2025 Volvo XC40 review
The petrol Volvo XC40 range is now only offered with the less powerful B4 mild-hybrid engine. Is it still enough?
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Volvo XC40 vs Lexus LBX Comparison
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Volvo XC40 ULTRA B4 DARK
Based on the Lexus LBX SPORTS LUXURY AWD (HYBRID)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
373 to 432 km
36L - 50L
137 to 460 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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4 year
warranty
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MSRP
$54,990 - $85,990
$47,550 - $78,240
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Dynamic driving characteristics
- Compliant ride
- Intuitive Google built-in infotainment interface
Misses
- Tardy acceleration
- Some cheap-feeling interior finishes
- Touchscreen looks a little small
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable around town
- Plush materials
- Tech connectivity
Misses
- Cramped interior space
- Engine noise at higher speeds
- Questionable value
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, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1490 - 1618 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.6L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 300kW | 100kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 | 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 185Nm - 390Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 3250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
