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2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin review
The C40 may look like style over substance, but there's plenty to like about this 300kW EV crossover. Unusually, an update is already coming.
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James Wong
Volvo C40 vs Mitsubishi ASX Comparison
Volvo C40
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2024 Volvo
C40
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2024 Mitsubishi
ASX
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How they stack...
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 C40 RECHARGE TWIN PURE ELECTRIC
Based on the Mitsubishi ASX ES (2WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
63L
479 to 498 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$74,990 - $87,990
$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
- Punchier than every similarly-priced rival
- Big car feel in a compact package
- Well featured, no cost options
Misses
- Range is decent but efficiency is not
- 20-inch rims make for a firm urban ride
- XC40 is the more practical choice
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Long warranty, capped servicing
- Still a good size, strong practicality
- Decent inclusions for the money
Misses
- Drivetrain, tech are very outdated
- Not particularly efficient
- Street pack hurts value
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
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 | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1998 - 2360 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 300kW | 110kW - 123kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 660Nm | 197Nm - 222Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 4100 - 4200 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 10.5 | |
