Video Summary
-The test car is Fusion Red, another very vibrant color besides the yellow EX30.- The C40 and Recharge names remain even on new models, causing confusion.
- As a crossover, it has a sloped roofline, the only one Volvo offers.
- There is less trunk space (around 80 liters) and less headroom in the back compared to the EX40.
- A spoiler, called "ears" by the cameraman, is found on the rear.
- Design is not the biggest love in general.
- The taillight design goes to the top and includes a nice animation.
- Starting price is 3,000 Euros more than the EX40, around 51,690 Euros. The test vehicle, with limited options, will top out around 61,000 Euros, while a fully specced model can reach 71,000 Euros.
- Nothing has changed for model year 2024, except for the naming.
- There is a 31-liter frunk.
- Normal LED headlights are present; LED pixel lights are absent.
- Fake touches in the front design look good.
- The design has typical Volvo characteristics.
- The car can tow 1.5 tons with the smaller battery. A larger battery and all-wheel drive allows for towing up to 1.8 tons.
- There is an automatic trunk opening. The total trunk space is 413 to 1,280 liters (about 80 liters less than the EX40).
- The car is 4 meters 44 long, 1 meter 87 wide, and 1 meter 60 tall. Ground clearance is 17.7 cm.
- 18-inch wheels are standard. The test car features optional 19- or 20-inch rims, which the reviewer finds appealing.
- Keyless entry is present in the front and rear, plus automatically folding side mirrors.
- The smaller 70 kWh battery is one kilowatt larger than before. A 67 kWh output is accessible. Bigger battery is 82 kilowatt with a use of 79.
- All-wheel-drive systems provide a charging speed of 200 kW compared to the previous 150 kW. The test vehicle has a 150 maximum charging speed. The test charge showed 139.6 as a maximum, and an average of 82.8, with a recharge of 49 kilowatts.
- The interior features Tailored Wool seats, which are comfortable but a little hard and expensive. They may also cause irritation to the upper thigh when wearing shorts.
- Unique interior design looks good with LED backlighting.
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity are not wireless.
- There is inductive loading with a 12-volt charger.
- Steering wheel buttons do not have piano black; their mat finish looks nice.
- One notices a high seating position, which offers a good overview.
- There is a digital cockpit that is typical Volvo.
- There is no heads-up display.
- Quality to the side door panels is only ok.
- It will tow 1.5 tons and is only 3,000 euros more than the EX40. The EX40 stats at about 48,000 euros.
- There are air-conditioning vents in the back with USB-C, two, charging port. The car does not have heated seats in the back but can have heated electric seats in the front if it's a twin engine.
- The central tunnel is present.
- If you select the option, the seat will be flipper up and has hooks that you can install.
The rear window is small and if you are driving down hill and if you are behind you, you will not notice. Because of that.
New European law that is in affect, that new cars if driven about a certain speed, it will start making a beeping sound.
The car gets about, for a city, around 12 or 15 kilowatt. The WTP is 16.2 kilowatt. If you combine that number to Autobahn, which results in a very big increase to the mileage.
