The Volvo XC40 serves an important role in the company’s lineup as its cheapest gas-powered vehicle. The XC40 has been around since 2018, and a refresh is in order. The 2027 Volvo XC40 brings a revised exterior, new interior tech, and updated trim and upholstery options to keep things fresh. Notably, the XC40 is the third-best-selling nameplate for the Swedish marque in the States, making it a key model to keep updated.
The most obvious changes are on the outside, with the XC40 sporting newly shaped headlights that resemble those of the rest of the lineup. Volvo calls the sideways-T arrangement of the LED runners “Thor’s Hammer,” and they now extend from the fringes of the fascia right up to the grille. This design element is a subtle yet effective way to align the XC40’s appearance with the rest of Volvo’s current aesthetic, creating a sense of cohesion across the brand’s lineup.
Around back, the tailgate has been re-sculpted, with more prominent creases running horizontally across the center, and the LED graphic within the brake lights has also been tweaked. These changes align more closely with Volvo’s current aesthetic.
New Infotainment System
The revised exterior is just the beginning, as the XC40 also gains a new infotainment system. The formerly 9-inch infotainment touchscreen running Google software has now grown to 11.2 inches, and extends from the center of the dash rather than sitting within it. This display still uses Google services, now including Gemini, which should make it better at correctly answering natural-language requests. The XC40 also gains a new Arianne Cardamom upholstery color option, which is light-toned but much warmer than the usual Blond leather.
This display still uses Google services, now including Gemini, which should make it better at correctly answering natural-language requests. The XC40 also gains a new Arianne Cardamom upholstery color option, which is light-toned but much warmer than the usual Blond leather. The addition of the Arianne Cardamom upholstery color option provides customers with more choices and allows them to personalize their vehicle to suit their tastes.
Advanced Safety Features
The new XC40’s most meaningful upgrade has arguably been lavished on its ADAS platform, which now benefits from a set of new hardware. The radars around front and back have been replaced with new units, as have the front camera and all parking cameras, and then there are also 12 new ultrasonic sensors. Because of all that new gear, the XC40 gets a few tricks it didn’t have before, like Door Opening Alert, and the 360-degree camera can now actually display a 3D image. Self-steering Pilot Assist is now capable of handling lane changes and will “follow the road more smoothly,” in Volvo’s words.
Every XC40 is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo-four with mild hybrid assist, making 197 horsepower in front-wheel-drive models or 247 hp in all-wheel-drive ones. The XC40’s interior has been updated with new leather colorways.
Pricing and Availability
Volvo neglected to detail pricing on the 2027 XC40, but the 2026 version starts at $41,295 delivered. The 2027 examples should begin reaching customers early next year. It’s worth noting that the press release doesn’t mention the all-electric EX40, which may indicate that it won’t return and will be replaced by the EX50 next year.
The company is making these changes to keep the XC40 fresh. The updates to the XC40 demonstrate Volvo’s commitment to continuously improving and refining its models to meet the evolving needs and expectations of its customers.
