Forget the Evoque? Volvo XC40 UK review 

Just ordered one to replace my 3yr old Q3, I'm sure it'll be fine. Thanks for the review 😊

The Volvo is understated and classy. The Evoque is brash and flashy.

It is always nice to watch Rebecca reviews.

I'm in the US and we'll pickup my new XC40 in Gothenburg at the end of June. So cant wait!

I had one on previous engine lineup, with about 260 bhp combined, I can't remember the model designation, T5 AWD , "Inspiration" think? in Denim blue and light interior, it felt pretty classy, Volvo has some good colourways. Apart from franticly rapid point acceleration, a flawed powertrain overall, in lots of small ways, unsurprising its gone, i'm sure it gets about nicely enough with quite bit less bhp. The packaging and design were great though, better than the cramped in the back Evoque, even so for me a bit more boot space and a smidgen more legroom, would have been welcomed for holidays and filling it with ones bigger friends, it was far from a deal breaker though, with some roof storage I could make it work for us.

On our 3rd XC90, I test other brands when we change cars and it's Volvo I return to. There's a reason for that, we do +/-35,000 miles per year and I want to do those in the most comfortable and safe vehicle available. Yes they're pricey but given that I transport my most valuable commodities around in it I don't think it's too big a price to pay!

Like the look of this thanks for reviewing 👍 We sold a Q3 and bought a golf but now thinking of getting back to a taller SUV. The VW Tiguan is nice, a E pace looks great but this Volvo review was excellent. Need a rethink now 😂

Haha Great review! You pretty much concluded as other top reviewers did, which is a very good thing to hear. Ive just part ex'd my 2018 Audi S3 for a 2024 'Sage Green' Ultimate B3 and collecting it next week, sadly half the BHP but the good thing is the space in the back for all my trackday gear and it does look classy. Cheers 👍🏻

Volvo were ALWAYS smart and sophisticated.

My T4 has replaced a 10 year old Q3 with 230k on the clock which I bought new - hoping for the same experience!!

Had one for 3 years. On the plus side, lovely to drive, it’s comfy, it’s got lots of tech. Negatives, the central display screen is not easy to use and the voice command system drives me mental. Recent example while driving along the A303: Voice command: Phone Tom System gives me directions to nearby restaurant in Wiltshire. Voice command: End System starts ringing said restaurant. Voice command: WTF!!! Followed by manual disconnect. It may be my Essex accent, but other brands that I’ve had seem to understand me ok😀

What is colour called please?

There’s a couple in the works car park and they are definitely longer than my golf.

What’s the point if hybrid to get mid 30’s mpg, that’s just a bit more than a two ton pickup on all terrain tyres. A VW suv does 40 on petrol alone.

Used to like these but the centre screen looks dated now

It reminds me on Mazda cx5 , older model..

Incorrect they are not all front wheel drive at all. They do AWD models.

Impressive but seems awful pricey certainly here in Ireland.. The kia Sportage ticks pretty much all the boxes with what this Volvo has except the panoramic roof which dosen't seem to be included in any trim diesel or hybrid/plug in hybrid but has a bigger boot. HEV model in the Sportage is priced at €45995 and MHEV is priced at €48995 which is €10000 cheaper that the XC40 Core which is the entry model price for this Volvo.

Love our volvo

Hard to value to review when told its fwd only when they come in 4wd also. What other info is incorrect?

I’m on my 3rd. Really great car to own. Getting mid 40’s mpg. Mild hybrid.

Shame they don't do a diesel anymore and no proper knobs and dials is a big negative

Great car

I was not ready to see knickers in an XC40 review

A SUV with a better view is really good. As long as another SUV isn't in front of you 😂😂😂

Just bought the B4 here in Australia, 2024 model. Nice premium car. A few irritating niggles to do with tech. Otherwise lovely to own and drive...

Good car but too expensive especially the hybrid version which has low range. Had one but sold it as uneconomic in long run.

Did I blink and miss the price??

Volvo are the choice of many UK police forces since BMW withdrew.

Best choice 👌

Missed the Lexus UX.

More reliable too !

Volvo pure class 👏

Moved again

The centre screen really looks dated.

You are super sweet but still that was a very good review of the car and impartial. Job well done.

No proper heater controls is an irritating deal breaker.

Were they Rebecca's scanties on the line?

I have had my XC40 inscription nearly four years brilliant vehicle on the whole mine is petrol 2.0 turbo.I normal swap my cars every two years my dilemma is simple don't want zn EV or a hybrid now looking for something else shame.❤

Cool and funky! Not in a million years!

Best Volvos: estates and saloons. These things are okay, but shame that Volvo caved to the SUV bandwagon.

Hey 5ft 4 and a half, no Banana ?😢 😊

Naahh……no Chinese car for me…..ever!☝️

Shrunken Volvo. Not for me. But….. it’s ok. Chris Harris owns the Polestar1.

Not in the same class as a Range Rover

Aged realy bad

Shame you didn't follow fashion like volvo🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Looks very boring alongside the Evoque. Looks a bit Chinese. Maybe that is a clue

Even better, buy a Mazda CX5, Honda CRV or Toyota RAV4, they are all much better than any of the Range Rover/ Land Rover models or the Volvo.