Video Summary
The Volvo XC40 is the first rear-wheel drive Volvo since the year 2000. The XC40 was designed from the ground up to accommodate a battery and motor. This review is of the single-motor, rear-wheel drive version.The single motor makes the car more affordable than the dual-motor version.
The "frunk" is very handy for charging cables. The car has 19-inch alloy wheels.
The car is practical when it comes to boot space and has rubber mats and a rubber boot liner.
Volvo's claims regarding the car's range and efficiency are optimistic.
Reversing is easy due to rear cross-traffic alerts and a 360-degree camera. For safety, the car is limited to 112 mph. The car has blind spot monitoring and frontal collision avoidance.
Storage is good and there's a wireless charging pad. To use CarPlay, one needs to use a cable. Home charging topped out at 4.4 kW.
Two things that are great in this car: Automatic one-pedal and hill descent control are useful.
The interior, while of good quality, is a little bit boring.
It could be more efficient. This could come down to the car's less-than-aerodynamic design.
The reviewer concludes by saying that the XC40 is a really solid family car. It is easy to drive and fun, as well as very eye-catching on the road.
If one wants a smaller, more affordable Volvo, the EX30 is coming soon.
