A folding hook below the glovebox supports a grocery bag or purse. Ingenious storage includes a driver’s stash spot in the front seat cushion and hidden underfloor storage. Eliminating door-mounted speakers in favor of a center subwoofer allows door pockets large enough to hold a laptop and tablet, or a pair of huge water bottles. An enormous panoramic sunroof heightens the feel of wide-open space inside, though it costs $1,475 extra.ĭoor and cubby storage essentially doubles the space of its competitors. Though smaller on the outside, the XC40 has matches the Q3 for rear leg room and is only marginally smaller than the X1. XC40 interior is a highlight, from distinctive style to clever storage solutions, including a removable trash receptacle in the center console. But fold those second-row seats, accomplished in a smooth one-handed operation, and one would swear the Volvo was one-size-larger: The XC40 swallows suitcases and bulky items like a champ. Officially, there are 20.7 cubic feet behind the second row, and 47 cubic feet in total, shy of the Audi Q3 or BMW’s X1. For an SUV that’s 3.7-inches shorter than a Honda Civic, the Volvo feels surprisingly roomy in both passenger and cargo space. With contemporary style covered, Volvo turned to thoughtful design and packaging. 2021 also sees the introduction of a fully electric version, the $55,085 XC40 Recharge, but we review that model separately. Inscription models, from $40,545, advance a luxury theme with chrome trim, unique wheel patterns and a range of leather options, including striking amber, red or blond hides. Lava-orange door inserts pair smartly with matching $100 floor mats for more youthful flair. The sporty R-Design starts from $40,045, adding niceties such as 19-inch alloy wheels (with 20-inch wheels optional), black roof rails, Nappa leather upholstery and grid pattern aluminum “Deco” trim. Even Momentum models, starting from $34,795, including a $1,095 destination fee, avoid any semblance of cost-cutting. Sculpted, orthopedically correct seats are a Volvo signature. Sophistication continues inside, including shapely air vents worthy of an art gallery. The 2021 Volvo XC40 ranks among the most compelling small luxury crossovers, with appealing design, an efficiently packaged interior and solid all-around performance. Volvo’s “Thor’s Hammer” taillamps curl crimson LED’s along the tailgate. Along the sides, creased sheetmetal rises for a perfect marriage with a contrasting black roof in R-Design versions. A finely formed clamshell hood kicks things off in style. The XC40 looks born to chauffeur, shop or lunch in an affluent neighborhood. The bite-sized Swede beautifully translates the Scandinavian pleasures of Volvo’s larger SUVs into a useful package that straddles the line between compact and subcompact. There are many small luxury SUVs around these days, but given their increased emphasis on practicality, not all of these entries necessarily look or feel all that luxurious.
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