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2021 Volvo XC40 consumer reviews

$33,700 starting MSRP
side view of 2021 XC40 Volvo
(37 reviews)
91% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.6
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Excellent Vehicle

So far this vehicle has been an excellent purchase and has performed very well. It is a fun vehicle to drive. The cargo area is a comfortable size without being too large.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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I love it!

I love this model and this car! I just wished that they had not changed little things in the inside from the previous xc40T5R of 2019. The 2019 was just perfect! But I like in this one the softness in driving it as well as the power it has. It’s still the perfect car for me.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Extremely comfortable car that fit all my criteria

This is a great car. It is very comfortable, very smooth ride and it has all the room I need. The safety features are important to me and it also handles beautifully. I tested all the SUV's in this category and the Volvo was by far the most impressive!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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We love this car!

It handles beautifully. It hugs the road and has a very luxury feel. We feel safe and yet it is sporty. It is. very roomy and comfortable

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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A real joy to drive

I love all the features this car has to offer. The interior design is beautiful and seamless. Love the leather/ suede seats. I bought the glacier silver with black top which I love, my friends say I have a sexy car! So happy with this purchase.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Very impressed!

Traded in a BMW X3 and I never owned a Volvo before! I’m really enjoying the new car and I’m sure that this will not be my last Volvo!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Beautiful and fun to drive!

I have wanted a Volvo for a while and the xc40 meets all my needs and wants! The R design has the suede insert on the leather seats to improve comfort. The sporty look of the vehicle is great and the features of the car make it fun to drive. One of the safest cars made, Volvo makes driving easy, fun and safe!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Technical and safety system issues + poor service

Bought a new 2021 xc40 recently. The car has had numerous dangerous malfunctions including auto start/stop not resuming the engine after a brief stop at a traffic light, and the city safe auto braking going off randomly nearly killing me when traveling at 50mph+ on two occasions. Bringing it in for service is a struggle since many Volvo dealers don’t have loaner fleets unlike virtually all other luxury brands. To make matters worse, owner support hotline/Volvo on call doesn’t know ANYTHING about the tech systems in your car. They don’t even know what the system is when you tell them by name using their own lingo. Highly disappointed and heartbroken since I had so much respect for Volvo brand before owning. Now I would advise others to stay away and consider other luxury brands. Volvo is masquerading as a luxury brand but their service has not caught up, at the dealer nor corporate level.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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New Car Purchase

The XC40 is a nicely designed small SUV with a sporty design and feel when driving. The seats are plush and comfortable, the instrument panel is well laid out.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my new XC40!!!

I love this car. It is extremely comfortable and enjoyable to drive. I love the style and the feeling of luxury when I drive it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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