1 – The XC40’s interior was designed to be more like a well-organised office rather than a car. Volvo decided to take a less traditional approach to laying out the XC40’s cabin, and started by looking at the kinds of things its customers kept near them in their living space. As a result there’s enough space in the centre console bin for a tissue box, an integrated rubbish bin keeps things tidy and there’s a dedicated tray for your mobile phone.

7 – In some markets Volvo will sell the XC40 under a revolutionary leasing model called ‘Care by Volvo’. Unlike traditional leases, the Care by Volvo scheme will put owners behind the wheel of an XC40 for a flat monthly payment, which includes everything from insurance, taxes and servicing. It will be matched by a concierge service that will allow you to loan your car out to whoever you want, and even take care of things like fuelling, cleaning or even having packages delivered to your car while it’s parked. It’s yet to be confirmed if Care by Volvo will be offered in Australia.

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