With the introduction of Model Year 25, Volvo have released some updates regarding some of the new changes and updates to Model Year 25 cars. This article will explain all the important changes with the introduction of the new model year. We aim to update this article as we hear more.
Volvo have already begun the introduction of Model Year 25. In this article we will cover some of the more significant changes and updates for the new model year as Volvo make begin the transition from Model Year 24 to Model Year 25.
Production for Model Year 25 is expected to commence around April 2024.
Volvo XC40/EX40
EX40 Changes
Sand Dune is a warm, sand-coloured solid effect metallic with glass flakes that sparkle like sand in the sun.
Bright Dusk Exterior Colour - Removed
The branding 'Recharge' for the XC40 BEV will be renamed to 'EX40'
Range for all specification levels will gain an approximate 45 mile increase.
Core Specification Level Changes:
Twin Motor Core - Removed
Rear Tinted Windows - Removed
3-Pin 16amp charging cable - Removed
Rear Parking Camera - Standard
Centre console surround will now be matte charcoal
Chrome on car keys will now be matte
Roof Rails, Window Trims and Front Bumper Deco will now be matte charcoal
Chrome on the lower middle of the steering wheel will now be matte
New 19" (non-diamond cut) alloys wheels introduced
Interior lighting will gain rear reading/courtesy lights
Price now includes all exterior paint options
Plus Specification Level Changes:
Power Passenger Seat - Removed
3-Pin 16amp charging cable - Removed
Connect Suede Textile/Microtech Upholstery with Fjord Blue Carpets - Removed
Dual Tone Roof - Standard On All Exterior Colours
Black Stone Dual Tone Roof standard on all exterior colours (EX40) including the colour Silver Dawn - Standard
Charcoal Connect Suede Textile/Microtech - Standard
High level Illumination - Standard
Price now includes all exterior paint options
Ultra Specification Level Changes:
Dawn Fusion Microtech/Textile upholstery - Added
3-Pin 16amp charging cable - Removed
EX40 Ultra Single Motor - Removed
Black Stone Dual Tone Roof - Removed For All Exterior Colours
Black Stone Dual Tone Roof standard on all exterior colours (EX40) including the colour Silver Dawn - Standard
Range for all specification levels will gain an approximate 45 mile increase.
Charcoal or Dawn Fusion Microtech/Textile upholstery - Standard
Connect Suede Textile/Microtech Upholstery - Now Optional
Connect Suede Textile/Microtech Upholstery with Fjord Blue Carpets - Removed As Option
XC40 Changes
The XC40 trim level name 'Ultimate' will now be changed to 'Ultra' for Model Year 25.
The B3 & B4 Mild Hybrid Ultra will have the option to equip the Bright trim level variant.
Plus Specification Level Changes:
- 360 Parking Camera - Removed
- Blindspot Information & Cross Traffic Alert - Now Standard
- High Level Interior Lighting system - Now Standard
- 19" Alloy Wheels - Now Standard
- Connect Suede Textile/Mircotech upholstery - Now Standard
Ultra Specification Level Changes:
- 20" Alloy Wheels - Now Standard
- Leather-faced upholstery - Now Standard
Volvo EC40
Sand Dune is a warm, sand-coloured solid effect metallic with glass flakes that sparkle like sand in the sun.
Bright Dusk Exterior Colour - Removed
The branding 'Recharge' will be renamed to 'EC40'
Range for all specification levels will gain an approximate 45 mile increase.
Core Specification Level Changes:
EC40 Core - Removed
Twin Motor Core - Removed
Plus Specification Level Changes:
Power Passenger Seat - Removed
3-Pin 16amp charging cable - Removed
Connect Suede Textile/Microtech Upholstery with Fjord Blue Carpets - Removed
Dual Tone Roof on all colours (EC40 Only) - Standard
Dual Tone Roof - Standard On All Exterior Colours
Black Stone Dual Tone Roof standard on all exterior colours (EX40) including the colour Silver Dawn - Standard
Charcoal Connect Suede Textile/Microtech - Standard
High level Illumination - Standard
Price now includes all exterior paint options
Ultra Specification Level Changes:
Dawn Fusion Microtech/Textile upholstery - Added
The EC40 trim level name 'Ultimate' will now be changed to 'Ultra' for Model Year 25.
EX40 Ultra Single Motor - Removed
3-Pin 16amp charging cable - Removed
Black Stone Dual Tone Roof (EC40 Only) - Standard
Black Stone Dual Tone Roof standard on all exterior colours (EX40) including the colour Silver Dawn - Standard
Black Stone Dual Tone Roof - Removed For All Exterior Colours
Charcoal or Dawn Fusion Microtech/Textile upholstery - Standard
Connect Suede Textile/Microtech Upholstery - Now Optional
Connect Suede Textile/Microtech Upholstery with Fjord Blue Carpets - Removed As Option
Regarding Volvo's trim level names. For XC60 they are currently: Core, Plus & Ultimate but for Model Year 25 'Ultimate' will be renamed to 'Ultra'.
The 'Recharge' branding for Volvo Plug-In Hybrid's will be removed for the new model year.
Volvo will look to introduce two new powertrain variants, T6 Plug-In Hybrid for Core & B5 Petrol for Ultra in Bright.
If B.L.I.S (Blind Spot Information System) is important to you, then you will be happy to read that the 'Plus' specification level will come equipped with this feature as standard for the new model year.
For those cold UK winters, the heated front windscreen option will now be available on the 'Ultra' specification level. Please remember, if you do opt in for a drivers head-up display, this will remove the option for a heated front windscreen as both cannot be equipped at the same time.
The colour Thunder Grey will be removed, this is an exterior colour.
Just like XC60, the Ultimate trim level name will be renamed to 'Ultra'.
The 'Recharge' branding will also be removed from XC90 for Model Year 25.
Volvo will make changes to the following powertrains: B5 Petrol Ultra - Dark will now be added, B6 Petrol Ultra - Dark will be deleted.
The heated front windscreen option will now be available on the 'Ultra' specification level. Please remember, if you do opt in for a drivers head-up display, this will remove the option for a heated front windscreen as both cannot be equipped at the same time.