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Volvo XC40 gets major refresh for 2028, drops EV variant in US

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Volvo is updating its XC40 SUV for the 2028 model year with significant visual and technological enhancements. The refreshed model will feature a modernized exterior design with a simpler front end and revised headlights, along with an updated interior boasting a larger 11.2-inch infotainment screen. Notably, the all-electric EX40 version will be discontinued in the US market, leaving only the gasoline-powered XC40 to receive these updates. AI

IMPACT Integration of Google Gemini into the infotainment system offers enhanced voice control and information retrieval for drivers.

RANK_REASON This is a product refresh for a specific car model, not a frontier release or significant industry event.

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Volvo XC40 gets major refresh for 2028, drops EV variant in US

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Tim Stevens) ·

    2028 Volvo XC40 First Look: Hello new tech, goodbye EV

    Volvo refreshed the XC40, but it's sadly doing away with the all-electric EX40 in the US.

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