LOWS Not the best real-world mpg, some infotainment icons are too small, could use more physical controls. VERDICT The XC40 distills Volvo’s refined ... lane-departure warning with lane-keeping ...

VERDICT Its space, style, and safety make the XC40 a standout ... departure warning with lane-keeping assist Available adaptive cruise control with a semi-autonomous driving mode Volvo's warranty ...

The Volvo brand's first-ever electric ... and active safety features are shared with gas-powered XC40 models, meaning forward collision warning, front and rear automatic emergency braking ...

This Volvo competes with a burgeoning crowd of designer-label small SUVs from Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Lexus, and Mercedes-Benz. But it lacks the polish found in some of its key rivals. The XC40’s ...

IF YOU LOOK CLOSELY, there is a dent in my forehead from beating it against Volvo steering wheels ... The touch screen is finicky, with tiny icons—runes, I suppose. The navigation app is ...

But rather than trying to make an immense splash in the deep end, Volvo elected to start with its entry-level vehicles – the 2023 XC40 Recharge and its mechanical twin, the C40. Fear not.