Updated 2023 Volvo XC40 review // New engines, great value

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This is a Motormouth couple car review of the updated 2023 Volvo XC40 subcompact luxury SUV. The Volvo XC40 has a modern exterior design with revised headlamps, an updated front bumper and grille and there are new wheel designs. It comes standard with chrome exterior accents, available black, body coloured door handles, a front grille with black inserts and a chrome frame and bright aluminum roof rails, available high gloss black.
There are two powertrain options for the Volvo XC40 , B4 and B5 both with a 2L turbocharged 4-cylinder, an 8-speed automatic transmission and a 48-volt mild hybrid system. The Volvo B4 powertrain has 194 horsepower and the B5 247 horsepower. Standard AWD in Canada. In the US, only the B5 powertrain is an AWD model, B4 FWD.
The Volvo XC40 comes standard with a 12.3” driver display, 9” touchscreen, Google Assistant, Apple Carplay, heated comfort front leather seats, power driver seat with memory, power 4-way lumbar support, power tailgate, 18” wheels and blind spot monitoring and rear-cross traffic alert.
Available features include, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, a panoramic sunroof, Harman Kardon sound system, 360-degree camera, pilot assist, adaptive cruise control, fog lamps with cornering function and park assist front, rear and sides. There is one feature the Volvo XC40 does not offer, ventilated front seats.
In Canada, there is only one B4 model, it starts at $42,250 CAD. B5 Core $45,750 CAD, B5 Plus $49,450 CAD, B5 Ultimate $55,600 CAD.
In the US, B4 Core $37,645 USD, B4 Plus $42,045 USD, B4 Ultimate $45,795 USD.
B5 Core $39,645 USD, B5 Plus $44,045 USD, B5 Ultimate $47,795 USD.
For Fuel Economy, the B4 powertrain gets 10L/100 km, 24 MPG city and 7.6L/100 km, 32 MPG highway. B5 10.2L/100 km, 23 MPG city and 7.9L/100 km, 30 MPG highway.
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@sammyt3514 Жыл бұрын

You guys are relationship goals; the fact that Andrea still belly laughs at Zack's jokes after so many years together alone attests to that (it helps that he's really funny 😃). Such feel good reviews that are also informative and brilliantly produced, kudos!

@Motormouth... Жыл бұрын

@syxepop Жыл бұрын

@@Motormouth... - Zach, you're NOT that old... 😄😄😁😁

@andreaspencer9813 Жыл бұрын

Believe it or not, he still makes me laugh daily. What you see in our videos is truly who we are, we do have some good fun together. Thanks for the kind words.

@sammyt3514 Жыл бұрын

@@Motormouth... LOL; I would've guessed 75 ;)

@sammyt3514 Жыл бұрын

@@andreaspencer9813 Good for you guys; not many people who are in long lasting relationships have this kind of rapport. It's one of the main reasons why your videos are different from other automotive youtubers that I've seen.

@NattyC123 11 ай бұрын

I have this car now. I wasn’t really sold on it at first, but after owning it for a month, I absolutely love it. It’s the smoothest car I’ve ever driven. Sound system is great. It’s fast

@godofdun Жыл бұрын

Volvo always does a fantastic interior, fair amount of practicality here too.

@crafty24 Жыл бұрын

Nice! And I'm with Zach, AM radio is a must WTH!

@InnerPeaceAtlanta 8 ай бұрын

What pleasantly surprised me was that when it got colder, when I turned on the car on the Volvo aplication on my phone, it warmed up the steering wheel for me and I drove very happy all the way! :))

@nathan-rp9ll Жыл бұрын

Love the xc40 AND the banter in this video!

@andreaspencer9813 Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

@CemSarinoglu 11 ай бұрын

I love your reviews, honest and fun and your experience of cars and maturity makes a difference

@KingCarlofcarlWorld Жыл бұрын

Love the blue color of this XC40! (The color of the sweater is nice, too.)

@kellingtonlink956 Жыл бұрын

A great review for a great product. Thanks for the video.

@eventhampton1072 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Your wonderful knowledge with us!

@SteveGamlin 7 ай бұрын

My wife got this car about 5 months ago, in Fjord Blue. We love it!

@antoniodaniel6643 4 ай бұрын

No AM radio is a deal breaker for me. I listen to sports radio every morning on my commute. Glad I saw this review, saved me a trip to the dealership.

@Moondoggy1941 Ай бұрын

It is not what the manufacture wants it is what the paying customer wants that is important.

@SM-wr4nn Жыл бұрын

I still love my 2019 XC40. I was thinking about upgrading but, there are a little less features on the newer models. Also, the app on the older model is SO much better. ZACK The Volvo logo is intended to be the alchemical symbol for iron. Hope i dont come off as woman splaining :)

@robtaylor4365 11 ай бұрын

The Google infotainment is actually great, especially if you have an Android phone! So easy to use.

@Gram53-kw5fr Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for the review

@michaelhogen6040 Жыл бұрын

I didn’t realize they eliminated the drive modes this year. Glad I bought mine last year - I use those with some frequency. And Zack, FWIW, “Off Road” should have been labeled “Snow/Ice”, as it electronically recreates the old low-range transfer box. You, of all people, should like that! 😉

@gch8155 Жыл бұрын

Nice review.. está disponible este modelo en USA 🇺🇸??

@canpin Жыл бұрын

Im with Zac on the AM radio! 🤗

@psmauney5915 Жыл бұрын

Does the driver’s seat raise that high as well? I love a high driving position! 😂 Really enjoy your reviews!!

@dezrok1 Жыл бұрын

Loved my xc40 when I had it. The drive modes, especially Polestar, made the car fun! Sad to see it go.

@dgrGR61 Жыл бұрын

I thought he was doing his Swedish Chef imitation.

@Baltisar1 Жыл бұрын

I wanted to let you and Andrea know that I got my Kia Sportage hybrid SX Prestige and you both were right. Its beautiful and comfortable to ride in.

@andreaspencer9813 Жыл бұрын

Wow, that's awesome, congratulations Robert! It's a fantastic vehicle and so quiet. Enjoy it!

@ednamoreno6870 11 ай бұрын

I love your reviews and been folowing them for quite a while because I should be buying a new vehicle in the next 6 months. I like your reviews and the look on the XC 40 but I don't understand the benefits of a "mild" hybrid and am most curious why is there never a mention of MPG's in the Volvo reviews?

@EXCELSIOR_INC 10 ай бұрын

The Volvo logo represents the ancient god's sword and shield. Known as the “Iron Mark,' the Volvo logo symbolizes strength, power, durability, and safety. The auto giant's name in the middle of the symbol portrays the “rolling strength” of Volvo.

@katietatey Жыл бұрын

Love your rapport! :)

@elde667 Жыл бұрын

You’re right Zack…..no AM radio, no sale!

@midlifemom5829 Жыл бұрын

My husband would never ride in this car if he can't listen to his AM sports channels

@denault3985 Жыл бұрын

Zack's great on the wisecracks and of course Andrea and her clothes...so many clothes. Great review by the way!

@MMorin-qy8jr Жыл бұрын

The belt and boots, so nice together ! 😍

@andreaspencer9813 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@myemail6048 Жыл бұрын

Love the styling of this car, but I’ve read a number of customer reviews citing reliability problems. Any feedback on reliability?

@rayl.6455 Жыл бұрын

My 2020 XC 40 has AM Radio😂 I also enjoy the different drive mode. Don’t understand why they get rid of it.

@zedone8253 7 сағат бұрын

Does it have WIRELESS apple CarPlay and android auto

@tom535 Жыл бұрын

Hey Zack I understand,, I drive for a living I love AM as well..

@asko7113 Жыл бұрын

I come for the 'wrist watch' viewing, MOON SWATCH!!! The reviews are a bonus. Cheers

@Motormouth... Жыл бұрын

Good eye

@asko7113 Жыл бұрын

@@Motormouth... I can’t help but notice as you and Andrea have a great collection 👌 Your car reviews are fun to watch, informative and entertaining. As husband and wife, you have great chemistry and one can see you absolutely enjoy this ‘job’.

@Motormouth... Жыл бұрын

@@asko7113 thanks for watching!

@WhiskeyGroove Жыл бұрын

AM radio is a must. WGR Bill's radio all the way!

@mervinprone Жыл бұрын

Volvo’s emblem is the chemical symbol for Iron!

@Quinton0520 Жыл бұрын

Still the best looking in its class😊

@RichardHale-wc1vp Жыл бұрын

Excellent review, as usual. You guys were in rare form for this one! You always do a great job covering all aspects of the cars, especially the trims and packages and costs which a lot of reviewers don't. But I knew Zack would complain about no AM radio, lol...I've said this before, (unless it's different from the U.S.) once you've loaded any of the available radio apps, you can listen to your AM station anytime and anywhere either by touching the button on the screen, or better yet, just tell Google to play it. No need to connect your phone or even take your hands off the wheel. Not the same as the old days, I admit, but it's not like you can't get AM.

@nicholassmith7048 Жыл бұрын

Fun fact: the Volvo logo is actually the alchemy symbol for iron.

@openmindedbloke Жыл бұрын

Interestingly in Eu, Volvo beats the 3 Grerman brands for reliability. JDPower Europe for 2019 (I couldn't find later data). Great review as always.

@stephengneri2136 Жыл бұрын

ok today I laughed way way out loud. thanks guys.

@andreaspencer9813 Жыл бұрын

lol! Glad you enjoyed it!

@judih.8754 Жыл бұрын

As to lack of sport mode, I can only imagine buyers not calling it out as a desirable feature. It may be fun when you first get the vehicle but... While not a Volvo my car has sport mode and I never use it. It's a fuel mileage killer. Plus I have a roadster for sporty driving! Overall I like this model.

@aceofspades6667 Жыл бұрын

Such an attractive vehicle

@yrokelyod3471 Жыл бұрын

I love my 2021 XC40. But, no more drive modes?

@fr9136 Жыл бұрын

Great looking blue watch! Would love to know the brand and model…

@VC30577 Жыл бұрын

Would love a 2023 v60 recharge review 🙏😍

@syxepop Жыл бұрын

Zach, we in Puerto Rico ❤our AM band (the number one ratings station in The Island is a 100 year-old news-talk station) and we need it if electric power fails (we got several months without power or cell phone in 2017 after an almost Cat 5 hurricane). I WANT MY AM!!!! 😁😁😄😄

@Motormouth... Жыл бұрын

Yup!

@preoksaha4504 Жыл бұрын

Flames > Canucks 😈 love you Zac ❤️

@Motormouth... Жыл бұрын

Everybody>Canucks!

@richardc.3668 Жыл бұрын

Nice Omega Moon Swatch Zach!!

@Motormouth... Жыл бұрын

Good eye

@marioi2692 5 ай бұрын

They should make the C40 as a B5 model as well. I love the shape of it.

@10OF9OFBORG Жыл бұрын

😆 Poor Zack is losing his hair for not having an AM radio! I love XC 40 but unfortunately Mild hybrid doesn’t work for me. It’s great to see passenger seat get rise and laugh at Andrea rise to the ceiling but you looks taller than Zack!! 😆👍🏻 Great video Andrea!

@andreaspencer9813 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, really glad you liked it. We had some good fun with this one.

@10OF9OFBORG Жыл бұрын

@@andreaspencer9813 👍🏻👍🏻

@rubyelixir Ай бұрын

Oh yeah Paddles!! I miss them

@claudiaa1900 Жыл бұрын

Andrea I love your fashion choices in the reviews specially this one! The blue really suits you 😊

@andreaspencer9813 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I appreciate that!

@coy9898 Жыл бұрын

Great review! Love how Andrea matches her outfits to the different vehicles you review. This channel is now my #1 choice for car reviews.

@andreaspencer9813 Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much!

@JHS447 6 ай бұрын

I agree! You guys have great chemistry and you present all the most important info very efficiently. I just subscribed. 👍 12:53

@trasselkuf893 7 күн бұрын

Have you a clip on EX40 too?

@yalerosner1059 Жыл бұрын

How Swede it is! 1800 design DNA shows inside and out. Still looking good 60 years later!

@marclangman4836 Жыл бұрын

Is the upright rear seat a negative result of the consumer and reviewer focus on rear leg room instead of overall rear comfort?

@cheukyin810 Жыл бұрын

that center screen design tho.

@infomercialguy 9 ай бұрын

Great review. I'm going to check it out. I actually like it only has Reverse N and Drive. I literally get confused with D1 D2 and D3. So do my kids. Soooo apparently we are "slow" and like things simplified. ha.

@slapstra1970 Жыл бұрын

AM radio lol Zack! I don't even know if my MB has AM

@wetzel82 Жыл бұрын

Y’all cracked me up this video. The XC40 EV is my favorite trim but those rear turn signals should be LED… it’s a volvo

@jazzjokesjalopies Жыл бұрын

No sports talk on xm? I haven’t looked because I’m not a sports fan.

@sivanbo 9 ай бұрын

Hej, Fabulous video with detailed expalanation guys. My observation is MY2021 T4 having screeching noise when you release the brake slowly on the traffic signal/ driving in a basement ramp parking or bumper to bumper traffic on city. Whole body rattles and makes annoying noise from disc brake. Volvo india says its operational noise, which not acceptable to any standards for 10km, 5000kms, or 62000kms of XC40/XC60. I doubt something strange when whole car is so silent, this makes noisy feature. Some observations? Cheers, Siva

@asselinpower Жыл бұрын

Really like the clean and simple interior. In my opinion, a lot of new cars have very “futuristic “ interiors that will look weird in 5 years, like the new X1.

@peter_stockholm Жыл бұрын

I don't know what you said, but this is not how we pronounce number 77....you really have to work on your Swedish. 😎 But "fika" was pronounced perfectly. 🇸🇪 Great review, as usual.

@andreaspencer9813 Жыл бұрын

Lol! I knew it!

@winstonwinston3487 Жыл бұрын

Well I’m glad I still have the gas powered version … I like having the dynamic mode which makes driving super fun , and I’m not sure how much gas mileage has improved , but it’s probably not noticeable . Finally I’m happy with the reliability

@SM-wr4nn Жыл бұрын

Hi! I love my older model too. There are a lot of options you don't get with the refreshed model. My friend bought a new XC60, and the app is so basic compared to what ours can do. Also, she has no bag hook on glove box, no trash bin, and the rear seat down feature is MANUAL!? So unlike our XC40s, there is no button in the back to get the seats down automatically. i was advised by Volvo that this is due to chip shortage... little corners cut.

@winstonwinston3487 Жыл бұрын

@@SM-wr4nn yea I agree … I like the little details (including the button that drops the rear seat lol) but i think these mild hybrids are more marketing than any substance. I’m sure someone can tell me otherwise

@SM-wr4nn Жыл бұрын

@@winstonwinston3487 I somewhat agree. I feel like one should be either full fuel or all electric. I dont think id purchase a mild hybrid if I had the choice. In this case my friend really loved her older Volvo and wanted to stay with the brand, so she went with the XC60 B6. That being said, the B6 is really smooth, comfortable, and very luxurious, and clean. the start/stop feature is so quiet, and quick to start up, I really love it.. I DO NOT use the start stop on my T5, as its just so clunky and little laggy. Anyhow, knowing that our models have more features than the current ones, especially the features on the app, make me want to maintain and keep mine running for years to come. :)

@verdonrocksphotography3510 Жыл бұрын

would be awesome for my wife, time to ditch Canucks curse, what's wrong w them, seriously, nice review as always.... thank you V!

@andreaspencer9813 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

@timphillips4147 Жыл бұрын

Interesting review Andrea of this latest Volvo electrified car. Its a company that's always been luxury. But has often been very premium price. Do the figures measure up to value for money!

@andreaspencer9813 Жыл бұрын

I do believe it's good value in this sub-compact class.

@timphillips4147 Жыл бұрын

@Andrea Spencer Looks good too.

@dad242 10 ай бұрын

Would you take this over the X1? :)

@zoner__ Жыл бұрын

Almost there Volvo.

@mcglovera 6 ай бұрын

Almost?

@benjaminsmith2287 Жыл бұрын

For the person that asked about the styling being updated, there is a smaller EX30 being introduced in July. It will have a quite different interior design. But, and it's a big but, it is EV only. If you don't want an EV then you won't get any new Volvo. There's mixed information on weather the old design well be significantly updated.

@mrtyrang Жыл бұрын

Blue sweater matches the blue watch band.

@Motormouth... Жыл бұрын

Good eye

@rubyelixir Ай бұрын

I actually miss my 2020 t5 r design compared to my 2023. I agree about the drive modes. The polestar was so great! As far as gas difference on the mild hybrid is only about 2 miles per gallon MAYBE 😒. I also miss my 2 tone black roof. I love the same looking interior as my 2020. Living in FL I am pissed about no ventilated COOLING seat and they switched my leather for fake leather, ew. IDk what's going on in Canada, but mine Does Not Have 360° camera. STILL I love my VOLVO

@YourCRTube Жыл бұрын

Sadly, not a fan of their interiors. This one is on the better side, but still, hate those vertical vents and how the center section dominates.

@StevenSandhoff Жыл бұрын

Without trying to mansplain also,. The Volvo symbol was intended to be the ancient symbol for Iron which was a traditional product of Sweden.

@RichardHale-wc1vp Жыл бұрын

Yes it is both "iron" and "male" The connection is obvious.

@patrick7228 Жыл бұрын

Andrea always gets credit for her beautiful matching outfits, deservedly so, but how about Zack's matching MoonSwatch. That's tough!

@andreaspencer9813 Жыл бұрын

He brought his A-game!

@Motormouth... Жыл бұрын

And a blue sweater!

@spaghetti3408 Жыл бұрын

I’m actually sad that at least in the US they no longer do the two tone look. My current xc40 is white with a black roof. I think other companies have stopped doing it too. Also Zach, do you guys get Sirius XM in Canada, cause I feel like AM radio is going away.

@robtaylor4365 Жыл бұрын

Hi! The two tone paint option is gone in Canada too. It's only available with the fully electric Recharge model. Sirius XM is available in Canada! 🇨🇦

@SN.LurkinG Ай бұрын

I love everything about this car, but I’m just confused as to why as a hybrid vehicle, it doesn’t get better fuel economy 😢

@ericpjlanglois Жыл бұрын

Harmon Kardon is an $800 option even on the Plus trim.

@khaledsafoury7518 Жыл бұрын

Yes am radio is important Yes driving mode is important

@philipmartin1891 Жыл бұрын

How do you like the Earth Moonswatch?

@Motormouth... Жыл бұрын

Wery comfortable on an after market strap, the one that comes with it is garbage. Very light and I don't have to wind it!

@TreenighetMaranata Жыл бұрын

Fika 77 times! 🤗 ❤ 😊

@petermaguire2446 Жыл бұрын

What is this 'mild hybrid'!? What the heck...can't find much info...

@Jpvashon Жыл бұрын

I want to suggest that you get a Level Two charger for your home and help those of us that are considering an EV to understand the real world constraints that face the buying public

@stuntmonkey00 Жыл бұрын

HD radio has almost made AM obsolete. AM reception is interference prone in places like downtown Vancouver, and most of the major stations have HD versions of of their AM stations.

@Motormouth... Жыл бұрын

No HD radio either!

@stuntmonkey00 Жыл бұрын

@@Motormouth... That's tragic 😭

@syxepop Жыл бұрын

You need to have in your equipment both AM and FM radio before you consider putting HD Radio on your vehicle because it runs on top of both kinds of frequency (this is NOT DAB radio). HD radio has been an even bigger disaster than DAB radio in UK / Europe.

@elhadik6851 Жыл бұрын

Andrea is so classy and beautiful I love how she dresses every time 😍

@MrChadder007 Жыл бұрын

Why did they remove the drive modes? That was a terrible idea.

@runboyrunboy Жыл бұрын

is that a omega/swatch moon watch?

@Motormouth... Жыл бұрын

Good eye

@van-nhanhuynh5719 Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@mojojojo_BB 3 ай бұрын

Prices have gone up by $5,000 in the 11 months since this review! 😮

@karenyu-sheher54 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂to Zack's comment! How much is the new XC40 in CAD??

@TYAC_TPE_SF-Bay 4 ай бұрын

Off road mode...I'd use it. And from the fact that they keep it after the update means owners use that more more than any other non-standard modes, no?

@billietrudelle Жыл бұрын

I'd love to love the newer Volvos - they seem really nice, decent value, still a little bit unique compared to other modern cars .... But the consistently terrible reliability and durability scores scare me off, as does the connection to PRC ....

@bobdadruma Жыл бұрын

Volvo has become much better since Ford destroyed them and China jumped in. I still wouldn't take the plunge. :) The removal of AM radio is a good thing. If you want to listen to AM stations, simply live stream them through an app without the static!

@jakubkielar9708 Жыл бұрын

Are the rear seats as terribly steep and unconfortable as in the previous version?

@Motormouth... Жыл бұрын

Yes

@theconcealedmistress 11 ай бұрын

The xc made consumer reports 5 best cars for best safety for passenger rear setting. People will be safer sitting in the back seat of the this vehicle.