What sort of automotive is the 2021 Volvo XC40? What does it evaluate to? 

The 2021 Volvo XC40 is a small crossover SUV. Think about cross-shopping it with the BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, and the Jaguar E-Tempo. 

Is the 2021 Volvo XC40 a superb automotive?

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We bestow upon the XC40 a TCC Ranking of seven.0 out of 10. It prioritizes type above all else, however that’s not essentially a demerit. (Learn extra about how we rate cars.)

What’s new for the 2021 Volvo XC40?

This yr, the XC40 line grows with the addition of the all-electric XC40 T8 Recharge. The brand new mannequin is Volvo’s first fully-electric automobile—ignoring the corporate’s Polestar sister model—and with the equal of 402 horsepower underhood, it’s additionally one among its most performance-oriented. 

In any other case, the lineup principally stands apart from just a few extra security options and new headlights which will enhance crash-test scores. Keep tuned on that final be aware.

Recharge apart, the XC40 vary is available in two variants: The turbocharged T4 that places out 187 horsepower to the entrance wheels and the T5 that ups the ante significantly to 248 horsepower delivered to all 4 wheels. 

An eight-speed automated transmission is commonplace throughout the gas-fueled vary. 

All gas-fueled XC40s are nice, nearly sporty to drive, they usually have snug, well-wrought interiors that make good use of passenger house. Cargo room is on the sunshine aspect, however that’s possible a good trade-off for a lot of customers given the city-friendly proportions. 

You received’t discover an XC40 with out a slew of collision-avoidance tech. This yr, Volvo has made blind-spot displays in addition to adaptive LED lights with automated high-beams commonplace fare, too. 

How a lot does the 2021 Volvo XC40 value?

The XC40 lineup begins a bit of below $35,000 (add $2,000 for all-wheel drive).

A loaded-up XC40 Inscription inches nearer to $47,000, however nonetheless strikes us as an inexpensive worth, all issues thought-about. 

Volvo has not but priced the XC40 Recharge. 

The place is the 2021 Volvo XC40 made? 

Belgium and China