Good ride, with great bump absorption; No-cost paint options; Good ground clearance for basic off-roading; Quality, comfortable and spacious interior
Engine lacks power; Power problem compounded by that CVT; Smallish boot
Styling still stands out in a crowd; Huge potential to grow the awareness of the GR sub-brand; Sharper handling, but still very easy to live with
Priced like a Koba, but missing some equipment; Down on power compared to the segment's top sellers; Styling forces a compromise to driver and rear passenger visibility
A ton of standard equipment wrapped into a surprisingly premium package; Cabin space falls on the larger side of the small-SUV segment; It feels sure-footed and substantial with ample power
The price is high enough to warrant a browse through other spec grades; The dual-clutch transmission can be jerky around town; The ride is not as comfortable on rough roads as it could be
Practical and roomy cabin; Good visibility; Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto work well on dearer models; Extendable sun visors; Fair fuel economy; Runs on regular unleaded petrol
Caution: wireless Apple CarPlay on cheaper variants constantly disconnects and is in urgent need of a software upgrade; Small boot; Space-saver spare tyre; Short service intervals on turbo models
Smooth electric driving at variable speeds; Strong performance in hybrid mode; Cabin space and quality; Relatively short charging time on just a household socket;
Big premium over regular XC40s; Brake pedal feel; We couldn’t quite match claimed EV range; Hybrid loses clever folding boot floor;
Muscular and frugal diesel engine; Super-smooth auto; Cabin space and quality; Big boot for a compact SUV; Agreeable servicing costs for a luxury SUV
Doesn’t steer as well as the original X1; Big price premium for the diesel engine; Far from generously equipped; Missing some key driver aids, and no highway/freeway-speed AEB