Instead of the typical airbag suspension that we’ve grown accustomed to in other Volvo SUV’s, this one came with a more traditional coil spring and shock arrangement and it felt more solid, more stable. It handles more like a sports car than an SUV and it’s one of the principle reasons we loved it so much. Speaking of corners, the XC-40 loves them. The steering almost felt a little too light but it was very responsive and was very intuitive to inputs through corners. It turns on a dime with a very tight turning radius. Even the slightest tip-in on the accelerator caused the XC-40 to instantaneously surge ahead.The ride is very quiet with only minimum wind, tire, and turbo noise. The car had great power and instantaneous response, making it feel much more sporting. The T5 makes 248 hp and 258 lb-ft and thanks in part to the smaller size and lighter weight of the XC-40, it helped it feel much quicker than the XC-60 and -90, even though they make more power overall. The T5 in our vehicle felt a little coarse at idle, but under power it felt very smooth and strong. Each are turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinders but the T5 makes a good 55 additional horsepower and almost 40 lb-ft of torque over the T4. Though the illustrious T6 dual-charged 2.0L four-cylinder engine isn’t available in the XC-40, both the T4 and T5 engines are. The only thing we really missed was the electrical seat massagers, something we’ve come to hope for in every Volvo we get to try out. The front seats are almost infinitely adjustable and are very comfortable. There’s a pass-through door built into the rear 60/40 seat to pass small narrow objects like skis or fishing poles or rare 16th-century guardsmans pikes through. The rear seats fold flat to the same height as the cargo area. The XC-40 is just as versatile as it’s larger siblings. It’s quick and responsive and it performed flawlessly. An icon in the digital display shows what action you’ve selected. It responds to each bump forward or rearward and electronically shifts the transmission into either Drive or Reverse. It looks like a leather-covered triangular ring. Where the larger SUV’s utilize a simple automatic PRNDL shifter that the driver mechanically moves forward and backward, the XC-40 has a new electronic shifter. However, the shifter is different from the XC-60 and -90. The same infotainment and navigation system is used. The control stalks on the steering column are the same and have the same quality feel. The same steering wheel, with it’s thick diameter was used. The operating controls were a mix of different and same in relation to other Volvo SUV’s. Still, that’s the cargo area so it’s not a place you necessarily want the finest materials used. All the materials were very high quality, though the carpeting in the trunk area seemed a little rough and crude. Blonde carpeting also lined the door panels, contrasting with the black trim to excellent effect. They contrasted nicely with the charcoal carpeting and black trim throughout. Our model had blonde leather-covered seats which were soft and supportive and electrically adjustable. An attentive test-drive and shopping process that focuses on the areas above can help you find a first-class example of a used Volvo XC60.Small as it looks on the outside however, the inside is quite roomy and comfortable. These tips are designed to help test-driving shoppers more easily identify possible trouble areas reported by some owners. You’ll also want to plug the XC60 in for a charge, ideally on more than one type of charger, to confirm that the charging process performs as expected, with no warning or error messages that can be a sign of trouble. Second, if you’re considering an XC60 T8 with plug-in hybrid system, carefully check the condition of the charging cable and plug for signs of damage or wear that could pose a safety concern and cost you money, and be sure to triple-check the charge door release several times on your test drive, too. If the XC60 you’re considering shows any damage to its windshield or bumpers, proceed with caution. Damage to any of these areas can negatively affect the safety system components mounted behind them, which could cost you money. Test-driving shoppers can add further confidence to their second-hand XC60 purchase by carefully checking out two additional areas.įirst, be on the lookout for signs of damage to the vehicle’s front bumper, rear bumper, and windshield. A 2018 Volvo XC60 after an IIHS small-overlap crash test Photo by Handout / IIHS Tip #5: Two Important Checks Replacing the XC60’s battery as a pre-emptive measure and ensuring all software updates are applied are great ways to start your ownership experience off on the right foot. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
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