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2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge review
The electric Volvo XC40 is about to have its name changed, but the existing single-motor base grade is still a solid offering.
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James Wong
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Based on the Audi SQ2
Based on the Volvo XC40 RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC
Best suitable for...
City driving
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
55L
424 km
54L
373 to 394 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$68,200 - $70,800
$52,990 - $85,990
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James Wong
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James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just an electric Volvo XC40
- Solid base spec, Google tech
- Free servicing for five years
Misses
- Doesn't get Twin Motor's larger battery
- Additional weight can hurt urban ride
- Imminent rebadge and refresh
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Alloy Wheels Special 19 Inch (+$1,560)
- Black Exterior Styling Package Plus (+$2,260)
- Blade - Matte Titanium Grey (+$481)
- Extended Black Styling Package (+$1,560)
- Exterior Pack - Black (+$1,560)
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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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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 0.0, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 221kW | 145kW - 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 | 4800 - 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 300Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1500 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 | 11.3 | |
