A more practical variant based on V40 hatch, V40 cross country looks good enough to be a head turner.  Very comfortable seats and good space, along with higher seating than V40 hatch make a difference in real world.  Ride is stable and comfortable, handling is secure even at high speeds but it lacks 4 wheel drive system of any sort.  Still, its a practical buy and also a nice long distance car offering quick performance for its class.