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2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge review
The electric Volvo XC40 is about to have its name changed, but the existing single-motor base grade is still a solid offering.
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2023 Volvo XC40 vs 2024 Hyundai Venue Comparison
Volvo XC40
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2024 Hyundai
Venue
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How they stack...
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Based on the Volvo XC40 RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC
Based on the Hyundai Venue ELITE (DENIM) TWO-TONE ROOF
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
373 to 394 km
45L
315 to 324 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$52,990 - $79,490
$22,500 - $29,250
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just an electric Volvo XC40
- Solid base spec, Google tech
- Free servicing for five years
Misses
- Doesn't get Twin Motor's larger battery
- Additional weight can hurt urban ride
- Imminent rebadge and refresh
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More practical than rivals
- Modern tech
- Still under $30,000
Misses
- Harsh ride
- Cheap interior materials
- Only just under $30k these days...
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
- Mica Paint (+$595)
- Metallic Paint (+$595)
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.
The 2023 Hyundai Venue is available in the following exterior finishes:
- Atlas White
- Abyss Black
- Shimmering Silver
- Cosmic Grey
- Fiery Red
- Intense Blue
- The Denim
All bar Atlas White cost an extra $595.
All models have a black interior as standard, though the Elite can be specified with a Denim interior colourway. This is only available on vehicles finished in Shimmering Silver or The Denim.
The Elite can be had with a two-tone exterior treatment, with a contrast colour for the roof, mirror caps and side garnishes, however this deletes the sunroof.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1591 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 0.0 | 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 300kW | 90kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 - 5400 | 6300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 151Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1800 | 4850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.3 | 10.5 | |
