2026 Volvo XC40 trim levels explained
Base to top
$12,100
- 11 trims. $39,800 to $51,900.
- Base: B4 Core Dark Theme FWD. Top: B5 Ultra Black Edition AWD.
All 11 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B4 Core Dark Theme FWD | $39,800 | $1,395 | 2.0L 4cyl | 194 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
| B4 FWD Core | $39,900 | $1,395 | 2.0L | 194 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
| B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | $42,500 | $1,395 | 2.0L 4cyl | 247 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| B5 AWD Core | $42,600 | $1,395 | 2.0L | 247 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| B4 Plus Dark Theme FWD | $43,800 | $1,395 | 2.0L 4cyl | 194 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
| B4 FWD Plus | $43,900 | $1,395 | 2.0L | 194 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
| B5 Plus Dark Theme AWD | $47,200 | $1,395 | 2.0L 4cyl | 247 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| B5 AWD Plus | $47,300 | $1,395 | 2.0L | 247 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| B5 Ultra Dark Theme AWD | $51,150 | $1,395 | 2.0L 4cyl | 247 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| B5 AWD Ultra | $51,250 | $1,395 | 2.0L | 247 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| B5 Ultra Black Edition AWD | $51,900 | $1,395 | 2.0L 4cyl | 247 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
B4 Core Dark Theme to B4 Core: +$100
B4 Core Dark Theme FWD $39,800 to B4 FWD Core $39,900.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
B4 Core to B5 Core Dark Theme: +$2,600
B4 FWD Core $39,900 to B5 Core Dark Theme AWD $42,500.
- Power: 194 hp to 247 hp.
- Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
- MPG: 27 mpg to 26 mpg.
No equipment data.
B5 Core Dark Theme to B5 Core: +$100
B5 Core Dark Theme AWD $42,500 to B5 AWD Core $42,600.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
B5 Core to B4 Plus Dark Theme: +$1,200
B5 AWD Core $42,600 to B4 Plus Dark Theme FWD $43,800.
- Power: 247 hp to 194 hp.
- Drivetrain: AWD to FWD.
- MPG: 26 mpg to 27 mpg.
No equipment data.
B4 Plus Dark Theme to B4 Plus: +$100
B4 Plus Dark Theme FWD $43,800 to B4 FWD Plus $43,900.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
B4 Plus to B5 Plus Dark Theme: +$3,300
B4 FWD Plus $43,900 to B5 Plus Dark Theme AWD $47,200.
- Power: 194 hp to 247 hp.
- Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
- MPG: 27 mpg to 26 mpg.
No equipment data.
B5 Plus Dark Theme to B5 Plus: +$100
B5 Plus Dark Theme AWD $47,200 to B5 AWD Plus $47,300.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
B5 Plus to B5 Ultra Dark Theme: +$3,850
B5 AWD Plus $47,300 to B5 Ultra Dark Theme AWD $51,150.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
B5 Ultra Dark Theme to B5 Ultra: +$100
B5 Ultra Dark Theme AWD $51,150 to B5 AWD Ultra $51,250.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
B5 Ultra to B5 Ultra Black Edition: +$650
B5 AWD Ultra $51,250 to B5 Ultra Black Edition AWD $51,900.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Leather seats: optional from B4 Core Dark Theme FWD, $39,800.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: B4 Core Dark Theme FWD, $39,800.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from B4 Core Dark Theme FWD, $39,800.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: B4 Plus Dark Theme FWD, $43,800.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: B4 Core Dark Theme FWD, $39,800.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: B4 Core Dark Theme FWD, $39,800.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: B4 Core Dark Theme FWD, $39,800.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: B4 Core Dark Theme FWD, $39,800.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: B4 Core Dark Theme FWD, $39,800.
- Heated rear seats: optional from B4 Core Dark Theme FWD, $39,800.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: B4 Plus Dark Theme FWD, $43,800. Optional from B4 Core Dark Theme FWD, $39,800.
- Not on any trim: a third row, remote start.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | B4 Core Dark Theme FWD | B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | B4 Plus Dark Theme FWD | B5 Plus Dark Theme AWD | B5 Ultra Dark Theme AWD | B5 Ultra Black Edition AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | O | O | O | O | N | N |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| 360 camera | N | N | S | S | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | S | S | S | S | N | N |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Panoramic roof | O | O | S | S | S | S |
No equipment data: B4 FWD Core, B5 AWD Core, B4 FWD Plus, B5 AWD Plus, B5 AWD Ultra.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: B5 Core Dark Theme AWD, $42,500.
- Hybrid: every trim.
- The most hp: B5 Core Dark Theme AWD, 247 hp, $42,500.
- The best mpg: B4 Core Dark Theme FWD, 27 mpg, $39,800.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: B4 Core Dark Theme FWD, B4 FWD Core, B5 Core Dark Theme AWD, B5 AWD Core, B4 Plus Dark Theme FWD, B4 FWD Plus, B5 AWD Plus, B5 AWD Ultra, B5 Ultra Black Edition AWD.
- Dropped: B5 Core Bright Theme AWD, B5 Plus Bright Theme AWD, B5 Ultra Bright Theme AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 2 trims. Median change: +$1,775.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| B5 Plus Dark Theme AWD | $45,500 | $47,200 | +$1,700 |
| B5 Ultra Dark Theme AWD | $49,300 | $51,150 | +$1,850 |
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What this cannot tell you
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