A car review of the Volvo V40 Cross Country, a jacked-up version of the standard hatchback with off-road styling and more powerful engines. The review covers the prices, specs, performance, comfort, safety and interior of the V40 Cross Country, as well as its rivals and alternatives. If you're looking for a V40 fitted with Volvo's 2.5-litre turbocharged engine, then the T5 Cross Country is the one to choose. Unlike the T5 R-Design, the Cross Country is fitted with all-wheel drive as standard. It also uses the regular V40's power steering system, rather than the nervous rack on the T5 R-Design. Overall rating Likes: Chunky, modern exterior design Fuss-free four-wheel drive system Strong performance with characterful exhaust sound Practical and stylish cabin Gripes: No 4WD for diesel models Thirst of T5 engine Small rear screen reduces rear visibility Relatively expensive to buy and run The V40 Cross Country is more of a jacked-up hatchback than a standard crossover, so direct rivals are thin on the ground. Consider the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLA and DS 4 Crossback as At Volvo they don't recognise the word "inevitable". The road ahead: the V40 takes technology to new levels. City Safety works at up to 31mph and slams on the brakes if the car senses a low .

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