Overview
The Volvo XC40 is a Mk1 C-segment SUV, launched in 2018 and sold here as a five-seat petrol-hybrid compact premium crossover. It suits buyers who want a smaller Volvo SUV without moving to the electric EX40. The range starts from RM268,888, positioned above mass-market C-segment SUVs and close to the MINI Countryman and Mercedes-Benz GLA.
XC40 in 2026 — what's new
For 2026, the XC40 carries on unchanged. The current range is the B5 Ultimate petrol hybrid, after the T5 plug-in hybrid was dropped and the former XC40 Recharge Electric was renamed EX40. The latest updates already in play are the Volvo Car UX with Snapdragon Cockpit Platform, plus the B5’s Pixel projector headlights and sunroof introduced with the 2024 update.
Variant (1)
RM268,888 · est. from RM2,745/mo
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 263 hp
- Torque
- 390 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,969 cc
- Rated Economy
- 7.7 L/100 km
- 0-100 km/h
- 6.4 seconds
- Transmission
- Conventional Automatic
- Driveline
- All Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 460 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain
Colours
across the range — availability varies by variant
- Black Stone Solid
- Crystal White Pearl
- Denim Blue Metallic
- Glacier Silver Metallic
- Thunder Grey Metallic
Volvo XC40 buyer's guides & reviews
Verdict
The XC40 is now a simple proposition: one petrol-hybrid variant, one trim, no plug-in hybrid and no XC40-badged EV. At RM268,888, it costs far more than a Proton X70, Jetour Dashing or Proton eMas 7, and also sits RM10,000 above the Mercedes-Benz GLA and MINI Countryman entry prices. But it remains the Volvo compact SUV for buyers who are not ready to switch to the EX40.
Used cars for sale
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Volvo XC40 sales in Malaysia
5 registered so far in 2026 — Malaysia's #277 best-selling model this year.
Full XC40 sales data, month by month →Volvo XC40 resale value
What a used XC40 holds of its price, by registration year: the trade-guide value insurers and dealers reference, and the price the market typically asks.
| Year | Trade guide | Typical asking | Holds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RM278,900 | — | 100% |
| 2025 | RM218,700 | — | 78% |
| 2024 | RM195,500 | — | 70% |
| 2023 | RM166,500 | — | 60% |
| 2022 | RM137,700 | RM112,800 (8) | 43% |
| 2021 | RM120,900 | RM105,800 (24) | 41% |
| 2020 | RM109,400 | RM86,000 (7) | 34% |
| 2019 | RM90,000 | RM78,900 (10) | 31% |
| 2018 | RM81,200 | — | 32% |
Trade-guide and market listing data, West Malaysia. Actual prices vary with condition, mileage and variant; "holds" compares against that year's new price.
Rivals to consider
same class, similar money
Volvo XC40 FAQ
How much is the Volvo XC40 in Malaysia?
The Volvo XC40 costs RM268,888 in Malaysia. The sole variant is the B5 Ultimate petrol hybrid.
What do you get in the Volvo XC40?
The XC40 B5 Ultimate gets a 1,969 cc petrol-hybrid powertrain with 263 hp, a conventional automatic gearbox and five seats. Current equipment includes Pixel projector headlights, a sunroof and Volvo Car UX with Snapdragon Cockpit Platform.
Is the Volvo XC40 electric?
No. The current XC40 is a petrol-hybrid B5. The former XC40 Recharge Electric has been renamed EX40, so the electric version no longer sits under the XC40 name.
Which Volvo XC40 variant should I buy?
There is only one XC40 variant: the B5 Ultimate. Buy it if you want the petrol-hybrid Volvo compact SUV; look at the EX40 if you want the battery-electric model.
