Video Summary
- This newer version is cheaper and slower.- A previous all-wheel-drive version was crazily and pointlessly rapid. It was capable of going from zero to sixty miles per hour in under five seconds.
- The car's facelift had subtle, cosmetic changes including slimmer LED lights, slightly different front and rear bumpers.
- The interior is nice, well-put together and feels high-quality. This is better than most areas in Tesla Model 3.
- All versions of the XC40 interiors look the same.
- The electric XC40 version does not have a start-stop button. Instead, the start-stop button area is covered up by a bit of plastic, which seems cheap.
- Recent models have a two-step gear selector now, making it less frustrating to use.
- The driving position is great and feels like being in an SUV.
- The digital driver display is big and clear with a good resolution. It does not provide customization options.
- The infotainment system is not the best but also not the worst. Everything is controlled by the touchscreen.
- It runs an Android-derived infotainment system, with Google Maps as the standard navigation system.
- The infotainment system offers Google Assistant through a voice command system that actually works.
- There is no Apple CarPlay.
- Volvo plans to introduce Apple CarPlay in their products in the future.
- The XC40 electric SUV is comfortable.
- On uneven roads, suspension thumps and thwacks a lot.
- The rear seats are spacious with good leg room.
- The tall central lump in the floor of the rear seat is annoying because lots of other electric cars have flat floors there.
- The boot space is 452 liters. Eight carry-on sized suitcases can fit in the rear of the XC40.
- The boot floor can be folded up to create a partition or to hang shopping bags.
- Underfloor storage is also provided.
- The XC40 comes standard with an electric tailgate.
- With a single motor, the range is up to 264 miles; for twin motors the range is up to 270. Expect around 200 miles of real-world driving range for each version.
- With a single motor, the XC40 is capable of going from 0-60 in 7.6 seconds.
- The XC40 is not a cheap car. The entry-level models’ prices are on par with those of the Audi Q4 e-tron.
- The mid-spec Plus trim level is a good choice. Adaptive cruise control and heated, electrically adjustable front seats are included.
- The top five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP is a significant benefit.
- The review concludes that this is a great all-around electric car.
