Volvo Car UK has opened orders for the refreshed 40 series range with updated styling, upgraded driver assistance and up to 359 miles of electric range.

Prices for the compact SUV trio start from £37,710 on the road for the petrol mild-hybrid XC40 SUV, rising to £43,860 for the fully electric EX40 SUV and £45,860 for the EC40 crossover.

Design revisions bring a bolder take on Volvo’s ‘Thor’s Hammer’ Matrix LED headlights complete with 15-segment lighting technology that adapts the beam to road conditions while helping avoid dazzling other road users. The updated models also gain an upgraded grille and redesigned front bumper, bonnet and front wings that reinterpret the brand’s Scandinavian design language.

At the rear, the XC40 and EX40 receive new LED rear lights, a revised tailgate and redesigned bumper, while the EC40 retains its distinctive rear aesthetics. The XC40 also offers new diamond-cut wheel designs in 18-, 19- and 20-inch sizes.

Inside, the three models get a big digital upgrade with a larger, crisper 11.2-inch touchscreen featuring Volvo’s next-generation user experience, designed to simplify access to frequently used functions. Updates also include an improved wireless phone charger, premium upholstery and décor options, smart storage and refined cabin illumination. XC40 customers can also specify Arianne Cardamom leather upholstery with Brown Ash wood décor.

The new 40 series also features Google Gemini, Google’s conversational AI assistant. Debuted on the Volvo EX60, this helps drivers plan journeys, find stops and manage messages using natural language. Regular over-the-air software updates will continue to enhance the cars over time.

Safety-wise, an updated sensor and software platform incorporates new radar and camera technology and 12 ultrasonic sensors, supporting automatic emergency braking and steering, collision avoidance and mitigation, and Door Opening Alert. Optional assistance includes Pilot Assist with lane change assist and a 360-degree camera with 3D view.

The XC40 is available in the UK with B3 and B4 petrol mild-hybrid engines, both paired with a seven-speed automatic gearbox. Starting at £37,710 on the road in B3 Core specification, it is offered across Core, Plus, Plus Pro, Ultra and Ultra Pro trims, depending on powertrain.

The all-electric EX40 starts at £43,860 on the road in P5 Long Range Plus specification. Available with rear- or all-wheel drive, it delivers a range of up to 354 miles.

Completing the line-up, the fully electric EC40 is priced from £45,860 on the road in P5 Long Range Plus Pro specification. It’s offered with rear- or P8 all-wheel drive and delivers up to 359 miles of WLTP combined range.