Video Summary
- The C40 is essentially an XC40 with a different roofline in the back.- Volvo has given the XC40 and C40 a technical update for better range, improved charging speed, and extra performance.
- The XC40 and C40 look identical at the front.
- The C40’s roofline is different and it is described as an SUV coupe.
- The C40 has three spoilers at the back.
- The taillights run all the way up to the roof and are made up of four LED strips rather than a single one.
- Compared to an XC40, luggage capacity is less but not by much.
- It is harder to store taller items in the back due to the sloping roofline of the C40, however it has under-floor storage.
- Backseat headroom is surprisingly decent.
- The back seat air vents have aluminum finish and two USB-C ports.
- The C40 comes in three different powertrains.
- The base version of the C40 is rear wheel drive with a single motor producing 238 horsepower.
- The single motor extended range has a bigger battery with a capacity of 82 kWh and a zero to 62 mph time of 7.4 seconds.
- Fast charging is also improved with up to 205 kW.
- The base version can fast charge up to 135 kW.
- The older versions gave all of the instant torque to the front wheels which caused torque steer, and understeer.
- The motor in the back makes the car more comfortable to drive.
- It's steering is way more comfortable, neutral and balanced.
- Overall, it’s a big update and a very good update for the Volvo XC40 and C40.
