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The Recharge uses Volvo’s T8 plug-in hybrid powertrain good for 455 hp and a 0-60 mph sprint of just 5.0 seconds, plus one-pedal driving to make the most of its electric mode. Either way, both engines benefit from a 48-volt starter-generator system for smooth acceleration and some fuel savings. The base 2.0-liter turbo-4, or B5, engine sends 247 hp to the wheels, but we suggest stepping up to the 295-hp B6 for its extra grunt. It’s even better inside, helped out by wonderful attention to detail.

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On top of that, the complicated centre console could do with a simplified, more user-friendly control interface such as the scroll wheels you'll find in a MINI or Audi.Unchanged is the XC90’s slick styling, which after eight model years since a full redesign remains plenty appealing. While it’s enhanced by the Active TFT display that sits in place of the standard dials (a £300 extra), giving a more hi-tech feel with three different themes to choose from, the infotainment system’s menu layout isn’t the most logical. You can also find parking locations or set a destination using your smartphone, although this is about the extent of the system’s connectivity capability.

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On Nav Plus and Pro versions of the V40 Cross Country, Volvo’s Sensus Navigation system is fitted as standard, while it’s about £850 to upgrade from the standard model with the Nav Plus pack.ĭoing this adds a seven-inch colour display, voice control and connected services that allow you to save points of interest to the nav system from the Internet using your mobile data connection. Sat-nav is standard on Nav Plus models, as are cruise control, Bluetooth, LED lights and parking sensors. Its weighty steering and gearchange give a reassuring feeling of solidity, too, but the steering isn’t as direct as either the MINI Countryman or Audi Q2’s set-ups, and this makes the V40 feel more lethargic during direction changes.Įrgonomically, it’s not the best, but you still get an interesting, individual design, with a floating centre console that houses the still rather confusing, button-heavy layout for the climate controls and multimedia system. The ride mirrors this trait thanks to the Cross Country’s slightly raised ride height and longer suspension travel, compared with the standard V40, it soaks up rough surfaces well. The Volvo’s straight-line speed is adequate rather than impressive in D2 guise, but it is nicely refined, with not much diesel rattle coming from under the bonnet unless you rev it hard. It does prompt the question 'why does the V40 Cross Country even exist?' - but the answer to that is that some people like the styling, or the image that comes with it, rather than needing off-road ability. In fact, only one model, the T5 range-topper gets four-wheel drive, but that’s likely to sell in small numbers in the UK.

The extra height will help the V40 tackle an overgrown country lane, but by no means make it an off-roader. The extra 40mm of suspension height makes a small difference, helping the car to float over small imperfections and round off bigger jolts. We’re fans of the V40’s excellent refinement and assured handling already, and from behind the wheel the V40 Cross Country feels much the same. Raised ride height means the Cross Country is more comfortable than the standard V40, but it's still firm This comes with the eight-speed auto as standard and is the only Cross Country model to come with four-wheel drive.

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All models get a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, while the T3, D2 and D3 get an optional six-speed auto, and the D4 has an eight-speed auto option.Īt the top of the range, the T5 has ditched the ageing five-cylinder turbo petrol in favour of a 2.0-litre turbo four with 245bhp. That engine has 152bhp, while the diesels start at 120bhp for the D2, 150bhp for the D3 and 190bhp for the D4.

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The most recent model update has seen the V40 gain 2.0-litre engines across the board, except for the T3, which gets a 1.5-litre engine if you add the Geartronic auto gearbox. Nav Plus models add sat-nav, TFT dials and a comprehensive trip computer and infotainment system, while Cross Country Pro versions also include leather, an upgraded sound system and a forward folding front passenger seat. This includes City Safety low-speed collision prevention, a driver's knee airbag, SIPS side impact protection and anti-whiplash front seats. Standard kit includes Bluetooth, a DAB radio, LED headlights and a multifunction steering wheel, while Volvo's full suite of safety systems is included.

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