The Q2 is pleasingly bold on the surface, but plays with a very safe bat beneath it
Pros Bold styling (for Audi), should be a doddle to live with
Cons Not especially fun to drive, few real benefits over an A3
Pros Huge scope for personalisation Stylish, high-quality interior Great range of engines
Cons Many rivals are cheaper Limited kit on entry-level model Large wheels affect ride comfort
Pros Spacious interior Impressive safety kit Good build quality
Cons High price Firm ride on larger wheels Best features are optional
It can rumble with hot hatches, but does Audi's youth-focussed compact SUV warrant its $50K-plus price tag?
Pros Performance aplenty Nice road manners... ... and adroit handling Silky smooth dual-clutch auto
Cons Asks for Q3 money Misses key safety tech Second row not the last word in comfort
The XC40 Recharge is an all-new model for Volvo this year and represents the Swedish brand's first foray into all-electric propulsion—that's if you don't count its Polestar division's new Polestar 2 EV.
Pros Attractive styling, peppy acceleration, thoughtfully designed cabin.
Cons Key rivals offer more driving range, hefty curb weight, much pricier than the gasoline model.
For 2021 New fully electric version of the XC40,402 horsepower,Estimated 208 miles of range.
Pros Quick acceleration Easy-to-use infotainment system Practical SUV body style
Cons Less range than rival EVs Below-average energy efficiency Small cargo area
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric has an appealing interior, a decent electric range, rapid performance and impressive safety credentials. It’s expensive next to many rivals, but the lower-spec models stack up fairly well next to similarly premium (if often larger and, in some cases, more fun) alternatives.
Pros High-quality interior Rapid performance Decent range
Cons Expensive next to many rivals Fiddly infotainment menus No traditional PCP finance
