No pricing data available at this time. Our Opinion - 2025 Volvo XC40 Review Volvo used to be known for making big wagons, but it’s newer cars, like the 2025 XC40 small SUV, look much better. The small two-row crossover exudes youthful exuberance with its stylish but practical design, surprisingly roomy interior, and well-balanced chassis that makes it easy to drive and comfortable to ride in. The inside of the XC40 is well-equipped, and the higher trim levels feel downright luxurious, no matter which version you choose. Of course, Volvo hasn’t cut back on its standard safety and assistance features. All XC40 models have a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 247 horsepower, except for the EX40. What's New? The Volvo XC40’s Bright Dusk color will be changed to Sand Dune in 2025. This is a new color with some small changes to the details. The Dark Theme interior has been removed, but the base Core model now comes with power-folding headrests. Finally, the top trim level will be called Ultra starting in 2025. It used to be called Ultimate. The XC40 stays the same other than that. The XC40 only comes with all-wheel drive; there are no longer any models with front-wheel drive. Pros and Cons Pros Very good style. A big cabin. New ways to store things. Cons On a highway going fast, it can be loud. Different levels of material quality. The touchscreen is a little small. Engine, Transmission, and Performance The XC40s all have a 48-volt hybrid system and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine that makes 247 horsepower. It has an eight-speed automatic transmission that shifts smoothly and powers all four wheels. But when you speed up quickly, the exhaust note gets rough and raspy. Even though it’s not typical for a subcompact luxury crossover, the XC40 can still pull 3500 pounds. Safety Cross-traffic alerts, automatic emergency braking, and blind-spot assistance are some of the driver-assistance technologies that are standard in Volvo cars. Better features can be added, like a mode that lets you drive without using your hands. Some important safety features are: Automatic emergency braking usually can tell when a person is walking. Normal lane departure alert with help to stay in your lane. There is a semi-autonomous driving mode and an adaptive cruise control mode. Internal and External Cargo Capacity The XC40 has a fun and useful design inside, as well as modern Swedish styling. The cabin feels really high-end, even in the base Core trim, thanks to how bright and airy it is. In both the front and back seats, there is plenty of room for people. Inside, the XC40 is just as well-made, stylish, and useful as its more expensive siblings, the XC60 and XC90, though it’s not quite as plush and fancy. The Plus trim’s designers chose to add more modern touches, like textured metallic trim instead of traditional wood inlays and straight vents with chrome adjusters that float above them. The look of the superior ultimate models is more elegant, with driftwood accents and an Orrefors crystal shift knob. In our test, the XC40 could fit 23 carry-on bags when the back seats were folded down. Volvo also cleverly built a lot of storage space inside the XC40. For example, there is a hinged door garbage bin that can be removed from the center console, a divider that separates the cargo area, and a hook that can be flipped out from the glovebox to hold takeout bags. Fuel Economy and Actual MPG At 24 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway, the XC40 gets the best fuel economy ratings in its class from the EPA. However, on our 75 mph highway fuel economy route, the small SUV only got 27 mpg. That being said, it wasn’t very good because the Mercedes-Benz GLB250 got 32 mpg in the same test, which showed how much better it was. The XC40 gets good gas mileage. Infotainment and Connectivity The 9.0-inch touchscreen of Volvo’s infotainment system, which Google powers, stands out in the middle of the XC40’s dashboard. There aren’t many buttons in the cabin; this screen is where you can find most of the controls. While the main menus are well-organized, the on-screen icons are too small, making them hard to use while you’re on the go. Overall, the system can sometimes be easy to use. Range, Charging, and Battery Life On our test track, the XC40 took 6.1 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph. Some of Volvo’s competitors were faster, but there wasn’t much wrong with the small crossover at the time. The Mercedes-AMG GLB35 took 4.9 seconds, but the BMW X1 xDrive28i took 5.4 seconds. Price and How to Choose The XC40 Plus is our choice because it has all the high-end features that buyers want without going overboard. It has a panoramic sunroof, an Orrefors crystal gear selector, a power-folding rear seat, and leather upholstery.
