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Volvo XC40 Momentum 2018 review: snapshot

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EXPERT RATING
8.1

Likes

Charming character
Great looking
Incredibly spacious

Dislikes

Highish price
Huge service costs
Plenty of options boxes
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Matt Campbell

Managing Editor - Head of Video

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The entry point to the Volvo XC40 2018 range is Momentum model.

There are two drivetrains available. The T5 petrol model has a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 185kW/350Nm. The D4 has a 2.0-litre twin-turbo engine with 140kW/400Nm.

The T5 petrol Momentum opens the range at $47,990 (plus on-road costs), while the D4 diesel Momentum attracts a bit of a premium, listing at $50,990.

Like most Euro manufacturers, the standard spec is better than it once was - but there are still plenty of options available.

The Momentum grade has standard equipment including push-button start, dual-zone climate control, 18-inch alloy wheels, LED 'Thor's Hammer' headlights with automatic high-beam, auto-dimming mirrors (inside and out), a 12.3-inch digital driver information display, 9.0-inch touchscreen media system with sat nav, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, eight speakers, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Qi wireless phone charging.

The Momentum models have part-cloth/part-faux leather seat upholstery, along with an electronically-adjustable driver's seat and four-way lumbar support.

Safety is covered with seven airbags, a reversing camera and front and rear parking sensors, auto emergency braking (AEB) front and rear, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, and a system called “run-off road protection and mitigation” that can detect if you veer off the tarmac unintentionally.

Read the full 2018 Volvo XC40 review

Volvo XC40 2018: D4 R-Design Launch Edt (Awd)

Engine Type Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Efficiency 5.3L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $27,830 - $33,550
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$27,874
Based on 28 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$18,999
HIGHEST PRICE
$33,900
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Matt Campbell

Managing Editor - Head of Video

Matt Campbell has been at the forefront of automotive media for more than a decade, working not only on car reviews and news, but also helping manage automotive outputs across print, online, video and audio. After completing his media degree at Macquarie University, Matt was an intern at a major news organisation as part of the motoring team, where he honed his skills in the online automotive reviews and news space. He did such a good job there they put him on full time, and since then he has worked across different automotive media outlets, before starting with CarsGuide in October 2017. At CarsGuide Matt has helped shape the video output of the business, while also playing a key role in management behind the scenes, and helping in-market new car buyers make the right choice by continually evolving CarsGuide's comparison reviews. Driving more than 100 cars a year seemed like a dream to Matt when he first started out, but now it's all just part of the job - a job he loves and plans to stay in for a long time to come. Matt is also an expert in used car values, as he's always on the hunt for a bargain - be it a project beater or a prime example of the breed. He currently owns a 2001 Audi TT quattro and a 2007 Suzuki Jimny JLX.
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Pricing Guide
$18,999
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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