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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
Volvo XC40 vs Mitsubishi ASX Comparison
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Volvo XC40 RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC
Based on the Mitsubishi ASX ES (2WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
373 to 394 km
63L
479 to 498 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$52,990 - $85,990
$24,490 - $35,240
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still among the most affordable small SUVs
- Still handsome… if you don’t add the Street package
- Long warranty
Misses
- Ropey steering
- Engine rather gruff and thirsty
- Dated feel
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
- Metallic Paint (+$740)
- Pearlescent Paint (+$740)
- Prestige Paint (+$940)
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.
White is standard, with the following finishes optional:
- White Diamond pearlescent
- Black pearlescent
- Red Diamond pearlescent
- Lightning Blue pearlescent
- Titanium metallic
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Sunshine Orange metallic (MR, GSR and Exceed only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1998 - 2360 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 2.0L | 2.0L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 300kW | 110kW - 123kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 - 5400 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 197Nm - 222Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1800 | 4100 - 4200 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.3 | 10 - 10.5 | |
