“It’s the first car that people have gone, ‘Wow! That is cool.’ And that impacts our next phase, it gives a really fresh look to the Volvo brand.” - Terry Martin

“The all-new Volvo XC40 has absolutely taken me by surprise. It's a compact SUV with a big heart and awesome driving dynamics”. - Paul Maric

“The XC40 is designed to fit in with our lifestyles and this is shown through other small yet delightful touches.” - Stephen Fenech

“Volvo is absolutely knocking it out of the park these days. … and this new XC40 might just be the best one yet.” - Steven Ewing

“This machine represents a commendable mix of aesthetic and practical design in combination with … an impressively refined driving experience.” - David McCowen

“Is there anything interesting about its design? I think it's perfect. The more I look at it, the more I struggle to see what I would want to change.” - Matt Campbell

“First impressions are that this could be the new benchmark for the class in terms of ride, handling and comfort.” Joshua Dowling

“As expected, Volvo’s Scandinavian design ethos results in a comfortable, beautifully executed cabin featuring everything you need without ostentatious frippery.” - David McCowan

“The latest SUV offering … continues its efforts at providing a chassis well-balanced between control and ride quality.” - Stuart Martin