Volvo revives XC40 PHEV with Gemini AI, bigger screen, and sharper safety

Volvo is bringing back the XC40 as a plug‑in hybrid with a major facelift: updated exterior styling, a redesigned interior centered on an 11.2‑inch Google Gemini AI‑powered infotainment system, and a new safety sensor suite that includes front and corner radars, a front camera, rear radars, 12 ultrasonic sensors, and upgraded parking cameras, plus an optional 3D/360‑degree camera and door‑opening alerts. Powertrain specifics (range, battery, motor) aren’t disclosed, and Volvo positions the XC40 PHEV as a bridge for buyers not yet ready for full EVs; it arrives at dealers early next year.