


Thankfully, iPhone users won't be left out because Apple CarPlay is also standard.Īll of these changes make the 2023 Volvo XC40 even more desirable than it already was.

In our experience with a similar system in the XC40 Recharge, it takes a bit of time to get acquainted with these features since it's not the most intuitive interface. It includes one to four years of data through a Digital Services feature, depending on the trim you choose. The XC40 also adopts the Recharge's Google built-in infotainment system, creating integration with services such as Google Assistant voice control, Google Maps and Google Play. Trim levels have also been revamped with different names and feature content. Exterior styling gets a slight tweak too, with a reworked grille, headlights and bumpers to give it a simpler and cleaner appearance that is more in line with the all-electric XC40 Recharge. This isn't an all-out hybrid system like you'd get on a Toyota Prius, but it does provide a slight boost in fuel economy of about 1 mpg compared to last year. For 2023, both of the XC40's available engines receive a new mild hybrid system.
