Top-of-the-line Ultimate models sport a classier appearance, with driftwood trim and a shift knob crafted from Orrefors crystal. Volvo designers took the opportunity to incorporate more youthful flourishes in the cabin of the Plus trim, such as the textured metallic trim in place of traditional wood inlays and rectilinear vents with floating chrome adjusters. As is the case with its more expensive stablemates-the XC60 and XC90-the XC40 is functional inside, well made, and beautifully designed-if not quite as plush and luxurious. Passenger space is commodious in both the front and rear seats. The cabin's light and airy atmosphere imparts a truly upscale vibe even in the base Core trim. Interior, Comfort, and CargoĬontemporary Swedish styling meets fun and functional design inside the XC40. For more information about the XC40's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. That's not a great result given that it's up against the more efficient Mercedes-Benz GLB250, which delivered 32 mpg in our testing. On our 75-mph highway fuel economy route, the XC40 B5 all-wheel drive delivered only 27 mpg. The XC40's EPA fuel-economy ratings are a class-competitive 24 mpg city and 32 mpg highway for the B4 model and 23 mpg city and 30 mpg highway for the B5. Tested: 2023 Volvo XC40 Is Cute and Competent.The XC40's towing capacity-a rarity among subcompact-luxury crossovers-remains a stout 3500 pounds. Our sole complaint was the coarse sound the engine emitted under heavy throttle. The eight-speed automatic transmission handles gearchanges without delay and transmitted no harshness to the cabin while doing so. At our test track, the all-wheel drive B5 model hit 60 mph in 6.1 seconds, which is slightly quicker than the older T5 version, which scooted to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds. The more powerful B5 pairs exclusively with all-wheel drive while the entry-level B4 comes only with front-wheel drive. Under the hood of every XC40 is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder powertrain making either 194 horsepower in B4 form or 247 horsepower in the B5. We'd choose the mid-range Plus trim, as it comes standard with a panoramic sunroof, leather seats, LED fog lights, a power-folding rear seat, and a crystal gear selector. We'd select the B5 because it has the more powerful 247-hp engine and offers all-wheel drive.
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