The Volvo XC40

The interior of the XC40 was inspired by talking to people all over the world about how they use their cars. The result is a versatile space full of ingenious storage features that help keep your car clutter free. The bin under the front centre armrest is large enough to hold a small handbag or a full-size tissue box, for example, and there’s a storage space on the tunnel console where a mobile phone can be stored and wirelessly charged.

By creating a new type of woofer audio speaker mounted behind the dashboard, rather than on the front doors, we freed up space for unusually long, deep front door pockets that provide lots of storage space. Each is large enough to fit a laptop, or three one-litre drinks bottles. And there’s a hook that folds out neatly from the glove compartment that you can hang your bags on, to prevent your food or shopping sliding around on the floor.

The load compartment of the XC40 is one of the largest in its class, with a volume of 460 litres to the load cover. It’s versatile, too, with a floor that can be folded to keep items separate, locked in place to provide secure storage underneath, or removed entirely for maximum space. Loading and unloading is easy thanks to features such as the availability of a hands-free, power-operated tailgate. Simply move your foot under the rear bumper to open or close it automatically.

The XC40 has support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This allows you to use some of your phone’s functions on the move via the car’s touch screen, steering wheel controls or through voice control, intuitively and safely. You can even write text messages, make a call, listen to music and use app-based navigation, so there’s no need to pick up your phone while you’re driving.

In the XC40, a high seating position and excellent visibility put you in command of the driving experience, while uncluttered design and intuitive technology help reduce distraction. The focal point is a portrait-format touch screen that has bold, clear graphics, and which is so responsive you can use it wearing gloves. The voice control function understands normal speech, rather than set prompts, making it easy to use on the move.

Enjoy music in the Volvo XC40 with features including a unique air-ventilated woofer that delivers precise, powerful sound, as well as freeing up valuable space for increased storage in the cabin.

For an even more immersive experience, choose the Harman Kardon Premium Sound audio system. This collaboration with one of the world’s leading audio brands uses Dirac Unison® tuning software to optimise the response of every speaker. Automatic Level Adjustment delivers a seamless listening experience by maintaining a consistent sound level, while special algorithms adjust the output to compensate for external noise.

Enjoy Spotify in the XC40 without connecting your phone with the built-in Spotify app. Controlling it is easy using the centre touch screen. More on-board apps include TuneIn, Glympse and audiobooks.

City Safety, standard on the XC40, is like having a co-pilot looking out for you. It identifies other vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and large animals ahead, warning you if a collision is imminent. If you don’t react in time, it will brake automatically to help avoid or mitigate a collision.

Driving in heavy traffic is more relaxing with Pilot Assist. This feature automatically maintains a steady speed and distance to the car in front, and gives you steering support to help keep the car within lane markings.

Cross Traffic Alert is like being able to see around corners, with radar technology that helps you reverse out of a parking space with increased awareness of approaching vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians behind or around you. Run-off road Mitigation helps keep you safe by detecting if you are about to leave the road accidentally then using steering and, if necessary, braking to help keep you on the road.

Our lightweight powertrains are the perfect combination of responsive performance, low emissions and efficient fuel consumption. The basis for each is a turbocharged engine, matched with smooth-shifting manual or automatic transmissions.