Volvo XC 40 review: Don't think this is just a safe car!

What's special about Volvo XC40?

Newcomers in the small luxury SUV segment take safety as a core factor and make their own value when placed on the balance sheet with rivals such as Mercedes-Benz GLA, BMW X1 or Audi Q2. Volvo XC40 seems to have redefined the best safety technology in the small SUV segment in the Philippines. In addition to the core value of safety, the small luxury car also solves the above problem with practical things in the right segment that customers are looking for.

Volvo XC40 exterior 

From the outside, the Volvo XC40 2023 shows a strong personality that is required in an SUV. Possessing a D x R x C measurement of 4425 × 1863 x 1652 nm, although possessing a not too large appearance, the cars always attract people's attention through the sophistication and power of the R design:

• The grille "Urban Grid" is painted dark with the large Volvo Logo in the middle, creating a certain appeal for the front area.
• The two sides are a pair of catchers equipped with Full LED with a horizontal Y-shaped daytime positioning LED strip. In addition to the two main Volvo XC40 2023 light clusters, at the bottom are two auxiliary light clusters placed on both sides to help adjust the lighting range to be wider and safer when entering bends and when traveling in fog.
• Volvo XC40 2023 is equipped with a set of 19-inch Diamond Cut sports 5-spoke dual-spoke wheels that are designed quite beautifully and new.
• The taillight area is designed in a very large L shape and extends to the entire body area and is equipped with impressive LED lights. In the Volvo XC40 2023 version, the exhaust area is designed to be hidden, helping to increase the sophistication and flexibility of the car.

In the cockpit area, the Volvo XC40 2023 car meets all that is needed to ensure the needs of the owner:

• 3-spoke Volang combined with high-quality leather-covered buttons.
• Behind is a 12.3-inch digital control screen, next to a 9-inch Sensus touch screen located in the middle.
• In addition, 4 air-conditioning vents are also uniquely designed when they are narrowly designed and stretched parallel to the main screen of the Volvo XC40 2023.
• The seats of the car are equipped with premium Nappa leather.
• In addition, the equipment and facilities on the Volvo XC40 2023 are also very trendy: 2-zone air conditioning system combined with air filter, Sensus Connect system, 9-inch touch screen, voice control, Bluetooth connectivity, USB, Apple Carplay, Android Auto, wireless charging, ray-free conversation, 13-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, 600W capacity, navigation features.

Volvo XC40 diesel review

The heart of the Volvo XC40 2023 is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder Drive-E engine block shared for both variants. This machine is capable of producing a maximum capacity of 190-250 horsepower, maximum torque of 300-350 Nm. Comes with an 8-speed Geartronic automatic transmission, helping the car accelerate from 0-100 km / h in 6.4 seconds before reaching a maximum speed of 230 km/h.

Safety features of Volvo XC40

Volvo XC40 2023 has achieved a perfect score when passing safety tests and achieved 5 stars from EURO NCAP. Some of the features may be for example: Cruise control, lane keeping assist, intersection warning, camera360, blind spot warning, front and rear cross traffic alert, distance warning, stability and effectiveness check traction, anti-roll stability control. In addition, the car also has: 7 airbags, active lighting check, City Safety, hill start assist, downhill assist, force distribution, anti-lock braking, electronic leveling, baby key ISOFIX, support before / after,...

Long-term testing is always a great opportunity to really learn about a car. With Volvo XC40 long-term review, the model still shows excellent ability when performing driving tests. So don't hesitate to own this model.

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Conclusion

Volvo XC40 2023 is a new car in the Philippine market, but not because of that, the car becomes inferior compared to other luxury cars. Instead, the car converges quite fully with features that can satisfy every customer. Therefore, Volvo XC40 Philippines will really be a car that makes a big impression in the Philippine market in the future.

If you want to know more about Volvo XC40 1.5, please see the next Volvo XC40 1.5 review of Philcarprice.