Video Summary
Here is a summary of the video review:- The Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin is a small SUV that competes with the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai IONIQ 5, and Kia EV6.
- Its prices start from $71,266 and is available in "Plus" or "Ultimate" grades, and single or dual motor powertrains.
- It’s quick, lovely to drive, and a great electric car.
- Accommodations are spacious.
- The decent-sized front trunk is only 31 liters.
- A charging cable is included, unlike with the Tesla Model Y.
- There is a "kick swipe" for the boot, plus an external and an internal button.
- It has a close button to lower the rear lift gate and another button that locks the entire car.
- The 540-liter boot looks bigger than it is.
- With seats down, the boot increases to 1,295 liters.
- Optional roof racks for 75 kg can be purchased.
- A small- to medium-sized glove box is cooled.
- An optional tow pack is available, and it can tow about 1,500 kg.
- Its looks are bold, strong, vertical or horizontal, from the Thor headlight cluster to the massive brake lights.
- Interior vents are distinctive.
- There are seven color options.
- There are 19- or 20-inch wheels, depending on the package.
- The front differentiates from its petrol cousins with the blanked-out grille.
- Has excellent LED headlights.
- Has a clamshell bonnet that reminds the reviewer of the IONIQ 5.
- The rear has a wiper, a logo, and a small badge denoting the twin motors.
- The rear is brawny, with a high-profile black top and recharge detail.
- Getting in and out of the car is made easy with large doors.
- It’s built on Volvo’s compact modular architecture that’s shared with its petrol version.
- There's a cover where the stop-start button used to be and a transmission tunnel.
- Feet easily fall on either side in the center seat position
- There is plenty of space in the back.
- There are two outboard ISOFIX points, rear map pockets, USB sockets, vents, and a pull-down armrest that doubles as a water bottle spot in the back, but door storage is only for small bottles.
- Available seat adjustments include 4-way lumbar support, and thigh support.
- It has a heated steering wheel.
- A lot of car functions are controlled from a 9-inch center display with Android automotive, DAB radio, and wired Apple CarPlay.
- A Volvo car app is included for remote services, with 4 years of data.
- Below that, there are hard buttons for audio, hazards, and the windshield.
- There is an inductive charging bay below that.
- Noise levels are comparable to the Model Y.
- It doesn't have laminated glass like the Model Y.
- The single motor variety has 330 nm of torque, while the dual motor is 660nm.
- There is a driving mode for off-road conditions, and the electric powertrain system tries to give power to the wheel with the most grip.
In general the reviewer was impressed by the car as it was well featured and thought out and recommended it for consideration.
