2024 Volvo XC40 Consumer Reviews
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B5 Core Dark - $41,295 MSRP
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$36,751Prices based on sales in SC thru 4/28/25
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2024 XC40, so we've included reviews for other years of the XC40 since its last redesign.
Volvo xc40 is total class
Miguel , 11/04/2021
updated 02/26/2024
2022 Volvo XC40 T5 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
69 of 71 people found this review helpful
I love my new xc40 for its superb design, turbo engine, and especially sophisticated interior. This is my second Volvo and they just keep getting better and better now that Ford sold its stake in the company and they can freely create some of the best cars on the planet. Attention to detail and incredible reliability make these models top selling for Volvo. UPDATE: I have had three Volvos and loved them all for many reasons including a beautiful design, good peppy engine…. But it was always safety at the top of my list since we have young children. That all went down the tube when my latest new xc40 had multiple incidents where the anti collision feature activated and we went into emergency braking. Any one of these could have caused à serious accident. Luckily I could regain control of the car but in all incidents there was nothing in the road and no danger. It was so bad my kids refused to get into the car. After multiple visits to the Volvo dealer it became clear they didn’t know how to prevent it from happening a 9th or 10th time. In contacting Volvo customer service I thought maybe they could help with a trade assist or do something helpful. They made it so much worse - and never let you speak with “non human facing technicians “. Their name for them not mine. It made me go from being a huge brand supporter to really despising the manufacturer. It’s so sad but I just had to sell the car and purchase a competing luxury brand. And of all reasons - because the vehicle wasn’t safe and volvo wouldn’t share any information or help find a solution.
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Not Perfect, But Close Enough
YVR59, 12/01/2021
2022 Volvo XC40 T5 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
50 of 52 people found this review helpful
Mine's a Momentum T5 AWD. Not sure about the earlier review that XC40 is comparable to Mazda or BMW X1. If you want performance, you’ve got to get the T5 (248 hp). With premium gas, I can do 0-60 in 5 sec. Interior wise, very Scandinavian. Clean lines, solid, utilitarian design. Heating gets a little noisy and transmission could be a little hesitant. Safety features saved me from close calls with pedestrians and cyclists on busy city streets. Not perfect, but close enough.
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Major mechanical problem after 2 months
P, 04/05/2024
2024 Volvo XC40 B5 Ultimate Bright 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have a brand new XC40 which experienced a major mechanical problem. My car had to be towed to the dealership 2 days ago. I do not have a final diagnosis or remedy and am told that may take another week. But I do know that the problem is serious and "never happens" and was called a "major fault". Reliability was my number one concern buying a new car - I had my previous car over 10 years. I have never had to have my car towed for mechanical problems. Needless to say, this is very disappointing. I like the look of the car and some of the features and thought I was purchasing a long term reliable vehicle. The other negatives I would say are the head restraint position causes a lot of discomfort on longer drives. It is positioned too far forward for me, and I did not know this when just test driving the car. I was trying to resolve this with different pillows with no real solution yet. And I believe the car would be improved by more physical buttons such as for more of the climate control features. You have to use the infotainment screen, and it is difficult when driving to make simple changes like the temperature or fan speed. The google voice controls don't have all of the options you may want, and the voice controls don't always do what you say. My infotainment system has shut down and rebooted twice while I was driving. When this happens, you lose access to everything controlled through the infotainment system. I don't know what is causing this glitch. The car has good performance when driving - it's quick enough and a good drive. But these problems right now are overshadowing my experience with the car. This is a brand new car with 1,300 miles. These problems should not be part of a new car owner's experience.
Is there a zero star rating option?
Jody, 12/07/2022
2023 Volvo XC40 B4 Plus Bright 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
29 of 32 people found this review helpful
I have only owned this brand new Volvo xc40 2023 for three months and it has been in the shop for 29 days and counting. The IHU (radio) has been replaced. That replacement has been “fixed” once and it is now in the shop with the same issue- the IHU shuts down and this time with a warning not to drive the vehicle. The IHU is the hub that controls everything from the climate control to the phone to the radio and navigation. It’s a big deal when it fails. There are other issues as well. The car shuts off if you open the door while it’s in park, the driver’s seat sometimes moves on its own and twice after turning off the ignition, I got a warning upon opening the door that the engine was still running (it was not). You might say I have a lemon (and I’m sure I do), but I’m also not confident that other Volvos won’t have similar problems. I would steer clear of a 2022 xc40.
Think Twice and then Twice some more
Marlo, 04/05/2023
2023 Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Dark 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
Picked up the car on a Saturday, emissions light pops up 2 days later. Needed some type of valve replacement; also turns out there is a software brake recall...really? Spent 3 days at the service location, no loaner provider. Got it back, 2 days later, emissions light indicator back on, schedule to go back for service. Level of frustration is unsurmountable, think twice and then think twice some more.
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Numerous problems
Tim, 10/11/2022
2022 Volvo XC40 T5 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
22 of 25 people found this review helpful
I purchased a Momentum XC40 less than a year ago and have had numerous problems, a few of them quite serious. First of all, while driving in the center lane of a freeway within adaptive cruise control engaged, another vehicle change lanes in front of me, not dangerously, and quite a ways ahead. The collision avoidance braking engaged (needlessly, there was plenty of distance between us) and the brakes “stuck” and stayed engaged. With traffic whizzing around me on both sides I was slowed to about 25 mph and had to navigate, with some difficulty and in some danger, to a very small shoulder. A concrete wall prevented me from pulling fully off the road. I put the vehicle in neutral and then back into drive and the problem went away. I was able to drive on. The Apple Car Play became intermittent, sometimes not displaying, and showing to be inactive in the Apps screen, even when the phone was plugged into the Car Play port. (Unlike other vehicles with Car Play capability, only one specific USB port can be used for Car Play in the XC40). This was mostly resolved by the dealer replacement of the vehicle’s USB hub. I say “mostly”, because sometimes Car Play either dies not start automatically, and I have to go to the Apps screen to manually start it, or else sometimes it doesn’t show active even in the apps screen. Very intermittent. When navigating to the online user manual in the console display, I sometimes have no option of going back to the operational displays. I cannot get back until restarting the vehicle. I was AGAIN in a dicey highway situation, in the middle of a multi-highway merge situation, then there was huge WHOOSH sound and the vehicle started running slower. I received a notice on the console that the vehicle w@s running under reduced power. This was REALLY REALLY bad, I was in the worst possible situation for this to happen, AGAIN in the middle of a busy freeway, and I thought the engine was going to die right there. Had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and it transpired that a turbo duct had come loose. This was the 2nd time in a precarious situation that the vehicle failed me. They obviously have quality issues, including that the console software and the adaptive braking systems are buggy. I’m getting rid of this dangerous vehicle this month. Definitely my last Volvo. This has been a very disappointing and even dangerous vehicle. I recommend staying Way from Volvo.
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SOOOO DISAPPOINTED!
Disappointed , 11/06/2022
2023 Volvo XC40 B5 Ultimate Bright 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
30 of 35 people found this review helpful
Traded in a 2019 Volvo XC40 T5 Momentum for a new 2023 version of the same car. XC40, B5 mild hybrid, ultimate trim. My biggest complaint is the regenerative braking. It makes the brakes so slow and stiff that it's like the days before power brakes were invented! Bringing the car to a sudden slowdown on the freeway was like working my leg out on a weight machine at the gym - only scarier! They've also done away with the sport mode option and the way it drives now is downright sluggish compared to my old one. Now for the small stuff that is now worse than in my old car. The temperature settings now go in two-degree increments. Volvo doesn't seem to think that matters to people but I very often find (in my old car) that I'd be a little warm or cool and I would adjust the temp up or down by a degree. Now you have to go from 72, to 74, to 76, etc. Volvo eliminated the power back seat drop, which I used to be able to do from a lever the rear hatch area. Now you have to manually drop them one at a time from the side doors.
For the Money, Just "OK"
CB, 06/29/2022
2022 Volvo XC40 T5 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
22 of 26 people found this review helpful
I love the look of the vehicle. That is what drew me to it to begin with. Wanted SUV without sacrificing sporty look. Decent comfort level. Cargo area isn't huge, but I guess it is sufficient. I wish I had gotten leather seats in lieu of the sporty "suede" that mine came with. Makes the interior feel basic rather than sporty (my fault, didn't realize I wouldn't love them). I don't love that you can't get an owner's manual, except electronically (I know, old school, but still). I also do not like that there isn't a remote start on the key fob, it must be done through the app. As a woman, when leaving a public place, I don't want to be paying attention to the phone, rather than my surroundings. Furthermore, what if I have bad cell signal, etc? Again, not a deal breaker, but more of a safety concern..why not have the availability of both? Decent vehicle, but probably wouldn't purchase this model again.
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Unique Little Gem
MV, 12/22/2022
2023 Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Dark 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car is so quirky and fun that I find myself looking for excuses to drive it even when I have no place to go. Never in a million years did I think I’d own a Volvo coming from Lexus, but this car has personality in spades where as the Lexus just seems so…sterile. The art deco interior design elements are particularly charming. Two thumbs up!
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2024 XC40 mild hybrid - plagued with problems
Troubled XC40, 08/02/2024
2024 Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Dark 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Leased a 2024 XC40 B5 (mild hybrid). The car has a terrible vibration and whining noise at 63+ mph in the front end. The transmission downshifts are clunky, jolting, and unrefined. The automatic emergency braking has activated twice for no reason (nothing in front of the car). The nav screen has blacked out twice for a full day. The dealer doesn't know how to fix it (they are trying hard) and neither does Volvo.
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Getting better looking every day !
1DB, 08/06/2022
2023 Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Bright 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
Wow just a beauty Fjord color looks way better in person no doubts. I had a 2016 XC 60 and this XC40 B5 Bright AWD Plus is so awesome. Just a stunning car to look at like it was some Harley and a work of art. 19" Diamond cut wheels set it off. Tons of safety So happy and the look will last.
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Bought one (Inscription) last week
JP, 08/08/2022
updated 08/31/2023
2022 Volvo XC40 T5 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
All the features, luxury and tech we wanted. Not the greatest selection of exterior or interior colors, but the Denim Blue with Blond interior is quite acceptable! Leather seats are infinitely adjustable, and the most comfortable of all the many, many other comparable small SUV's we tried. The AWD T5 is sufficient for the wife. I'll no doubt add the Polestar tune at some point. Wish they offered the T6 or T8. UPDATE: Went looking for an S60 sedan. No Chicago area dealers had one even close to what we wanted. Fortunately, we found this XC40 that had just arrived. It's a T5 Inscription, in Denim Blue (so sick of all these black, gray and white cars on the road!), with the blond interior and AWD. Gorgeous! Hate the electronic shifter that replaced the mechanical shifter on our old XC60 (and my 2013 S60). Hate it. Loving the Apple CarPlay and wireless charging. The touchscreen is not well implemented, requiring navigating through endless hierarchal menus for just about anything. But the voice recognition and steering wheel controls compensate pretty well. Seating is the most comfortable of any we tried, including Audi, BMW and Acura. As for performance, meh. My 5 cylinder T5 has way more low end torque, and faster 0-60 times. Once the RPMs get up to around 2,000-2,500 though, acceleration picks up nicely. Came with both carpeted and rubber floor mats. Steep learning curve from the 2012 we had, but we've adapted well. Not mentioned in reviews is the ground clearance, which is excellent for a small SUV @ 8.9" a big consideration in Chicago, which routinely snows at least that much almost every winter.
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REGRET trading "up" to 2024 XC40 Mild Hybrid
LA, 03/22/2024
2024 Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Bright 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I traded in my 2020 XC T4 for a 2024 XC40 Mild Hybrid - and have learned to regret my decision. How I wish I still had my 2020 XC40!! It was by far a superior SUV. So many changes that Volvo made that are a big deal to the driver - Clock moved from driver display to the center display; the driver display has a map right in the middle and it's so small that it's useless; direction (N/S/E/W) removed from rear-view mirror; downgraded the luxurious seats to "leather-ette" and not as plush; must use premium gas and the gas door is a hassle to open - have to practically stand on your head to unlock; no print version of manual; center display - another map, no notifications of missed texts or phone calls, google assist is a joke, and Sirius is different - can still see the stations but no longer what's playing on each station - you have to actually look over and press the station 1-2 times to see what's playing; can no longer adjust the audio sound balance from left/right/front/back - it can only be front OR back - that's it; and Carplay - the only way to use it is by purchasing a separate cord to plug into the USB (not wireless - it's like going back 10 yrs!) and then your phone won't fit into the phone cradle; also on the center display is the google "how can I help" - which is useless; all the Google stuff is good for 3-4 years and then what?; front collision notification is not nearly as precise; no hooks over back seats for clothes; … just to name a few things!
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Good on tech, bad on gas
Tony L, 03/31/2022
2022 Volvo XC40 T5 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
I really like the XC40 but gas mileage is subpar. I’m averaging about 13 mpg city and 23 mpg highway for a combined average of about 20 mpg on each tank of gas. The pros are the technology and features. The car is also comfortable to sit in and fun to drive.
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A shadow of earlier editions of XC40
SammyBear, 02/03/2024
2024 Volvo XC40 B5 Ultimate Dark 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
I own a 2020 Volvo XC40 T4 R-Design that came fully loaded when I purchased it used with only 25K miles. It was a dealer’s lease vehicle so maintenance records were pristine. I have had a 2024 XC40 B5 Ultimate as a loaner from the dealer. I could not help but compare this vehicle with the 2020 edition. Pros for the 2024: The electric motor makes restart in Eco mode totally smooth and transparent to the driver. Control for auto start/stop to conserve fuel is no longer available. Cons • Google interface is inferior in many ways to Volvo’s Sensus. First, the text labels with the Google interface are small and more difficult to navigate as a driver. Second, the Google interface is more complicated with many more sub-menus to navigate. Third, the 12 inch display does not provide as much useful info at a glance as the Sensus system. Fourth, drive modes are down from 4+ on 2020 to 2 on the 2024. And last, most of the software bugs are ironed out in my 2020 model whereas the Google system will need more time for users to report bugs that will need to be squashed. • The “get-up-and-go” with the 2020 model has “gone” in the 2024 model. The throttle response of my 187HP 2020 is so much better than the more powerful 2024 that I could not image buying the newer model. • Braking the 2024 takes more pedal pressure than the 2020 model, and the contrast is noticeable immediately. Now I had to get used to the brakes on my 2020, and having different settings through the Sensus system software helped me adapt to the XC40. That option is gone on the 2024. • The ride in the 2024 B5 Ultimate was noisier and not as comfortable as my 2020. This was very surprising given that my is a FWD vehicle with the “sportier” suspension that comes with a R-Design. I admit that ride comfort and quietness was substantially improved on my 2020 R-Design by swapping out the OE Pirelli’s for Michelin CrossClimate2’s. That’s an highly recommended upgrade for ride comfort and stopping distance, especially in wet or snowy road conditions. One final comment regarding the 2024 B5 vs the 2020 T4. The B5 is a AWD vehicle that requires premium fuel and will probably “eat tire treads” more rapidly than the FWD vehicle. That’s been my experience with another AWD vehicle, and in our climate, we just do not need AWD. On demand 4WD is fine except for the increased costs associated with servicing the differential. The T4 will run on 87+ octane gas; Volvo recommends 89 octane or higher for best gas mileage and performance. With Volvo’s recommended fuel for my T4 and with tweaking the performance using Sensus to customize the drive mode, I consistently get 27 MPG around town and 33+ MPG on road trips. I have experienced gas mileage as high as 39 MPG on the highway with worn Pirelli tires, but the aggressive pattern of the Michelin CrossClimate2 tires has reduced highway mileage to 33-36 MPG depending upon weather conditions and speed. Personally, I love the 2020 XC40 that I drive. I chose it over the small luxury options from BMW, Mercedes, and Cadillac because it simply meets my needs with all the luxury touches and safety that one expects with Volvo.
Touchscreen interface dangerous and dumb
V person, 12/04/2023
2022 Volvo XC40 T5 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Other than the touchscreen feature, the car has been pretty good and I like it. My wife likes it. I will never buy another vehicle with just the touchscreen stuff. I want a knob I can quickly and safely manipulate without having to be distracted from watching the road.
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Fantastic vehicle; even after 3 years
BPS , 12/18/2021
updated 12/23/2024
2022 Volvo XC40 T5 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 15 people found this review helpful
We’ve owned this gem for 3 weeks and it truly the best car we’ve ever owned. Great street appeal and tremendous acceleration and handling. Voice commends are disappointing. UPDATE: After 3 years, the vehicle is still a great piece of transportation. MPG over 3 years of mixed driving (21,000 miles) is 27.5. Sensus Voice commands still disappointing especially compared with my 2023 XC40 recharge with the Google based system. Only issues were 1) power mirrors went haywire and not holding their position and 2) rear trunk support struts made noise. Both items covered by warranty.
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One of the most impressive cars I've owned
Charles, 01/13/2023
2022 Volvo XC40 T5 R-Design 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car is awesome. Unbelievable features, great power, and comfortable ride. What more do you want? Reliability? It gets an average score for reliability, but I haven't had the car long enough to comment on its reliability, but it seems to be one of the best cars I've owned - so far.
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My daughter’s first brand new car
Rich from Mountainside, NJ, 07/24/2022
2022 Volvo XC40 T5 R-Design 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
Car is beautifully designed, comfortable to drive and sit in (I’m 6’4” 230 lbs). Safety features are amazing and the technology is really very advanced for an entry level SUV.
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Missing accessories
Tricia, 06/04/2022
2022 Volvo XC40 T4 Momentum 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 17 people found this review helpful
Got my car and recently noticed that there are NO lights in the backseat. Very inconvenient. In the hatch area there are two tiny lights but not the ceiling one shown. It was supposed to have lights but did not! What sort of car has no lights in the backseat?? Should have gone with the Audi.
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Review 2024 xc40
Judith, 07/23/2024
2024 Volvo XC40 B5 Core Bright 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is quite attractive inside and out. However I I am surprised and disappointed at the gas mileage with a 2.0 engine and electric start I expected better gas mileage. 2nd the backup camera turns off in many instances when needed. One example when changing your temperature control while in reverse the camera does not come on again although I may be backing up. 3rd the screen electronics are too difficult to use and creates safety concerns. The screen is far too difficult to make changes and frequently requires attention to the screen which takes your focus off driving.
Happy owner
AAR Cuda, 02/28/2023
2023 Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Bright 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
What I like is the way it drives, it's very quiet I like the way that Google system works on a vehicle, I haven't found anything I don't like yet we have less than 500 miles on it.
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Complicated and time consuming
Charlie , 12/18/2023
2023 Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Bright 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I traded my 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee for a Volvo primarily because my wife wasn’t comfortable driving the larger Jeep. 1st off I was very pleased with the appearance of th Volvo and it was a pleasure to drive. Disappointments were discovered after purchase which I’ll list. My XC40 B5 has dynamic cruse control buttons but no dynamic cruse control and it cannot be added. No tire pressure display. It does have a very old system based on wheel speed indicators that will provide a falt once a tire gets seriously deflated. I’m guessing it will not identify the offending tire. Blind spot indicator is visual only and audio is not available. All of the above features were standard on my Jeep
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Some pros and cons. XC 40 Plus.
Keller, TX, 05/09/2024
2023 Volvo XC40 B4 Plus Bright 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Start with the pros. The vehicle is well built. Fit and finish is good. Seats are comfortable and the interior materials are first class. The engine and transmission are paired well and the vehicle accelerates well. The brakes work well. The AWD system is seamless. The Google interface is one of the best I have used, and it understands verbal commands. The Cons. If you touch the gas pedal and release, then press again, the vehicle hesitates as it decides whether to us the 48 volt motor or gas engine to move the car from a start again. There is excessive tire noise at highway speeds. The gas mileage is not great for a hybrid. The seats could use a little more bolster. The engine is a little noisy, should be a little more quiet for a premium vehicle. The Harmon Kardon upgrade is TERRIBLE. I previously owned stereo stores. The sound is only centrally located, there is not an equalizer or real tone controls, there is no fader or balance controls (only driver/front/rear emphasis) and the sub-woofer/surround controls have little effect. The final decision to trade this car was the car leaked oil all over my garage after a dealer oil change service because they did not tighten the drain plug.
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XC40 Review
Sandy, 04/18/2024
2024 Volvo XC40 B5 Core Dark 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Hard to give a great review as I have only driven it about 40 miles. It is a nice little car and handles very well. Turned in my Inscription XC60, which I absolutely loved. That was a very classy looking car. The XC40 styling is very nice but I cannot honestly say it has as much pzazz as the Inscription
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2024 Volvo XC40 B5 Core Bright Review
Kellie, 12/23/2023
2024 Volvo XC40 B5 Core Bright 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased a new 2024 Volvo XC40 B5 Core Bright and I have so many regrets. My family has owned three different Volvo models and loved them all. Here are some things you need to know, that I wish someone had told me before purchasing this vehicle. First, the good. It is really attractive, I believe the most attractive in its class. It is peppy, when it is on. (We will get to this later.) This is where the good ends. First, if you use Android Auto or listen to music with the Pandora app, this car is not for you. I had no idea that I would not be able to use Android Auto and I cannot explain how much I miss it. Volvo allows you to use google maps and the play store but you are only allowed to use certain apps from the play store and Pandora is not allowed. You cannot use google maps and the phone at the same time without losing access to voice prompts from google maps. There is no way to override this that I have found. After some time, I figured out how to stream my phone through bluetooth so that I can listen to Pandora. It is not easy. First you have to plug your phone in to keep your battery from dying, then you need to start Pandora, then go to the Volvo menu and choose bluetooth, then you need to press play on the phone and on the Volvo, sometimes it works, sometimes it does not. Sometimes I have to restart everything to make it work. If you want to change your channel, you can only do that with your cell phone. Not the safest thing in the world to do while driving. Once you get out of your car, you must stop Pandora on your cell phone or it will drain your battery because it keeps running in the background. On my way home after picking up my car, I placed my new phone on the charging pad in the car, that was a big mistake. When I got home, I picked up the phone and it was so hot that I had to let it cool off before I could handle it. I am really lucky that the insides did not melt. When I told the dealership, their response was to turn off the charging pad, so do not expect to be able to use the charging pad. On the second day I owned this vehicle, I was driving through a grocery store parking lot on a very sunny day and the entire display went into night mode, which made it nearly impossible to see anything because it was so bright outside. The next time I drove the car it was back to normal and has not happened again, so far. Next, there is a lot of road noise, much more than I expected. Occasionally the car will pull hard to the left for no reason and does not handle speed bumps or rough roads well at all. And now the thing that is nearly unbearable, not being able to stop the car from turning off every time you come to a stop. I have never been so constantly jolted in a vehicle in my life. My daughter drives the new Toyota Prius and it does this too but it is flawless, you literally cannot tell unless you are concentrating that the car turns itself on and off. I also drove a CRV Hybrid that did this flawlessly. This Volvo does not do this well at all. If you are a person who likes to pull out quickly, this is not the car for you. If you do not wait and let the car restart before you push the gas pedal, you are in trouble. I lost power going through a light on the second day I had the car. When it turns off, you get a bigger jolt than when it turns back on. There is no way that you will ever miss this car turning on and off, it is horrible. If you are in a traffic jam, you will need some dramamine or all the jolting around will leave you very nauseous. If Volvo contacted me today and said we will take back the car, I would jump on the offer. As pretty as it is, that cannot make up for its many shortfalls.
Cute from far but far from cute!
JFS, 10/30/2021
2022 Volvo XC40 T4 R-Design 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
16 of 34 people found this review helpful
There are three trim models and two engine options. I purchased the R-Design trim with the T4 engine because I did not know much about Volvo. The exterior has a classy look but the interior is boxy and not very tech forward. They say the XC40 is competing with the BMW X1, Audi Q3, and Benz GLA250, but it’s really shouldn’t be compared to those luxury brands. The Volvo XC40 is more in comparison with Mazda and Subaru than anything else. A luxury brand they say? Far from it! Just because the car is unique to Sweden and they brand it as luxury it does not mean that it will live up to its name. The drive feels flimsy, the speed is not adequate, and the interior is mediocre. They put the T4 engine on an SUV, which is absolutely sad. It takes 8 seconds to go from 0-60. Any engine with less than 220 horsepower does not belong inside an SUV. The biggest mistake I made was leasing this Volvo XC40 T4 R-Design. My Mazda CX5 Grand Touring was better equipped, sportier, and more fun to drive. I recommend going for something like the BMW X1 or Mazda CX-5 if you want luxury and a good drive.
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Pete Ellis, 01/04/2022
2022 Volvo XC40 T5 R-Design 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
13 of 28 people found this review helpful
So driving wise car is fine…comfortable and such. I have had four new cars in the last 5 years and I cannot believe that Volvo put into the market such a technology retard. Nothing is intuitive at all with system. Just finding anything is a cluster ———. The salesman on delivery told me most owners use their iPhone for navigation and after one attempt I see why…but that not the worst of interface. Frankly so bad and frustrating I am going to get rid of that particular car this year. Wish not so. Oh I keep getting faulty car warnings as well.
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Richard , 11/13/2023
2024 Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Dark 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I’m pleased with most aspects of the XC40 except it’s noisy compared to my 2008 XC70. At speeds between 30 - 60 it has a wind throb sound as if a window was open. It bothers my hearing.
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Happy
Mark Thall, 01/23/2025
2023 Volvo XC40 B5 Ultimate Dark 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Good vehicle service. At times had to wait for appointments.
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Beautiful car-drives like a Volvo-my 4th
Jennifer, 07/16/2024
2024 Volvo XC40 B5 Ultimate Dark 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 1st SUV-nice size too👍
What a Blue Beauty
Lee Hoover -- Burlington NC, 08/15/2024
2024 Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Bright 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am terrific trilled about my 2024 Volvo XC40 SUV.The comfort is great and i like the information screen /.. almost the sioze of an "IPAF"
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A must have Suv
Jay, 10/19/2024
2024 Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Bright 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love it is small but that is what we looking for. The drive.. the safety..the design look and the technology was awesome. We love the 360 camera very good for a beginner driver like my daughter .
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