Video Summary
Smallest, fastest accelerating, and lowest CO2 footprint Volvo ever made.It costs around £30,000.
It is not a replacement for the XC40.
Its looks are smoother and more modern than the XC40 and “cute.”
25% of the aluminum is recycled, 17% of the steel is recycled, and a similar proportion of plastic is repurposed.
You can spec carpets from reclaimed plastic bottles.
It is the “kindest” Volvo for the environment.
The lifetime CO2 output for the first 200,000 km is under 30 tons (18 tons come from building the car).
The top twin motor performance version has 428 hp and goes from 0-60 in 3.4 seconds.
The rear-drive version has 272 hp and matches the Honda Civic Type R’s 0-60 time.
The core, entry-level, single motor has a 51 kWh NMC battery with an estimated range of up to 213 miles.
Mid- and top-spec dual-motor cars get a 64 kWh lithium-ion battery.
DC charging capacity is up to 134kW-153kW.
It will do a 10-80% top-up in under half an hour.
The interior is “modern” and has a square steering wheel and a giant portrait touchscreen.
It has no speaker in the doors.
The speaker sits on top of the dashboard as a sound bar.
There are no window switches in the doors.
These window switches live in the middle.
The glovebox is in the middle to make it easier to reach.
It has just enough room in the backseat for an adult to sit.
A side guide in the boot helps decide how much IKEA furniture fits.
All in all, this car will likely be everywhere soon.
