What kind of quality a car has is the most important thing, which is safety first and protection first. With the advancement of technology, the safety configurations that today's cars have are gradually being improved, and Volvo Cars have also gained a lot of attention in the mar

What kind of quality a car has is the most important thing, which is safety first and protection first. With the advancement of technology, the safety configurations that today's cars have are gradually being improved, and Volvo Car has also gained a lot of attention in the market with its high security.

In this issue, we will take a look at the Volvo XC40 launched in July 2022. We will interpret the appearance, interior, configuration and power of the 2023 B4 four-wheel drive Zhiyuan Deluxe Edition to see how the quality of Volvo is now? (The guide price is 318,800 yuan, hereinafter referred to as Volvo XC40)

In terms of appearance, the family-style front face design still uses a concave straight waterfall-style air intake grille. The black Volvo logo looks more eye-catching in the middle of the grille. The polygonal LED headlight group on both sides is simple in shape. The internal LED daytime running light shows a horizontal T-line, which looks more fashionable overall.

From the side, the waistline and skirtline are arranged in parallel, and a concave design is adopted at the skirtline. The ABC column and wheel arch frames are smoked black, forming a double color combination with the white body, giving the side a certain sense of layering.

From the tail, it continues the characteristics of Volvo's tail. The taillights on both sides are in the L shape, and are basically consistent with the style of the front face. The simple and distinct lines make the shape of the tail more intense.

Inside the car, the interior design is generally stable. The center console still adopts a traditional design style. The horizontal silver trim and the silver trim at the door divide some levels, forming an organic coordination effect with the main color. At the same time, an embedded 9-inch LCD central control screen is adopted. The air conditioner outlet is arranged on both sides in a vertical structure, and the visual feeling is relatively clean and neat.

In terms of safety configuration, in addition to using high-strength boron steel body, the Volvo XC40 also adds functions such as active brake system, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, body stability system, lane keeping assistance, road traffic sign recognition, fatigue driving prompt, tire pressure alarm, etc. In terms of airbags, the main and co-pilot, the front and rear sides, and the main driver’s knees, are equipped with 7 airbags. These safety configurations are also considered the strengths of Volvo XC40.

In terms of space, the length, width and height of the vehicle are 4440/1863/1652mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2702mm, and a height of 175cm. The author sits in the driver's seat. The back is well wrapped and supported, the seat is comfortable, and there is a good viewing line in the front. There is a 1 fist and 3 finger margin on the top of the head. There is also a distance of 1 fist and 3 fingers on the top of the head. There is still about 2 fists to the front row.

In terms of hardware configuration, it is equipped with a 2.0T engine + 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, with a maximum power of 145kW (197Ps), and the maximum torque of is 300N·m. The 48V mild hybrid system is adopted, which improves fuel economy and ensures the power sensitivity at the start. The fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 7.05L/100km. The driving mode selection system configured in the car also has several functions such as sports, ECO, standard, comfort and off-road. Generally, family cars can choose a comfortable mode to meet a good driving experience.

Summary: Volvo XC40 2023 B4 Four-wheel drive Zhiyuan Deluxe Edition has good product strength. The exterior design continues Volvo's Nordic style. The internal configuration retains tradition and has also added many intelligent functions, especially in terms of security configuration, which is relatively rich, maintaining Volvo's consistent advantages. However, everyone has their own value when buying a car. If the budget is at this price, you can consider a test drive.