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Volvo XC40 B3 MHEV

WHILE the big news surrounding Volvo’s XC40 compact SUV might focus on the Recharge full-EV model’s switch from front to rear-wheel drive, the Swedish brand has been quietly rolling out updates elsewhere in the combustion-engined line-up. One of the most interesting is the new entry-level B3 mild-hybrid version.

This 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol model replaces the previous 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged car and brings with it much more refinement.

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