2025 Volvo XC40

Price Range: $40,650 - $49,300 ^{Price range reflects Base MSRP for various trim levels, not including options or fees.}

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The 2025 XC40 doesn't excel in any one area, but pleasing performance, a comfortable interior and Google-backed in-car tech make it a well-rounded compact luxury SUV. Lackluster cargo space is the XC40's biggest drawback.

#4 out of 10

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Pros

Pro:Plenty of standard and available driver assist features
Pro:Helpful Google-based technology features
Pro:Easy to see out of

Cons

Con:Cargo capacity is small for the class
Con:Seat and ride comfort are lacking for a luxury SUV

What’s new

Ultimate trim renamed to Ultra
Part of the first XC40 generation introduced for 2019

9 Colors
5 Trims
2 Packages

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2025 Volvo XC40 Review

by Alex Nishimoto^{Correspondent
Alex Nishimoto has worked in the automotive industry since 2007 and has written more than 2,500 car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Alex is a correspondent for Edmunds and has also written for MotorTrend, Automobile, Hot Rod, Super Street, CNET, PRI Magazine, AutoWise and other publications. When he’s not writing about cars, he’s wrenching on his E30-generation BMW 325is, which he’s owned since college and plans to restore one day.}

rating written by Reese Counts^{Vehicle Test Editor
Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at Edmunds in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at Edmunds and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.}

Overview

The 2025 Volvo XC40 is the Swedish automaker's smallest conventionally powered SUV, slotting beneath the XC60 in the lineup. Like other modern Volvos, the XC40 delivers luxury and refinement in a package that oozes Scandinavian style. Volvo also sells an all-electric version called the XC40 Recharge, which is being renamed the EX40 for 2025. It's reviewed separately.

Edmunds spotlight: Infotainment by Google

All XC40s come with a 9-inch vertically oriented touchscreen infotainment system that integrates Google apps and the tech firm's voice-activated virtual assistant. By saying "Hey Google," you can tell the system to play music, lower the temperature inside the car, find and navigate to a restaurant, read your text messages out loud and more. The system uses your phone's data connection for most features, though some might require a separate subscription.

Competitors to consider

The XC40 competes with other subcompact luxury SUVs, including the Audi Q3, BMW X1, and Mercedes-Benz GLB and GLA. The Germans tend to be better all-around picks, but the Volvo's chic styling and impressive tech help it stand out. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below for more on how the XC40 stacks up against the competition.

Which XC40 does Edmunds recommend?

The XC40 Core comes pretty well equipped for a base model, offering standard heated front seats, wireless phone charging, lane keeping assistance and more. The one feature it's sorely missing is adaptive cruise control, which is locked away as part of the Pilot Assist hands-free driving system. To get that, you have to spring for the top Ultra trim.

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Helpful trims summary and side-by-side comparison chart

Volvo XC40 models

The 2025 Volvo XC40 is a subcompact luxury SUV available in three trim levels: Core, Plus and Ultra. Each one comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder (247 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque) paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Keep reading for our breakdown of the significant features you get with each trim level.

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

18-inch alloy wheels
LED exterior lighting
Roof rails
Auto-dimming mirrors
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
Eight-speaker audio system

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)
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)
Front and rear parking sensors

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

20-inch wheels
Harman Kardon premium audio
Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
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)

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.

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At a Glance:

9 Colors
5 Trims
2 Packages
$40,650starting MSRP

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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 …

Is there a zero star rating option?

Jody, 12/07/2022

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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 …

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