Volvo XC40
The little XC40 is available either with a conventional engine, namely a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder (247 horsepower) featuring mild hybrid technology, an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, or with a fully electric powertrain. The latter can be specified with a single motor (248 horsepower) or dual motors (402 horsepower). The interior is clean and comfortable, while a smooth ride adds to the experience. Unfortunately, the XC40’s success is compromised by reliability issues.
Volvo XC40
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$63,500 |
| Fees | CA$2,620 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,195/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 402 hp |
| Combined torque | 494 lb·ft |
| Engine | Electric (front, center) |
| Power | 148 hp @ 4,200 rpm (110 kW) |
| Torque | 184 lb·ft @ 0 – 4,200 rpm (249 N·m) |
| Engine | Electric (rear, center) |
| Power | 255 hp @ 4,400 rpm (190 kW) |
| Torque | 310 lb·ft @ 0 – 4,400 rpm (420 N·m) |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 78.0 kWh |
| Voltage | 400 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Electric SUV, Subcompact luxury SUV |
| Assembly | Ghent, BE |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 19.8 kWh/100km |
| Highway | 23.4 kWh/100km |
| Combined | 21.4 kWh/100km |
| Electric autonomy | 409 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | not available |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | not available |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| 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 | P235/50R19 |
| Rear tires | P255/45R19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,440 mm (175″) |
| Width | 1,863 mm (73″) |
| Height | 1,647 mm (65″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,702 mm (106″) |
| Weight | 2,109 kg (4,650 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 578 l and 1,328 l |
| Towing capacity | 907 kg (2,000 lb, with trailer with brakes) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 3.0 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 180 km/h (112 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 38 m |
| 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 | 7/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 77%(view ratings) |