The Volvo XC40 is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV manufactured by Volvo Cars.[7] It was unveiled on 21 September 2017 as the smallest SUV model from Volvo, below the XC60. Orders started in September of 2017, and manufacturing began in November 2017. It was introduced with conventional petrol and diesel engines, with a plug-in hybrid model being introduced in 2019, and a battery electric vehicle model was released in 2020 as the XC40 Recharge. A version of the battery electric model with a sloping rear roof was released in 2021 as the C40 Recharge.
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Manufacturer | Volvo Cars |
Also called | Volvo C40 (coupé SUV version) |
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Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact luxury crossover SUV |
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Platform | Compact Modular Architecture |
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Electric motor |
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Hybrid drivetrain | PHEV (XC40 T5 Twin Engine/XC40 T4 & T5 Recharge) |
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Wheelbase | 2,702 mm (106.4 in)[2] |
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Width | 1,863 mm (73.3 in) |
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Curb weight | 1,497–1,733 kg (3,300–3,821 lb) |
The XC40 was given the European Car of the Year Award at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.[8] and the car was named Car of the Year Japan for 2018/2019.
The design of the XC40 was previewed by concept car called the Concept 40.1, which was designed by Thomas Ingenlath, and unveiled in May 2016.[1]
The XC40 is the first Volvo to be based on the CMA platform, to be shared by other compact Volvos, Geely, and Lynk & Co model. The platform was designed to maximise interior space.[9]
The XC40 features front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive and comes powered by Volvo's 1.5-litre three cylinder and existing 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines, in both diesel and petrol variants. From 2019, a FWD plug-in hybrid named "T5 Twin Engine" is available, combining a 180 PS (180 hp; 130 kW) petrol version of the 1.5-litre engine with an 74 PS (73 hp; 54 kW) electric motor. In the United States, engine choices are limited to the 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol powered T4 and T5 models.[10]
Volvo Intellisafe is installed as standard. This technology is designed with the intention of preventing runoff road accidents. By using the car's advanced sensory system, the technology can detect potentially fatal scenarios such as run off road protection. Safety belts are also capable of being automatically adjusted throughout these moments of impact while energy absorbing seat frames and seats are in place to prevent spine injuries. This technology was created based on real life data, and various crash test track methods such as: ditch, airborne and rough terrains.[11]
The XC40 was given the European Car of the Year Award at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.[12] and the car was named Car of the Year Japan for 2018/2019. The XC40 was awarded Car of the Year by the magazine What Car? in January 2018, also Carsales Car of the Year in 2018,[13] and Irish Car of the Year in 2019.[14] The company increased their production across 2018 to 2019 to meet global demand.[15]
The XC40 Recharge is Volvo's first battery electric model, which was revealed on 16 October 2019. It is powered by a 78 kWh battery pack.
It went on sale in late 2020, with limited quantities available in select markets.[16] Volvo announced that after the XC40 Recharge, it plans to "launch one new electric vehicle every year, and pledges to make half its lineup fully electric by 2025."[16]
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Model | Engine code | Year(s) | Power at rpm | Torque at rpm | Displacement | Notes |
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T2 | B3154T9 | 2020–present | 129 PS (95 kW; 127 hp) at 5000 | 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) at 1600–3000 | 1,477 cc (90.1 in3) | Inline 3 with turbocharger |
T3 | B3154T7 | 2018–present | 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp)[lower-alpha 1] at 5000 | 265 N⋅m (195 lb⋅ft) at 1850–3850 | 1,477 cc (90.1 in3) | Inline 3 with turbocharger |
| B4204T47[10] | 2018–present | 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) at 5000 | 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 1300–4000 | 1,969 cc (120.2 in3) | Inline 4 with turbocharger |
T5 AWD | B4204T14[18] | 2017–present | 247 PS (182 kW; 244 hp) at 5500 | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1800–4800 | 1,969 cc (120.2 in3) | Inline 4 with turbocharger |
T5 AWD | B4204T36[18] | 2017–present | 249 PS (183 kW; 246 hp) at 5500 | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1800–4500 | 1,969 cc (120.2 in3) | Inline 4 with turbocharger |
T5 AWD | B4204T18[18] | 2017–present | 252 PS (185 kW; 249 hp) at 5500 | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1500–4800 | 1,969 cc (120.2 in3) | Inline 4 with turbocharger |
Model | Engine code | Year(s) | Power rpm | Torque rpm | Displacement | Notes |
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| D4204T9 | 2018–present | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 3750 | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 1750–3000 | 1,969 cc (120.2 in3) | Inline 4 with turbocharger |
D4 AWD | D4204T12[18] | 2017–present | 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) at 4000 | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1750–2500 | 1,969 cc (120.2 in3) | Inline 4 with twin turbochargers |
Model | Engine code | Year(s) | Power at rpm | Torque at rpm | Displacement | Notes |
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T4 Recharge[19] | B3154T10 | 2020–present | 129 PS (95 kW; 127 hp) at 5000 (Engine) + 82 PS (60 kW; 81 hp) (motor) 214 PS (157 kW; 211 hp) at 5000 | 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) at 1600–3000 (Engine) 160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) (Motor) | 1,477 cc (90.1 in3) | Inline 3 with turbocharger and Electric motor (Twin Engine) PHEV |
T5 Twin Engine/T5 Recharge | B3154T5 | 2019–present | 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) at 5800 (Engine) + 82 PS (60 kW; 81 hp) (motor) 265 PS (195 kW; 261 hp) at 5800 (Combined) | 265 N⋅m (195 lb⋅ft) at 1500–3000 (Engine) 160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) (Motor) | 1,477 cc (90.1 in3) | Inline 3 with turbocharger and Electric motor (Twin Engine) PHEV |
T5 Recharge AWD | B3154T10 | 2019–present | 129 PS (95 kW; 127 hp) at 5800 (Engine) + 178 PS (131 kW; 176 hp) (2x motors) 309 PS (227 kW; 305 hp) at 5800 (Combined) | 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) at 1600–3000 (Engine) 160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) (Motor) | 1,477 cc (90.1 in3) | Inline 3 with turbocharger and 2x Electric motors (Twin Engine) PHEV |
Model | Motor | Year(s) | Power rpm | Torque rpm | Notes |
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XC40 Recharge Pure Electric | Front motor | June 2022–present | 231 PS (170 kW; 228 hp) | 329 N⋅m (243 lb⋅ft) | Electric motor on front axle |
XC40 P8 AWD Recharge | Dual motors | 2020–present | 408 PS (300 kW; 402 hp) | 660 N⋅m (487 lb⋅ft) | 2 electric motors on front and rear axle |
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Crashworthiness | Rating |
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Moderate overlap frontal offset | G |
Driver small overlap frontal offset | G |
Passenger small overlap frontal offset | G |
Side impact | G |
Roof strength | G |
Year | Europe[21] | U.S.[22] | China[23] |
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2017 | 117 | ||
2018 | 47,298 | 12,427 | |
2019 | 82,457 | 17,654 | 13,216 |
2020 | 110,254 | 23,778 | 23,982 |
2021 | 123,847 | 26,802 | 14,244 |
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