2025 Volvo XC40 trim levels explained
Base to top
$8,650
- 5 trims. $40,650 to $49,300.
- Base: B5 Core Bright Theme AWD. Top: B5 Ultra Bright Theme AWD.
All 5 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B5 Core Bright Theme AWD | $40,650 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 247 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| B5 Plus Dark Theme AWD | $45,500 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 247 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| B5 Plus Bright Theme AWD | $45,500 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 247 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| B5 Ultra Dark Theme AWD | $49,300 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 247 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| B5 Ultra Bright Theme AWD | $49,300 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 247 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
B5 Core Bright Theme to B5 Plus Dark Theme: +$4,850
B5 Core Bright Theme AWD $40,650 to B5 Plus Dark Theme AWD $45,500.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: 360 camera, Panoramic roof, Front and rear parking sensors, Power front seats, Fog lights.
B5 Plus Dark Theme to B5 Plus Bright Theme: $0
B5 Plus Dark Theme AWD $45,500 to B5 Plus Bright Theme AWD $45,500.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats.
B5 Plus Bright Theme to B5 Ultra Dark Theme: +$3,800
B5 Plus Bright Theme AWD $45,500 to B5 Ultra Dark Theme AWD $49,300.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Adaptive headlights.
B5 Ultra Dark Theme to B5 Ultra Bright Theme: $0
B5 Ultra Dark Theme AWD $49,300 to B5 Ultra Bright Theme AWD $49,300.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: B5 Plus Bright Theme AWD, $45,500. Optional from B5 Core Bright Theme AWD, $40,650.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: B5 Core Bright Theme AWD, $40,650.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from B5 Core Bright Theme AWD, $40,650.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: B5 Plus Dark Theme AWD, $45,500.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: B5 Core Bright Theme AWD, $40,650.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: B5 Core Bright Theme AWD, $40,650.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: B5 Core Bright Theme AWD, $40,650.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: B5 Core Bright Theme AWD, $40,650.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: B5 Core Bright Theme AWD, $40,650.
- Heated rear seats: optional from B5 Core Bright Theme AWD, $40,650.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: B5 Plus Dark Theme AWD, $45,500. Optional from B5 Core Bright Theme AWD, $40,650.
- Not on any trim: a third row, remote start.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | B5 Core Bright Theme AWD | B5 Plus Dark Theme AWD | B5 Plus Bright Theme AWD | B5 Ultra Dark Theme AWD | B5 Ultra Bright Theme AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | O | O | S | O | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | O | O | O |
| 360 camera | N | S | S | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | S | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | S | S | S | N | N |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | O | O | O | O | O |
| Panoramic roof | O | S | S | S | S |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: every trim.
- Hybrid: every trim.
- The most hp: every trim, 247 hp.
- The best mpg: every trim, 26 mpg.
New for 2025
Compared with 2024. Trims matched by name.
- Added: B5 Plus Dark Theme AWD, B5 Ultra Dark Theme AWD, B5 Ultra Bright Theme AWD.
- Dropped: B5 Core Dark Theme AWD, B5 Plus DarkTheme AWD, B5 AWD Plus Dark Theme, B5 Ultimate Dark Theme AWD, B5 Ultimate Bright Theme AWD, Recharge Core AWD, Recharge Plus AWD, Recharge Ultimate AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 2 trims. Median change: +$75.
| Trim | 2024 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| B5 Core Bright Theme AWD | $40,500 | $40,650 | +$150 |
| B5 Plus Bright Theme AWD | $45,500 | $45,500 | $0 |
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