*Nice review . To me Volvo’s are just the nicest place to sit and drive, and relax* 😍👍
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@stephenvincent4706
4 жыл бұрын
Bloody ugly to look at though and Volvo service charges are just an absolute rort.
@sbhamu
4 жыл бұрын
I'm here for, "good day. I'm Paul. This is a (insert car name)". I like the delivery of the short, straight to the point intros 😅
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Rato! 😁
@Button215
4 жыл бұрын
I think Volvo's decision to go with the level 1 charger was a mistake considering the standard is to use level 2. I'd like to know why they went with the slower, less efficient charging option.
@josiahw125
4 жыл бұрын
Test drove a Rav4 Hybrid over the weekend, and there I found myself pushing on the dash to feel how soft it was. Your review methods are rubbing off on me
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
😅😄
@kmuinde
4 жыл бұрын
I love this xc40s they look really good and they will definitely age well
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
I think so too!
@CarMojo
4 жыл бұрын
XC40 looks and feels great; I like PHEVs a lot, but FWD is a bummer (I guess it's because of batteries). If AWD is important feature (for me yes), I'd go for RAV4 Prime/PHV
@Mr_Seppo
4 жыл бұрын
Or the full electric xc 40.
@Nicholas.T
3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately the RAV4 Prime (plug in hybrid) is not available in Australia
@gregtsai666
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome reviews mate, been trying to watch all your videos. Was thinking if you do review SUV segment, is it possible to do a back seat with child seat front and rear seating position as a comparison. Also stroller at the back of the trunk as a reference.
@rezakarim132
2 жыл бұрын
Paul, always have been watching your reviews and love them. I can’t decide among XC40 full EV, Tesla 3 or Y and Polestar 2! Any suggestions considering cost of ownership and reliability? Also, will you consider doing a comparative review of EVs?
@melissapalamara6848
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul Can you review the XC40 Inscription T4 2021 model pleaseeee?
@willriley1619
4 жыл бұрын
Volvo has great paint. Something about the newer Volvos paint compared to others they just look so much better but I think it may be the cars material. The Toyotas just look like painted plastic. Volvo uses over 10 different types of steel and iron on their cars
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
Good point!
@josegomes4934
4 жыл бұрын
Best review of the XC40 PHEV I've seen so far. Good job.
@goran2009
4 жыл бұрын
I really like Volvo cars, they look awesome and are just a little bit different...
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed! It's not just like every other SUV out there.
@rooster80
4 жыл бұрын
Just a small correction. The seats are made of Nubuck leather, not Alcantara, which is a textile. Nubuck is a more durable version of Suede.
@rooster80
3 жыл бұрын
I'm afraid I need to correct myself here... Turns out it's Nubuck textile, a synthetic version of Nubuck leather. So closer to Alcantara, but less expensive to manufacture.
@indetailcarcaresolutions3770
4 жыл бұрын
It’s a great looking car Paul. If it wasn’t for the over the top servicing costs we would be driving around in one! My wife won and we bought a pair of CX Mazdas. Almost very happy. Hint: to remove smudges from screens and keep them at bay, polish the screen with an automotive glaze used on paint.
@jasonparsons
3 жыл бұрын
I think the XC40 is not only one of the best looking SUV's but simply one of the best looking vehicles on the road.
@timothyguo2668
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. Just the audio system in this car is surround sound which is 13 speakers instead of 8.
@brettwright2060
2 жыл бұрын
What is the sudden death of XC-40 PHEV in Australia? Volvo web site does not sell or show them any more. It is quite an unreliable brand for those who bought XC-40 PHEV months ago....
@TATEXPRESSINC
4 жыл бұрын
Keep up to great work on the videos
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@Grvmps
4 жыл бұрын
I like it! Looks good and nice interior. Quite surprised by the sound too. Oh, something tells me you like Fisherman's Friend considering they are always in the centre console :p
@Daryl-e2o
4 ай бұрын
You couldn't look more uncomfortable in that back seat if you tried. Zero thigh support.
@hi9580
3 жыл бұрын
Small SUVs all need black plastic wheel arches to look rugged otherwise they will look very similar to small hatchbacks. Got to emphasise off road capability to sale even if only fwd and no extra ground clearance.
@lisaoc679
3 жыл бұрын
agree, I have a cx3, but am in denial that its pretty much a Mazda 2 with plastic wheel arches.
@GT-ch8wd
4 жыл бұрын
The fake carpet is going to be hard to clean if you have dogs. I wish they’d use something smooth and easy to clean 👍🏻☺️
@philippethinnes33
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, i just bought a volvo XC40 and it's about to be delivered in mai 2021. You can add a rubbercarpet as an option sou that might be easier to clean in case you want to take your Dog around.
@malhaar707
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Paul, any suggestion between Mercedes GLB 200 vs Volvo XC40 hybrid in terms of long term use, maintenance, engine, durability, fuel economy etc. One big advantage in GLB that it offers 7 seats in small SUV.
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
Hello mate - good question. Both very different cars. The GLB is much bigger inside and is nice to drive. Fuel economy will be much better in the XC40, but running costs and servicing will be cheaper in the Benz with their capped price servicing program. I'd test drive them both back-to-back, but I highly enjoyed both cars to drive!
@katydid5354
2 жыл бұрын
Looks great for picking up the kids and shopping -- absolutely zero cool
@izzyn718
4 жыл бұрын
I think it’s a great looking little SUV and i’d be delighted to drive one Also great review as always Paul! 👍🏼
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@piotrceglinski1555
4 жыл бұрын
Great review. I've test drove XC40 T5 PHEV R Design last weekend. Lovely car! Perfect size, comfortable, plenty of power. At the moment I'm trying to decide between XC40 and RAV4. Toyota is equally well built but a bit less expensive.
@Nicholas.T
3 жыл бұрын
Are you located here in Australia Piotr? I ask because here in Oz, the RAV4 is NOT available as a plug in hybrid, only as a standard hybrid - meaning that you could not directly cross shop the 2 vehicles as far as drivetrains go.
@Hlysander
4 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for the PHEW Volvo XC40 and was hoping it would be AWD. Thank you for doing this review, the fuel economy sounds amazing but I'm disappointed its not AWD. I'm hanging out for a smallish SUV, preferably a Volvo that can tow at least 2 tonnes, and can do some very very mild off roading so we can confidently go a little off the beaten track. Whats the towing capacity of the PHEV? oh and does the parcel shelf still fit under the false floor of the boot?
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed, it would be nice to have all-wheel drive. I believe the full EV version of the XC40 will be a twin-motor setup with all-wheel drive. In terms of towing for XC40 Recharge PHEV, the maximum braked towing capacity is 1800kg.
@Hlysander
4 жыл бұрын
@@CarExpertAus Thanks for that. Hopefully the full EV XC40 will be all wheel drive and be able to tow 2 tones. oh you didn't mention the parcel shelf.
@mattipoeka1
4 жыл бұрын
@@Hlysander all wheel drive with 408 hp, 1500 kg towing capacity + full android automotive user interface
@Hlysander
4 жыл бұрын
@@mattipoeka1 sorry what do you mean?
@gursher68
Жыл бұрын
Hey Paul Can you pls do a review of XC40 2023 B5
@davidwilliamson6532
2 жыл бұрын
I share your concern about the harshness from oversized wheels. Adaptive dampers (expensive compensating mechanism) do recover some ride quality from having stupidly big wheels, BUT you should mention that VOLVO (Australia) allow you to downsize the wheels at purchase to make the car handle and ride better on our lousy country roads.
@Sadowsky123
4 жыл бұрын
Great review Paul. I have always liked these and makes me want one even more
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
They're great fun to drive!
@martingifford5415
Жыл бұрын
I don't like that rear pillar. It looks pointy, not classy.
@cleopatrajones2024
4 жыл бұрын
I want to know do you have the same maintenance as a regular car or a Tesla? Does it have the torque like a Tesla?
@Simon-dm8zv
4 жыл бұрын
Well it is a PHEV so it has a damn internal combustion engine in it. Maintenance will be closer to a regular car.
@cleopatrajones2024
4 жыл бұрын
@@Simon-dm8zv Thanks.
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately you have a similar maintenance list to a regular ICE car because it has a petrol engine in addition to the electric motor. The torque on tap is also nowhere near as hard as the Tesla, it feels much softer :-D
@MattePurple1
3 жыл бұрын
I was gonna say, the XC40 Recharge isn't a PHEV. But apparently, we just don't get the hybrid version in the states, only the EV.
@evfocusnow1498
4 жыл бұрын
Nice review mate as i have not seen the plug in version in america yet. I just did a review on the upcoming all electric XC-40 that should be arriving in America this fall. I am still disappointed as I was hoping the plug in version would at least have a electric range of 35-40 miles or 64 kilometers.
@frankloschiavo
3 жыл бұрын
I will be driving 80km each way to work. Mostly fwd but there are parts of the fwy (CityLink, Calder) where traffic comes to a stop. The question is, does the Recharge make sense for mostly hwy driving or am I better off with the petrol-only model?
@key9372
2 жыл бұрын
Türkiye’de 80 000 usd. 😢
@st.andrewandst.monicachurc9544
2 жыл бұрын
Great review. You just forgot a couple of very minor features: There’s a small holder for your phone, between the gear shift and the wireless charger. You’ll see it if you flip back the small silver panel. Also, there a hook that can be flipped from the inside of the glove compartment to hold pocketbooks, grocery bags, etc. Just a couple of cutesy features that I really like.
@zoltrix7779
2 жыл бұрын
Why has this thing got a Type 1 socket? Its supposed to have a type 2 in Australia. I hope this is a pre-production car.
@zoltrix7779
2 жыл бұрын
Update, looks like customer cars have type 2. Great car, but would buy, same old FWD traction issues and brake pedal would kill me. The Recharge pure electric is a much better car.
@1000lightyrs
4 жыл бұрын
Best car reviewer going around atm! Thanks for all the Volvo content, my favourite car maker. But I'm also a Honda fan, and not a single vid yet?
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! Will have some Honda content coming soon. It’s hard to keep up in Australia. We have over 60 manufacturers to cover, so we try and squeeze in as much as we can.
@1000lightyrs
4 жыл бұрын
@@CarExpertAus Appreciate your work man. And Honda doesn't even get a top billing in Carsales search criteria. I guess they're a niche brand here, so I get it.
@johnm7251
3 жыл бұрын
PHEV's make more sense in Australia due to the lack of infrastructure and the longer distances.
@IcyUpNorth
4 жыл бұрын
Fun fact, the electric motor only works on one clutch (the one with gear 2, 4 and 6)
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
Really? That is so cool - I had no idea. Do you have a link to that information per chance?
@IcyUpNorth
4 жыл бұрын
@@CarExpertAus Here, I found it =) it's in the last sentence paultan.org/2015/10/27/volvo-details-new-1-5-litre-three-cyl-t5-twin-engine-seven-speed-dct-for-future-xc40-suv-v40-hatch/
@mattlord4407
2 жыл бұрын
The plastic cladding on the wheel arches are a practical thing at least in Australia. Keep the paintwork safe from stone chips on our crap roads!
@TatianaGarcia1983
3 жыл бұрын
Great review, do you have one for XC 40 non electric? Thanks
@glenncoreyjp6854
4 жыл бұрын
I reckon this is pretty good however why would you buy this when you could get a two year old mid range XC-60 for the same price.
@farazala1498
3 жыл бұрын
made in The Kingdom of Belgium; My home country
@shanlee7713
4 жыл бұрын
I just ordered one!!!!
@jollygreen4662
4 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the volvo xc40 recharge BEV review
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
Us too! We're looking forward to the full EV version.
@bukusuma
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. When will you do the XC60?
@CarExpertAus
3 жыл бұрын
Once a facelift lobs in Oz 😁
@Hlysander
3 жыл бұрын
@@CarExpertAus Can you please do the XC60 T8 Polestar? oh and include a bit on towing please?
@davidrake7723
Жыл бұрын
Hybrids
@stephengriffin4990
4 жыл бұрын
Great review again Paul one very nice SUV.
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@JSinside
4 жыл бұрын
Your camera man doing excellent job like you
@ClaudioMoltedo
4 жыл бұрын
Strangely the plug is Type 2 in those sold in Italy
@bretter4368
4 жыл бұрын
No AWD or head-up = deal breaker. That said, it looks good and suits suburban use. But what about service costs? I had an XC60 and found it a ripoff at Volvo.
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
Great points on HUD, with regards to servicing, Volvo now does a 5 year warranty in Australia and caps servicing costs at around $1500 over three years (around $500 per service).
@olovsjobergh6417
3 жыл бұрын
Its a Nice and good looking car! 👍👌😊
@_chipchip
4 жыл бұрын
Not sure how much I'd want/trust a DSG with a hybrid. Any other manufactures doing this?
@Simon-dm8zv
4 жыл бұрын
VW
@gokhanozmen4143
3 жыл бұрын
How about silency? so wind, road noisy in it?
@pummyy
4 жыл бұрын
Looks like you are pretty much squatting in the back seat. Never seen any car with such a low clearance between the seat and the floor. or is it just a line of sight.
@Littleathquakes
4 жыл бұрын
check out the 3rd row seats on American SUVs like the Suburban. It’s literally just a bench on the floor. Your knees will touch your chest.
@trvldn
2 жыл бұрын
Is there a rear or side cameras?
@pratapfeelinggood
4 жыл бұрын
I wish this hybrid comes to india
@procol1967
3 жыл бұрын
Great Review, 2 Questions, i wont be doing a lot of city driving, but a lot of country driving, maybe 200 km plus each day. what fuel economy would i expect on a 200 km drive ? Secondly, if i pull in at a "motel " or similar for the night, i guess ill need a long extension cord to run from the room to the car, i see no other options? thanks.
@procol1967
3 жыл бұрын
Further to that , the quoted "Volvo Website " is 2.2 L/100 km this figure is only possible if you drive 100 km, the first part pure electric only, then the balance on petrol if you want to achieve the same economy for the next 100 km you would need to stop your journey st 100 km and wait, wait, wait, till it recharged this quote figure from Volvo is pure deception
@zoltrix7779
2 жыл бұрын
@@procol1967 Yes, its deception, but its not Volvo's fault, the goverment test is setup this way. PHEVs fuel economy labels should state EV range, and fuel economy with the battery is empty (Operating in pure hybrid mode).
@TheNemessis11
4 жыл бұрын
Marić bi Igoru triba dati povišicu. Spasija ga je s bocom.
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
Ha ha, hvala!
@Lifebydesignvlogs
3 жыл бұрын
Getting mine in two weeks
@CarExpertAus
3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy the new wheels!
@BERNIEO4
3 жыл бұрын
Huummm !!
@greatsidders
4 жыл бұрын
Good review Paul as always. I always find it amazing with car manufacturers who have wired apple car play and wireless charging at the same time. If the phone is already connected with the cable it is going to get charged anyway. Why add a wireless charger which is technically of no use? Same for android auto too
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed! It's a strange way to do things.
@Gabrieltamdesign
4 жыл бұрын
I for one don't always plug the phone in for Android Auto as the car has built-in GPS and Spotify, so that's music and podcast taken care of. The wireless pad definitely gets it's fair use each day.
@pratapp
4 жыл бұрын
Looks great, wonder if they’ll introduce an AWD version. I don’t get the paint pricing these days for most brands, in the old days it was only metallic paint that cost extra otherwise all colours cost the same...
@pratapp
4 жыл бұрын
Volvo have previously used Getrag DCTs and Aislin Torque converter autos, but I believe this particular 7 sp DCT is an in house Volvo engineered one
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
It's a really impressive transmission! They've done a stellar job with it.
@marklearner3299
2 жыл бұрын
If they had AWD they will add 200kgs, so you will immediately loose that nice performance economy handling equation
@williamedstrom5681
4 жыл бұрын
USA! USA! US... well, maybe next year
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
Fingers crossed! It would do well in the USA.
@nunohannover
4 жыл бұрын
Sure about the adaptive dampers? Not available in Germany....🤔
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
Yes :-D Volvo calls it the Four-C chassis control - where are German versions of the XC40 built?
@nunohannover
4 жыл бұрын
CarExpert in Belgien (I believe). I ordered a MJ 21 (will be delivered in a couple of weeks) and no adaptive dampers option available. According to the dealer (Volvo Hannover), it’s been removed
@lukelawrence6007
4 жыл бұрын
Black cladding on suvs more of a trend
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
Yep, we're seeing it more and more often!
@mixalis6168
4 жыл бұрын
Have you reviewed the XC 60 range ?
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
Not yet! We will hopefully be getting our hands on one soon.
@henrikohm
4 жыл бұрын
Massive blind spot c pillars. What no dc charging? Is it the 80’ies
@Nicholas.T
3 жыл бұрын
DC charging is really only required by full electric BEV’s Henrik. No need for it with a PHEV such this, given it only takes about 3 hours for a full recharge ( of 46 kms as stated in the video). I stand to be corrected, but to the best of my knowledge, there is NO PHEV on the market which accepts DC fast charging - for the very reason I have just mentioned.
@Nicholas.T
3 жыл бұрын
By the way Henrik, are you related in any way to the German physicist Georg Ohm, after whom the unit of electrical resistance is named?
@RamonGT
3 жыл бұрын
The production model does have a type 2 charger
@henrikohm
3 жыл бұрын
@@Nicholas.T Actually I don’t know. We’ve not been able to go back that far. Funny thing I have Master in Electronics 🤔🤣
@robarakira
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent reviews, mate! :)
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Akira!
@michaelzuo1417
4 жыл бұрын
FWD only makes no sense.
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
It's a shame! I was hoping for an electric motor at the rear. Full EV will be all-wheel drive.
@nabtune
4 жыл бұрын
What’s the battery range?
@jollygreen4662
4 жыл бұрын
Like 26 miles only ... if its not 50 miles minimum it's nothing
@CarExpertAus
4 жыл бұрын
It's 46km on EV mode. Keep in mind it's a PHEV and these are designed for people that travel short distances - they work fine for longer distances, but the concept is you charge point to point if you don't want the internal combustion engine kicking over.
@nabtune
4 жыл бұрын
CarExpert if you’re running on fuel are the batteries getting rechanged?
@hunghoangphuc8908
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, Would you please explain more about the Hybrid Mode, including the T8 on XC90? Is this true that the car will decide and change between the gasoline engine and electronic engine in this mode? And does the car only run as FWD or RWD in this mode? If I use the AWD mode for the trip from Sydney to Canberra or any longer trip, does the electric engine have enough energy ? Also, does the car have a self-charge function? If so, in what mode will the self-charge function works? Thank you.
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