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Volvo XC40
Mandai score
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 5,200,000
Years
2018-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Doors
5
Most popular trim
XC40 T4 AWD R-Design / T5 AWD Inscription / Recharge PHEV
Dealer listings
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,425 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Wheelbase
2,702 mm
Ground clearance
211 mm
Boot space
460 L (1,336 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,625 kg (1,810 kg Recharge PHEV)
Seats
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L T4 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L T5 Turbo Petrol / 1.5L T5 Recharge PHEV
Power
190 hp (T4) / 247 hp (T5) / 262 hp combined (Recharge PHEV)
Torque
300 Nm (T4) / 350 Nm (T5) / 425 Nm combined (PHEV)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / All-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
6.5 sec (T5 AWD) / 7.3 sec (Recharge PHEV) / 8.4 sec (T4)
Top speed
210 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.8 km/L (T4 Petrol) / 13.5 km/L (T5 AWD) / 45.0 km/L equivalent (Recharge PHEV)
City
12.0 km/L (T4 Petrol) / 11.0 km/L (T5 AWD) / 45 km pure EV range (PHEV)
Highway
17.5 km/L (T4 Petrol) / 16.0 km/L (T5 AWD) / 22.0 km/L (PHEV hybrid mode)
Tank size
54 L (Petrol) / 48 L (PHEV)
CO₂ emissions
154 g/km (T4) / 47 g/km (PHEV)
At a glance
Model
Volvo XC40 (CMA Platform)
Production years
2018–2023
Body type
5-Door Subcompact Lifestyle Luxury Crossover
Seating capacity
5
Fuel types
Petrol (Drive-E), Clean Diesel, PHEV
Engine sizes
1,477 cc (1.5T PHEV) / 1,969 cc (2.0L T4/T5/D4)
Transmission
8-Speed Geartronic Automatic / 7-Speed DCT (PHEV)
Drivetrain
FWD or AWD
Ground clearance
211 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- High 211 mm ground clearance: Easily clears tall speed bumps, deep potholes, and rough upcountry estate roads.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: All 1.5T and 2.0L engines qualify for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
- Extensive Scandinavian safety suite: Pilot Assist semi-autonomous driving, City Safety, and run-off road protection.
- Chic contrast-roof styling & clever storage: Removable trash bin, door slot laptop storage, and folding bag hooks.
What’s not so good
- High CRSP customs valuation: Import duty represents a solid investment compared to Japanese subcompact crossovers.
- Sensus touchscreen learning curve: Climate control operates via central touchscreen rather than physical buttons.