![]() ![]() Once you pick your trim, there aren’t too many other choices to make. Volvo has been killing it with its wheels lately. My tester was the R-Design, with unique design elements like gloss black trim, fancy leather, and some of the best wheels on the market. There are three trim levels: the base Momentum, the sporty R-Design, and the luxury-focused Inscription. There are a few different flavors depending on what your tastes are. The XC40 is Volvo’s entry-level vehicle here in the states. But Volvo has wholeheartedly embraced the Swedish flag, though in a restrained, Swedish way. An American flag is appropriate adornment for any enormous pickup, though I can’t think of any brands that actually put the stars and stripes on a vehicle from the factory.Ĭould you imagine a German flag adorning a Mercedes? Or the Japanese flag on a Toyota? The idea is preposterous. The BMW-owned Mini brand sells boatloads of cars with the Union Jack emblazoned on the roof or the door mirrors. There aren’t many countries that could get away with putting a flag on their car. I know the XC40 is Swedish because there’s a little Swedish flag sewn into the side of the passenger seat, like it’s waving at you with a Scandinavian version of Southern hospitality. ![]() Of course, North Carolina’s only Ikea (it’s in Charlotte) is shut for coronavirus-reasons, but thanks to my Volvo XC40 review car this week, I got to bring a little bit of Sweden home with me. Where else can you get a bookcase and a hot dog and be out for $20? Swedish meatballs and furniture with a dash of über-capitalism and mass consumption swirled in for good measure. ![]()
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