2019 Volvo XC40 T5 AWD Momentum | High Performance Audio, Panoramic Roof, Apple Carplay/Andriod Auto & Amber Leather

2019 Volvo XC40 T5 AWD Momentum | Ice White | Amber Leather | Panoramic Moonroof

Sometimes it's the color combination that makes the car.

This 2019 Volvo XC40 T5 AWD Momentum is finished in crisp Ice White over Amber Full Grain Leather, one of those distinctly Scandinavian combinations that immediately separates it from the usual sea of black and grey interiors. Underneath is Volvo's turbocharged T5 powertrain with 248 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque and all-wheel drive, while the Laminated Panoramic Moonroof opens up the already bright and inviting cabin. Compact outside, surprisingly roomy inside and genuinely fun to drive, the XC40 has always had a little more personality than the typical small luxury SUV. This one has the color combination to match.

PERFORMANCE

• 2.0L Turbocharged Direct-Injected Engine
• 248 Horsepower & 258 lb-ft of Torque
• 8-Speed Geartronic Automatic Transmission
• All-Wheel Drive with Instant Traction
• Adjustable Drive Modes
• Dynamic Chassis
• Front MacPherson Strut Suspension
• Rear Multi-Link Suspension
• Electric Power Assisted Steering
• Hill Descent Control
• 18" Alloy Wheels

The T5 is a particularly good match for the XC40. With 248 horsepower and peak torque arriving at just 1,800 RPM, there's plenty of response around town and enough power to make this compact Volvo genuinely entertaining when the road opens up.

All-wheel drive with Instant Traction adds the year-round confidence you'd expect from a Volvo.

AUDIO & TECHNOLOGY

• 12.3" Digital Driver Display
• 9" Sensus Connect Touchscreen
• Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
• 330-Watt High Performance Audio System
• Bluetooth Hands-Free & Audio Streaming
• SiriusXM Radio
• AM/FM/HD Radio
• USB Connectivity
• Volvo On Call
• Remote Start Capability
• WiFi Hotspot Capability

The 12.3" Digital Driver Display and vertically oriented Sensus touchscreen give the XC40 the clean, modern dashboard design that helped distinguish this generation of Volvo from the moment it arrived.

SAFETY

• City Safety Collision Avoidance
• Vehicle, Pedestrian, Cyclist & Large Animal Detection
• Lane Keeping Aid
• Oncoming Lane Mitigation
• Run-Off Road Protection & Mitigation
• Road Sign Information
• LED Headlights with Thor's Hammer Daytime Running Lights
• Automatic High Beams
• Side Impact Protection System
• Whiplash Protection System
• High-Strength Steel Safety Cage
• Hill Descent Control
• Electronic Stability Control

LUXURY & EVERYDAY USE

• Amber Full Grain Leather Upholstery
• Laminated Panoramic Moonroof
• 8-Way Power Driver Seat
• Driver Seat Memory
• 4-Way Power Lumbar Support
• Power Tailgate with Programmable Height
• Automatic Climate Control
• Dark Tinted Rear Windows
• Bright Aluminum Integrated Roof Rails
• Urban Grid Aluminum Interior Inlays
• Split-Folding Rear Seat with Load-Through
• Cargo Scuff Plate
• Mud Flaps

The XC40 is one of those vehicles that's considerably more useful than its exterior dimensions suggest. The upright design creates excellent passenger room and cargo space while keeping the overall footprint compact enough to make city driving and parking easy.

COLOR & DESIGN

Ice White over Amber Leather is what makes this XC40.

Ice White keeps the exterior crisp and highlights the XC40's distinctive upright proportions, Thor's Hammer lighting and contrasting trim. It's clean, modern and unmistakably Volvo.

Then you open the door.

Amber Full Grain Leather brings warmth and character to a cabin that could otherwise feel very minimalist. Against the Urban Grid aluminum trim, the rich caramel tone feels modern rather than traditional, and the large Panoramic Moonroof brings even more light into the interior.

It's exactly the kind of color combination Scandinavian designers seem to understand better than anyone else.

Ice White outside. Amber leather inside. Simple idea. Beautiful result.

THE TAKE

The XC40 manages to pack a surprising amount of Volvo into a relatively small footprint.

You get 248 horsepower, all-wheel drive, a panoramic moonroof, digital instrumentation, leather upholstery and the safety engineering that made Volvo's larger SUVs so popular, but in something easier to park and genuinely enjoyable to toss around town. And this particular XC40 has something a specification sheet can't really quantify: personality.

The Ice White exterior is timeless. The Amber Full Grain Leather interior is warm and distinctive. Together, they make this one feel special without trying too hard. Small Volvo. Big personality. And thankfully, not another black interior.

DLR Nordic