Volvo XC40
Volvo’s smallest crossover gets refreshed styling for 2023, though you might not see the difference with the previous XC40 at first. When it comes to infotainment, the new Google-powered system expands into all models. The turbocharged 2.0-litre gasoline engine gains 48V mild hybrid technology, hence the new B4 and B5 monikers. Unlike many other Volvos, there is no plug-in hybrid variant here, but a fully electric XC40 Recharge is available.
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2024 Volvo XC40 and C40 Recharge: From FWD to RWD
2024 Volvo XC40 and C40 Recharge: From FWD to RWDVolvo spent the past 25 years focusing on front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive vehicles. The last time it offered a car with rear-wheel drive was back in 1998 with the S90 executive sedan. For 2024, the Swedish automaker returns to a RWD configuration with the updated XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge electric …
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2023 Volvo XC40: Just a Tad Greener
2023 Volvo XC40: Just a Tad GreenerVolvo made an excellent move five years ago when it added the smaller XC40 to its crossover lineup. It’s now one of the Swedish brand’s two best-selling models along with the XC60 , and it also ranks among the segment’s most popular contenders in Canada. Blessed with a few upgrades …
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Used Volvo XC40: Beware of Reliability Issues
Used Volvo XC40: Beware of Reliability IssuesThe Volvo XC40 joined the Swedish automaker's lineup for the 2019 model year and has been warming up to the XC60 for the best-seller title ever since. It's an attractive and compelling product, notably for its safety, refined interior, and comfort that's superior to an Audi Q3 , for example, …
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2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge: Stop Calling Me Polestar!
2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge: Stop Calling Me Polestar!Ever since Polestar became a standalone brand, there’s been some confusion around Volvo vehicles. Polestar models used to be the performance variants in the Swedish automaker’s portfolio, then the plug-in hybrid options. To make things clearer for potential Volvo customers, the Polestar name will be phased out, and electrified vehicles …
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2019 Volvo XC40: Still in Seduction Mode
2019 Volvo XC40: Still in Seduction ModeVolvo’s smallest SUV has been on sale for about a year now. We love it enough to have handed it the Best Buy title in its category for the 2019 model year, and it’s a breath of fresh air in its segment—at least from a design perspective. We thought it …
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2019 Volvo XC40: Icing on the Cake
2019 Volvo XC40: Icing on the CakeThe subcompact luxury SUV segment reminds me of carrot cake. Nobody is reinventing anything, but rather recycling an old idea presented in a better-looking shape. If you’re going to sell carrot cake, you’d better have a solid recipe if you plan on outselling your competition. Volvo, with its XC40, has …
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Volvo, Polestar Release Their NACS Adapter Giving Access to Tesla Superchargers
Volvo, Polestar Release Their NACS Adapter Giving Access to Tesla SuperchargersBack in June 2023, Volvo became the first non-American automaker to make a deal with Tesla so that its electric vehicles could gain access to thousands of Superchargers across the United States and Canada—nearly 18,000 to be exact. We’re now in the fall of 2024 and the Swedish company is …
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The Best Subcompact Luxury SUVs in 2024
The Best Subcompact Luxury SUVs in 2024Subcompact luxury SUVs are key players in the Canadian market. The team at The Car Guide has analyzed all the various models available in 2024 and identified the best buys in the segment for Canadian drivers. Just like they do with compact luxury cars, Audi and BMW lead the way, …
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Volvo Renames EV, PHEV Models to Avoid Confusion
Volvo Renames EV, PHEV Models to Avoid ConfusionAs the lineup keeps transforming and moving closer to becoming all-electric by 2030, Volvo today announced name changes to some of its models. The XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge , the Swedish automaker’s first two electric vehicles, are renamed EX40 and EC40, respectively. That makes perfect sense considering the new …
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First ‘Volvo Retail Sustainable Experience’ Facility Opens in B.C.
First ‘Volvo Retail Sustainable Experience’ Facility Opens in B.C.Sustainability-obsessed Volvo has just opened its first North American “Volvo Retail Sustainable Experience” (VRSE) facility in Richmond, B.C. Formerly Volvo of Vancouver, the location now goes by the name of Volvo Cars Richmond. It covers more than 20,000 square feet on a prominent 2.1-acre site, just off the Vancouver-Blaine Highway …
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Volvo, Polestar Become First Foreign Automakers to Adopt Tesla’s NACS Connector
Volvo, Polestar Become First Foreign Automakers to Adopt Tesla’s NACS ConnectorAfter Ford, General Motors and Rivian, Volvo today announced an agreement with Tesla , giving current and future electric Volvo car drivers access to more than 12,000 Superchargers across the United States, Canada and Mexico. This is a first for a non-American automaker—be it from Europe or elsewhere. Sometime in …
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Most Compact SUVs Blamed for Inadequate Rear Passenger Protection
Most Compact SUVs Blamed for Inadequate Rear Passenger ProtectionThe U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently updated its moderate overlap front collision test to address a growing gap in the protection provided for front and rear occupants. It found out that only two out of 15 compact SUVs, the Ford Escape and Volvo XC40 , protect the …
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The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Audi Q3
The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Audi Q3Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Subcompact luxury SUVs are quite popular in Canada. The best ones come from Europe, unsurprisingly. American and Japanese competitors have a lot of catching up to do. The Winner For …
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2023 Volvo XC40: The Evolution and Electrification Continue
2023 Volvo XC40: The Evolution and Electrification ContinueOne of Volvo’s two sales leaders along with the XC60 , the small XC40 gets a refresh and new technology for 2023, which marks its fifth year on the market. This includes the fully electric XC40 Recharge, of course. Designers have revised the front bumper and incorporated a frameless grille …
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