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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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2024 Volvo
XC40
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2024 Jeep
Grand Cherokee
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Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
373 to 394 km
87L
922 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$52,990 - $85,990
$69,450 - $115,950
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
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
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A PHEV that can tow and go off-road
- Doesn't lack power or torque
- Luxurious interior, imposing exterior
Misses
- Overly steep list pricing
- EV range and hybrid efficiency
- Rear seat toe room
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
NA
- Premium Paint (+$1,750)
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.
Bright White is standard, while premium paint is a $1750 option across the range. The following finishes are available:
- Silver Zynith
- Baltic Grey
- Diamond Black
- Rocky Mountain
- Midnight Sky
- Hydro Blue
- Velvet Red
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 3604 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 2.0L | 3.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 300kW | 210kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 - 5400 | 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 344Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1800 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.3 | 11.3 | |
