls

Visual System
May 1, 2025
Brakes
January 19, 2023
Visual System
October 20, 2022