New 2021 Volvo XC40 deals

2021 Volvo XC40 deals

Full length Volvo XC40 video review with market value analysis

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Volvo XC40

If you've looked at the various premium brand rivals targeted by this car, you'll have a pretty good idea of what to expect here when it comes to pricing. The XC40 range sits in the same £30,000 to £40,000 bracket targeted by competitors: in other words about £10,000 above similarly-sized 'Qashqai-class' family hatch-based SUVs from the volume makers.

There are usually three main trim levels - 'Momentum', 'R DESIGN' and 'Inscription'.

For this test, we opted for the 2.0-litre diesel unit - in this case in 190hp D4 guise, a variant which is only offered with AWD and an Auto gearbox and is only available with the top two spec levels, hence the relatively high D4 asking prices which start from around £35,000.

Our test car's sporty 'R DESIGN' trim incorporated gloss black styling details including a contrasting colour black roof, plus diamond-cut black alloy wheels, part-leather seats and aluminium dash inlays.

Top-spec 'Inscription' variants meanwhile, enjoy fill-leather upholstery, an Electric tailgate, wood detailing and a crystal glass gearlever.

As ever with Volvo, a key focus is safety. An autonomous braking system is standard-fit and this system can specifically detect people and animals. There's also an 'Oncoming Lane Mitigation' set-up that not only stops you from pulling out into the path of an oncoming vehicle but can also steer you away from such an impact.

Pilot Assist, Volvo's innovative semi-autonomous drive feature, is an optional extra on every XC40, as is 'Run-off Road Protection and Mitigation'. And Cross Traffic Alert with brake support', which warn you of oncoming vehicles when you're reversing out of a space..