Key facts
- The 2028 Volvo XC40 receives updated front and rear lights with a more minimalist matrix LED design.
- Volvo designers have subtly reshaped the XC40's exterior to reduce its overall dimensions.
- The interior features a new 11.2-inch infotainment touchscreen with integrated Gemini AI.
- A new cardamom leather interior option is available, paired with open-grain wood trim.
- The XC40 gains an enhanced suite of safety features including new radars, cameras, and sensors for improved 360-degree views.
- The revised XC40 will go into production later this year and go on sale next year.
Volvo has provided its small XC40 SUV with a second mid-cycle refresh for the 2028 model year, aiming to maintain its appeal with updated styling and technology. The Swedish automaker first introduced the XC40 in 2017 and previously updated it for the 2023 model year.
The most noticeable exterior changes include new front and rear LED light clusters, which feature a more minimalist interpretation of Volvo's signature "Thor's Hammer" daytime running lights. Volvo's designers have also subtly reshaped the vehicle's corners to reduce its overall dimensions, presenting a less aggressive and more socially aware approach compared to the trend of larger SUVs.
Inside, the most significant upgrade is an 11.2-inch infotainment touchscreen that integrates Google's Gemini AI as a voice assistant. Volvo, an early adopter of Google's Android Automotive OS, continues its partnership with enhanced AI capabilities. A new interior option includes cardamom leather paired with open-grain wood trim. Volvo has also bolstered the XC40's safety features with a new suite of front, rear, and corner radars, an upgraded forward-looking camera, new ultrasonic sensors, and revised software for an improved 360-degree parking camera view.
The revised 2028 Volvo XC40 is slated to begin production later this year and will be available for sale next year. A revised electric EX40 model will also receive similar styling updates, though it will not be offered in the US.