2025 Volvo XC40 B5 Hybrid AWD ULTRA | Harman Kardon, Pilot Assist, 360 Cam, Pano Roof, 4 Heated Seats & Wheel

2025 Volvo XC40 B5 AWD ULTRA Dark Theme | Vapour Grey | Harman Kardon | Climate | 360° Camera

Understated suits the XC40 remarkably well.

Finished in Vapour Grey over Charcoal Full Grain Leather, this 2025 Volvo XC40 B5 AWD ULTRA combines Volvo's compact SUV with the cleaner, more modern look of the Dark Theme. High-gloss black trim, 20" Diamond Cut wheels and Vapour Grey give it a subtle architectural character that feels distinctly Scandinavian. And this one is loaded. The ULTRA specification brings Harman Kardon Premium Sound, Pilot Assist with Adaptive Cruise Control, 360° Surround View Camera, Pixel Headlight Technology, panoramic sunroof and more. The Climate Package adds heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel, rounding out an XC40 that leaves very little on the option list.

PERFORMANCE

• 2.0L Turbocharged Direct-Injected Engine
• 247 Horsepower & 258 lb-ft of Torque
• 48V Mild Hybrid System
• 13 HP Integrated Starter Generator
• Regenerative Braking
• 8-Speed Geartronic Automatic Transmission
• All-Wheel Drive
• Electric Power Assisted Steering
• Advanced Electronic Stability Control
• 20" Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels

The B5 mild-hybrid powertrain gives the XC40 plenty of response for everyday driving while the 48V system helps smooth power delivery and recaptures energy through regenerative braking.

With 247 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque and all-wheel drive, there's enough performance to make the XC40 genuinely enjoyable without changing the easygoing character that makes it such a good daily driver.

ULTRA PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS

• Harman Kardon Premium Sound
• Pixel Headlight Technology
• Pilot Assist with Adaptive Cruise Control
• 360° Surround View Camera
• Front, Rear & Side Park Assist
• 20" Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels
• Air Purifier
• HomeLink
• Mechanical Front Seat Cushion Extensions
• High Level Interior Illumination
• Power Child Locks
• Front Fog Lights

CLIMATE PACKAGE

• Heated Front Seats
• Heated Rear Seats
• Heated Steering Wheel
• 2-Zone Automatic Climate Control
• Air Purifier

Heated seating front and rear plus a heated steering wheel make this XC40 particularly well suited to cold mornings, while the Air Purifier helps keep the cabin environment clean and comfortable year-round.

AUDIO & TECHNOLOGY

• Harman Kardon Premium Sound
• 12.3" Digital Driver Display
• Google Built-In with Google Maps, Assistant & Play Store
• Apple CarPlay
• Volvo Cars Remote App Services
• Remote Start & Remote Lock/Unlock
• Over-the-Air Updates
• Bluetooth Connectivity
• SiriusXM Radio
• USB-C Ports Front & Rear
• Road Sign Information

Google Built-In puts navigation and voice control directly into the XC40, while Harman Kardon Premium Sound gives the cabin the audio system you'd expect from Volvo's top XC40 specification.

SAFETY

• Pilot Assist with Adaptive Cruise Control
• 360° Surround View Camera
• Front, Rear & Side Park Assist
• Blind Spot Information System with Steer Assist
• Cross Traffic Alert
• Collision Avoidance
• Vehicle, Pedestrian, Cyclist & Large Animal Detection
• Oncoming Mitigation by Braking
• Forward Collision Warning
• Lane Keeping Aid
• Driver Alert Control
• Post Impact Braking
• Pixel Headlight Technology
• Whiplash Protection System
• Front, Side, Curtain & Driver Knee Airbags
• Temporary Spare Wheel & Jack Kit

LUXURY & EVERYDAY USE

• Charcoal Full Grain Leather Upholstery
• Laminated Panoramic Sunroof with Power Sunshade
• Heated Front & Rear Seats
• Heated Steering Wheel
• Power Front Seats with Driver Memory
• 4-Way Power Lumbar Support
• Mechanical Front Seat Cushion Extensions
• Keyless Entry
• Power Retractable Exterior Mirrors
• Folding Load Floor with Grocery Bag Holders
• Air Purifier
• HomeLink
• Tinted Rear Windows

The XC40 remains one of Volvo's cleverest interiors. Its upright proportions create impressive passenger and cargo space for such a compact footprint, while details like the folding load floor and grocery bag holders make the cargo area genuinely useful rather than simply spacious on paper.

COLOR & DESIGN

Vapour Grey and the Dark Theme were made for each other.

Vapour Grey is a soft, warm grey with an almost stone-like quality that changes subtly with the light. Rather than overpowering the XC40's design, it lets the shape and details do the work.

The Dark Theme replaces traditional bright exterior accents with high-gloss black window trim, mirror caps, grille frame, mesh grille and integrated roof rails. Against Vapour Grey, the contrast is subtle but incredibly effective.

The 20" Diamond Cut wheels add just enough brightness to break up the darker details and give the XC40 a planted, finished stance.

Inside, Charcoal Full Grain Leather continues the theme. It's clean and purposeful, while the panoramic sunroof and High Level Interior Illumination keep the cabin from feeling dark or closed in.

Soft grey. Black details. Clean lines. Nothing trying too hard.

THE TAKE

This is the XC40 for someone who wants the small Volvo without giving up the big Volvo equipment.

You get Harman Kardon, Pilot Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, 360° Camera, Pixel Headlights, panoramic sunroof, 20" wheels and the full Climate Package, along with 247 horsepower and all-wheel drive. But the specification isn't the only reason this one works. Vapour Grey and the Dark Theme give the XC40 an understated personality that fits the design perfectly. No unnecessary chrome. No exaggerated styling. Just clean Scandinavian lines, a beautifully finished interior and nearly every feature you'd want. Quiet confidence, just in a smaller package.

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