Multimedia system
At first glance, the C40’s infotainment system may not look all that different from the XC40’S older Sensus set-up, with its four-tiered home screen and similar fonts. However, under the surface it’s a completely new, Google-based system. It’s already in some other Volvos and will eventually replace the older interface in all models, so it better be good.
The screen responds quickly, and once you figure out how to configure the home screen, you can tailor it to your preferences and make pretty good use of the real estate. The built-in navigation is Google Maps, so it deals with traffic well, but the voice guidance isn’t the best.
The biggest annoyance is that there is no Apple Carplay or Android Auto phone mirroring. There’s Spotify built in, but other media players have to go through Bluetooth, meaning you can only browse media via your phone. Moreover, some of the settings menus are too fiddly.