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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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Jack Quick
Volvo XC40 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Comparison
Volvo XC40
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
2026 Volvo
XC40
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2025 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Volvo XC40 ULTRA B4 DARK
Based on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ASPIRE PHEV (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
394 km
45L - 63L
86 to 485 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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10 year
warranty
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MSRP
$54,990 - $62,990
$31,990 - $56,490
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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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Confident on-road behaviour
- Spacious rear seats and boot
- Potential to be a bargain buy
Misses
- Old, uninviting interior
- Shortish EV-only range
- Thirsty when battery runs out
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.
Solid White is standard, with the following finishes optional:
- White Diamond prestige
- Red Diamond prestige
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Titanium metallic
- Black pearlescent
- Lightning Blue pearlescent
These finishes cost $740 except for the prestige colours, which are $940.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1499 - 2360 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.4L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW | 110kW - 157kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm | 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
