Video Summary
The summary of the YouTube video about Volvo EX30:The EX30 is Volvo's smallest and most affordable all-electric crossover SUV. The twin motor variant, rated at 422 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, makes it the quickest accelerating Volvo. It can tow up to 2000 pounds, and has a top speed of 114 mph. Range is rated at up to 253 miles depending on the trim. A smaller than usual frunk with only 0.2 cubic feet, but the lid doesn't stay open on its own.
Originally designed with a single and dual-motor, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive configuration, now only comes as a dual-motor all-wheel drive in America. For the trim featured in the video, as tested MSRP is around $48,395.
The exterior has a Swedish design. One of the exterior color options is a unique Moss Yellow. It has all the signature Volvo design elements: Thor's hammer, full LED headlights. The presenter considers its design more like a hatchback. The 19” rims are standard.
The interior has a Scandinavian minimalistic design. The presenter points out that the upper door panel uses recycled materials, as well as the dash trim. All door controls are located on the center console. It lacks satellite radio. There’s one 12.3-inch touch screen on the dashboard that offers many features, along with Google Assistant, 4G, and wireless Apple CarPlay. The steering wheel is manual tilt and telescopic with reasonable adjustability.
The seats are three-level heated with newly designed light textile wool blend.
Ground clearance comes in at 6.5 inches, with one pedal driving is tunable through the central screen. The top-down 360 camera is excellent quality.
There are two small storage cubbies as well as two USB-C charging ports, under the center console. At the rear, the cargo area is small at 12.4 cubic feet with the seats up and a very minimal 27 cubic feet with them folded down.
One has to get used to the screen because everything is in the screen. The presenter finds the door power-lock and the lack of a manual instrument panel/speedometer cheap. There are no adaptive dampers. Lacks a standard key fob.
Overall: The Volvo is fast, has great electric performance and is relatively well priced, but the handling leans more toward comfort than handling, and the interior material isn’t what you would expect from a car in the +$40k price range.
