2019 VOLVO XC40

If ever there was a compact SUV that punches well above its weight in style, performance, and sheer Scandi cool, its the Volvo XC40 Estate 2.0 T5 R-DESIGN Pro AWD Geartronic. This is no mild-mannered runaboutits a high-riding, turbocharged statement piece with the soul of a hot hatch and the poise of a luxury cruiser. Under the bonnet lies a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine delivering a hearty 247bhp, mated to a slick 8-speed Geartronic automatic. The T5 AWD rockets from 062mph in just 6.5 seconds, making overtakes feel positively effortless. All-wheel drive ensures confident grip in all conditions, whether you're carving through wet B-roads or cruising up to the ski lodge. Step inside and you're greeted by one of the best interiors in the business. Volvo nails the minimalist aesthetic with gorgeous materials, intuitive tech, and that signature portrait-style Sensus infotainment system. The R-DESIGN Pro trim dials it all upheated leather/Nubuck sports seats, a panoramic sunroof, and adaptive suspension, just to name a few goodies. Whats really impressive is how the XC40 balances performance with day-to-day comfort. Its smooth, composed, and whisper-quiet on the motorway, yet firm and responsive when the roads get twisty. And it turns heads, toowith its chiselled lines, black contrast roof, and 20-inch alloys, its every inch the urban warrior. The XC40 T5 R-DESIGN Pro is proof that sensible doesnt have to mean boring. Its Volvos small SUV with a big personalityand we absolutely love it.

Features:

Heated washer nozzles, DSTC-Dynamic Stability and Traction Control, Voice control system, Speed sensitive steering, 12.3" Active TFT crystal driver's instrument display, Auto dimming interior mirror, Cutting edge aluminium inlay, Steering wheel mounted remote controls, Roof antenna, Automatic headlamp levelling, 2 zone electronic climate control with Clean zone air quality system + pollen filter + cooled glovebox, Glovebox bag hook, Front footwell illumination, Run off Road Mitigation, Driver seat height/tilt/lumbar adjust, Locking wheel nuts, Illuminated vanity mirrors + ticket holder, 20" 5 double spoke diamond cut/tech black alloy wheels