Volvo is reviving its compact SUV lineup with a long-overdue update, marking the first significant refresh for its XC40 and EX40 models in nearly a decade. The changes aim to modernize both vehicles with likely improvements in design, technology, and performance, addressing concerns about their aging appeal. Industry observers will watch closely to see whether the updates help Volvo reclaim ground in a competitive segment dominated by newer rivals. With electric and hybrid competition heating up, the refresh could signal Volvo’s strategy for the next generation of compact SUVs.
| Volvo updates XC40, EX40 Volvo is giving its aging compact car lineup its first major refresh in nearly a decade. (Douglas A. Bolduc) ...
