BETTER RANGE, LESS VIGOR // 2024 VOLVO XC40 RWD REVIEW

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The 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range, in its top Ultimate trim, receives a mixed review. While Volvo has improved efficiency, battery, suspension, and styling for the new model year, the reviewer finds the $60,000 price tag for the rear-wheel-drive variant hard to justify. The extended range offers a respectable 293 miles on paper, with real-world highway range estimated around 250 miles. The driving experience is described as smooth and comfortable, with a refined ride and quiet cabin, though acceleration is deemed adequate rather than exhilarating, especially compared to the dual-motor version. Positives include the premium interior materials, Google built-in infotainment, and the handsome, timeless Volvo design. However, the lack of Android Auto support, the small infotainment screen by current standards, and the absence of ventilated seats in the Ultimate trim are noted drawbacks. Ultimately, the reviewer suggests that a slightly used dual-motor XC40 offers significantly more performance for less money, making the new single-motor RWD model a questionable value proposition despite its improvements.