XC40
Small on the outside, generous on the inside.
The XC40 is the Volvo that fits Northern Virginia life. Confident in Beltway traffic, easy to park in Clarendon, and quietly luxurious once the doors close.
From the low $40,000s
The three things I’ll say about the XC40 first.
Right-sized for the DMV
Under 175 inches long — the same footprint as a small hatchback, with the visibility and cargo of a proper SUV.
B5 mild-hybrid efficiency
247 hp with a 48-volt hybrid system that harvests braking energy and smooths out stop-and-go traffic on I-66.
Google built-in
Native Google Maps, Assistant, and Play — no more phone-mirroring gymnastics on the way to the airport.
Built on Volvo's compact modular platform, the XC40 pairs a mild-hybrid B5 powertrain with the tall driving position and design language of its larger siblings. It's the entry point into the Volvo world — but never feels like one.
- First-time Volvo buyers
- City drivers in Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria
- Couples or small families who want a real SUV feel without the size
- Anyone stepping up from a compact German luxury car
Ways to drive it.
2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder with 48V hybrid assist, 8-speed automatic, standard all-wheel drive.
Safety, cabin, technology.
- Standard City Safety collision-avoidance with pedestrian, cyclist and large-animal detection
- Blind Spot Information with Steer Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert with braking
- Pilot Assist adaptive cruise with lane centering (Plus and Ultimate)
- 360° Surround View Camera on Ultimate — genuinely useful in tight garages
- Run-off Road Mitigation and Oncoming Lane Mitigation, standard
- Nordico or Fine Nappa upholstery, depending on trim
- Real driftwood or metal-mesh décor inlays — no fake carbon
- Panoramic moonroof standard on Plus and Ultimate
- Removable trash bin, felt-lined glove box, and phone slot behind the shifter
- 60/40 folding rear seat with under-seat storage
- 9" portrait touchscreen with Google built-in
- 12.3" digital driver display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Harman Kardon premium audio (Ultimate)
- 4G data plan and over-the-air software updates
The numbers, briefly.
“The XC40 is the Volvo I recommend most to people leaving a GLA, Q3, or X1. Plus trim is the sweet spot — you get Pilot Assist and the panoramic roof without paying Ultimate money.”
Available XC40s right now.
About the XC40.
Is the XC40 available as a hybrid?+
The gas XC40 is a mild-hybrid (B5) — a 48V system, not a plug-in. For a fully electric XC40, look at the EX40.
Does it fit a rear-facing car seat?+
Comfortably behind the front passenger, and passably behind the driver — I'll help you check fit before you commit.
How's the winter drive?+
Standard all-wheel drive plus Volvo's tall driving position make it one of the easiest luxury SUVs to live with in snow.