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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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James Wong
2023 Volvo XC40 vs 2024 Volkswagen T-Cross Comparison
Volvo XC40
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2023 Volvo
XC40
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2024 Volkswagen
T-Cross
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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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8.1
7.9
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Based on the Volvo XC40 RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC
Based on the Volkswagen T-Cross 85TFSI STYLE (RESTRICTED FEAT)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
373 to 394 km
40L
216 to 224 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$52,990 - $79,490
$33,990 - $40,990
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Mature on-road manners
- Well-packaged interior
- Fetching in R-Line spec
Misses
- Ticking options gets expensive
- Missing driver assistance features
- New model is less than a year away
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 (+$600)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$900)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$600)
- Sound & Vision Package (+$2,100)
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.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 0.0 | 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 300kW | 85kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 - 5400 | 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 200Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1800 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.3 | 10.5 | |
