7.8
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
2024 Volvo XC40 vs 2024 Suzuki Jimny Comparison
Volvo XC40
Suzuki Jimny
2024 Volvo
XC40
vs
2024 Suzuki
Jimny
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How they stack...
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Based on the Volvo XC40 ULTRA B4 DARK
Based on the Suzuki Jimny XL
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
373 to 394 km
40L
256 to 276 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$52,990 - $85,990
$28,490 - $37,490
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Deputy Marketplace Editor
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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Tiny dimensions make it fun to drive in town
- Impressively capable off-road
- Remains totally unique
Misses
- Expensive to service for a basic engine
- Four-speed auto and atmo engine lack punch
- Reversing camera reveals aftermarket origins
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 | ||
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.
Suzuki offers seven colour options for the 2024 Jimny including:
- Kinetic Yellow and Bluish Black Pearl
- Brisk Blue Metallic and Bluish Black Pearl
- Chiffon Ivory Metallic and Bluish Black Pearl
- Jungle Greem
- Medium Gray
- Bluish Black Pearl
- Superior White
The Jimny XL is available in the following colours:
- Arctic White Pearl
- Chiffon Ivory Metallic
- Bluish Black Pearl
- Granite Grey Metallic
- Sizzling Red Metallic
- Jungle Green
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1462 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 2.0L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 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 | 75kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 - 5400 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 130Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1800 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.3 | 10 | |
