Find your perfect Volvo lease deal – their SUV line-up has something for everyone

You might think that Volvo are more commonly known for their (very good) saloon cars, but their ever-expanding SUV line-up is seriously impressive, with a huge amount of variety on offer.

In fact, they’re becoming the go-to SUV manufacturer for many. 

The range so wide you’re bound to find something that fits your lifestyle and your budget, whether you’re looking for a compact petrol number or a massive seven-seater EV.

The big three Germans (Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW) have long been competing for the top spot in the SUV market, but Volvo are a brand making big, sensible, very Swedish waves in the class. While Volvo have built up a reputation for being steady and reliable cars that pioneer safety, the manufacturer has also made great strides in recent years to become a luxury brand that focuses on sustainability.

For anyone considering Volvo leasing, or indeed an SUV lease more generally, we’re confident that there’s something for you.

We can’t guarantee you won’t be confused by the naming system to begin with, with XCs and EXs all over the place – but when you’ve wrapped your head around it (it took me a while), it actually begins to make a lot of sense. 

And you’ll be able to find your dream Volvo SUV without any tears.

Let’s take a closer look at the frankly-quite-astonishingly-large Volvo SUV range and see which one is right for you.

Volvo XC40

Volvo XC40

The Volvo SUV line-up kicks off with the XC range. It was the three XC models (XC40, XC60, XC90) that really put Volvo on the SUV map, and they still stand up as very good, very solid, very reliable cars.

If you’re after a petrol or hybrid, this is the range for you.

The Volvo XC40 is Volvo’s second smallest SUV now, after the newer EX30, but if you don’t want to switch to a full-electric car, then this is the compact Volvo SUV you’ll want to be looking at. For now, it is still available in EV guise, as the XC40 Recharge, but to simplify things and make life easier for everyone, Volvo is retiring the Recharge badge and changing it to the EC40.

More on that later.

And we say compact – the XC40 is still a pretty sizeable car when you’re stood next to it. Big enough for family life, but not so massive that you feel like you’re trying to manoeuvre a tank into a tight parking spot.

Rivals include the Mercedes GLA, Audi Q3, and BMW X1, so if you’ve ever had your eye on one of those, then the Volvo XC40 is worth a second look. The Swedish manufacturer has put a lot of effort into making it more distinctive than its rivals, and it’s properly luxurious inside.

It’s an excellent car for a small family.

Find your perfect Volvo XC40 lease today.

Volvo XC60

Please note: this image represents a previous iteration of the Volvo XC60

Volvo XC60

The middle child of the XC family – the Goldilocks of the range, if you will, being just right – the Volvo XC60 is that little bit bigger than the XC40 for added practicality, without the mammoth proportions of the Volvo XC90.

It’s as stylish as it is practical, with its chunky SUV looks and pleasingly simplistic cabin. 

The first-gen XC60 launched in 2008, with the second generation arriving in 2017. A mid-life facelift in 2021 brought it bang up to date, and the current XC60 is a stellar car if you’re looking for a family wagon that can cart everyone with ease. 

A lot cooler and less aggressive than its German rivals – including the Audi Q5 and BMW X3 – the XC60 brings something a little more sensible to the mid-size SUV market. That makes it sound a lot duller than it actually is. 

Trust us when we say that the sensible-ness of the XC60 is a very good thing.

The interior is finished to the high-quality Volvo has become known for, and the XC60’s high-riding position gives you an excellent vantage point over other drivers. Or to spy cows and sheep as you whizz down country lanes without the pesky hedges getting in the way, one of my favourite activities as a passenger. 

Either way, the Volvo XC60 stands up as one of the best mid-sized SUVs on the market and is well worth your time and consideration.

Find your perfect Volvo XC60 lease today.

Volvo XC90

Volvo XC90

If you need space over anything else, the Volvo XC90 is the SUV for you.

It’s a big car. A very big car. The sort of big car that you see on the road and say, ‘that is a very big car’, and everyone congratulates you for being able to point out the obvious.

But if you need a big car, then by golly, this is up there with the best of them.

Volvo – who, as you will know by now, are very good at SUVs – were one of the first manufacturers to realise that people wanted all the practicality of a people carrier, but without the aesthetic. Nothing wrong with an MPV, but the SUV look is much more fashionable. And that’s exactly what the XC90 is.

Massive people carrier disguised as a very good-looking 4x4.

It’s got seven seats, a sizeable boot that expands to a cavernous boot with the back two seats down, and all the tech you could ever need to keep your precious cargo (children, golf clubs, family dog, snacks, take your pick) safer on the roads. 

Even the entry-level Core model comes well equipped with adaptive cruise control, automatic LED headlights, leather seats, heated windscreen and steering wheel, and four-zone climate control. If you’re hankering after a large car, a Volvo XC90 lease is the one for you.

Find your perfect Volvo XC90 lease today.

Volvo EX30

Volvo EX30

The Volvo EX30 is now the baby of the Volvo SUV range, and kickstarted the EX-badging.

It’s pitched as a crossover SUV, but it’s more of a tall hatchback – if you like the SUV styling, but don’t want the SUV bulk, then this is the sort of car you’ll want to be looking at.

Costing less than many rivals – music to our ears – the Volvo EX30 still holds its own as an extremely desirable car. Volvo haven’t scrimped on the quality here. The cabin is simple, but the finish is luxurious and refined, and there’s plenty of tech to keep you entertained, connected and safe on the go.

It’s also, as far as cars go, a pretty sustainable one. Volvo have really leaned into the inherently low CO2-ness of the humble electric vehicle, and taken it to the next level.

The simplicity of the cabin means that there are less parts to install, making it cheaper and lower impact to make, and the trim uses recycled materials (including waste from jeans factories, fishing nets and disposable plastic bottles). Figures that Volvo has provided show that more than one-sixth of the plastic in the whole car is recycled, and the lifetime CO2 is about half that of a petrol car.

Pretty sweet, huh?

And with a solid WLTP Comb range of between 277 and 296 miles, depending on the spec, this is an absolute bargain of a premium car for a not-so-premium price.

Find your perfect Volvo EX30 lease today.

Volvo XC40 Recharge

Volvo EX40

Now this is the Volvo XC40 Recharge with a nice new name to make the SUV lineup clearer. If it’s got an ‘E’ in there, it’s electric. If it hasn’t, it’s not.

Everyone say, ‘thank you Volvo’.

The Volvo EX40 is still the same brilliant EV it’s always been under the XC40 Recharge moniker, and now sits in between the EX30 and the EX90 as compact-ish-but-also-sort-of-midsize electric Volvo SUV.

Rivals include the Audi Q4 e-tron, BMW iX1 and Genesis GV60, but if you’re not a brand loyalist and you’re like to get the most bang for your buck, a Volvo EX40 lease is well worth it. All the quality of the premium models, with the sort of price tag that doesn’t make your eyes water. 

There are currently two battery sizes on offer: the Twin Motor has the bigger 79kWh battery for an official range of 332 miles, while the smaller Single Motor gets a respectable 66kWh battery for a claimed range of 294 miles. There is a Single Motor Extended Range in the works, which will likely get an official range of 350ish miles.

But even the regular Single Motor offers a good range for your cash, especially if you have easy access to an at-home or workplace charger and can plug in often.

With a high-quality cabin that’ll withstand the bumps and knocks of everyday family life, enough space for the whole family and a decent boot, the Volvo EX40 is one of the best electric SUVs on the market. 

Find your perfect Volvo EX40 lease today.

Volvo C40 Recharge

Volvo C40/EC40

If you like the look of the Volvo XC40, but you want something a little more coupefied and fashionable, then the Volvo C40 Recharge is the car for you.

Although it, much like the Volvo XC40 Recharge, is being rebadged as the Volvo EC40, to bring it in line with the rest of the range, with the ‘E’ denoting that it’s an electric vehicle. So, while the C40 is still available for the time being, it will eventually be booted to make way for the new badge.

But it’s still the same car underneath – and what a car it is.

It’s based on the boxier XC40/EX40 SUV, but with the sleeker coupe lines, and stylish interior and exterior design. A bit more upmarket than the regular chunky SUV, but without losing anything that makes the XC40/EX40 so good.

There is a reason why the 40 model is so popular, and the one with the most variants – it’s just the perfect size and shape for an everyday runaround. Perfect for families and couples alike, excellent for town and country driving, big but not too big. Honestly, you just can’t beat it.

Rivals for this one include the top-end versions of the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron and the SKODA Enyaq Coupe. And they’re good cars, but the Volvo once again has the edge on price for quality.

With its focus on simplicity (even the starter button has been taken away – instead you activate the motor with your bum, by simply sitting in the driver’s seat) and claimed range of up to 342 miles, depending on the model you go for, it’s a very, very nice electric coupe SUV indeed.

Find your perfect Volvo EC40 lease today.

Volvo EX90

Volvo EX90

It wouldn’t be a Volvo SUV lineup if there wasn’t also a whacking great electric SUV to complement the petrol and hybrid one.

A little like driving around in a fortified castle (if you have to be on the motorway, there’s pretty much nowhere you could be that’s safer), the Volvo EX90 is a feat of engineering, showcasing the direction the Swedish manufacturer is rapidly moving in terms of safety and sustainability tech.

And it occupies a section of the market that is a little less crowded than others – when it comes to seven-seater SUVs, you haven’t got all that many to pick from. But the Volvo EX90 is a very good one. 

It’s extremely practical. Not only can you cart around a large brood of children and their friends, but with all seven seats in place you get a 310L boot, and with the back two down that expands to 650L. It’s also got a whacking great battery, so you still get a solid range – 384 miles – without having to compromise on the practicality and size element.

Volvo have really knocked it out of the park with this one. As we knew they would – the Volvo XC90 is one of the best big SUVs money can lease, and with the EX90 following a similar pattern, it was always going to make its rivals look a little less shiny.

All that to say – if you need a seven-seater EV, we’d highly recommend this one. Solid, reliable, massive. Well done, Volvo.

Find your perfect Volvo EX90 lease today.

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Ryan Darby

Ryan Darby

Ryan takes the lead on all things 'wordy'. With a sports media background, a true passion for cars, and a LOT of driving experience under his belt, he'll make sure you have all the information you need, when you need it.