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2023 Volvo XC40 review
The XC40 has been updated for 2023 with new looks and a revised line-up. Does it still stack up against flashy new competition?
Matt Campbell
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 | ||
Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.
The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
The XC40 has been updated for 2023 with new looks and a revised line-up. Does it still stack up against flashy new competition?
Matt Campbell
In base specification the Kia Seltos is practical and refreshingly uncomplicated, although it lacks the polish of newer rivals.
Josh Nevett
Type | ||
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1477 - 1969 | 1598 - 1999 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.0L, 1.5L, 0.0 | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
Induction | ||
TURBO 4, TURBO 3, NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
12 - 16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
132kW - 185kW | 110kW - 146kW | |
Power RPM | ||
4800 - 5800 | 6000 - 6200 | |
Torque | ||
265Nm - 350Nm | 180Nm - 265Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1500 - 1800 | 1600 - 4500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.5 - 11.3 | 10 - 12.5 |