Electronic Stability Control instantly helps optimise traction and minimise the risk of skids at all speeds and in all conditions. It also contributes to safer and more fun cornering characteristics by helping the car steer into the curves. And if you're in the mood to take more control when driving dynamically, select Sport Mode to allow a controlled amount of rear wheel slip.

The additional standard orange Care Key enables safer car sharing. It allows you to limit the car's top speed before lending it out to, for example, a family member or an inexperienced driver.

Efficient brakes are vital for driving confidence and safety. They're also part of the dynamic driving experience and incorporate active safety technologies as well as features for your convenience. In an emergency situation, the large anti-lock disc brakes will make all the difference. The brake system is smart too: if you don't brake hard enough, it ensures maximum braking pressure is applied. And if you suddenly lift off the accelerator or sensors detect an obstacle in front of the car, the brake pads instantly moves closer to the brake discs to reduce the total stopping distance. Adding to your convenience, our automatic hold function keeps the brakes engaged after you have braked the car to standstill and released the brake pedal. And to make it easier and safer to start uphill or downhill from standstill, Hill Start Assist keeps the brakes applied for a short period after you have released the brake pedal until you press the accelerator – your car will not move while your foot moves from the brake pedal to the accelerator.

This feature helps alert vehicles approaching you from behind if you are forced to emergency brake. In this situation, the brake lights will flash at an intense rate of four times per second. The emergency brake light is active at speeds above 50km/h and once the car slows down to below 10km/h, the brake lights stop pulsing and the hazard lights take over.

This aluminium shield is designed to protect the engine, sump and transmission from bottoming when driving on unusually rough or uneven surfaces.

An alcohol lock is an effective way of preventing your car from being started by a drunk driver behind the steering wheel. This software update makes it easy to install an alcohol lock in your Volvo as well as integrating the alcohol lock device with the car's other functions. For example, alcohol lock step by step instructions can be shown in the centre display. Please note that this is only a preparation that must be supplemented with an alcohol lock system from Dräger or ACS Alcohol Countermeasure Systems.

Designed for temporary use and a maximum speed of 80 km/h, this spare wheel saves both space and weight. For your convenience, a jack, wheel bolt tool and textile bag for full size wheel storage are included.

In the event of a puncture in the tyre's tread you can seal it temporarily with this emergency repair kit. It includes an electric air compressor and sealing fluid and is stored conveniently under the load compartment floor. The compressor can also be used to check and adjust tyre pressure. Maximum speed for the sealed tyre is 80 km/h (50 mph) and it should be replaced within 200 km (125 miles).

Helping to protect your spine if the car lands hard after an accident, the front seats energy-absorbing functionality can cushion severe vertical forces. Integrated anti-submarining protection helps reduce the risk of sliding under the safety belt in a collision. The fixed head restraints help offer outstanding protection regardless of a person's height. The front seats also feature our efficient whiplash protection system WHIPS™. On impact from behind, the entire front backrest and head restraint moves with the occupant to support the neck.

In certain frontal collisions, the brake pedal is designed to release and move down to the floor to help reduce the risk of injuries to the right foot and leg when the foot is on the brake pedal. This Volvo safety innovation is triggered by the same sensors that activate the safety belt pre-tensioners and airbags when this is needed.

We believe that the car should bear the brunt of any collision, not the people inside it. That's why we've developed our cars so that they offer legendary protection, not just from front and rear impacts, but also from side-on collisions. The steel framework of the car – and that includes the front seat frames – has been designed to help displace the impact of a side-on collision away from the people inside and prevent intrusion into the cabin. And because we understand that an impact with a larger vehicle is a possibility on busy roads, the extremely strong side structure contains ultra-high strength steel to help withstand a severe impact. We have even taken into account the side windows – the Inflatable Curtain works in conjunction with SIPS™ and the side airbags to protect people in the front seats. In the rear, SIPS™ and the Inflatable Curtain protect the passengers in the outer rear seat.

Our Inflatable Curtain helps protect your head and neck in a side collision or roll-over. Helping to provide protection for occupants sitting on the sides, it deploys from the roof above the doors. The Inflatable Curtain also helps protect in some frontal collisions and stays inflated for several seconds to provide prolonged protection in the event of secondary impacts.

All the panels and door sides are padded with energy-absorbing materials to help reduce the risk of injury to the car's occupants.

A Volvo innovation, the three-point safety belts are the foremost safety feature inside your car. In a collision or roll-over, pre-tensioners for the front and outer rear seat positions instantly tighten the belts to keep the occupants tightly restrained. They then release a little to reduce the strain. This also means that the driver and front passenger are cushioned by the airbags in a controlled fashion. To help ensure maximum protection for you and your passengers, the safety belts also interact with the steering wheel column and supplementary restraint technologies such as the side airbags and the Inflatable Curtain.

The steering column is an advanced part of the safety system, with the upper and lower sections giving way in a controlled manner in a frontal impact to help protect the driver.

WHIPS™ is a Volvo safety innovation that efficiently helps reduce the risk of whiplash injury if your car is hit from behind. On impact, the entire front backrest and head restraint moves with the occupant to support the neck.

In a side-collision, the side airbags inflate instantly to help protect the chest and hip of the driver and front seat passenger. The side airbags are located in the ideal spot on the front seat backrest.

When your Volvo detects an imminent collision or run-off road accident, our prepared front safety belts tighten electrically to help provide maximum protection. If a collision is avoided, the front safety belts unroll again without needing to be serviced.

Further helping to protect the driver's lower legs in the event of a frontal collision, a knee airbag is installed above the pedals. The knee airbag is deployed together with the other airbags and supplements the safety belt, the safety belt pre-tensioner, the brake pedal release and the integrated knee protection under the dashboard to help optimise protection.

Together with the safety belts, the frontal airbags help protect the head, face and chest in a frontal collision. They're intelligent too: to optimise protection, the airbags adapt the level of inflation to the force of the impact. And if the impact is so low that the airbags aren't needed, the system will only deploy safety belt pre-tensioners if necessary. To make it possible to mount a child seat in the front passenger seat, the passenger airbag can easily be disconnected using a cut-off switch.

The body of your Volvo helps provide maximum protection in all types of accidents. You and your passengers are surrounded by an extremely strong safety cage, while front and rear deformation zones help reduce the effects of an impact. The sturdy safety cage helps keep the occupant space intact in a crash and is made from one of the strongest types of steel available. Together with the energy-dissipating front and rear crumple zones and the car's interior restraint technologies, this helps protect the people inside your Volvo in any collision. In a side-collision, our side-impact protection system SIPS™ distributes the crash force across a large portion of the car's body to further reduce the risk of injury. And in a roll-over accident, the strong roof construction helps protect the occupants.

For easy and convenient storage of a fire extinguisher in the car, you can add a flexible holder that keeps the extinguisher out of the way but easily accessible when needed.

Helping to keep your dog still in the rear seat, our practical dog harness contributes to both safety and comfort for everyone inside your Volvo. It can also be used outside the car as a walking harness. The harness is easily attached to any of the rear safety belts using snap links. Available in four different sizes, you'll easily find a model that fits your dog perfectly.

Laminated windows for the cabin and load compartment help reduce noise from the outside so that you and your passengers can enjoy an even quieter ride. They can also enhance your security as the windows' high resistance to external force makes it hard for a thief to break into your car. For your comfort, they also contribute to reduced UV radiation inside the cabin.

The alarm helps guard your Volvo when parked and deter unwelcome visits. It also reacts to movement inside the car, the breaking of a window and if someone tries to steal your wheels or tow your car away. It is automatically activated when you lock the car and is connected to the doors, bonnet and tailgate. A level sensor deters thieves from jacking up the car to steal your wheels or tow it away, while the deadlock function makes it impossible for a thief to open the doors from the inside once the car is locked from the outside. The movement sensor, level sensor and deadlock function can be switched off so people or pets can be left inside the parked and locked car.

Lock and unlock the doors and tailgate securely and conveniently using the remote control. And upon leaving or entering your car, you can close or open all windows, including a panoramic roof, at the touch of a button. Adding to your security, you can unlock the tailgate separately. This allows you to access your load compartment while nobody else can open any of the doors from the outside.

To further enhance your personal security, the doors can be set to automatically lock the moment you drive away. Alternatively, lock them swiftly from the front seats using the lock button. For your safety in the event of an accident, your Volvo unlocks automatically to make it possible to open the doors from the outside.

As long as you have your remote control in the car, the keyless start function allows you to start the engine by simply turning the start knob while depressing the brake pedal.

If you forgot to close the windows or the panoramic roof upon leaving the car, they can be conveniently closed using the remote control. And before entering the car, they can be opened to allow fresh air into the cabin.

If you've locked the car from the outside and a thief smashes a door window, this function makes it impossible to open any of the doors from the inside.

Keep small items secure and out of sight in the easily accessible storage compartment under the load compartment floor. In addition, the tailgate overlaps and locks the storage compartment hatch when it's closed.

Enhancing security as you approach your car at night, exterior light sources illuminate the immediate surroundings for 30 seconds when you unlock using the remote. This also turns on the interior lighting. And when leaving the car, just pull the headlight stalk to light up the path to your door. This function can be set in a choice of 30, 60 or 90 seconds duration.

The body-coloured door handles with ground lighting illuminate the area beneath the door handles for a welcoming feel when approaching your car at night. Ground lighting is activated when you unlock your car using the remote control. For your extra convenience, the optional LED ground lighting under the doors further illuminates the area below the open door. Included with the Keyless locking system.

The tempered glass in the side windows is three to five times stronger than ordinary glass at the same thickness. The tempered glass helps enhance safety in the event of a collision or a glass breakage and breaks into small pieces to help reduce the risk of injury.

Designed for temporary use and speeds up to 80 km/h, this compact spare wheel can help keep you on the road after a puncture. It's conveniently stored under the load compartment floor and includes an easy accessible jack and socket wrench.

Increase security and reduce the risk of wheel theft with these lockable wheel bolts. Features one uniquely coded socket allowing only you or your dealer or technician to remove the wheels. And to make the bolts perfectly match the wheel design, choose a wheel bolt kit with colour-coordinated caps in Matt Tech Black, Silver or Chrome finish.

This feature can support in heavy traffic and when reversing. When a vehicle enters your blind spot or approaches fast from behind, you can be alerted via a light in the door mirrors. Should you nonetheless drift into the path of another vehicle, your car can help steer you back into your lane. To help make parking safer, it can also alert you on crossing traffic when you reverse out of a parking space with limited rear visibility. It can even brake for you if there's a risk of collision. The feature also includes a function that can prevent you from being hit from behind by activating the hazard warning lights at a rapid rate if a fast approaching car comes too close. If a collision can't be avoided, the front safety belts will be tensioned just before the impact to help keep passengers in the correct position. The brakes will also activate if your car is at a standstill to further reduce the risk of whiplash injury. Please note: The driver is always responsible for how the car is controlled, these features are only supportive functions. All described functions may not be available in all markets.

This feature can support in heavy traffic and when reversing. When a vehicle enters your blind spot or approaches fast from behind, you can be alerted via a light in the door mirrors. Should you nonetheless drift into the path of another vehicle, your car can help steer you back into your lane. To help make parking safer, it can also alert you on crossing traffic when you reverse out of a parking space with limited rear visibility. It can even brake for you if there's a risk of collision. BLIS™ and Cross Traffic Alert is part of Driver awareness. Please note: The driver is always responsible for how the car is controlled, these features are only supportive functions. All described functions may not be available in all markets.

Rear Collision Warning keeps you one step ahead of the traffic. By activating all the indicator lights at a rapid rate, fast-approaching vehicles are alerted if they drive too close and a collision is imminent. If a collision can't be avoided, the front safety belts will be tensioned just before the impact to help keep passengers in the correct position. The brakes will also activate if your car is at a standstill to further reduce the risk of whiplash injury. Rear Collision Warning with braking at standstill is part of Driver awareness.

If you begin to stray out of your lane, the Lane Departure Warning can help alert you. At speeds over 65km/h, a camera looks at the lane markings and can tell if you are drifting out of your lane. If you do, you will be alerted with vibrations in the steering wheel. If you use indicators to signal a lane change, Lane Departure Warning will not react.

Connected Safety is a unique, cloud-based safety feature that can help you to foresee and adapt driving to hazardous situations on the road ahead. Using actual weather and infrastructure information, Connected Safety can alert you with a symbol in the driver display. You will also be alerted if another connected vehicle on the road ahead of you detects slippery conditions. In that case, a message will be sent from that vehicle to your car via the “cloud”. The same goes if another connected vehicle on the road ahead of you stands still with activated hazard lights, making you aware of that potentially dangerous traffic situation. And if your car detects slippery road conditions, it will share that information via the “cloud” with other nearby connected vehicles. By doing so, your car actually also contributes to enhanced safety for other road users.

Road Sign Information alerts you on speed limits, "no overtaking", "no entry" and various types of supplementary signs. The road sign is displayed on the speedometer. If you exceed the speed limit, Road Sign Information can alert you with a flashing speed limit sign icon. It can also inform you about speed cameras. And if you drive in the wrong direction on a one-way street, you'll be alerted with a no-entry sign icon. Please note: The driver is always responsible for how the car is controlled, this is only a supportive function.

This technology helps reduce the risk for more damage and injury after a collision – such as colliding with other cars or people – your Volvo brakes automatically when the safety belt pre-tensioners or an airbag are activated.

Our advanced safety assistance technologies help keep you in control and stay out of harm's way. If needed to help avoid a collision, the car can alert you and even brake. Your car can identify other vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and large animals ahead of you – day or night. The car can also help prevent collisions with oncoming vehicles in intersections. And if you should drift over the lanes or stray over the road edge, the car can steer you back. And should another car approach in your own lane and a collision can't be avoided, your car can brake automatically to help mitigate the impact. If your driving behaviour show signs of distraction or tiredness, the car can gently alert you. It can also help keeping you updated on current traffic restrictions by displaying actual road signs on the driver display. Connected Safety is a unique, cloud-based safety feature that can help you and other connected drivers to foresee and adapt driving to hazardous situations on the road ahead, such as a slippery road. Please note: The driver is always responsible for how the car is controlled, these features are only supportive functions.

Using automatic steering assistance, this system helps you avoid collisions with oncoming vehicles. If you cross a lane marking in the way of an oncoming vehicle, your car automatically steers back and warns you. Active between 60 and 140 km/h. Please note: The driver is always responsible for how the car is controlled, this is only a supportive function.

This feature supports you at speeds above 65 km/h. If you're about to cross a lane marking without using the indicator, the car will gently steer you back into the lane. If the steering intervention is not enough or you keep steering across the lane markings, you'll be alerted with vibrations in the steering wheel. Please note: The driver is always responsible for how the car is controlled, this is only a supportive function.

If you stray over the outer lane marking or the road edge, this feature will support you in helping to steer the car back onto the road. If needed, it will also activate the brakes to help keep you on the road. Run-off road Mitigation operates at speeds between 65 km/h and 140 km/h. Please note: The driver is always responsible for how the car is controlled, this is only a supportive function.

If your driving behaviour shows signs of distraction or tiredness, this feature can provide an audible warning and a message in the driver display suggesting you take a break. Active at speeds over 65km/h, the system checks the road ahead while monitoring your steering input to see how they compare to your regular driving style. Combined with the navigation system, it can also propose a nearby place to have a break. Please note: The driver is always responsible for how the car is controlled, this is only a supportive function.

For smoother driving in heavy traffic, Pilot Assist can provide gentle steering support to help keep the car centred in its lane and at a set speed. And if there's a vehicle in front of you, it can adapt your speed to help keep a set distance. Active from standstill up to 130 km/h, Pilot Assist steering support can facilitate driving in stop and go traffic as well as driving on the motorway. If you don't keep a hand on the steering wheel, Pilot Assist is automatically switched off. When the system deactivates, you are notified by a discreet vibration in the steering wheel. Pilot Assist is part of Driver assistance. Please note: The driver is always responsible for how the car is controlled as well as for maintaining the correct distance and speed, even when Pilot Assist is being used. Advanced driver assist systems, such as Pilot Assist, are restricted in how much acceleration, braking and steering force they can apply.

This feature adapts speed to help you maintain an appropriate distance to slower vehicles. Just select the desired speed and time gap to the vehicle in front, and enjoy smooth driving from standstill up to max speed. Please note: The driver is always responsible for how the car is controlled, this is only a supportive function.

This supportive driver assistance technology gives smooth, intuitive driving from standstill up to motorway speeds. It helps you maintain a safe distance from the car in front by adapting your speed while helping to keep you centred in the lane by making small steering adjustments. Driver assistance also makes driving in stop-and-go traffic more effortless. Your car follows the car ahead and can brake automatically to standstill when needed. If the car in front only stops briefly, your car can start following it as it takes off again. Please note: The driver is always responsible for how the car is controlled, these features are only supportive functions. All described functions may not be available in all markets.

Our 360° camera adds to peace of mind in confined areas with impaired visibility. Choose between five views including a convenient bird's eye top view of the car and the surrounding area. And when needed, you can choose a rear or front view including a junction view. The rear view also shows guiding lines that indicate your car's trajectory for easier parking. The rear camera can also be switched to a zoomed-in view close to the car, particularly convenient when hitching a trailer. To get a better view of what's happening at your car's side, just select left or right side view.

Facilitating reversing, this rear-view camera shows what's going on behind your car on the centre display. On-screen guidelines provide extra assistance for smooth parking. A zoomed-in view close to the car adds to convenience when hitching a trailer.

Covering the front, rear and sides of the car, this park assist system helps facilitate manoeuvring into tight spaces with restricted vision. As the car gets closer to an obstacle, you're alerted by a pulsating sound from the rear or front loudspeakers and graphics in the centre display. The frequency of the warning sound increases the closer you get to the obstacle.

Rear and front park assist helps facilitate manoeuvring into tight spaces with restricted vision. As the car gets closer to an obstacle, you're alerted by a pulsating sound from the rear or front loudspeakers and graphics in the centre display. The frequency of the warning sound increases the closer you get to the obstacle. Rear park assist helps you when reversing into tight. And if you get too close an obstacle behind the car, it can brake automatically.

Rear and front park assist helps facilitate manoeuvring into tight spaces with restricted vision. As the car gets closer to an obstacle, you're alerted by a pulsating sound from the rear or front loudspeakers and graphics in the centre display. The frequency of the warning sound increases the closer you get to the obstacle.

Rear park assist helps you when reversing into tight spaces with restricted vision. As the car gets closer to an obstacle, you're alerted by a warning sound from the rear loudspeakers and a graphic view in the centre display. The frequency of the warning sound increases the closer you get to the obstacle. And if you get too close an obstacle behind the car, it can brake automatically.

Rear park assist helps you when reversing into tight spaces with restricted vision. As the car gets closer to an obstacle, you're alerted by a warning sound from the rear loudspeakers and a graphic view in the centre display. The frequency of the warning sound increases the closer you get to the obstacle.

Our convenient Park Assist Pilot makes parking easier. It measures the parking space, and if the space is at least 1.2 times the length of your car it can park by taking over the steering. Park Assist Pilot handles both parallel and perpendicular parking, and can also assist when leaving a tight parallel parking space.

To protect your door mirrors from damage while the car for example is parked or driving through a car wash, press both buttons for the left and right mirror at the same time to fold them flat against the car. They can also be set to fold or unfold automatically every time you lock or unlock the car. And to facilitate parking, the door mirrors can tilt automatically (or by the push of a button) when reversing.

The power door mirrors are easily adjusted to suit your preferences. To protect them after you've parked your car, just fold them in with the press of a button. They can also fold automatically every time you lock the car. To facilitate parking, you can easily tilt either of the door mirrors to show you the kerb when reversing. Or set them to adjust automatically every time you engage reverse gear. Contributing to your safety when it's cold, the door mirrors are electrically heated together with the rear window to keep them free of frost.

Conveniently positioned on the side of the windscreen, this nifty ticket holder will keep your parking tickets clearly visible and in place.

The Polestar Engineered Optimisation powertrain software allows you to enjoy a more precise and balanced driving experience. Together with Polestar's engineers, we have optimised important performance areas such as mid-range engine performance, gearshifts and throttle response. To get the most out of the Polestar Engineered Optimisation software, we strongly recommend you add our optional drive mode selector.

Stiffer shock absorbers and springs further improve road holding, traction and dynamic control when cornering, allowing you to enjoy increased stability and quicker steering response.

The agile chassis of your Volvo is designed to inspire your confidence – in the city or on the open roads. You're in command, while the high ground clearance further enhances your comfort and all-road capacity. Contributing to an energetic drive, the front suspension helps provide safe and predictable driving characteristics and responsive steering. The rear suspension in sophisticated multi-link design contributes to safe, comfortable and entertaining driving characteristics. Extensive use of lightweight aluminium chassis components contributes to ride comfort as well as agile handling.

The agile chassis of your Volvo is designed to inspire your confidence – in the city or on the open roads. You're in command, while the high ground clearance further enhances your comfort and all-road capacity. Contributing to an energetic drive, the front suspension helps provide safe and predictable driving characteristics and responsive steering. The rear suspension in sophisticated multi-link design contributes to safe, comfortable and entertaining driving characteristics. Extensive use of lightweight aluminium chassis components contributes to ride comfort as well as agile handling.

Our speed-dependent steering provides exactly the right level of power assistance to maximise comfort and steering response: firmer steering at highway speeds, lighter in slow traffic. Steering characteristics can also be tailored with the optional drive mode control.

Our drive mode control allows you to instantly adapt the powertrain and steering characteristics to your preferences and driving conditions. Comfort mode optimises comfort, while Eco mode calibrates the powertrain and climate system for lowest possible fuel consumption. Dynamic mode is calibrated for sporty driving, with quick engine, gearbox, steering and braking responses. Off-road mode facilitates driving on poor roads and in difficult situations. In Individual mode, you can tailor your own personal drive mode.

The electric power steering responds precisely to your commands at all speeds. To facilitate parking, it gives a high level of power assistance at low speeds. And as the speed rises, power assistance is progressively reduced to maximise driving pleasure. You can easily adapt the steering characteristics and power assistance to enjoy the ultimate setting for each situation.

This app connects you with your Volvo, enabling convenient remote control of several car functions. By simply using your mobile device or a digital assistant, you can remotely pre-climatise your parked car, check car status, see its location, control charging, send destinations to the navigation system, lock or unlock the doors and much more. You can also easily keep track of business trips and store them as driving journals.

Voice control listens to and carries out your commands to operate climate, navigation, entertainment and your smartphone. Press the steering wheel button, give your voice command and stay focused on the traffic – voice control perfectly complements the displays and other controls in your Volvo.

In the pure electric XC40 Recharge, the latest infotainment technology with built-in Google apps and services makes your car as intuitive to use as your smartphone. The voice-activated Google Assistant is your helpful support while you keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. Call or text friends, set reminders, or even change the temperature in the car. Google Maps is fully integrated in your Volvo and helps you reach your destination faster with real-time traffic info, automatic rerouting and voice control. It's easy to use and provides helpful information for an electric car including range, estimated battery level at arrival and charging stations along your route. With the Google Play Store, you can easily download your favorite apps just as you would on your phone. Conveniently listen to your favorite music, podcasts, or audiobooks while you drive. This new generation infotainment system also adapts to how you behave and offers unprecedented personalization for a seamless driving experience. Your car is fully connected to your digital life – even without your phone. Please note: Availability of features and services described above may vary based on market.

In the pure electric XC40 Recharge, Over the air software updates enable remote updating of different car features and functions via the cloud. This makes it easy to after-install new software-based functionality so that you can enjoy a car that gets better all the time. And you don't have to visit a workshop to ensure that your car is always updated with the latest car related software. The software updates are distributed on a regular basis via the cloud to the car.

Integrate your smartphone and its familiar interface and functions with the centre display in your Volvo. Make calls, write messages, enjoy music and find destinations easily using the touch screen, steering wheel controls or voice control. Cable connection via an additional USB port in the front centre armrest means your battery is charged and you can enjoy the highest sound quality through the audio system. For the XC40 Recharge pure electric, wireless connection is used to further enhance your convenience. The cable connected Smartphone integration supports iPhone® (5 or later) via Apple CarPlay as well as Android smartphones (5.0 Lollipop or later via Android Auto), while the wireless Smartphone integration supports iPhone® (5 or later) via Apple CarPlay. For more information please see: http://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/ https://www.android.com/auto/ Apple CarPlay and CarPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc. Android Auto is trademark of Google Inc

This feature makes it possible for any of your passengers to integrate their smartphone with the centre display in your Volvo, allowing them to make calls, write messages, enjoy music and find destinations easily using the car's centre display touch screen or voice control. No wires involved – just drop the phone on the dedicated optional charging pad to charge it and connect it wirelessly for a fully integrated infotainment experience.

Keep your smartphone within easy reach and fast charge it at the same time. No wires needed – just put your smartphone in the storage space beneath the centre touch screen and inductive charging ensures the battery is charged.

Keep your smartphone within easy reach and fast charge it at the same time. No wires needed – just put your smartphone in the storage space in front of the cupholders and inductive charging ensures the battery is charged. Not available in the Recharge plug-in hybrid variants.

Adding to your convenience and in-car entertainment, the Bluetooth® connection allows you to wirelessly connect your smartphone with your Volvo. Make or answer calls with both hands on the steering wheel, and enjoy audio streaming via the car's audio system. And as you get in and out of the car, the system automatically allows you to switch freely from the phone to the handsfree system and back again. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Volvo Car Corporation is under licence. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Inside your Volvo you intuitively connect with the digital world and your car. Enjoy smooth control provided by our 9-inch centre display with touch screen, steering wheel buttons, voice control, wireless smartphone connection and our well-sounding High Performance audio system. Via your smartphone, you have instant access to internet maps and a host of convenient in-car apps. For example listening to online radio, streaming music, browsing the web and – if you have navigation – sharing your location, spotting local businesses and finding parking. Your Volvo can even book service when it's time. This also means your Volvo is already technologically prepared for future web and cloud-based in-car infotainment functions.

Enjoy the convenience of our electrically foldable towbar. A press of a button inside the load compartment and the towbar folds out. When the towbar is in position, all it requires is a final push to secure and you're ready to go. Folds discreetly away when not in use. If the towbar is not locked in position or if any of the lights on the trailer cease to function, you'll be alerted in the car's driver display. For your safety, the system will also perform a light check before you go. This towbar also includes our Trailer Stability Assist technology. If the trailer begins to snake at speeds above 50 km/h, brakes on one or more wheels are applied automatically to help you regain stability and maintain control.

When towing a trailer or caravan, Trailer Stability Assist helps maintain stability. If the trailer begins to snake at speeds above 50 km/h, it automatically applies slight braking to one or more wheels to help you regain control.

With automatic levelling, the rear suspension automatically adjusts to help you maintain driving stability, ground clearance and headlight angle when you tow or carry a heavy load.

With this option you can conveniently check that the trailer lamps are working before starting off. And when you activate the rear fog lights, your car's rear fog lights shut off and the trailer's fog lights are activated.

Loose items, luggage or other equipment are held safely and securely in place on the load compartment floor with this handy elastic net. Attaches to fitted load-lashing loops.

This net helps protect passengers from loose luggage when braking sharply. When it isn't needed, the net can be stored under the load compartment floor in a convenient storage bag.

This foldable and removable floor makes it easy to adapt the load compartment to whatever you're carrying. The floor can transform into a load divider, helping to organise and separate different cargo, or into a holder for your shopping bags. And folded down, it creates a hidden yet spacious storage under the floor for a sport bag or other valuables. When locking your car, this storage is locked by the tailgate.

Providing a sturdy barrier between the passenger and load compartments, this protective steel grille helps you transport your pet – or bulky loads – safely and conveniently. It's easily installed and removed, and folds conveniently against the roof when not needed.

Adding to your convenience, these four eyelets help you secure cargo to the load compartment floor. When not in use, they fold flush with the surrounding space to not impede during loading or unloading.

This illuminated tailgate scuff plate in stainless steel provides extra protection for the tailgate opening of your Volvo. When the tailgate is opened the integrated LED lights illuminates around the tailgate scuff plate. The LED illumination in the tailgate scuff plate lights together with the car's interior illumination.

This convenient front load compartment provides smart extra storage in the pure electric XC40 Recharge. It's the perfect space to keep your charging cables easily accessible and well protected from dirt, dust and moisture. It also frees up valuable space from the rear load compartment. The front load compartment has two sections: an upper section for items such as charging cables or washer fluid bottles, and a lower section dedicated to storage of a puncture repair kit. The two sections are divided by an easily removable load floor.

You can carry up to three passengers in the rear seat. A folding armrest with integrated cup holders and extra storage at the outer seats further enhance convenience. For additional comfort when it's cold, electrical heating is available for the outer rear seat positions. And when required, the backrests fold separately in two sections to make it possible to combine both cargo and passengers easily and conveniently. For long items such as skis, there's a load hatch in the rear seat backrest.

After shopping, the two integrated folding hooks in the load compartment side panels will take care of up to two shopping bags. They fold out from the side panel at a push. And when retracted, they are completely flush with the side panel so as not to obstruct when you load or unload your car.

The tailgate scuff plate in stainless steel adds to the stylish look and feel of your Volvo SUV while protecting the load compartment opening when you load or unload your car.

The load compartment's clever design makes it one of the largest in the class, with many practical features so you can adapt it to whatever you're carrying. For more space, the rear backrests fold at a press of a button. The regularly shaped load compartment of 460 litres makes it possible for four or five people to bring their luggage. If you need to carry bulky or unusually tall items then you can take advantage of the foldable, removable load floor. It can be used as a transversal load divider, helping to organise and separate different cargo. In upright position, the foldable load floor can also help you keep shopping bags in place. And folded down, it creates a hidden yet spacious storage space under the floor for a sport bag or other valuables. When locking your car, this storage space is locked by the tailgate. There are also four load-securing eyelets to keep delicate items safe and to protect the car's occupants, plus four bag hooks that ensure your shopping doesn't move around or spill in transit. The rear seat backrests fold separately in two sections to make it possible to combine both cargo and passengers easily and conveniently. With the rear seat backrests folded, the load floor is kept flat to facilitate transporting of bulky items as well as loading and unloading. There's also a load hatch in the rear seat backrest for long items such as skis.

Specially designed for your Volvo, this practical, stylish moulded plastic mat features a high-friction coating to stop your load sliding around. It also prevents dirt and water from running into the luggage compartment. Available in two variants, for cars with or without a shopping bag holder.

The parcel shelf conceals your gear in the load compartment. To increase the load space, the parcel shelf can be detached and stored under the load compartment floor.

The load hatch behind the rear centre armrest allows you to carry long items, such as skis, inside the car and still make it possible for two rear seat passengers to ride in comfort.

Add versatility to your Volvo and connect extra electrical equipment such as a cooler box with this 12 V power outlet in the luggage compartment.

Optimising practicality, this load carrier is easily fitted directly onto the rails, making attaching Volvo load-carrying accessories quick and easy.

This functional and aerodynamically designed 400 litre roof box is perfect for your skiing gear as well as other sports gear such as golf clubs. For easier loading and unloading, it can be opened from both sides. The roof box is designed to integrate with the shape of the car and is easy to install and secure onto the load holders. The roof box features patented suspension for soft opening and closing. Max load 50 kg.

This aerodynamic 400 litres roof box in exclusive high-gloss Black elegantly enhances the load capacity of your Volvo. It's easily mounted at the roof – no tools required – and can be opened from both sides using only one hand. A built-in mat helps reduce noise. The roof box secures to the Volvo load carriers and carries loads of up to 75 kg.

This aerodynamic 500 litres roof box in exclusive high-gloss Black elegantly enhances the load capacity of your Volvo. It's easily mounted at the roof – no tools required – and can be opened from both sides using only one hand. A built-in mat helps reduce noise. The roof box secures to the Volvo load carriers and carries loads of up to 75 kg.

Make sure your roof box offers the same great looks and high quality as your Volvo. Specially created by our design team, this exclusive 430 litre Volvo roof box with built-in LED lighting solves your roof top transports needs with style. Aerodynamic design minimises wind resistance and noise, while a glossy black paint finish enhances sportiness. From a practical perspective, our Dual Opening system and integrated lighting facilitate loading and unloading from both sides while a high-friction mat and an optional storage net help keep your gear in place. This roof box also feature our Quick-Grip system that allows swift and secure single-hand mounting on the load carriers. Max load 69 kg.

Attach your bike conveniently and securely on the roof with this holder in sturdy, light-weight aluminium. A sturdy grapple claw with torque limiter controls and soft padding attaches the bike's frame correctly while the wheels are secured with quick-release straps. The frame holder adjusts automatically to secure frames up to 100 mm in diameter and the quick-fit wheel holders handle a variety of wheel sizes. Dual locking function locks the bike to the holder and the load carrier.

With this practical bike holder in sturdy, lightweight aluminium you conveniently carry two bikes of different types and sizes. This stable holder is easily installed on the hitch, and the bikes are secured with rubber straps. A space of 18 cm (7 inches) between the bikes and an integrated anti-sway function help prevent bike to bike contact. The integrated cable lock further contributes to your peace of mind when the car is parked. And to facilitate access to the load compartment, the holder easily tilts backwards when unloaded. When not in use, the holder can be folded for storage.

With this practical bike holder in sturdy, lightweight aluminium you conveniently carry up to 4 bikes of different types and sizes. This stable holder is easily installed on the hitch, and the bikes are secured with rubber straps. A space of 7 inches between the bikes and an integrated anti-sway function help prevent bike to bike contact. The integrated cable lock further contributes to your peace of mind when the car is parked. And to facilitate access to the load compartment, the holder with bikes easily slides side-ways. When not in use, the holder can be folded for storage.

Bring your bikes conveniently and safely with this stable holder. The design of your Volvo towbar (Fix4Bike) and the holder's smart coupling facilitate mounting. Up to three bikes of different types (including e-bikes and fat bikes) and sizes are easily secured on the rack, and by adding an extra adapter you can bring an extra bike. To access the load compartment, the holder with bikes can be easily tilted using a pedal. You can also add a detachable ramp for easy loading and unloading of your bikes. Bike holder max load 60 kg.

This aerodynamically designed aluminium holder keeps your skis and snowboards securely on the roof of your Volvo. Push-button opening facilitates loading and unloading even with gloves on.

The Polestar Engineered Optimisation powertrain software allows you to enjoy a more precise and balanced driving experience. Together with Polestar's engineers, we have optimised important performance areas such as mid-range engine performance, gearshifts and throttle response. To get the most out of the Polestar Engineered Optimisation software, we strongly recommend you add our optional drive mode selector.

The powerful electric powertrain is at the heart of the driving experience in the Volvo Recharge Twin. The dual, high-performing 300kW/408hp front and rear electric motors provide a supremely inspiring and refined drive, with an instant torque of 660Nm for fast take-offs, all-wheel drive stability and smooth, linear acceleration at all speeds. In near silence and with zero carbon emissions when driving. The electric powertrain also offers the full control provided by regenerative braking and one pedal drive. Together, the two motors drive the front and rear wheels through a shift-by-wire single speed transmission - no gear changes, just a smooth, seamless flow of power. The electric motors are permanently sealed and maintenance-free. The large, state-of-the-art 78kWh lithium-ion high-voltage battery can provide up to 418km range (WLTP) and a low center of gravity for high driving stability. A powerful 11 kW onboard charger means competitive charging capabilities, at home as well as out in the city. The Recharge Twin simply takes urban driving to another level. *Range is according to WLTP driving cycles and real-world range may vary. Figures are based on preliminary target. Final vehicle certification pending.

This mild hybrid is as responsive on the highway as in the city. It's a superb all-rounder that delivers generous, smooth power just where you need it, ensuring excellent drivability in combination with responsive all-wheel drive and our intuitive 8-speed Geartronic™. By recovering energy generated by braking and supporting the petrol engine, the mild hybrid technology helps to use fuel more efficiently. It also adds to a more comfortable driving experience. The engine restarts instantly and you can enjoy smoother acceleration from standstill. Using low friction technology and an advanced turbo this engine maximises power and efficiency. For your everyday drivability, the turbo provides particularly good response at low to medium engine speeds. Low engine weight contributes to balanced handling, while Start/Stop technology and our Eco function optimise the powertrain and the climate system to further reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Adding our Drive mode function, you'll easily adapt the powertrain characteristics to your preferences.

With this mild hybrid you can enjoy a smooth, responsive and highly efficient driving experience. Full torque already from low revs and our quick-shifting 7-speed Dual Clutch automatic gearbox put you in control of your drive. By recovering energy generated by braking and supporting the petrol engine, the mild hybrid technology helps to use fuel more efficiently. It also adds to a more comfortable driving experience. The engine restarts instantly and you can enjoy smoother acceleration from standstill. Using low friction technology and an advanced turbo this engine maximises power and efficiency. For your everyday drivability, the turbo provides particularly good response at low to medium engine speeds. Low engine weight contributes to balanced handling, while Start/Stop technology and our Eco function optimise the powertrain and the climate system to further reduce fuel consumption and CO2-emissions. Further helping to reduce fuel consumption, the engine can also deactivate temporarily when not needed to propel the car. A particulate filter helps reduce the levels of harmful particulates in the exhausts. Adding our Drive mode function, you'll easily adapt the powertrain characteristics to your preferences.

The fuel filler lid conveniently opens at a press of a button on your remote key, and once opened there's no cap to unscrew and remove. This also prevents the wrong kind of fuel filling nozzle from being inserted. An integrated seal opens when the filling nozzle is inserted and closes when it's removed.

Our quick and smooth shifting 8-speed Geartronic™ automatic offers superior efficiency and an intuitive drive. You're always in the right gear – whether it's for optimal engine response at all revs, or for smooth cruising with highest fuel-efficiency. Whenever you're in the mood for dynamic driving, just shift to manual mode.

Our quick and smooth shifting 8-speed Geartronic™ transmission offers superior efficiency and an intuitive drive. You're always in the right gear – whether it's for optimal engine response at all revs, or for smooth cruising with highest fuel-efficiency. Whenever you're in the mood for dynamic driving, just shift to manual mode. And adding our Drive Mode Selector, you can adapt the automatic gear shift pattern to your driving style.

Our quick and smooth shifting 8-speed Geartronic™ automatic offers superior efficiency and an intuitive drive. You're always in the right gear – whether it's for optimal engine response at all revs, or for smooth cruising with highest fuel-efficiency. Whenever you're in the mood for dynamic driving, just shift to manual mode.

Featuring dual-clutch technology, this seven-speed automatic combines fuel-saving efficiency with a responsive driving experience. Adding to the dynamic feel of being in control, gears are shifted instantaneously and torque is delivered without disruption. And when you’re in the mood for more active driving, you can also shift gears manually.

Featuring dual-clutch technology, this seven-speed automatic combines fuel-saving efficiency with a responsive driving experience. Adding to the dynamic feel of being in control, gears are shifted instantaneously and torque is delivered without disruption. And when you're in the mood for more active driving, you can also shift gears manually.

With the pure electric Volvo Recharge there are no gear changes – only a smooth, seamless flow of power that adds to a very comfortable, controlled and intuitive driving experience. Shift-by-wire technology allows you to easily flick between the three gear shifter positions Reverse, Neutral and Drive with one single movement. Parking mode is conveniently operated via a button beside the gear shifter.

Our micro hybrid technology including a Start/Stop function further reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions in the city. When you stop at a traffic light or in a traffic queue, the engine shuts off temporarily to eliminate idling and restarts instantly when you resume driving.

Our AWD technology with Instant Traction™ gives you an edge by increasing driving stability and traction – on all road surfaces and in all weathers. As conditions change, wheels with the best grip get the most power to optimise your drive. Under normal conditions practically all the power is distributed to the front wheels to minimise fuel consumption without compromising on stability. And when needed, up to 50% of the engine's power can be distributed to the rear wheels. At standstill, full all-wheel drive is always engaged to prepare for maximum traction. This also facilitates take-off in slippery conditions or if you for example are pulling a boat trailer up a ramp.

Hill Start Assist allows you to start uphill or downhill without the car moving while you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator. It keeps the brakes applied a short period after you've released the brake pedal.

Hill Descent Control offers controlled descents on steep, rough and slippery roads. When activated, it helps you descend smoothly from 8 to 40 km/h using engine braking or, if needed, by braking each wheel individually – you just have to steer. You can brake anytime or, if you prefer, accelerate to adapt the speed. The smooth accelerator characteristics of Hill Descent Control also makes it easier to move off when towing a heavy trailer or a boat on a trailer up a ramp. It also works in reverse gear.