2026 Volvo XC40 Trims Comparison

Core
The entry-level Core trim gets you a good number of features for the money:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Roof rails
• Keyless entry
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Power-adjustable driver's seat with memory functions
• Power-folding rear headrests
• Heated front seats
• Cloth upholstery
• 9-inch center touchscreen with Google-based operating system
• Apple CarPlay smartphone integration
• Digital instrument cluster
• Wireless charging pad

Standard driver assist features include:

• Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Lane keeping assistance (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
• Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
• Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
• Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)

Plus
The Plus trim adds to the Core's features, with:

• 19-inch wheels
• LED foglights
• Panoramic sunroof
• Multi-purpose trunk floor/partition
• Leather upholstery
• Air purifier
• Power-adjustable front passenger seat
• Universal garage door opener
• Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the XC40 and its surroundings in tight parking situations)

Ultra
The top Ultra trim tops off the features list with:

• 20-inch wheels
• Harman Kardon premium audio
• Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
• Pilot Assist (combines adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assistance to reduce driver fatigue)

Ultra Black Edition
The Ultra Black Edition trim adds some blacked-out cosmetic bits, such as:

• Black contrasting roof
• Black 20-inch alloy wheels
• Black badging

Some features are available on lower-level trims as options. An available Climate package for the XC40 adds heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel.