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2026 XC40

Volvo's subcompact luxury SUV, with a 247 hp B5 mild hybrid and all-wheel drive, in Core, Plus, Ultra and Black Edition trims. MotorMouth's notes put the 2026 B5 AWD from $49,248 in Canada. A research reference built around the questions small SUV shoppers ask, not a marketplace listing.

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The 2026 XC40 is Volvo's subcompact luxury SUV, built in Belgium. In Canada it uses the B5 AWD powertrain: a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder with a 48-volt mild hybrid system and an eight-speed automatic, making 247 hp, according to Volvo Canada, which describes the figure as preliminary. Trims are Core, Plus, Ultra and a new Black Edition. MotorMouth's October 2026 notes give a 2026 starting price of $49,248. Volvo has also shown a refreshed 2028 XC40 with new lighting, a larger 11.2-inch touchscreen and upgraded driver support, which Zack and Andrea covered in September 2026; it is not on sale yet. Space figures come from MotorMouth's 2023 review notes for this generation and are converted to metric.

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Zack and Andrea on the XC40.

Their first look at the refreshed 2028 XC40.

From the MotorMouth YouTube channel, September 10, 2026, shown with YouTube's privacy-enhanced player.

Verified trim data

The Canadian XC40 lineup.

Starting price from MotorMouth's October 2026 notes. Volvo Canada does not list trim MSRPs on its site; its offers page shows a 2026 XC40 B5 AWD Plus finance example with a vehicle price of $54,181 including $2,770 freight and PDI.

Data reference, October 31, 2026

2026 Volvo XC40 trim comparison

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Question	CoreB5 AWDFrom $49,248	PlusB5 AWDAsk	Ultra and Black EditionB5 AWDAsk
PricePrice	From $49,248	Ask the retailer	Ask the retailer
PowertrainEngine and outputVolvo Canada, preliminary output.	2.0L turbo four-cylinder, 48-volt mild hybrid, 247 hp, eight-speed automatic, all-wheel drive
Fuel consumptionVolvo Canada.	9.1 L/100 km (26 mpg US)
Acceleration	0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds
PracticalitySpaceMotorMouth's 2023 review notes for this generation.	Second-row legroom 917 mm (36.1 in); cargo 586 L (20.7 cu ft) behind the second row, 1,628 L (57.5 cu ft) overall
Fuel tank	54 L (14.3 US gal)
Warranty	4 years or 80,000 km (49,710 mi)

Core From $49,248

PriceFrom $49,248

Engine and output2.0L turbo four-cylinder, 48-volt mild hybrid, 247 hp, eight-speed automatic, all-wheel drive

Fuel consumption9.1 L/100 km (26 mpg US)

Acceleration0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds

SpaceSecond-row legroom 917 mm (36.1 in); cargo 586 L (20.7 cu ft) behind the second row, 1,628 L (57.5 cu ft) overall

Fuel tank54 L (14.3 US gal)

Warranty4 years or 80,000 km (49,710 mi)

Plus Ask

PriceAsk the retailer

Engine and output2.0L turbo four-cylinder, 48-volt mild hybrid, 247 hp, eight-speed automatic, all-wheel drive

Fuel consumption9.1 L/100 km (26 mpg US)

Acceleration0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds

SpaceSecond-row legroom 917 mm (36.1 in); cargo 586 L (20.7 cu ft) behind the second row, 1,628 L (57.5 cu ft) overall

Fuel tank54 L (14.3 US gal)

Warranty4 years or 80,000 km (49,710 mi)

Ultra and Black Edition Ask

PriceAsk the retailer

Engine and output2.0L turbo four-cylinder, 48-volt mild hybrid, 247 hp, eight-speed automatic, all-wheel drive

Fuel consumption9.1 L/100 km (26 mpg US)

Acceleration0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds

SpaceSecond-row legroom 917 mm (36.1 in); cargo 586 L (20.7 cu ft) behind the second row, 1,628 L (57.5 cu ft) overall

Fuel tank54 L (14.3 US gal)

Warranty4 years or 80,000 km (49,710 mi)

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What Canadian shoppers ask

The questions XC40 shoppers bring to the showroom.

Drawn from 499 comments on MotorMouth's XC40 videos posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel. Question themes sit apart from verified vehicle facts and help prepare a more useful test drive.

01

What does it cost?

Price and value come up in 72 comments on MotorMouth's XC40 videos. MotorMouth's October 2026 notes give the 2026 XC40 B5 AWD a Canadian starting price of $49,248. Volvo Canada does not list trim prices on its site; its offers page shows a 2026 XC40 B5 AWD Plus finance example with a vehicle price of $54,181, including $2,770 freight and PDI.

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Ask for the all-in price of the exact trim and options in writing, including freight, PDI and any retailer fees.

02

Which trim should I choose?

All four trims, Core, Plus, Ultra and the new Black Edition, share the B5 AWD powertrain, so the choice is about equipment and look. The Black Edition adds a darker exterior. One owner wrote: "I still love my 2019 XC40."

Take this to your test drive

List your must-haves, such as a heated steering wheel, 360-degree camera or premium audio, and check which trim includes them on the 2026 build sheet.

03

Is the mild hybrid a real hybrid?

Engine and power come up in 31 comments. The B5 uses a 48-volt mild hybrid system to smooth takeoffs and acceleration, but it does not drive on electricity alone. It makes 247 hp and Volvo Canada lists it at 9.1 L/100 km (26 mpg US).

Take this to your test drive

Drive it in stop-and-go traffic to feel how smoothly it pulls away, and reset the trip computer to see your own fuel use.

04

How much room is there?

Space and rear seats come up in 16 comments. MotorMouth's 2023 notes give second-row legroom of 917 mm (36.1 in), cargo space of 586 L (20.7 cu ft) behind the second row and 1,628 L (57.5 cu ft) overall, among the largest in its class. The cabin has smart storage, including hooks for shopping bags.

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Sit behind your own driving position and load what you usually carry.

05

Is it ready for a Canadian winter?

Winter and all-wheel drive come up in 11 comments. All-wheel drive is standard on every Canadian XC40. Ground clearance and the heated features vary by trim, so check the 2026 build sheet.

Take this to your test drive

Confirm which trim adds heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel, and ask about winter tires for the wheel size you choose.

06

Should I wait for the refreshed 2028 XC40?

Volvo has shown a refreshed 2028 XC40 with new headlights and bumpers, a larger 11.2-inch touchscreen with Google Gemini and an upgraded sensor platform for driver support, still with the B5 AWD powertrain, according to MotorMouth's September 2026 notes. It is not on sale yet and has no Canadian price. One viewer asked after the 2028 first look: "Still no head-up display? No ventilated seats option?"

Take this to your test drive

If you are buying now, ask about offers on the 2026; if the newer screen and driver support matter to you, ask when the 2028 arrives.

07

What technology comes with it?

The cabin and technology come up in 95 comments. The XC40 uses Volvo's Google-based infotainment with Google Assistant and Google Maps built in. Exact screens and driver support features vary by trim.

Take this to your test drive

Pair your phone during the test drive and try the voice assistant for navigation and calls.

08

What does the warranty cover?

The XC40 has a 4-year or 80,000 km (49,710 mi) warranty, according to MotorMouth's notes for Volvo's current models.

Take this to your test drive

Ask what is included for scheduled maintenance in Canada, since it differs from the US.

Source ledger

Show the work.

Sources were retrieved on October 31, 2026. Specifications, equipment, price and availability can change. Confirm the exact Canadian build sheet before purchase.

MotorMouth review notes, 2028 Volvo XC40 first look (Zack and Andrea Spencer), September 2026 2026 B5 AWD Canadian starting price, plant, details of the coming 2028 refresh.
MotorMouth review notes, 2023 Volvo XC40 (Zack and Andrea Spencer) Mild hybrid behaviour, storage, legroom and cargo space for the current generation, infotainment.
Volvo Canada, XC40 page Model year 2026, B5 AWD output and acceleration, fuel consumption, fuel tank, trims and Black Edition.
Volvo Canada, current offers 2026 XC40 B5 AWD Plus finance example vehicle price and freight and PDI.
MotorMouth audience research 499 comments on MotorMouth's XC40 videos posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel, read on October 31, 2026. Quoted comments are about the current XC40 and lightly cleaned for readability.

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