Volvo XC40 2022– car dimensions: 4425 mm long, 1863 mm wide and 1647 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,140 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin has a 9-inch vertical touchscreen running Google built-in with maps and apps, plus a 12-inch digital driver display. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard along with heated front seats. Driver aids include City Safety automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, BLIS blind spot warning with cross traffic alert, lane keep assist, front and rear parking sensors, and a reversing camera. a 360 camera and Pilot Assist adaptive cruise with steering are on higher trims.
Boot space measures 414 litres with seats up including underfloor storage and expands to 1290 litres with the 60/40 rear seats folded flat. A 31-litre frunk under the bonnet holds charging cables.
Braked towing capacity is 1500 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Payload is 510 kg. The standard multi-link rear suspension and MacPherson front setup suit light trailer work or daily loads but lack heavy-duty options for tougher tasks.
The cabin has a calm Scandinavian feel with soft materials and supportive power front seats that include multi-way adjustment plus four-way lumbar and manual cushion extensions. Dual-zone climate and CleanZone air filtration keep the air fresh. Higher grades add a laminated panoramic roof that brightens the space, while heated front seats come standard and heated rear seats plus steering wheel are available.
Electric energy use 23.8-25 kWh/100 km WLTP
Service every 20,000 miles or 2 years
IIHS Top Safety Pick+
5-star Euro NCAP rating extended to Recharge
Standard City Safety auto brake, BLIS, lane keep aid
Battery cover 8 years or 160,000 km
The Twin Motor P8 draws from a 78 kWh battery (75 kWh usable) for a WLTP combined range of 400-418 km or EPA 223 miles. Energy use sits at 23.8-25 kWh/100 km. DC fast charging reaches 80 percent in around 40 minutes at 150 kW. AC home charging takes under 8 hours at 11 kW.
Service comes every 20,000 miles or two years, covering cabin filter, brakes, tires and fluids. No engine oil changes are needed. Complimentary factory maintenance covers the first four years or 40,000 miles in many markets.
Safety earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ with Good scores across crash tests and Superior front-crash prevention. Euro NCAP five-star results from the XC40 platform apply. Standard kit includes City Safety with pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, BLIS with steer assist, lane-keeping aid, run-off-road protection and multiple airbags.
Living with the car means low upkeep thanks to regenerative braking that cuts pad wear. Preconditioning via the app heats or cools the cabin while plugged in. A heat pump option improves cold-weather efficiency and range.
Length 4425 mm, Width 1863 mm, Height 1647 mm, Wheelbase 2702 mm (XC40 2022 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Specifications PDF, evspecifications.com and CarsGuide/others.