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About the Volvo XC40
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2023 Volvo XC40 is classified as a 4 Door Wagon which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the 536 MY23B generation, starting from $51,800 MLRP for the PLUS B4 MHEV and topping out at $79,490 for the RECHARGE TWIN PURE ELECTRIC.
There are 15 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in January of 2023. The XC40 is built in China and is available with Turbo Direct Fuel Injection , equipped with an 8 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive.
Other powertrain options include:
- Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 8 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
- Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 8 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive
- Electric, equipped with a transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
- Electric, equipped with a transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive
The XC40 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Volvo XC40 News
2023 Volvo XC40 Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| PLUS B4 MHEV | $52,990 | $52,990 |
| ULTIMATE B4 BRIGHT MHEV | $59,990 | $59,990 |
| ULTIMATE B4 DARK MHEV | $61,000 | $61,000 |
| ULTIMATE B5 DARK MHEV | $63,990 | $63,990 |
| RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC | $72,990 | $72,990 |
| RECHARGE TWIN PURE ELECTRIC | $79,490 | $79,490 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Volvo XC40 Dimensions
1657mm
1910mm
4440mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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Luggage space is 460L, expanding to 1336L with the second row folded. The boot floor is flat, but it can be folded in half hang shopping bags, or raised up to reveal a deep cavity beneath it perfect for storing charge cables – or for hiding bags and laptops.
There’s a small storage space beneath the bonnet, but it’s not what you’d call capacious. It’s best reserved for the charge cables, but not much more.
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2023 Volvo XC40 Safety Rating
The Volvo XC40 has a rating of five stars from ANCAP based on testing conducted in 2018.
All models received an adult occupant protection score of 97 per cent, child occupant protection score of 84 per cent, vulnerable road user protection score of 71 per cent and a safety assist score of 78 per cent.
All 2023 Volvo XC40 models come standard with the following equipment:
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with vulnerable road user detection
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane departure warning
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Adaptive cruise control
- Front, side, curtain and driver’s knee airbags
- Reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors
2023 Volvo XC40 Fuel Economy
The 2023 Volvo XC40 uses a claimed 6.9L/100km on the combined cycle in the Plus B4, 7.1L/100km in the Ultimate B4 Bright and 7.2L/100km in the Ultimate B5 Dark.
The Recharge Pure Electric uses a 69kWh battery, and WLTP-certified figures on the Volvo global site says it has 424km of range.
The dual-motor version has a 78kWh battery and WLTP range of 417km.
Both electric models support DC fast charging at up to 150kW and AC charging at up to 11kW.
| Volvo XC40 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| PLUS B4 MHEV | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 7.1 L/100km |
| RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC | Electric | 0.0 L/100km |
| RECHARGE TWIN PURE ELECTRIC | Electric | 0.0 L/100km |
| ULTIMATE B4 BRIGHT MHEV | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 7.3 L/100km |
| ULTIMATE B4 DARK MHEV | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 7.3 L/100km |
| ULTIMATE B5 DARK MHEV | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 7.2 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Volvo XC40?
| Variant | Engine Type | Month | Kilometre |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUS B4 MHEV | Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| PLUS B4 MHEV | Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| PLUS B4 MHEV | Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ULTIMATE B5 DARK MHEV | Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ULTIMATE B4 BRIGHT MHEV | Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ULTIMATE B4 BRIGHT MHEV | Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ULTIMATE B4 BRIGHT MHEV | Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ULTIMATE B4 DARK MHEV | Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ULTIMATE B5 DARK MHEV | Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC | Electric | 12 Months | 30,000km |
| RECHARGE TWIN PURE ELECTRIC | Electric | 12 Months | 30,000km |
| RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC | Electric | 12 Months | 30,000km |
| RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC | Electric | 12 Months | 30,000km |
| RECHARGE TWIN PURE ELECTRIC | Electric | 12 Months | 30,000km |
| RECHARGE TWIN PURE ELECTRIC | Electric | 12 Months | 30,000km |
You should service your XC40 at your authorised Volvo dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the XC40’s warranty.
How does the 2023 Volvo XC40 drive?
Our expert take on Volvo XC40 drivability.
Petrol-powered 2023 Volvo XC40 models all use a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system, mated with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The front-wheel drive B4 produces 145kW of power at 5400rpm and 300Nm of torque at 4200rpm, while the all-wheel drive B5 produces 183kW and 350Nm.
The Recharge Pure Electric features a single front-mounted electric motor and front-wheel drive, with 170kW of power and 330Nm of torque.
The dual-motor all-wheel drive Recharge Twin Pure Electric produces 300kW and 660Nm.
The claimed 0-100km/h times are as follows:
- B4: 8.5 seconds
- B5: 6.4 seconds
- Recharge: 7.4 seconds
- Recharge Twin: 4.9 seconds
2023 Volvo XC40 Colours
What colours are available for the Volvo XC40
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.
2023 Volvo XC40 Warranty
Volvo covers its cars with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
The XC40 is currently offered with a choice of three- or five-year service plans, priced at $1750 and $3000 respectively.
Volvo XC40 FAQs
The cheapest Volvo XC40 is the PLUS B4 MHEV that starts from $51,800.
The most expensive Volvo XC40 is the RECHARGE TWIN PURE ELECTRIC that starts from $79,490.
The best towing capacity of a Volvo XC40 is 2100Kg offered by the following variants
- PLUS B4 MHEV
- ULTIMATE B5 DARK MHEV
- ULTIMATE B4 BRIGHT MHEV
- ULTIMATE B4 DARK MHEV
The largest Volvo XC40 is the PLUS B4 MHEV which measures 1910mm wide, 4440mm in length and sits 1657mm tall.
The most powerful Volvo XC40 is the RECHARGE TWIN PURE ELECTRIC which has 300kW of power from its Electric engine.
The Volvo XC40 is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volvo XC40 is the RECHARGE TWIN PURE ELECTRIC which weighs 2650 kg (kerb weight).
See full fuel information for Volvo XC40 below:
| Variant | Fuel Type |
|---|---|
| RECHARGE TWIN PURE ELECTRIC | electric |
| RECHARGE TWIN PURE ELECTRIC | electric |
| RECHARGE TWIN PURE ELECTRIC | electric |
| RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC | electric |
| RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC | electric |
| RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC | electric |
| ULTIMATE B5 DARK MHEV | premium unleaded petrol |
| ULTIMATE B5 DARK MHEV | premium unleaded petrol |
| ULTIMATE B4 DARK MHEV | premium unleaded petrol |
| ULTIMATE B4 BRIGHT MHEV | premium unleaded petrol |
| ULTIMATE B4 BRIGHT MHEV | premium unleaded petrol |
| ULTIMATE B4 BRIGHT MHEV | premium unleaded petrol |
| PLUS B4 MHEV | premium unleaded petrol |
| PLUS B4 MHEV | premium unleaded petrol |
| PLUS B4 MHEV | premium unleaded petrol |