Got one! Love it. Such a pleasure to drive. Smooth, powerful, comfortable, convenient. Thanks to Costco for their $3k discount, plus US Tax credit and Volvo even threw in a $500 charging credit! 230 mile range is plenty + easy to fast charge for road trips. You could save some money by waiting for a rear-wheel drive model, but the feeling of the all-wheel drive acceleration is spectacular. Chose this over other SUV EVs because of the smaller size - yet still plenty of room and easy to get in and out of. Very maneuverable and easy to park.
@BrennaFlood
3 жыл бұрын
I was thoroughly impressed by the XC40 - all the points discussed in the video: The acceleration (effortless to get 60mph in quick order), the interior, the Google integration. I see a few folks in comments wrapped up in the car colour. Check out the other colours. There's TWO shades of black which are quite sleek.
@ram64man
2 жыл бұрын
You could say that about most evs these days - it’s depressing that you can’t get a decent paint colour unless to spend 100k instead manufacturer’s seem to be determined to give us that watered down 4 colours option
@tomattime
3 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoyed your post Euros break. Welcome back and obviously another quality episode. Reviewing Volvos definitely appears to be your.... Fortè.
@Bartontopside
2 жыл бұрын
Just ordered xc40 recharge fwd ,cant wait..... to bad I'm been made to wait till the end of March due to this cp chip shortage!
@Cyberdyne-kg8ku
3 жыл бұрын
Just like manufacturers mpg figures, ev range should be found under the 'fiction' section.
@carbuyer
3 жыл бұрын
But like mpg figures, it gives a solid benchmark to compare one model with another. We always aim to offer a real-world driving range in our reviews.
@Beorn.
3 жыл бұрын
@@carbuyer it's disappointing that Volvo offer only the most rudimentary range calculator on their website. Peugeot's and Skoda's are much better. I can help but wonder why?
@Speed_7545
3 жыл бұрын
@@Beorn. You can just ask google in the car with your voice to get the range.
@Speed_7545
3 жыл бұрын
@@carbuyer Don't know about that, the xc40 has almost the same real world range as the ioniq 5 despite the ioniq having a claimed range of over 100km more.
@Beorn.
3 жыл бұрын
@@Speed_7545 That is interesting and good to know. I wonder how the Volvo compares to the Mercedes eqa? A direct comparison would be of great help. At the end of the day for me what's important to know is t the theoretical range but will I get there when it's dark and snowing and I've a long journey ahead with a mix of motorway and mountains as I often do. For me personally I don't want a car encumbered with massive batteries that take an age to charge and have to be slung down low. I'm considering the eqa for that reason, it looks likely to do what I need.
@rg6982
3 жыл бұрын
Yessss she's back 😏 Great review as usual
@carbuyer
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@farerse
6 ай бұрын
what's the deal with the front "grille"? does it open or does it serve no purpose on this electric car?
@rekobao1
Жыл бұрын
Does anybody hear a strange sound when the Lighting is set to Low intensity? I was told this is a common ‘feature’ because of resistor
@BeowulfNode
3 жыл бұрын
A brand new one of these is about 2/3rds of the price of the cheapest 2nd hand electric car that is rated (aka legal/insurable) to tow my 1180kg (2600lb) boat trailer. While yes, 400hp is more than enough, and 200hp would be fine, if you're going to take out a motor, please keep the 4WD/AWD as that is handy at a slippery boat ramp.
@jeffreycooper8408
3 жыл бұрын
When every cheap POS EV costs rrp 30k, this is quite reasonable for a rocket ship !!
@buizel91
3 жыл бұрын
Great review - very informative and to the point.
@davidrumming4734
3 жыл бұрын
Army surplus green?
@ronniejaye1
3 жыл бұрын
Best thing Is that it has a real os. When you give it a command or ask a question it actually works and much much faster!
@brucegraham8425
Жыл бұрын
Good review. Worth revisiting 👍🏾
@privettoli
3 жыл бұрын
When are we gonna see something like Volvo Recharge Concept ?
@carbuyer
3 жыл бұрын
The next-generation XC90 is due next year... think you might see flashes of the concept in that.
@asw2005
Жыл бұрын
My Volvo C40 has a steering wheel vibration very bad when you drive 65 mph, Felt UNSAFE to drive, especially at high speeds.
@simmybear31
3 жыл бұрын
Looks like they left it in factory undercoat in that colour and just painted the roof
@carbuyer
3 жыл бұрын
Looks are subjective, but we rather like it!
@colinmclean1833
3 жыл бұрын
Yup, drab grey is the new “in vogue” colour for cars, UPVC windows and anything that can be painted.
@allenglishknives6823
3 жыл бұрын
Great review 👍🏻
@Robbover
2 жыл бұрын
What's the color?
@blindedbliss
2 жыл бұрын
Why is there a mid-seat tunnel? Free floor should be flat!
@hondahr4577
3 жыл бұрын
You look great😁👍
@jedoka
3 жыл бұрын
Why don’t Volvo release a single motor long-range version like the Polestar - which has the same power train & battery? Cheaper and better range!
@eugenelawrence8517
3 жыл бұрын
It is planned to do so soon
@LDN-KDR2007
3 жыл бұрын
Waiting 40mins to charge your car isn’t “really quick”. The futures going sideways if not backwards. Damn!!
@bryang4856
3 жыл бұрын
Where I live there are several free charging stations located in parking areas where we frequently shop. The car can be fully charged whenever we go for a trip to the grocery store. Not to mention, one can simply plug in at home and charge overnight.
@LDN-KDR2007
3 жыл бұрын
@@bryang4856 time is really precious.
@bryang4856
3 жыл бұрын
@@LDN-KDR2007 And you’ll have plenty more of it if you can charge while grocery shopping and not have to make stops at the gas station any more.
@henleycheung3615
3 жыл бұрын
comfort and good performance, but too expensive ?
@carbuyer
3 жыл бұрын
Best wait until the cheaper single-motor models arrive...
@kavinsurya
3 жыл бұрын
Volvos are the most reliable cars... Are they the same with EVs? Pls answer Nicola : )
@carbuyer
3 жыл бұрын
If anything, electric cars should be more reliable - fewer moving parts means less to go wrong...
@cloudstrife206
3 жыл бұрын
@@carbuyer but how long will the batteries last? And the replacement cost?
@kavinsurya
3 жыл бұрын
@@carbuyer True!!! 🙌
@eugenelawrence8517
3 жыл бұрын
@@cloudstrife206 7 year guarantee on the batteries
@DonMikimax
3 жыл бұрын
Skip to 1:00
@shashediri544
3 жыл бұрын
Benz W223 Please!!!
@carbuyer
3 жыл бұрын
The Mercedes S-Class is on our list!
@ronniejaye1
3 жыл бұрын
Best and most reliable and affordable EV in the business. The only one I'd buy. Eff Tesla.
@DonMikimax
3 жыл бұрын
For €60k you can get Tesla Model Y, which is far better than this car.
@kinocchio
3 жыл бұрын
Can you get an electric car without the green plates? I don’t want to stand out. 😬
@Anonymous13448
3 жыл бұрын
yeah, you can buy plates for £15 I think it's an option when you buy the car anyway
@chruth1986
3 жыл бұрын
Nope. It’s a gov based initiative to distinguish ev from ice cars. There is no option.
@carbuyer
3 жыл бұрын
Of course! The green plates are optional.
@Danim24
3 жыл бұрын
www.a1showplates.com/ Buy what you want, and yes, they do fully legal plates before anyone says!
@HarukiMiyazawi
3 жыл бұрын
Is the intro British comedy? Cause the title already said it is an electric variant
@ericfriend5550
3 жыл бұрын
Could you please work out the carbon footprint of the total manufacturing of this car versus a petrol model? I did read that it would take 4.5 years for this vehicle to become carbon neutral…by then the batteries would need replacing.
@carbuyer
3 жыл бұрын
Almost every electric vehicle comes with an eight-year battery warranty, suggesting fears of battery life are unfounded. We've certainly not heard any real-world stories of long-term EV drivers suffering dramatically reduced range over time.
@ericfriend5550
3 жыл бұрын
@@carbuyer I asked about the carbon footprint to build an electric car over a petrol car! Since Uk government states its better for the environment.
@Zdravstvujte
3 жыл бұрын
@@ericfriend5550 Basically its the effort to reduce pollution in City's(Towns). As you probably know a lot of people die or suffer in biger Citys because of pollution coming from vehicle's and most importantly kids suffer a lot(from lungs illnesses). Government need to reduce pollution in urban areas as soon as possible and that way save lifes.
@VH-gw3qi
2 жыл бұрын
@@ericfriend5550 Volvo released some information / stats re this recently which is publicly available
@alf-olearntsen2697
Жыл бұрын
carwow from wish
@03Bikkel
3 жыл бұрын
Lately I only see cars I can't afford. Aren't there any other cars anymore?
@carbuyer
3 жыл бұрын
It's true cars appear more expensive to buy, but it's worth taking into account things like inflation, as well as all the added kit and safety tech modern cars get. Plus, many new-car buyers pay for their cars in a single monthly payment, reducing the perceived purchase costs...
@andrewlam426
3 жыл бұрын
Prefer the 👧 girl
@BrennaFlood
3 жыл бұрын
* Woman
@martingilligan
3 жыл бұрын
Why does the presenter talk to the audience as if we are stupid?
@quickfish67
3 жыл бұрын
Experience.
@a.shaimi2910
3 жыл бұрын
كتطير في لونكلي هههه
@Hadh54
3 жыл бұрын
First
@carbuyer
3 жыл бұрын
Nailed it!
@reji8143
3 жыл бұрын
Car reviews these days sound more like ads and less like reviews. This add is so drooly and fangirly, I’ld bet it was promoted. Where are the reviews that put most customer interest at the top: Durability or longevity, low maintenance and price.
@carbuyer
3 жыл бұрын
Not promoted, we promise! We aim to cover all the main points: interior, exterior, driving, practicality, running costs etc in our video reviews, with further detail in our written content on the website. Just search for what you need on carbuyer.co.uk. Hope that helps!
@georgedowns4034
3 жыл бұрын
Why don't u just get off the Internet then? If u can't handle a simple, honest review. What's with the unessasary hate?
@reji8143
3 жыл бұрын
@@georgedowns4034 Lolz. Another corporate loon pretending to be a regular viewer. Nice try.
@georgedowns4034
3 жыл бұрын
@@reji8143 no I am a genuine viewer albiet one with a functioning brain unlike you. She gave some bad points which actual ads would not do and was honest. You can't complain unless you have actually tried it out for yourself. Otherwise you have zero reason to disagree. Even then, it is her opinion. And she has experince to back that up...
@reji8143
3 жыл бұрын
@@georgedowns4034 Practice what you preach hypocrite.
@spidey229
3 жыл бұрын
This channel died when mat watson left.
@georgedowns4034
3 жыл бұрын
Oh get over it!
@johnbower
2 жыл бұрын
In that regard I will start watching the channel now.
@0433elva
3 жыл бұрын
Her way of presenting is so exaggerated and annoying.
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