The XC40 facelift was launched in India in 2022. The SUV was offered with a 2.0L petrol mild-hybrid powertrain.

Volvo has silently discontinued the petrol variant of the XC40 in India. The SUV is now only available in pure EV form.

The XC40 facelift was launched in India in September last year. It was available with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system. This engine produced 197 BHP and 300 Nm and came with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

There had been reports indicating that Volvo was planning to discontinue the petrol version, following the positive response it received for the XC40 Recharge in India.

The XC40 Recharge uses two electric motors that generate 402 BHP and 660 Nm, allowing the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. The EV is powered by a 79 kWh battery pack that offers a claimed maximum range of 418 km. Volvo says that the battery pack can be recharged from 10% to 80% in 28 minutes using a fast charger.

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In India, the XC40 Recharge is offered in a single fully-loaded Ultimate trim. It is priced at Rs 56.90 (ex-showroom).

Volvo has announced the delivery of the 200th all-electric XC40 Recharge in India.

The XC40 Recharge is an all-electric version of the XC40. It was launched in July last year, with deliveries commencing in November 2022. The electric SUV is locally assembled at Volvo's Bangalore facility.

In India, the XC40 Recharge is offered in a single fully-loaded Ultimate trim. It is priced at Rs 56.90 (ex-showroom).

The XC40 Recharge uses two electric motors that generate 402 BHP and 660 Nm, allowing the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. The EV is powered by a 79 kWh battery pack that offers a claimed maximum range of 418 km. Volvo says that the battery pack can be recharged from 10% to 80% in 28 minutes using a fast charger.

Volvo plans to transition to an electric-only product fleet by 2030.

According to a media report, Volvo could discontinue the ICE version of the XC40. The company is contemplating the move since the XC40 Recharge, the all-electric version, has received a good response from the market.

Jyoti Malhotra, MD, Volvo India, stated that for most customers, the range of an EV is the fundamental factor. Customers also consider home charging the primary way of charging an EV.

That being said, the fear of the unknown is still relevant for a customer buying an EV. Malhotra expects range anxiety to go away with advancements in battery technology. Today, Volvo is close to offering a range of 400 km.

Volvo India plans to launch one car every year, and as the carmaker prepares to transition to an electric-only product fleet by 2030, the ICE-powered XC40 is likely to be phased out.

Source: ET Auto

Prices are being raised due to the change in customs duty announced in the recent budget.

Volvo has increased the prices of its petrol mild-hybrid models by up to 1-2% with immediate effect. According to the company, prices are being raised due to the change in customs duty announced in the recent budget.

Mr. Jyoti Malhotra, Managing Director, Volvo Car India, said, “The changes in customs duty as announced in the recent budget has resulted in an increase in input costs of our petrol mild-hybrid models. This has resulted towards marginally increasing the price of our mild hybrids”.

Following the announcement, prices of the Volvo XC40 B4 have gone up to Rs 46.40 lakh. The XC60 B5 costs Rs 67.50 lakh, while the XC90 B6 is priced at Rs 98.50 lakh. S90 customers will have to shell out Rs 67.90 lakh (ex-showroom).

The rear seats although not the best in class aren't too bad either.

BHPian gismosin recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Took the car out to Goa for a trip. We had a great time in the car which provided us comfortable journey. We had five people while going to Goa and only four while coming back. Obviously, this car is not suitable for three folks to sit for a long time in the back. We had people switch places at the centre seat as it’s very uncomfortable to stay there for long. While on the way back with four folks we had no issues, The rear passengers were comfortable enough for a 15-hour drive (with breaks). This shows the back seats while not the best in the segment are not too bad either.

The car felt surefooted did speed effortlessly and has superb breaking. Had to brake due to some surprise inconspicuous speed breakers on the road. It even lapped up the ascent and descent in the ghats which were in places quite steep. The best-in-class ground clearance meant zero worries about scraping the bottom.

Fuel efficiency has reduced after my first service, need to go back and check with them. Shows 9.8L per 100 km in the odo which is roughly 10.2 km/l. I maintained tyre pressure at 38 PSI

A total of 1506 km was covered from Hyderabad to Goa and back with some miles covered locally in Goa.

If you are interested in the roads/route plans for Hyderabad to Goa you can check out my post, here.

I have two more good road trips coming up in January, one is from Hyderabad to Pondicherry and the other is from Hyderabad to Bangalore. Will update here once I am done with them.

The car took some rest at a Tilari ghat viewpoint while we were busy clicking some pictures

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I would really suggest getting a pre-owned D4 (R-Design if possible) and then moving to electric in 3-4 years.

BHPian evolvo recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

A pre-owned D4 (R-Design/Inscription) is a great option when compared to a new B4 (Ultimate).

Here’s why:

1. Price. Rs 30 lakh for a pre-owned D4 vs Rs 54 lakh for a new B4. (Refer: Beauty of lateral upgrades)
2. Depreciation. With EVs going mainstream in a few years, we can expect an accelerated depreciation for ICE cars in a few years. So a lower investment is better.
3. Mileage. In mixed driving, a D4 gives you around 13 km/l (vs ~10kmpl on T4/B4). At least 30% cost savings per km. On a couple of occasions, I tried hypermiling (~70km/h) and got 20km/l on 100 km highway runs. Insane efficiency with the D4, if you can manage a light foot.
4. Features (cornering lights, paddle shifts, storage under seat). Missing in new B4.
5. Dual Tone Roof. Missing in B4
6. Alloy Wheels. Great in D4, lame in B4.

The only plus for the B4 seems to be the mild hybrid and google auto, which can be easily skipped for now.

To summarise, I would really suggest getting a pre-owned D4 (R-Design if possible) and then moving to electric in 3-4 years.

If you really have to buy a new XC40, the Recharge at Rs 59 lakh OTR is a much better buy.

Here's what BHPian gismosin had to say on the matter:

Agree with most of what BHPian evolvo says, the only additional thing you need to ask yourself is how long you plan to hold on to the car. if your answer is 8 years and above then, now might be a consideration.

D4 is a great choice with 51k on a 3.5-year-old car, it looks like a good deal. Would recommend getting it checked at a Volvo service centre and looking at the service history if possible. Otherwise, you should be set, expect some relatively higher service bills past the 5-year mark.

I would not worry too much about ICE cars going down in value in a hurry. Yes, electric is the future but not the present yet. Will take a good five years for cars to be mainstream and the charging network to catch up. For now, waiting 2-3 hours on a highway for a car to charge is a deal-breaker for most of us.

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The 2022 XC40 mild-hybrid is available in a single B4 Ultimate trim.

Volvo has announced the launch of the XC40 facelift in India at Rs. 43.20 lakh (ex-showroom).

The 2022 XC40 comes with a few exterior changes, including a redesigned grille, new front and rear bumpers and reworked LED headlamps that retain the Thor’s Hammer design. The SUV also gets new 18-inch alloy wheels.

The interior of the new XC40 is largely the same. It features a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay connectivity, wireless charging, a panoramic sunroof, cabin air filtration system and a 14-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.

The biggest change, however, is the engine. The 2022 XC40 comes with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system. It produces 197 BHP and 300 Nm and comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Volvo claims that the mild-hybrid setup along with the auto start/stop function helps deliver a fuel efficiency of 15 km/l.

In terms of safety features, the XC40 comes equipped with 7 airbags, three-point seat belts for all three rear seats, Pilot Assist System and a blind-spot monitoring system with steering assist; among others.

Both fuel efficiency & performance remain mostly identical even after shifting from XP100 to XP95 fuel.

BHPian Karuz16 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

The experience has been amazing so far. The ride quality of this car is just perfect! The balance between firmness and softness could not have been better. Add on to that the superior comfort of the front seats and a good amount of power and torque, it's easy to see why all reviews online up to 2021 rated this car as the overall best in the segment. Long drives are mostly effortless. The Aisin gearbox which is the same as the X1 is smooth as long as I don't push the throttle too much. It's just a nice place to be in. Ample torque too, in fact, I remember getting some accidental wheel spin during my initial week of experimenting with the dynamic mode.

The only gripe I have with this car and it is a big one, is that the rear seats are too upright and might as well be the worst in class or at least close to it. As my aged parents frequent these seats, I am still trying to make it comfier. Added back cushions and neck pillows to give that recliner feel but still not quite there yet. One interesting omission is the grab handle for rear passengers. My mom has some shoulder issues and avoids putting the weight of her arm on her rotator cuff during long drives. She pointed this out to me(might not be an issue for younger people). So I just make her sit in front if we are driving to my hometown (Himachal). I sometimes compare the recline angle at the back to the economy seat in an aircraft without moving the seat back. Still okay, but could be better.

Fortunately, the ride quality is great no matter which seat you're in. Even on the drive to my village, the mountain roads were dealt with without much body roll. Not once did I feel out of control and my driving confidence remains strong throughout. Surprisingly, even the middle seat passenger gets a seat belt unbuckled warning! I know not many people like to wear a seat belt when seated in the middle, but my car, my rules!

As for mileage, I've been getting 13 km/l with mixed driving. Was using XP100 for a long, but after an incident where the xp100 fuel stained my cars paint (fuel drops that trickled onto the paint when the petrol pump attendant pulled out the fuel nozzle left a brown stain) I've changed over to XP95 for good. I did not see much change in mileage even after switching to XP95. Btw, I have it on good authority (a friend who works for Indian oil) that the XP100 is the only pure un-blended petrol.

The XP91 and XP95 are actually lower octane petrol blended with ethanol to enhance the octane number and meet the fuel requirements. Consequently, the xp95 actually has a slightly higher octane number ~97 due to the blend. This is actually cheating as they charge us for petrol even if part of it is a cheaper fluid. When you compare the price difference between XP95 and XP100 it's easier to believe that such blending might be taking place. However, performance-wise I didn't see any measurable difference. Mileage figures were almost identical.

FYI, after some trial and error, I have settled on 36psi to be the best tyre pressure giving the best ride and higher fuel economy without sacrificing comfort. It's even mentioned on the tyre pressure sticker that 38psi is recommended for higher economy. I found this 38psi pressure to give a very stiff ride. At 32-33psi it felt a bit like I was dragging on the road and giving a poor economy (9-10kmpl). At 36psi the car feels considerably smoother (almost glides on the road). Do try this pressure, if you haven't already, and give me your feedback. You might see some improved economy too as a side effect.

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Some Volvo dealers have reportedly started accepting bookings for the updated models.

According to a media report, Volvo is likely to launch the updated XC40 and XC90 SUVs on September 21, 2022.

The Volvo XC40 gets a few cosmetic changes on the outside. The SUV comes with sharper-looking LED headlamps, a frameless grille and a redesigned front bumper. The rear features Volvo’s signature L-shaped tail lights.

Inside, the car gets a large touchscreen infotainment system and a digital instrument cluster. The XC90 is also expected to get an updated infotainment system; among other changes.

The report also claims that some Volvo dealers have already started accepting bookings for the updated models.

Source: Carwale

Prices for the XC40 could be announced sometime during the festive season.

According to a media report, Volvo could launch the 2023 XC40 in India soon.

The report states that dealerships have started accepting bookings for the updated XC40, with the promise of delivery in 2 months. This means, we can expect the prices to be announced sometime during the festive season.

The 2023 Volvo XC40 gets a few cosmetic changes on the outside. The SUV comes with sharper looking LED headlamps, a frameless grille and a redesigned front bumper. The rear features Volvo’s signature L-shaped tail lights.

Inside, the car gets a large touchscreen infotainment system and a digital instrument cluster. Like the all-electric XC40 Recharge, the ICE version also gets leather-free interior upholstery.

Globally, the XC40 is offered with a hybrid powertrain featuring a 60 kW electric motor and a 10.7 kWh battery pack and a 48 Volt mild-hybrid with 161-247 BHP.

Source: Carwale