Volvo XC40

Score: 8.2 / 10
“It’s becoming increasingly difficult to find aspects of modern Volvos to criticise – each is a step forward in comfort, practicality, style, economy, performance and particularly safety.”
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Model reviewed: T5 AWD R Design Pro
Score: 8 / 10
“The change in character brought about by the Polestar optimisations isn’t quite a Jekyll and Hyde transformation, stopping short of turning the Volvo XC40 into a true driver’s car but adding a level of engagement that was previously missing from the otherwise sedate SUV.”
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Score: 9 / 10
“Just as the XC40 plainly isn’t short of visual appeal, though, so it isn’t short of quality, richness, refinement, dynamic ability and performance. Right now, premium-level compact SUV cash could hardly be better spent.”
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Model reviewed: T4 AWD automatic Momentum
Score: 8 / 10
“Where the T3-engined XC40 left us feeling a touch underwhelmed, the T4 unit feels well-suited to the smallest of Volvo SUVs. Its willingness to pull means overtaking needn’t be a nerve-wracking process, while its generally quiet and calm demeanour should make it well-suited to extended stints on the motorway.”
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Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol manual T3 Momentum Pro
Score: 6 / 10
“Volvo’s first three-pot motor and standard suspension settings aren’t so flattering in a car that’s markedly better to drive in other forms.”
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Score: 8.2 / 10
“The Volvo XC40 is a stylish small SUV that comes loaded with safety equipment and feels upmarket, but it’s only average to drive.”
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Score: 10 / 10
“Inside and out, the XC40 is refreshingly different yet achingly on-trend, and is about the best car in its class, which is saying something given that it includes rivals like the BMW X2, Range Rover Evoque, Jaguar E-Pace and Audi Q3. It’s even a pleasure to drive and, provided you stay away from the options list, makes sense financially.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 8.6 / 10
“Popular family SUV is easy to like”
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“The XC40 packs a significant wallop and has an elegant exterior, which offers a pleasant driving experience.”
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Model reviewed: R-Design
“The XC40 has all the brilliant qualities from the XC60 and XC90 but possesses something much more edgy, personalised and sleek.”
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Model reviewed: XC40 D4 2.0-litre diesel automatic AWD R-Design
Score: 8 / 10
“Premium small SUV with a Swedish sense of style.”
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Model reviewed: D4 AWD R Design automatic
Score: 8 / 10
“If you can live without a sporty driving experience there’s little not to like about the Volvo XC40. It is roomy, very comfortable, thoughtfully designed and powered by a good range of engines. In fact, we’d go so far as to say it’s one the most desirable SUVs on sale.”
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Score: 8 / 10
“Volvo has made something nicely distinctive here. It’d be impressive even if they’d been practising for years.”
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Score: 10 / 10
“The multi-talented XC40 is so good we named it our 2018 Car of the Year.”
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Score: 6.3 / 10
“A practical dose of Swedish cool.”
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