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Volvo XC40 gains three new hybrid powertrains for 2021

Fleet-friendly sub-£40k plug-in hybrid arrives alongside a pair of mild-hybrid petrol options

Volvo has introduced a new entry-level version of its XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid, alongside two new mild-hybrid petrol variants.

The XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T4 is priced from £39,130, around £1000 less than the T5 variant launched earlier this year. That means it qualifies for exemption from the government’s £320 ‘expensive car tax’, applicable to EVs priced from £40,000.

The new plug-in hybrid model is powered by a 127bhp 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine mated to an 81bhp electric motor, generating a combined total of 194bhp. Its reserves are delivered to the front wheels via a seven-speed automatic transmission.

With a 10.7kWh battery to match the 27-mile all-electric range of the T5, the T4 plug-in hybrid is capable of a combined 134.5mpg on the WLTP cycle, with CO2 emissions of 47g/km.

Volvo said the Recharge T4 will be particularly appealing to fleet operators and company car drivers, with its low emissions attracting a 12% benefit-in-kind tax rating. This means that a 20% taxpayer would pay as little as £78 per month.

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Fleet-friendly sub-£40k plug-in hybrid arrives alongside a pair of mild-hybrid petrol options
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Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 2021 UK review

Should I buy one?

Volvo is set to move quickly into electrification: the company hopes that half of its global sales will be full EVs as soon as 2025. The Recharge P8 First Edition is a technically impressive flagship for this era, but it's also an expensive one that offers a level of performance well in excess of the car’s natural pace.

The cheaper, slower versions that will follow will almost certainly make more sense.

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Volvo's compact SUV isn't afraid to plough its own furrow. But is it worth the premium over similarly sized cars?
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Volvo planning a smaller XC20 crossover to sit below the XC40?

Volvo’s plan to push forward with an expansion of crossovers in its line-up appears to be on track as rumours of a model slotting in under the XC40 have surfaced. The compact crossover will be one of the first cars to use Volvo's new pure-electric Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) developed in conjunction with parent firm Geely.

According to Auto Express, Volvo boss Hakan Samuelsson confirms that the firm's engineers are working to develop a product using SEA underpinnings. This platform was revealed under the guise of Lynk & Co’s Zero concept at the Beijing Auto Show not too long ago.

“We will also use SEA,” Samuelsson said. “We’ll use it for a smaller car, where I think it’s very practical and smart for us to share that, so we can have a cost structure for a smaller car that’s very competitive. It’s difficult to push the CMA platform [the XC40’s chassis], which is a combination platform for EVs and combustion-engined cars, further down. So if you want to do a smaller car than XC40 then SEA can do it. We will use it for that.”

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Volvo planning a smaller XC20 crossover to sit below the XC40?

Volvo’s plan to push forward with an expansion of crossovers in its line-up appears to be on track as rumours regarding a smaller XC20 have surfaced.
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New one-of-one Volvo for South Africa by Mzansi fashion icon Rich Mnisi

At last year's Festival of Motoring in Johannesburg, we were introduced to a rather special Volvo called "The Beast". Now, the Swedish company has unveiled that car's baby brother, just for South Africa.

The Beast that wowed the crowds at the Festival of Motoring has been joined by an equally sensational customised Volvo XC40 that celebrates the company’s #HiddenGem campaign.

Rather appropriately, it’s been nicknamed “Beast’s Baby Brother”.

One-of-a-kind Volvos for South Africa

The stylish and unique vehicle – customised in partnership with South African fashion designer Rich Mnisi – was revealed at a brunch hosted by Volvo Car South Africa and champagne lifestyle brand GH Mumm at the newly opened #HiddenGem, Pablo restaurant, in Mint Hotel, Sandton. This is the first time that Volvo has collaborated with Mnisi.

According to Charmagne Mavudzi, Head of Consumer Experience at Volvo Car South Africa, the company wanted to build on the success of The Beast. “The Beast is an XC90 D5 Inscription that – thanks to a series of modifications by the team at Volvo Car South Africa – was transformed into the most extreme XC90 South Africa has ever seen. Its matte black wrap and orange accents created a bold visual statement, resulting in a sport utility vehicle (SUV) that looked to many people like it was ready to take on the wastelands of a post-apocalyptic landscape,” she notes.

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New one-of-one Volvo for South Africa by Mzansi fashion icon Rich Mnisi

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Volvo SA Reveals Unique XC40

As if the Volvo XC40 couldn't get any more attractive, the South African arm of the Swedish brand has revealed a striking one-of-a-kind version.

This Volvo XC40 is like no other. It was designed and customised in partnership with South African fashion designer Rich Mnisi. This is not the first time Volvo SA has made some interesting custom cars as the murdered-out XC90 nicknamed The Beast won over more than a few fans.

The Volvo XC40 D4 R-Design also has also been given the murdered-out look with a zebra-patterned double wrap. A nice touch is the green leather door inlays as well as the designer’s signature logo embossed on the headrests.

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Volvo SA Reveals Unique XC40

As if the Volvo XC40 couldn't get any more attractive, the South African arm of the Swedish brand has revealed a striking one-of-a-kind version. This Volvo XC40 is like no other. It was designed and customised in partnership with South African fashion designer Rich Mnisi. This is not the first...
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Nearly new buying guide: Volvo XC40

Its desirable blend of style and practicality can be had for less. We report

To many, Volvos are well-conceived fit-for-purpose cars that are also very safe. But there have been a few desirable and stylish examples, such as the P1800, 480 ES and C30 Coupé, that have bucked this stereotype, albeit at the expense of practicality. However, the current XC40 is a very good-looking SUV that manages to satisfy both criteria, and a used one can be yours for a decent discount compared with new prices.

There has been a shift towards electrification with the XC40, but we’re going to focus on the regular petrol and diesel engines because that’s what you’re most likely to find. Petrols consist of a 2.0-litre in 154bhp T3, 187bhp T4 and 244bhp T5 forms. A downsized three-cylinder 1.5 arrived in 2018 as a direct replacement for the existing 2.0 T3 (upgraded in 2019 to 161bhp).

There are also 2.0-litre diesels (no longer on sale new): a 148bhp D3 and 187bhp D4. A rubbery-feeling six-speed manual came as standard on T3 and D3, but the optional eight-speed automatic is the better choice and is also standard issue on the D4, T4 and T5.

Trims start with Momentum, which has cruise control, dualzone climate control, a 9.0in tablet touchscreen, 18in alloy wheels, LED headlights and rear parking sensors. Next up is the sportier R-Design, with firmer suspension, seats trimmed with nubuck, power-folding door mirrors, privacy glass and ambient interior lighting. The more luxurious Inscription tops the range and has an electrically adjustable driver’s seat, front parking sensors, an electric tailgate, wood trim inlays and a crystal gear selector on auto versions.

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Its desirable blend of style and practicality can be had for less. We report
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Volvo XC40 Recharge coming to South Africa ‘soon’ ... with 300 kW!

Volvo Car South Africa has confirmed the XC40 Recharge – the Swedish firm’s first fully electric production vehicle – is due to launch locally “soon”.

Greg Maruszewski, managing director of Volvo Car South Africa, confirmed the newcomer was on the cards for a local introduction.

“On a global front, we introduced our first all-electric car, the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, which we will welcome to South Africa soon,” Maruszewski said, looking back on Volvo’s global sales performance for 2020.

“Our plug-in hybrid line-up range also enjoyed growth. We're facing 2021 with optimism and we look forward to continuing to meet our customers' ever-evolving needs,” he added.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge coming to South Africa ‘soon’ ... with 300 kW!

Volvo Car South Africa has confirmed the XC40 Recharge – the Swedish firm’s first fully electric production vehicle – is due to launch locally “soon”.
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Volvo SA to kick off electric offensive with (300 kW!) XC40 Recharge

Volvo Car South Africa has confirmed it plans to launch the fully electric XC40 Recharge by August 2021.

The order books will open in April, with the first deliveries scheduled to commence in August. Pricing, meanwhile, is excepted to be confirmed later in March.

The Swedish brand, of course, recently announced it aims to become a fully electric brand globally by as early as 2030. And as the firm’s first all-electric vehicle, the XC40 Recharge is where it all starts, with the new C40 Recharge the next in line.

Revealed in October 2019, the XC40 Recharge P8 features an electric all-wheel-drive powertrain offering a claimed range of more than 400 km and a peak power output as high as 300 kW. The obligatory zero to 100 km/h sprint is taken care of in a claimed 4,9 seconds, while top speed is limited to 180 km/h.

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Volvo SA to kick off electric offensive with (300 kW!) XC40 Recharge - CAR Magazine

Volvo Car South Africa has confirmed it plans to launch the fully electric XC40 Recharge by August 2021. The order books will open in April, with the... Read more →
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Volvo XC40 Recharge on sale soon: Is it the ideal electric car for you?

Volvo Cars is one of a handful of carmakers that have confirmed an all-electric future as far as passenger vehicles go. By 2030, the Swedish carmaker’s entire portfolio of crossovers, SUVs and sportscars will use electric motors and batteries only, which means you will never have to worry about an oil change ever again!

Oil change jokes aside, there’s more to this electric vehicle revolution that’s taking place. Not only will electric cars offer greater savings in terms of overall running costs, they are also more advanced in terms of construction and rigidity, which make them safer. You can expect electric cars to be the safest cars on the road, as more and more manufacturers make use of V2X technology.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge on sale soon: Is it the ideal electric car for you?

With a decent ride height, conventional styling, and loads of tech on offer, we think the XC40 Recharge might be the perfect car to make a premium executive statement
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Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge 2021 UK review

Should I buy one?

So surely the Polestar is pricier. Well, sort of. Cheaper, lower-powered versions of the electric XC40 will arrive in due course, but the car we tested has a list price of £60,005. That’s just over £5200 more than a very nicely optioned Polestar.

Of course, hardly anyone will actually pay that sum. Volvo says 95% of XC40 EV customers use its Care by Volvo subscription service, where a three-year, 30,000-mile contract with no deposit is £649 per month, or £23,364 in total. On a three-year PCP deal with the same mileage, a Polestar will cost £536 per month, but you’ll have to pay £6752 up front as well.

So the Volvo is a bit cheaper that way. Of the two, however, I’d still go for the dynamically superior Polestar.

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Volvo XC40 review | Autocar

Volvo's compact SUV isn't afraid to plough its own furrow. But is it worth the premium over similarly sized cars?
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