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When you ve got a newly arrived car with a bunch of options gagging to be tried out, it s a real shame when a sudden burst of hectic work activity stops you actually spending much time in the car. But I ve seen enough to know that the inside of the XC40 is every bit as lovely as the outside – and I ve heard enough to know that the audio is sensationally good.
The elegant tan leather, wooden inlays and premium plastics mix beautifully with the vast array of recycled materials – most noticeably the carpet effect on the door cards and transmission tunnel. But the real star is the Harman Kardon audio system (a £550 upgrade). It provides staggeringly clear sound, which you can fine-tune effortlessly, and there s very little wind- or road noise, leaving you wondering whether there s a five-piece band playing live in the back seats.