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Volvo XC40 2022
Carsguide Senior Journalist Tom White had this to say at the time: In such a rapidly evolving electric car space, the XC40 Recharge definitely finds its place. To me, this is a more appealing offering than something like the similarly equipped and priced Mercedes-Benz EQA, with the Recharge feeling particularly coherent for an EV on a combustion platform.
You can read the full review here.This is what Tom White liked most about this particular version of the Volvo XC40: Performance, Design, Range
The 2022 Volvo XC40 carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2100 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
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Volvo XC40 2022 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
| Volvo XC40 Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plus B4 Mhev | SUV | 2.0L PULP 8 SP AUTO | $49,940 | $57,420 | |
| Recharge Phev (fwd) | SUV | 1.5L Hyb/PULP 7 SP AUTO | $63,250 | $72,710 | |
| Recharge Pure Electric | SUV | — Electric 1 SP AUTO | $68,860 | $79,090 | |
| Recharge Pure Electric (awd) | SUV | — Electric 1 SP AUTO | $72,710 | $83,600 | |
Volvo XC40 2022 Interior
The interior of the Volvo XC40 is design-led with innovations like a portrait screen, carpet-clad door linings, and recycled materials used in some variants. Wheel trim is always leather-appointed, while seat trim is also synthetic-leather appointed on higher variants.
Volvo XC40 2022 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2022 Volvo XC40 are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1910mm x 1658mm and can vary on the basis of model.
| Volvo XC40 Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T4 Momentum (fwd) | SUV | 1652x1910x4425 mm | 211 mm | |
| Plus B4 Mhev | SUV | 1657x1910x4440 mm | 211 mm | |
| T4 Inscription (awd) | SUV | 1652x1910x4425 mm | 211 mm | |
| T5 R-Design (awd) | SUV | 1652x1910x4425 mm | 211 mm | |
Volvo XC40 2022 Colours
There is a choice of eight colours in the XC40 range, including, white, two greys, black, blue, red, silver, and green.
All colours aside from the base white carry an extra $1150 cost excluding the top-spec Recharge electric, which lists all colours as a no-cost option.
- Bright Silver
- Black Stone
- Bursting Blue
- Crystal White
- Osmium Grey Metallic
- Fusion Red
Volvo XC40 2022 Boot Space
The XC40 has a boot space measuring between 418 and 460-litres (VDA) depending on variant chosen, with the top-spec electric losing boot space and the space-saver spare to underfloor batteries.
Volvo XC40 2022 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Volvo XC40 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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What electric car should I buy?
We can understand your feelings about the centrally-mounted screen in the Tesla, though you do get used to it surprisingly quickly.
As for the other models you’ve mentioned, we’ve had to get the crystal ball out to attempt to answer you!
The Polestar 2 will be on sale by the end of 2020, if all goes to plan. The company will be pushing hard to make that happen.
The VW ID3 is likely not going to be here until 2021, likely the mid or latter part of that year. It certainly has a lot of potential, and with pricing set to start below $50,000, it could well be The People’s (Electric) Car.
There are other options coming, though it depends on your diary and your budget.
You could consider the Tesla Model S, which may have been around for a while, but that also means it has a more traceable reliability history. It has a digital instrument cluster in the regular spot as well.
Have you looked at the Jaguar i-Pace? It has a claimed range of 470 kilometres, though it is on the pricey side of the equation, starting from about $125,000.
Indeed, a high price tag is a common theme among those EVs with big battery capacity and expansive driving range, because you’re basically covering the cost of the batteries with your money.
For instance, there’s the Audi e-tron quattro, which is due here in early 2020. That model will have a range of “more than 400 kilometres”, and - we suspect - a price tag above $120,000.
The Mercedes EQC is about to go on sale, too. Range for that mid-size SUV is pegged at about 450 kilometres, but again, you can expect a high price tag.
If 2021 isn’t too long to wait, there’s the Volvo XC40 Recharge coming then. Based on our previous experience with Volvo XC40s, it’ll be a great small SUV, with predicted range of 400km - though we think that’s understating it, because it has a 78kWh battery pack, and it has AWD too.
At the more affordable end - though admittedly still not quite meeting your expectations for range - there’s the very impressive Hyundai Kona Electric, which has a WLTP range of 449km, and a price tag of around $65k. It isn’t all-wheel drive though.
And MG is about to launch a real upstart in the segment, with the ZS EV hitting showrooms soon for $46,990 drive-away, albeit with a range of 262km. It’s also FWD only.
The Mini Cooper SE will also arrive in mid-2020, with pricing set to be less than $60k. But again, a range of 270km will likely rule it out for your needs, and its 2WD as well.
Another new small EV due next year is the Mazda MX-30. Pricing is still to be confirmed, and range isn’t great at about 300km. It’s FWD too.
In short, at this point in time - and out towards the end of 2020 - it looks like you’ll either need to spend a big amount of money on a premium EV to get the best range possible, or you’ll have to get used to the Model 3’s screen. You could always get an aftermarket head-up display fitted…
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Volvo XC40 2022 Accessories
Standard equipment of the XC40 includes a 9.0-inch portrait-oriented multimedia touchscreen using an android-based Google-service-backed operating system, wheels which measure between 18- and 20-inches, dual-zone climate control, leather or cloth-clad interior, a digital dash cluster, and higher variants can also be equipped with a panoramic sunroof, power-adjustable seats, and heated seats front and rear.
Volvo XC40 2022 Towing capacity
The Volvo XC40’s towing capacity ranges from 1500kg to 2100kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
| Volvo XC40 Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T4 Momentum (fwd) | SUV | 2.0L,PULP,8 SP AUTO | 1800kg | |
| Plus B4 Mhev | SUV | 2.0L,PULP,8 SP AUTO | 2100kg | |
| T4 Inscription (awd) | SUV | 2.0L,PULP,8 SP AUTO | 2100kg | |
| T5 R-Design (awd) | SUV | 2.0L,PULP,8 SP AUTO | 2100kg | |
Volvo XC40 2022 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2022 Volvo XC40 is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Volvo XC40 is available with the following fuel types: PULP, Hyb/PULP and Electric.
| Volvo XC40 Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plus B4 Mhev | SUV | 2.0L,PULP,8 SP AUTO | 6.9L/100km | |
| Recharge Phev (fwd) | SUV | 1.5L,Hyb/PULP,7 SP AUTO | 2.2L/100km | |
| Recharge Pure Electric | SUV | Electric,1 SP AUTO | — | |
| Recharge Pure Electric (awd) | SUV | Electric,1 SP AUTO | — | |
| Recharge Twin Pure Electric | SUV | Electric,1 SP AUTO | — | |
Volvo XC40 2022 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2022 Volvo XC40 will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
| Volvo XC40 Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T4 Momentum (fwd) | SUV | 235x55 R18 | — | 235x55 R18 | — | |
| Plus B4 Mhev | SUV | 235x55 R18 | — | 235x55 R18 | — | |
| T4 Inscription (awd) | SUV | 235x50 R19 | — | 235x50 R19 | — | |
| T5 R-Design (awd) | SUV | 245x45 R20 | — | 245x45 R20 | — | |
Volvo XC40 2022 Speed
The Volvo XC40 will sprint from 0-100km/h in between 8.5 seconds and 4.9 seconds depending on variant, with the purely electric Recharge variant being the fastest.
Volvo XC40 2022 Seats
The Volvo XC40 has five seats regardless of variant with power adjust for the driver as standard. Cloth trim appears on the entry-level cars, while further adjustability, heating, and synthetic leather trim appears on higher variants.
