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2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Final

Class: Electric Vehicle

Miles pushed: 702

Battery capability: 78 kWh

CG Report Card
Room and Consolation	B-
Energy and Efficiency	B+
Match and End	A-
Gasoline Economic system	A-
Worth	B
Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus different automobiles in the identical class. Worth grade is for particular trim degree evaluated, and will not replicate Client Information’s impressions of your complete mannequin lineup.
Massive & Tall Consolation
Massive Man	B
Tall Man	B
Massive & Tall consolation rankings are for entrance seats solely. “Massive” ranking based mostly on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” ranking based mostly on 6’6″-tall male tester.
Drivetrain
Engine Specs	402 horsepower
Engine Kind	Electrical motors
Transmission	Automated
Drive Wheels	AWD

Driving combine: 60% metropolis, 40% freeway

EPA-estimate MPGe: 87 metropolis/94 hwy/80 mixed

EPA-estimated driving vary: 226 miles

Client Information vary estimate (preferrred situations): 226+ miles

Base value: $58,750 (not together with $1095 vacation spot cost)

Choices on take a look at car: Particular paint ($695)

Worth as examined: $60,540

 

Fast Hits

The good: Trendy and ethereal cabin, thrilling acceleration

The great: Moderately priced for premium-brand electrical car, entertaining sporty character, sensible design

The not so good: Comparatively restricted vary for the category

 

John Biel

It’s all concerning the electrons with the Volvo C40 Recharge. It takes electrons to run the all-new pure-electric premium subcompact crossover. It even takes electrons to purchase it as a result of it’s solely obtainable by means of on-line order.

The C40 makes its debut in 2022 because the higher-style however much less sensible slope-roof working mate to the Volvo XC40 Recharge subcompact crossover EV. (The XC is available in an alternate gas-engine sequence that has no match as a C40.) The C40 and XC40 EV use the identical twin-motor and all-wheel-drive powertrain. Energy rankings are 402 horsepower and 486 lb-ft of torque. The C40 has an EPA-rated driving vary of 226 miles, which is three greater than the CX40 Recharge’s estimate.

Other than their totally different profiles, one other main distinction between the 2 small Volvo EVs is their relative selection. The ’22 XC40 Recharge is available in three states of trim however the C40 is packaged only one approach and that’s as a full-zoot Final with a beginning value of $59,845 (together with supply). The one extra-cost merchandise on the $60,540 instance examined by Client Information was its Fjord Blue paint.

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That buys a reasonably well-equipped little car. Comfort options embrace 20-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, heated entrance and rear seats, heated steering wheel, power-folding rear headrests, energy liftgate, 8-way energy driver seat with reminiscence, energy passenger seat, power-retractable and auto-dimming mirrors, distant beginning, and dual-zone automated local weather management. Infotainment and audio come through Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, wi-fi gadget charging, Wi-Fi hotspot, and a Harman Kardon premium sound system. Normal security gear contains forward-collision warning and mitigation, lane-departure warning and mitigation, lane-keep help with oncoming visitors avoidance, 360-degree digicam show, adaptive headlights, adaptive cruise management, blind-spot alert with steering help, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear impediment detection.

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One factor you received’t discover in a C40 is a lot as a scrap of leather-based. It’s the first Volvo to go 100-percent hide-free. Seats are lined in Microtech vinyl with Nubuck microfiber cushion and again inserts. The sprint is nicely padded, and there’s a little bit of sponginess on the tops of the doorways and on armrests. Frankly, on first impression, the feel and appear of the cabin don’t fairly match as much as the value. The take a look at automotive had some form of fuzzy, blue stuff as door inserts; it matched the colour of the carpet. Striated, flat-black, plastic panels ran throughout the middle of the sprint and into the entrance doorways. Nevertheless, the panels really gentle up at night time in icy grey tones with patterns like a topographic map—a particular look.

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Entrance consolation is ok however the rear seatback is form of upright (and never adjustable), and legroom is restricted—tall front-seaters who should stretch out will scale back this house additional. Simply two adults will match again there. Straight-back visibility is an issue as a result of the slope of the rear window slope reduces outward imaginative and prescient. Cargo storage additionally suffers considerably from the roof form. Volvo says the C40 holds 14.5 cubic toes of stuff behind the rear seat—simply 0.8 cubic foot lower than an XC40—however that features underfloor house not offered within the boxier XC. You may’t knock the flexibility although. The load flooring is hinged and sections will be propped in place to type a penned-in space that’s useful when carrying small objects you wouldn’t need to roll round freely. Rear 60/40 seats fold completely flush with the cargo deck (headrests robotically retract when the seat launch is pulled) and a there’s a central pass-through for lengthy objects. As within the XC40, a small “frunk” sits below the hood.

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Private-item storage is simply adequate, with a decently sized glovebox, modest console field, web pouches on the backs of the entrance seats, and uncovered cup holders within the console and central rear armrest. Door pockets are lengthy and huge within the entrance doorways, however mainly simply bottle holders in again. One useful contact is a small, flipper-top “wastebasket” constructed into the console field. It slides out for emptying of contents.

The infotainment system is the Google-based job to which Volvo has switched. It nonetheless has extra operational quirks than this reviewer cares for however he’ll grudgingly concede it’s barely simpler to make use of than the Sensus gizmo it replaces. Local weather controls are additionally discovered on the system’s 9-inch touchscreen. Driving controls are proven on a 12.3-inch display with a alternative of “Calm” or “Navi” views.

Out on the highway the C40 responds alertly to accelerator inputs and drives properly, with good, progressive steering really feel when hooking round expressway exit ramps. Trip is comfortably nicely composed. Braking, whereas not horrible, is perhaps its weakest dynamic space. Sufficient regenerative power will be summoned to allow one-pedal driving.

As for vary, the C40 was destined to fulfill and even barely exceed the official projection on this driver’s expertise, which included some sizzling climate. After one stint of 112.7 miles—successfully half the claimed vary—the automotive indicated it nonetheless had 53 % of what began as a full cost left to burn. A second run of 173 miles (from a 99-percent “replenish”) confirmed 25 % of cost remaining, about what was anticipated. Each drives consisted of a bit greater than 60 % city-type operation. Indicated partial recharge instances (on the 15 vary miles per charging hour being pumped out by CG’s 240-volt unit) had been seven hours after the shorter drive and 11.5 hours after the longer. Volvo claims a DC “quick cost” can replenish a C40 from 10-percent to 80-percent charged in 28 minutes.

The C40 isn’t tops in vary and like different “fastback” crossovers it surrenders some utility for a extra enticing profile. These are liabilities magnified by the value. However in the event you’re a style-conscious automotive purchaser who has determined it’s all concerning the electrons now, Volvo has one thing for you.

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