XC40 pre purchase questions

[MikeGMT]

Might be of some use

new-volvo-xc40-my18--my19-edition-1.pdf

[MrABC22]

Originally Posted by MikeGMT

Might be of some use

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That’s sort of thing yesX other times I’ve looked at other manufacturers they have a sort of check/tick to show which have and haven’t. It’s a little harder to decipher when it’s just listed as some things are duplicated over higher specs. So Volvo do the the above way from your link?

[MikeGMT]

It can be a bit hard to decipher. Once you have chosen your engine/transmission and FWD/AWD scroll down and you will see a list of all standard features, these apply to all variants. Further down you will see the specific model features listed and then the Pro model features over and above the standard for that model.

As an example, take the R-Design. This will have all the standard features listed plus some that only apply to that model, then the R-Design Pro will have more equipment than the base R-Design, for example the Winter Pack, better lighting package etc.

There is also the option to choose different packs to tailor the vehicle to your own requirements.

Car Play is a option on all models, (except the Launch Edition, which comes with all the bells and whistles) but can be dealer fitted.

In a nutshell it can be a nightmare shopping for a used Volvo, even the dealers don't always list/know the exact spec, especially the supermarket, non franchised type. If I were in your position I would choose the model and trim level, take a good look through the spec, value pack, and options, and make a list of must haves/nice but not essentials. This way you should never get less than you want, but may get more, depending on how free the previous owner was with the options list.

Hope that makes sense and helps a little, and happy hunting.

[MrABC22]

Originally Posted by MikeGMT

It can be a bit hard to decipher. Once you have chosen your engine/transmission and FWD/AWD scroll down and you will see a list of all standard features, these apply to all variants. Further down you will see the specific model features listed and then the Pro model features over and above the standard for that model.

As an example, take the R-Design. This will have all the standard features listed plus some that only apply to that model, then the R-Design Pro will have more equipment than the base R-Design, for example the Winter Pack, better lighting package etc.

There is also the option to choose different packs to tailor the vehicle to your own requirements.

Car Play is a option on all models, (except the Launch Edition, which comes with all the bells and whistles) but can be dealer fitted.

In a nutshell it can be a nightmare shopping for a used Volvo, even the dealers don't always list/know the exact spec, especially the supermarket, non franchised type. If I were in your position I would choose the model and trim level, take a good look through the spec, value pack, and options, and make a list of must haves/nice but not essentials. This way you should never get less than you want, but may get more, depending on how free the previous owner was with the options list.

Hope that makes sense and helps a little, and happy hunting.

I’m finding it is very difficult! As you say a lot of listing of things but then the classic *subject to change/please check…..

I’m doing exactly as you suggest trying to get my “must haves”. Always seems something missing though!

What are others must haves, or owners who have one and wished they’d got something that’s missing?

[60041]

We had a 2019 XC40 T3 auto until this April, when we put it in against a new one
It was an R Design, and the only options were winter pack, spare wheel and pearlescent paint.
The standard features were quite adequate for our use; I was a little surprised that it did not have adaptive cruise control or pilot assist, like my V90 has, but it wasn’t really missed. The only thing we regretted not getting was the electric tailgate, but they were an expensive option and very rarely fitted - it is standard on the new one.
On call was fitted.
It had lots of thoughtful features that my V90 does not have, I particularly liked the theatre lighting and refrigerated glovebox, which is not on the new one.
Do not believe those people who will tell you that the fuel consumption is poor: it will consistently give well over 40 mpg, calculated from fill ups and, given the cheaper price of petrol, it is quite a bit cheaper to run the the admittedly bigger diesel V90.
They are really good cars and if we had had the slightest doubt about them, we would not have ended up buying two!

[MrABC22]

Yes I really would like the electric tailgate but as you say it’s hard to find. Probably as you mention was expensive add on from factory originally. So looks like I’m going to lose out on that as will probably be a ‘20 at best.

Is adaptive cruise not on any? Was it an option also, how can you tell if has it, again it’s so hard to determine. Again something I would like to have if possible.

Think I’m going to want the winter pack. However getting this kits seems to add heated windscreen and seats, not steering wheel which seems common on other makes? Is there a way to see if it’s a heated windscreen button/option from pics as well, compared to just a shortcut button to get max blast to windscreen?

Thanks

[SnineT]

Originally Posted by MrABC22

Yes I really would like the electric tailgate but as you say it’s hard to find. Probably as you mention was expensive add on from factory originally. So looks like I’m going to lose out on that as will probably be a ‘20 at best.

Is adaptive cruise not on any? Was it an option also, how can you tell if has it, again it’s so hard to determine. Again something I would like to have if possible.

Think I’m going to want the winter pack. However getting this kits seems to add heated windscreen and seats, not steering wheel which seems common on other makes? Is there a way to see if it’s a heated windscreen button/option from pics as well, compared to just a shortcut button to get max blast to windscreen?

Thanks

One thing you do want is ACC as it's fantastic.

One thing you don't want is the electric tailgate and if the strut fails outside of warranty you'll know why I said this.

Seats are great, wheel not so much so, it works great but I never used mine and when I tested it it didn't add much to the party, kinda felt odd tbh.