Forget the Evoque? Volvo XC40 UK review

[@andrewwheeler8591]

Just ordered one to replace my 3yr old Q3, I'm sure it'll be fine. Thanks for the review 😊

[@JamesPrince-n5g]

The Volvo is understated and classy. The Evoque is brash and flashy.

[@Zemlja_je_ravna]

It is always nice to watch Rebecca reviews.

[@systemler44]

Brilliant car

[@leeprice674]

Like the look of this thanks for reviewing 👍 We sold a Q3 and bought a golf but now thinking of getting back to a taller SUV. The VW Tiguan is nice, a E pace looks great but this Volvo review was excellent. Need a rethink now 😂

[@CptSpears007]

Have a look at the SEAT Ateca as well

[@wmurray689]

I feel lucky to drive a car now with twisty knobs and buttons. What a time to be alive.

[@tal-lancer]

Volvo were ALWAYS smart and sophisticated.

[@tomaskroupakkfoto4132]

Yep...and also unreliable.

[@verdeboyo]

Haha Great review! You pretty much concluded as other top reviewers did, which is a very good thing to hear. Ive just part ex'd my 2018 Audi S3 for a 2024 'Sage Green' Ultimate B3 and collecting it next week, sadly half the BHP but the good thing is the space in the back for all my trackday gear and it does look classy. Cheers 👍🏻

[@charlottedanek973]

I’ve just ordered in the same colour, do you have any regrets? Haven’t seen many on the road in sage. Currently have onyx black

[@JammyDodger45]

On our 3rd XC90, I test other brands when we change cars and it's Volvo I return to. There's a reason for that, we do +/-35,000 miles per year and I want to do those in the most comfortable and safe vehicle available. Yes they're pricey but given that I transport my most valuable commodities around in it I don't think it's too big a price to pay!

[@stevesmart2545]

Had one for 3 years. On the plus side, lovely to drive, it’s comfy, it’s got lots of tech. Negatives, the central display screen is not easy to use and the voice command system drives me mental. Recent example while driving along the A303: Voice command: Phone Tom System gives me directions to nearby restaurant in Wiltshire. Voice command: End System starts ringing said restaurant. Voice command: WTF!!! Followed by manual disconnect. It may be my Essex accent, but other brands that I’ve had seem to understand me ok😀

[@joshwalton1977]

2023 facelifted one now runs a completely different underlying system on the central display so voice recognition is somewhat improved

[@ds2112]

I'm in the US and we'll pickup my new XC40 in Gothenburg at the end of June. So cant wait!

[@dunithd]

I decided to buy my Volvo XC40 after watching this video. Thanks for the great review.

[@logtothebase2]

I had one on previous engine lineup, with about 260 bhp combined, I can't remember the model designation, T5 AWD , "Inspiration" think? in Denim blue and light interior, it felt pretty classy, Volvo has some good colourways. Apart from franticly rapid point acceleration, a flawed powertrain overall, in lots of small ways, unsurprising its gone, i'm sure it gets about nicely enough with quite bit less bhp. The packaging and design were great though, better than the cramped in the back Evoque, even so for me a bit more boot space and a smidgen more legroom, would have been welcomed for holidays and filling it with ones bigger friends, it was far from a deal breaker though, with some roof storage I could make it work for us.

[@garymarsh2755]

My T4 has replaced a 10 year old Q3 with 230k on the clock which I bought new - hoping for the same experience!!

[@lrogue5426]

Incorrect they are not all front wheel drive at all. They do AWD models.

[@verdeboyo]

Yeah they do too👍🏻

[@josephgittos3787]

the older one yes but dont think they do on this new one , which is a shame

[@josephgittos3787]

Used to like these but the centre screen looks dated now

[@Steviemacdonald6594]

Love our volvo

[@steveshipway6351]

What’s the point if hybrid to get mid 30’s mpg, that’s just a bit more than a two ton pickup on all terrain tyres. A VW suv does 40 on petrol alone.

[@fergalgriffin5858]

Impressive but seems awful pricey certainly here in Ireland.. The kia Sportage ticks pretty much all the boxes with what this Volvo has except the panoramic roof which dosen't seem to be included in any trim diesel or hybrid/plug in hybrid but has a bigger boot. HEV model in the Sportage is priced at €45995 and MHEV is priced at €48995 which is €10000 cheaper that the XC40 Core which is the entry model price for this Volvo.

[@rogerhowgego2679]

I’m on my 3rd. Really great car to own. Getting mid 40’s mpg. Mild hybrid.

[@Nofinator]

What kind of driving do you do? I heard it's very thirsty around town

[@rogerhowgego2679]

Mostly country and town. No motorway. Always getting upwards of 45. I guess it also depends on your driving style.

[@Nofinator]

@@rogerhowgego2679 thanks, sounds similar to what I’d be doing and currently sit at mid 30s mpg in my X1

[@rogerhowgego2679]

Pleasure to help. All the best Nofinator.

[@msmacthankQ]

What is colour called please?

[@steveo8533]

There’s a couple in the works car park and they are definitely longer than my golf.

[@nigelcb1300]

Shame they don't do a diesel anymore and no proper knobs and dials is a big negative

[@richardgiles2484]

A SUV with a better view is really good. As long as another SUV isn't in front of you 😂😂😂

[@maccmike8]

Hard to value to review when told its fwd only when they come in 4wd also. What other info is incorrect?

[@KateWarn]

Does anyone know if the plus comes with heated steering wheel?

[@prognls]

Here in Belgium yes

[@satoshinakamoto3342]

I was not ready to see knickers in an XC40 review

[@mariolosberg4257]

It reminds me on Mazda cx5 , older model..

[@logotrikes]

Just bought the B4 here in Australia, 2024 model. Nice premium car. A few irritating niggles to do with tech. Otherwise lovely to own and drive...

[@neilburns8869]

Volvo are the choice of many UK police forces since BMW withdrew.

[@anjuma31]

Great car

[@systemler44]

Volvo pure class 👏

[@eddu4361]

Reliability of the Volvo is much better as that of the Evoque

[@terrynichols4689]

Did I blink and miss the price??

[@johnnyhollis9977]

No estimated price range quoted. ICE circa £35k+ EV get a mortgage and watch the value depreciate after 5 minutes! Other prices are available!

[@maccabeus753]

Good car but too expensive especially the hybrid version which has low range. Had one but sold it as uneconomic in long run.

[@coolmonkey619]

Moved again

[@kissofjudaz]

Missed the Lexus UX.

[@muratisik6956]

The centre screen really looks dated.

[@sonmemari3807]

Best choice 👌

[@geo322242]

You are super sweet but still that was a very good review of the car and impartial. Job well done.

[@jimpackard8059]

No proper heater controls is an irritating deal breaker.

[@benturner190]

It’s such a shame because otherwise a great car

[@anonymouspdg6121]

I moved to the XC40 from a car with heater buttons and after 2 XC40's and over 5 years, using the centre screen or voice control to change heating is pretty much 2nd nature now and certainly not an issue. I'm afraid nearly all new cars are doing away with the majority of buttons etc and using touch screens to control everything. It's a cost thing as its cheaper, reduces wiring etc and allows for over the air updates to improve things.

[@GeorgeSteel-we5gw]

Just say hey google “set temperature to 24” or hey google “ set fan speed to three” it really is that simple!

[@jimpackard8059]

@@GeorgeSteel-we5gw setting it with vocal commands is not so clever if you play loud music or you have kids in the back

[@benturner190]

@@anonymouspdg6121 Saying after 5 years you are used to it is not exactly a ringing endorsement

[@jonwhite-oo6zb]

Were they Rebecca's scanties on the line?

[@Hustwick]

Best Volvos: estates and saloons. These things are okay, but shame that Volvo caved to the SUV bandwagon.

[@motorpoint]

Yeah, I'll miss the big (BIG) estates! -Tim

[@joshwalton1977]

Not as much they caved more that these massively outsell saloons/estates. Same as Puma outselling Fiesta

[@MartinHorton-wv7tp]

Cool and funky! Not in a million years!

[@eddu4361]

The Volvo has the best waftability compared to its rivals. It’s the better traveler’s car of the bunch. Not so much better driver’s car. If that is what you’re after get a BMW or Audi. For the lack of quality and reliability compared to the Volvo, Beamer or Audi I wouldn’t even consider an Evoque.

[@alishbamaroof700]

Ahteajamag

[@jonharry6293]

Terrible on fuel economy

[@TazBo-wd2ig]

Wouldn’t touch a Volvo, deeply embedded with Israel

[@richarddavis3239]

I would buy one for that reason alone.

[@noyo1444]

Naahh……no Chinese car for me…..ever!☝️

[@zzhughesd]

Shrunken Volvo. Not for me. But….. it’s ok. Chris Harris owns the Polestar1.

[@neilsmith6092]

Not in the same class as a Range Rover

[@paulm2467]

Even better, buy a Mazda CX5, Honda CRV or Toyota RAV4, they are all much better than any of the Range Rover/ Land Rover models or the Volvo.

[@jimpackard8059]

Looks very boring alongside the Evoque. Looks a bit Chinese. Maybe that is a clue

[@GG-ml3vr]

Can you elaborate on why you think it looks Chinese?

[@jimpackard8059]

The side profile looks like so many Chinese vehicles and the lack of buttons in the cabin is the same. If you covered the badges , I would have guessed that it was Chinese. The Evoque ( the video title points to that car) could never be confused with Chinese, excepting their car that people thought was a copy.

[@GG-ml3vr]

@@jimpackard8059 Appreciate your reply,thanks.

[@mariolosberg4257]

​@@jimpackard8059 😂 are you ok dude..? Chinese are copy paste masters in design...

[@jrs9264]

chinese own volvo....🤫

[@carlishiggins]

Aged realy bad

[@labbo5591]

Shame you didn't follow fashion like volvo🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@WendyArroyo-q7r]

Me gusta volvo. Wendy

[@jimm5207]

More reliable too !

[@shug3481]

I have had my XC40 inscription nearly four years brilliant vehicle on the whole mine is petrol 2.0 turbo.I normal swap my cars every two years my dilemma is simple don't want zn EV or a hybrid now looking for something else shame.❤

[@joshwalton1977]

You will struggle to find much now that isn’t at least mild hybrid

[@spangoz1000]

Hey 5ft 4 and a half, no Banana ?😢 😊