/ (min cost $ 0 ) or signup to continue reading isn't resting on its laurels. The is barely three years old, but it's already been overhauled; along with the usual mid-life interior tweaks and styling changes, front-wheel drive models have made the leap to rear-wheel drive. The range-topping dual-motor model on test here is still all-wheel drive.
.. but it's picked up more range, and in world dominated by electric car price cuts has actually become more expensive.
Our range-topping Recharge Twin Pure Electric is now close to $90,000 when you account for on-road costs, making it pricier than a plethora of bigger rivals. How does the updated XC40 shape up after its nip-and-tuck? Price hikes have been applied to the electric XC40 Recharge for 2024; in the case of the range-topping tester here you'll pay close to $5000 more than for the pre-update model. For all the changes under the skin, the new XC40 Recharge is familiar behind the wheel.
It's still a little SUV that punches above its weight for practicality, and feels grown up behind the wheel. Thanks to a recent update, its technology has also taken a step forward since its debut. The front seats offer a commanding view over the square bonnet, and strike a neat balance between padding and the sort of support you need on long drives.
Volvo does some of the best pews in the business, and the XC40 continues the tradition. With an upright dashboard and minimalist, crisp lines, you won't be mistaking the XC40 for anything but a Vol.