Carscoops spy photographers caught a completely undisguised 2023 Volvo XC40 out in the wild, showing mild visual tweaks. What is interesting is that Volvo has already uploaded pictures of the facelifted model in its official pages in Europe, quietly unveiling the model without a public announcement. The U.S. Volvo page, however, still shows the pre-facelift models.
The facelifted Volvo XC40’s redesigned front end is largely
carried over from the newer C40 Recharge coupe-SUV sibling. This includes the
reshaped LED headlights and the new bumper that is more sculpted than before.
The grille which is mostly covered on the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge
retains the more traditional look on the mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid
variants of the XC40 since these still have an internal combustion engine.
The profile looks virtually identical other than new designs
for the wheels, while the taillights got slightly updated LED graphics. The
configurator still has the pre-facelifted model on the sporty R-Design trim
which will likely be replaced by the new “Light” and “Dark” visual packages
changing the finish on the grille, roof rails, and window frames to either
chrome or gloss black.
Inside, changes are limited to new materials for the
decorative strip on the dashboard depending on the trim level. Most
importantly, the facelifted XC40 benefits from the Google-based infotainment in
the same 9-inch touchscreen, as seen on Polestar models and Volvo’s own XC40
Recharge EV. At the same time, it retains Volvo’s signature ADAS systems and
safety features.
The XC40 has been a sales hit for Volvo since its debut in
2017. While the SUV still looks fresh thanks to the modern Scandinavian design
approach, five years later it was time for a mid-life update. The UK range
consists of two mild-hybrid (B3, B4) and two plug-in hybrids (T4, T5)
powertrain variants carried over from the pre-facelifted model, now available
in three trim levels (Core, Plus, Ultimate). The B3 is fitted with a
mild-hybrid 2.0-liter engine producing 161 hp, while the B4
is more powerful at 194 hp while offering an AWD option.
