9 things I hate about the Volvo EX30!

[@erik_mertens]

No issues whatsoever on the battery percentage on long trips. Went on a 2300 km road trip with it the third day I had the car, battery percentage was accurate.

[@scottmackintosh7633]

The volume buttons are a pain, I’ve found the best way to use them is to click once which turns the volume symbol black on the screen then if you click the volume up or down one click at a time it seems to register ok. Don’t have an issue with the mirrors and reversing due to the quality of the cameras. I’ve had no issue with the projected charge on Google maps navigation, just done a 3 hour round trip and it was accurate to the exact starting percentage both there and back. The attention monitor is my biggest gripe, it doesn’t seem to appreciate that you have to look to the right in the UK when you’re approaching roundabouts. Other than a couple of minor gripes I think it’s the best car I’ve ever owned, super quiet, sooth and comfortable and the Harmon Kardon sound system is amazing.

[@Mkvkuv]

i wonder why all these stupid manufactures got together and decided to go with this route, it's crazy. vw implemented and everyone fucking hates it. do the people that design this shit not drive their own car?!?!

[@Korhil2]

Had one of these for a day while my Volvo was having some work done. I found the Harmon Kardon logo on the sound bar reflects onto the windscreen if the suns out. I kept thinking it was a heads up display or that something was on the bonnet! I too missed some physical buttons. The car always told me off for not keeping my eyes on the road but it was because everything is in the tablet and takes ages to flick through to find what you want. However, that being said I agree, it’s a really nice car overall, super quiet, quirky interior and surprisingly quick off the mark.

[@The_Observer72]

Physical buttons are so underrated nowadays!

[@KrisRifa]

Exactly!

[@Ascent-jz7fz]

Agree

[@Innaui]

China style. No more swedish safety anymore 😢

[@marketbuy]

Buy yourself a Nissan Ariya. It’s so much better without the iPad gimmicks.

[@flemmingsorensen5470]

Physical buttons cost more to ptoduce, thsts why we seee this screen rubbish more snd more.

[@ashleyjwheat]

I changed my mirror when I picked up my EX30 from Volvo, but I have never changed them again. I don't find myself needing alter my mirrors to reverse - there's a camera? I'd prefer to have control over the volume rather than my passenger to be honest, but I do get the problems with volume control. But again, I don't change it that much for it to annoy me as much as you're annoyed. Personally, we've had no complaints from the few passengers we've had in the back of the car, and I've found there's more room than many taxis I've used in the UK! But we are a couple so bought a car to suit us with only the occasional passenger. We also wanted to get a smaller car because the UK is plagued by giant SUVs - so knew that we'd not have a cavernous interior. To us it's perfect. It's worth noting, the estimated distance on the car needs to learn your driving style and how it's used. Mine has become more accurate as its collected more data. So, having owned mine for over a month, I have absolutely no regrets and gladly don;' have any of the annoyance with mine you do.

[@FrankTheTankA1]

Also, I could be mistaken, but you can basically get access to whatever you want via voice control? Volume controls suck, but hey google. turn volume to 7. I've heard that the voice control can pretty much control, or get access to, the important things. IIRC, there is no Certified EPA on Mileage as of now. It seems like most cars where you just got to get used to it, but also know what you're buying.

[@richardgledhill]

The explanation for buttons being removed is cost, of course, but there's no excuse for the irritating software. We were very keen on the EX30 but the lack of rear space means it's not a starter for us, and the frustrating software seals that. If and when we change our Polestar 2, it will probably be an XC40 Recharge, or - most likely - a Renault Scenic e-Tech, once it's been out a year or two so someone else can pay the depreciation! Thanks for the useful videos on the EX30 Kris, as everyone else is simply voting it the best EV in existence at the moment.

[@andreasl4507]

If you got Polestar 2 i whould say Polestar 3 is for you or Polestar 4. Or EX30 if want abit cheaper.

[@stephengneri2136]

for 6 footers and above, there is no back seat. Why would they design a car that you, unless you are a child, cant fit in the back seat when the driver is 6ft.

[@patbarr1351]

@@stephengneri2136 I understand what you're saying, but cars like that have been around for a long time, called "2+2" instead of a 4-seater. Bad marketing?

[@davidmmm]

I just discovered your channel and you got an instant subscriber. I like the way you go deep into details avoiding redundant topics.

[@Ascent-jz7fz]

Yes, Honest observations

[@simonreeves2017]

This is a really useful set of information. I was looking at the EX30 to replace my 5 year old BMW i3. So pleased I saw this, because the i3 is a fantastic little EV and has none of these annoyances, and the chances of finding the infotainment quirks on a test drive are minimal. Mmm, think I will be keeping the i3 after all; which 5 years of ownership has cost me one set of 4 new tyres at 37k miles, some screen wash and car cleaning products!

[@andreasl4507]

I got the Volvo EX30 orderd and geting it in 2 weeks. I got to have the car for 1 week up in north Sweden before i orderd it and what a car. Its a small suv so its not for the person WHO have the car full everyday of grown people but perfekt for 2 people with small kids. Nothing in this video is fair i think. I think i makin all things a biggerproblem then it is

[@eilifnrgaard4855]

@@andreasl4507Exactly. It’s a great car to drive and this guy just want clicks. I have had mine for a month now and I can almost promise you that you will love it. Just wait and see 😊

[@andrewthompson6425]

I agree…I understand if they are personal gripes but I had a car for an hour in very bad thunderstorms…it was great, no issues with mirrors, once adjusted that’s it. Volume wasn’t an issue for me either. Cars never used to have dipping mirrors for reversing so again no an issue the car is small enough to park. The wipers performed well and again it wasn’t an issue. I thought the centre speedo would be an issue but found that no worse than looking down…would love them to add a HUD as an option though.

[@jasonblair4057]

When you move your brand to the entry level market, the cost cutting has to go deeper to be competitive. The software issues can be updated to improve the car if they choose to do so.

[@nehtals]

All of theses, except the back seat, can be fixed with a OTA update. The biggest surprise is the range prediction which was so good in the XC40 recharge is so bad now. Hopefully that’s just a software bug and easy fix

[@Marvilalove]

In other comment someone said he never have had this problem with his ex30

[@andreasl4507]

@@Marvilalovesame here with the one I borrowed for one week. I had nothing of the problems in it and didn’t even think about anything bad that is in this video.

[@AlanD2052]

Some owners are reporting very good range for EX30. It depends on many factors, the main one being how you drive.

[@nehtals]

@@AlanD2052 car reviewer are probably driving like hooligans, test speed and acceleration

[@westcoastjj3658]

i think the estimated range gets better over time with actual use as it is recorded on each vehicle. My c40 improved over time for sure.

[@__________f9433]

I love that you show the back seat. This basically makes it a no no for me and the family 👍🏻

[@allaboutvolvocar2]

Thanks for your detail comment about actual user perspectation.

[@AuntySooSoo394]

I'm keen to buy an EX30 but the fiddly menus, crappy steering controls and things that MIGHT arrive or be fixed in a future OTA update. Wtf. Why were these things an afterthought? Did Volvo not do any consumer testing during the design phase? I appreciate videos like this. Thank you. I think I'll wait for some decent updates before I part with my money.

[@barryw9473]

Wow low SoC charging is a big problem, as is route planning. Software update will fix it, I hope. I agree I like a volume button/ knob.

[@Emaratilfy]

Kris, do you own an EX30?

[@barryw9473]

No mirror dip during backing up function? I think my XC40 Recharge has this option.

[@andreasl4507]

The mirror dip is trash. I got it on my tesla and i wish on god i could get rid off it

[@carlfe4891]

We (C40, XC40, Polestar 2) do have automatic dipping on either or both sides. You can also leave the auto function off, but when in reverse, tap the mirror button you want to dip. Want to fold while driving? Press L/R mirror buttons at the same time and they will. The way EX30 does this is a few steps back.

[@BabyKermit_]

@@andreasl4507just turn it off then?😂

[@lohwencheun552]

Such a beautiful and good handling SUV. Too bad on the missing buttons... We want our buttons back

[@Pilch9]

What a great video. I honestly was considering this as I’m finding the stretch to the car I actually want, Ionic 5N, a bit much on the budget. But the points you raise are deal breakers. Thank you!

[@sashapifpaf]

I think so too - it’s a good car but has to be cheaper. You have ix1, model 3/Y, enyaq, id4 etc for the price of an extended range ex30 plus some perks maybe

[@andreasl4507]

Will be a bit cheaper in a year. Still good price now and for sure better than all the cars you named in the comment.

[@Alpiina]

Dear Kris, have you had the chance to try the Smart #3? I'm currently between the EX30 and the #3 do you have any suggestion software wise? thank you 🙂

[@KittyMM2013]

I came here for info, but could not get past driving with the coffee in one hand, taking the other hand off the wheel, while looking into a camera/phone.

[@Emaratilfy]

Lol. My Mazda 3 dips the mirrors automatically when going into reverse. You can even choose which mirror to dip…with a press of a BUTTON.

[@andrewbembridge31]

You trying to compare a Mazda to a Volvo? 😅

[@rafaels.8812]

Most of these are software issues that can get addressed with an update. I agree with the steering wheel buttons, they suck! Everything else isn’t a problem for me, I’m very happy with the car.

[@ifaa83]

Great video. I was 95% sure this was the one for me, now I need to check the competition. 😶‍🌫

[@notshylo]

My first car, a 2000 Jetta GLX, had an auto dipping passenger mirror in reverse. Shocking this isn’t implemented here.

[@Mkvkuv]

they can easily implement a software update for this feature. i personally would never use it. the camera top-down view already does this for you

[@manah56]

Older Volvos had this feature too (although it wasn’t auto and will only be activated if you press either R or L).

[@robertodiaz538]

@@manah56it IS auto. At least it is in my 2022 petrol XC40

[@bruintoo]

These quirks are the reason why I am contemplating getting the updated EX40 or EC40 instead of the EX30 to replace my 2022 C40 when it's lease expires next year.

[@florisjanvermeer1525]

A lot of software issues which can be fixed, exept the rear seats.

[@andreasl4507]

Rear seats is supposed to be like that do. It’s a small suv lol. Got friends that work at Volvo tech group in Gothenburg and a lot of work getting done there updates will come all the time when new things come up. Almost everything in this video is in the works already

[@The_Observer72]

Software update will not bring physical buttons to the car.

[@j-joe-jeans]

@@The_Observer72 The 2025 model will have better buttons on the steering wheel, not to mention they designed it to not have many buttons. The Google voice commands do many of the commands easier than fumbling for buttons too.

[@j-joe-jeans]

Totally, the new software update adds 32% more room to the rear seats as well as adding 12 fully assignable buttons along the dash. :)

[@florisjanvermeer1525]

@@j-joe-jeans yes, today Volvo have made a recall to install the movibel rearseats of the Smart #1.

[@mikey7326]

Thanks for all these truths that no other channels mention or even test for.

[@Jim.Marcus]

interesting info. thank you. I would consider it if it had any V2L capabilities like the hyundai/kia lineup. Guess I'll wait for the EV3, oh well.

[@SimsHandle]

I wanted an EX30, but all these niggles would be too much for me. In the UK Autocar review it and said looking at the speed meant the driver alert constantly went off. Disabling it defeats the object. Why they decided to put the ‘gear’ selection on a stalk I will never know. Speedo in front of the driver, stalks for lights and wipers, push button gear select and a volume knob. There, fixed it.

[@sonyatateosian1088]

This isnt even available in the USA yet. not till summer. Will be interesting to see if same issues

[@EM.1.]

I think it was a cost-cutting measure to remove all buttons/kobs.

[@bengt_axle]

Is there not a voice activated control for many of the non-driving controls such as increasing the volume of the radio and changing the cabin temperature?

[@jeffjefferson97]

I Like the EX30. Strange World….you see some clickbait titles and than you drive it for real…. The EX30 needs an software update about some issues but in total its a wonderfule ev

[@benjaminsmith2287]

It's getting praised but if it has some software issues, they should be pointed out. It finished 2nd place for world car of the year.

[@Adderrrrr]

1. Have a profile called Rifs mirror 2. EU regulation, that isn't considering wrong map data or road conditions.. look at the road 😎 3. Wierd, Tesla don't have this at all and dont have working wipers 🙃 but regardless. I have a car with this opt but use the same opt all the time. 4. Well, the driver have the controls on the steering wheel and passenger have it here. Why take up screen space for this? 9. Say one AWD car with this spwc that is better with the same price range. The Twin Ultra is available for around 55' EUR.

[@Ted8576]

I think you can use voice commands for most of those things

[@kobus2002]

I consider buying a twin motor ultra version (with all the bells and whistles :-)) What better options you suggest for a compact luxurious EV AWD? for a max price of 60k euros?

[@conchitacolez]

We have exactly that and love it!

[@GetToThePointAlready]

My boy is MAD!

[@PeterbFree]

Thanks. We will probably buy a Scenic e-tech

[@andreasl4507]

Dont buy Scenic e tech. I had s order on it after i test drived it then i test drived the Volvo EX30 and was sold better car and drives better. Better tech better systems. Everyting is better

[@gd3265]

Hi, has it got its own voice assistant or I need to connect my phone? Can I ask the voice assistant to launch apps like radio, change station, modify volume? Can I ask to pick up a income voice phone call, read or reply to a text message? Maybe while maps navigating multitasking?

[@sfiron]

After 2 years with the model Y I am quite comfortable to say not having a dashboard for speed in front of the driver is a major design flaw. My next car will have one. Oh and a working auto steering

[@jasper_north]

I love my S60CC AWD 2016

[@tomoldigs1353]

Yes, for 50‘000€ there are other cats on the market, but besides the sisters Smart #1 and #3 in the Brabus trim, no other car has the same performance. Most other cars at the same price point, have less than half of the performance, the EX30 LRDM has.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

For people saying this is a cheap Chinese car and not a Volvo please stop it and do some research. Volvo has put out videos on the teams of people that were involved in creating this car and they are out of Sweden. Just because Volvo is in the Geely group doesn't mean Geely is cheapening Volvos or compromising them. In fact, if Geely was so terrible and forcing Volvo to put in such low quality materials as some of you claim, why is the Zeekr X built on the same platform full of premium materials? Why would Geely cheapen Volvo and not Zeekr? Did it ever occur to you that Volvo is into making sustainable materials and are using textured plastics and other recyclable materials to make the cars more sustainable? THey've said that. And as far as being so called 'minimal," Volvo has been Scandinavian understated for decades. Now they use screens but having a fairly austere interior is nothing new to Volvo. As for the platform, the SEA platform is a Geely platform. Geely hired an ex-Saab engineer, Kent Ove Bovellan, a Swede, to engineer this platform. So European know-how produced this platform. It's an excellent platform. The rest of the car is due to whatever Volvo chose in Gothenberg, Sweden. If it is cheap, it's Volvo Sweden that made it cheap, not Geely. And as for Geely, they like Swedish engineering. Their top designer is stationed in Sweden. Some of their engineers and tech guys are also positioned in a Swedish company they founded. It used to be called CEVT and now it is called Zeekr Technology Europe. Zeely is branching out to add more European know how in at least some of its brands. zeekrtech.eu

[@HermanWillems]

WRONG the platform, the electrical drivetrain is 100% fully Chinese made by GEELY. And that's also the reason why it's so SUPER INEFFICIENT. You agree right that the drivetrain is bad? Correct?

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@HermanWillems Who did Geely hire as the chief engineer for the SEA platform?

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@HermanWillems And the platform is not the full car. Porsche and Volkswagen use the same platforms in their SUVs. Are they the same cars? So does Bentley and VW.

[@philtait62]

A bit sad to hear the negatives as I have one on order. Think it will be fine as a second car

[@boomchakalaka3]

Do a test of the 2024 SRSM Polestar 2 instead. It’s on par with the price of EX30. 😀

[@andreasl4507]

Polestar 2 2024 is amazing and the polestar 3 also.

[@j-joe-jeans]

@@andreasl4507 Agreed. The P*2 is a great car with more range, more room, more history and more statement over the Ex30... I am still likely following through on the EX30 for the wife as she likes tiny commuter cars.

[@fwiler]

This is what happens when you have software engineer that doesn't think about what happens when someone drives outside their little bubble. Same issue with Tesla and windshield wipers, not one engineer worked in a place that it rains, hence why they don't care about windshield wiper stock and put in really crappy water detection. They didn't have someone asking the same questions you did, like why? I would love to hear their answer.

[@sarahcassandra8108]

I'm shocked the mirrors don't automatically tilt down in reverse. Isn't that standard these days with new electric vehicles? Inefficient interface for settings isn't an option at this price point. I'm sold on not buying this car now and I was SO excited for it! :(

[@markymarkreviews]

Just seems to be one of many EVs being released to market before very many design issues and software glitches are ironed out it seems. The EX30 has HUGE potential to be a great EV. Like an updated BMW i3, but they have missed the mark in too many areas. Unlike the i3 which hit the mark perfectly in so many areas. But that EV came to market in 2013!. Volvo know how to make a great cabin/good car, so it just does not make sense.

[@Makasuro]

Uhh, in the US there aren't that many electric options that even come close to that fully speced out, outside of a Tesla anyway.

[@JoeinWashDC]

EX30 is Super Charger compatible.

[@nakfan]

Yesss…. Great ranting 👍

[@silent_k4733]

I just ask Google to do some of the tasks like volume control, fan/aircon temp etc

[@jggradisar4887]

The Volvo EX30 is definitely the Volvo that made me switch this brand to the Audi EV this year, but I've only driven Volvos since 2005.

[@fedordegroot2599]

I have my EX30 since march. No big issues, no problems. Clickbait title?

[@KrisRifa]

No

[@Bobpaule]

So no automatic backup side mirror tilting? Bummer, that is lame.

[@lancefron1]

Who could possibly need side mirrors if you have surround view cameras? And what passenger in my car would believe they can use my controls. In my car?

[@KrisRifa]

because of things called curbs, that I would prefer not to hit with those big rims. There is not screen and camera combo in any car I've driven that will offer the clarity and definition of side mirror.

[@taomahNEGEV]

Give the Kona a try.

[@MrBamboolegend]

Most of these feel like minor annoyances rather than deal breakers, at least to me. I did like that the mirrors auto lower when reversing in a Tesla Model 3, but why do you need that if you have the 360 degree camera?

[@andreasl4507]

For sure u think this KZbinr is just a Volvo hater. Drived this car for a week before orderd it and was great experience. Also couple of my friends work at Volvo with their software updates so will get better with some things.

[@MrBamboolegend]

@@andreasl4507 I don’t think he’e a Volvo hater, I’ve seen his other videos. But I think KZbinrs need to exaggerate stuff to keep engagement up 😅

[@KrisRifa]

@@andreasl4507 "Volvo hater" that's good one! Hahaha! Did you miss the part @00:05 where I say "the EX30 is one of my absolute favourite cars" ? I mean, come on dude! It's like people comment without even watching the video.... I started my channel on Volvo's, and have owned two XC90s which I have made tons of videos about. I also have an EX90 on order, but sure... you make a solid case 🤣🤣

[@vascojardim6703]

Probably the only honest review of this car on youtube. THis is an expensive luxury toy. Not a “cheap” EV as most other reviews have been claiming as if they are reading from a page of Volvo’s marketing pitch.

[@volvo_kristian]

Awesome video 😂 agree with all points.. I also hope Volvo will add a notification when your dipping under 10% SOC.. there's nothing now

[@KrisRifa]

Thanks mate! Yeah, and also a warning when the car is in turtle mode would be nice!

[@volvo_kristian]

@@KrisRifa Maybe they don't have Turtles in China 🤣 as Bjørn would say

[@andreasl4507]

@@volvo_kristianvolvos software tech and all volvos work is done in Gothenburg Sweden. Even there first cars is build in Swedish factory all work is done in Sweden. Only thing done is china is mass production of the car. But the car will be build in Europe and Sweden and in USA soon

[@volvo_kristian]

​@andreasl4507 Well that's not entirely correct. But the EX30 will soon be built in Belgium yes.. The turtle part was a joke by the way 😂

[@MyGoogleYoutube]

No discussion about what trims get the heat pump?

[@bradmallett8698]

I won’t be buying this car now thanks bro. They need to sort this out. Not perfect

[@anandsatyaprakash8411]

Are these settings not audio enabled?

[@Goenie2005]

Right off the bat, I'm far from a fan of all buttons on a display, without any physical buttons... That said, if you're on the road and need to reverse and still need to adjust your rearview mirrors, while having traffic behind you, you need to consider if driving a car is really for you.

[@bradg7373]

Is this with google still? Can you tell it to do most things?

[@andreasl4507]

It’s with google newest system and is better then everything I have ever seen.

[@agustingalano2977]

Most of the things you don't like have to do with Google, not Volvo. Updates to Google Automotive are on the way.

[@gregduhon5510]

Great video .

[@waseemparkarx]

Welcome to the world of software cars Almost every software in the world is like that It's all about UX seen from another person's viewpoint As long as cars stay digital, this is expected

[@Rex11298]

Thank you Thomas Ingelth who designed old Volvo models in design center in California which saved Volvo which was recently shutdown

[@ErikRoseJohnsen]

First thing I hate about this car; it's a small car with a big price tag once you add some functionality and range.

[@samueldisney]

Tried Twin Ultra today and whilst it drives nicely there are some things that would stop me buying one. The day was mild but the heater was increased to 24 degrees. There was no change in temperature; it still remained cold. The heated seats were poor and no were near the heat of my current car, a Mercedes. The seats were marked, not from me but from others. The fabric is easily spoiled. The drivers door pocket was heavily soiled, probably by a fallen over drink. I don't think it would ever come clean. Overall I was glad to get back into my Mercedes C200 petrol estate.

[@versuskid4232]

The crazy thing about this review is that the EX30 is still in the works and the model doesn’t release until 2025

[@xyredmax]

Kris. I had a Twin Ultra TOTR car on order from the launch day, luckily, I got to drive a demo car the car before collection in March and I can sum up in one word - Disappointing. A step too far putting mirror and lighting controls via the touchscreen and the rear seats are cramped and raked back like a baby seat, not to mention the lack of driver storage. Oh, the one pedal driving is crap as well, but a software fix should cure that. Overall disappointing and not very good value for the top spec car. I'm sure the RWD long range car is better value

[@rkhrd3211]

You forgot the driving assist features, that barely work on a day to day basis. Lane keeping, switching and adaptive cc are so bad that they can even be called unsafe in my opinion.

[@wardencobb7442]

The very worst thing is that you CANNOT permanently turn off all the warnings, it resets every trip. Lane keep assist, driver awareness, etc -they're not only buried in menus as he says, but you have to turn them off every single time you go to drive. This alone is my #1 reason for no longer considering the ex30

[@KrisRifa]

They have to reset according to the latest EU regulations. So that will apply to all new cars from June 2024 in Europe.

[@jeroenjansen2709]

Super frustrating, why, nobody wants it, that is a stressful situation, I absolutely hate it, that is just dumb, it is terrible! I hope you enjoyed this video!

[@Mkvkuv]

your complaint about the mirror was stupid. not everyone want it to tilt down in reverse but i agree with everything else you said. so disappointed in this car

[@js2009-g9f]

I’m amazed why the CEOs and leo executives don’t drive their own cars? It’s not like they are the executives of big parma. These problems can and shall be addressed by the senior management if they care enough about their “strategic” product by using it.

[@N8844H]

My interest in buying a first-year EX30 has also become much shorter.

[@andreasl4507]

Good then I can get it. Best option is to get it in like 6 months. I had the EX30 for 1 week up in north Sweden and was the best car I have drivin so I orderd mine when I got back to Gothenburg to give the car back. Nothing in this video did I even think of becouse it’s not a big deal and most things will get better with updates.

[@JohnWhitling]

This same guy has a video titled it's "AWESOME"! Disgusting click baiting, and I follow his channel. Anyway, I'm gonna reserve judgement till they start hitting the US and then see what this car holds. I've had it on deposit since it was first announced. We'll see.

[@KrisRifa]

That is incorrect, I have a video called "9 things I hate about the Volvo EX30" and another video "10 things I love about the Volvo EX30". Showing both sides of the coin is called being balanced, and neither qualifies as clickbait. I also have 15 other videos on this vehicle. So before calling my videos disgusting, you may want to learn the actual terminology you are using. This video is specifically about the the 9 things I hate about this car, and the things I find terrible. I mean, the title couldn't be more accurate to the content. I mean, what else should I call the video?

[@JohnWhitling]

@@KrisRifa Well, maybe not having this video .. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n57Pp5eenqaAm8U .. with the splash screen that says "AWESOME" and this one saying "TERRIBLE", which makes it hard to tell how you feel about the car. Maybe that would help. In general I like your reviews and that's why I subscribe but you can see all the negative comments about the car you've generated in these comments.

[@KrisRifa]

@@JohnWhitling sorry if you don't like the caption in the thumbnail, but they pretty much capture the tone and topic of the videos. I don't know what more to say, but it ain't click bait. Click bait is intentionally deceiving with a misleading title or thumbnail, and this ain't that. I don't take lightly to such accusations, and therefore I may seem hard in my response. Sure, there are negatives comments, but the alternative would be not to make the video and not tell people about what I don't like. But that would be dishonest to my true feelings, don't you agree? My job is to highlight the good and the bad, which I have over many many videos. I really appreciate you subscribing and watching the videos :) Cheers!

[@mikej4532]

This is such an easy car to live with....these tiny dramas you are finding I have never come across or been worried at all .Its like saying the seats on a Bentayga are too comfortable.

[@geoffhemingway3926]

All manufacturers are removing buttons for one simple reason - cost. I've worked in car manufacturing for a decade and there is a very popular saying, made famous by Elon Musk :- The best part is no part.

[@markgeller5900]

Nice car for short little people. Period. Too bad, because it is attractive and does a lot well at the price.

[@JoeinWashDC]

I"'m 5'10" I fit fine behind the steering wheel.

[@jzaperu]

Interesante video. Gracias

[@kf6857]

The EX30 with the Tesla screen and UI would be amazing, right now it’s a great car but UI sucks big time.

[@NetvoTV]

Mini Aceman is front wheel drive, is that mean Volvo EX30 is more fun to drive even MINI is known for go kart performance?

[@MK-yj2vl]

What I hate the most about the ex30 is the key with no buttons.

[@dimitrismina4201]

In the meanwhile, the EX30 is selling like hot cakes

[@mikaelskoglund373]

Buy xc40 insted, thats a real Volvo.

[@andreasl4507]

Good option but the EX30 is better.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

It's not more "real Volvo" than the EX30. The Volvo that is not a "real Volvo" is the EM90. That's a Zeekr.

[@ClaudioAguileraMunoz]

clearly, the difference between this EX30 and the C40 is that the C40 is a real Volvo and this is a Chinese crossover with some Volvo parts.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

That's incorrect. This is sitting on the SEA platform but beyond that, it is created by the same teams that created the C40. And it's a more modern, updated car compared to the C40. People get way to carried away with the Chinese ownership. It hasn't changed most of the content of Volvo cars.

[@ClaudioAguileraMunoz]

@@benjaminsmith2287 so the chinese battery, the extremely low top speed, the woobling stability issue, the horrific steering wheel controls, the useless "driver alert" mode that we had to turn off even in the test-drive because it was sending random alerts all the time and the confusing infotainment system that has several issues with internet connectivity and in which you cannot do something so basic as turn up or down the volume, are all Volvo decisions? that's very, very bad reputation for Volvo.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@ClaudioAguileraMunoz CATL is a battery supplier for many brands. And yes, Volvo designed the software.

[@JoeinWashDC]

@@ClaudioAguileraMunoz Low top speed? Most people don't need higher top-speed capable cars for their daily use.

[@ClaudioAguileraMunoz]

@@JoeinWashDC that’s the excuse for defending low top speed in luxury cars? Even tesla has 207km/h top speed. Any non luxury car has 20+ km of top speed than this one.

[@manuelsevigny6855]

Imagine if you were in Canada, at the price of a C40, you wouldn't even buy it

[@GreenDriveIndia]

Extra point of saying “ reliably unreliable “

[@farodopi5170]

who asked for this on screen volume non sense ? Tesla fanboys 😂 isn’t it exactly the way to control volume on tm3? perhaps volvo though that if tesla can get away with it….

[@andreasl4507]

Just change volume on the steering wheel. Stop acting gay

[@TassieEV]

Do you think Geely rather than Volvo employees were involved in the design choices and for some reason stuck to design choices that Chinese consumers want rather than what the rest of the world consumers want? Either that or someone was a Tesla Fanboy in the design team and wanted to copy what Tesla had done but implemented it in a very poor fashion...not that they will be working for Volvo once all the owners put their complaints in about the lunacy particularly around the route planning and a few get stranded so that a flat-bed tow truck has to rescue them. That charge rate under 10% is nuts who thought of that they need to be gone is all I can say.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

No. Volvo designed this car and Geely had nothing to do with it.

[@michaelcolind5082]

​@@benjaminsmith2287and how do you now that Volvo did all the design? Produktion is in China and owner/shareholders are chinese and some of the errors must be because the chinese has got too much to say in the design of this car. Not like other EV's from Volvo earlier. I am happy with my C40 made in Belgium and don't go for the overrated hype with this car that is more a chinese car with a Volvo logo on it. Not really a Volvo

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@michaelcolind5082 Volvo made a presentation of all the designers and people involved in this car. Saying it is Chinese is you making that up. Not based on any true information out there. Look at who the head exterior and head interior designers are. Look at who did chose and specified the materials. The safety aspects. All of these people are Europeans based in Sweden. Your Belgium built C40 is no more Volvo than the Chinese built EX30 is. Neither are made in Sweden but both are spec'd in Sweden. And both cars have Chinese parts and parts made in other parts of the world. This is no Chinese car with a Volvo logo on it. It's a Volvo car and very much looks like one and people who have driven it says it feels like one as well.

[@michaelcolind5082]

You believe this sales fairytale😂. 😂😂

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@michaelcolind5082 You've proven you know nothing of how Volvo is structured because you offer zero facts to prove your assertion. You're living your own fairytale.

[@meritlas]

Who stays changing wiper sensitivity? You can change the speed itself manually. This really feels like nit picking, especially when all your arguments are based on older Volvo models.

[@boazvanderschaaf]

"Google increase wiper speed"...?

[@fr3238]

Tried the Volvo EX40 and it has the worst rear seats I've ever come across in a car. FAR to upright with no reclining option.

[@LifeAtSea50]

No HUD to monitor speed is sooooo bloody annoying!

[@BackpackerTarni]

LOL thanks for the honest review. I mean WHY????

[@elenamoykkynen]

Oh, after watching your video, I started to wonder whether I should look for its competitors. :)

[@HermanWillems]

When i start my Tesla, and the calculation of the SoC % at my destination is always on par or better. Not like this badly engineered drivetrain.