New Volvo XC40 2018 review - has Volvo finally become cool? | carwow Reviews

[@internetthingz8641]

The double front push for drive and double back push for reverse is a life saving feature. How many times have you seen or heard of a person crashing into a store or other cars when all the driver was trying to do was pull away or reverse. Doing it twice will ensure you driving in the direction you intended to. VOLVO IS KING safety all the time. Get it?

[@stephen25uk]

Hadn't thought of that, very good point.

[@rykalpictures5133]

Mat. you have no idea how long i've been waiting for this..thank you

[@maksymtt]

Nah I think the new XC60, XC90, S90 and V90 already made volvo cool. This one's design is not really for my taste. But volvo needs to make a sports coupe version of the s90. I've seen some concepts and it would look really good.

[@MrTARIQSs]

Mx Jonson they already did Look up polestar 1 It's the production version of the volvo concept coupe and it looks identical to the concept!

[@maksymtt]

Damn! It's gorgeous. Can't wait for the reviews and races when it will be released

[@aleixeidemirov]

Mx Jonson the S80 made volvo cool , that big ol v8

[@maksymtt]

Yeah, nowadays they throw inline 4 cylinders into everything...

[@AdamAus85]

Yeah I much prefer the bigger siblings.

[@djbmp1791]

Special effect off-roading at 2:57 😂😂😂

[@vanessaoelmann4211]

I as a German sometimes get asked if I believe German cars are the best and I always answer that while we have incredibly beautiful cars for sure the Swedish are just as amazing and especially their safety equipment is insane

[@livc444111]

Vanessa Oelmann German cars beautiful??? Which one?

[@cdb5001]

Vanessa Oelmann talk about giving yourself a pat on the back. What other matters do people come to you for your expertise about? As a German people like to ask me about Blitzkrieg tactics.

[@gilangmahesa3112]

livc444111 merc amg gt, porsche 911, Audi r8, porsche 918 aaand many more

[@cdb5001]

Gilang Mahesa don't forget the Opel Kadett and SmartforTwo. Two more Deutsch beauties.

[@vanessaoelmann4211]

livc444111 while it all depends on personal taste i do consider German cars some of the best looking on the market :)

[@germanstelmakhovich2069]

I just went yesterday to try it out after visiting VW / Seat / BMW / Toyota / Audi and it was surpisingly good. As a 196 cm tall guy it was by far the best SUV on comfort level but also felt great on quality and what was also surprising is that the base version just lacks some features of the Rdesign which I sure won't use so base version is still great for me... that here is my next car gents...

[@FelixO]

I really love Volvo, the cars are just so beautiful from the inside and outside.

[@lbnewell23]

The blind spot is quite bad but there is blis in the wing mirrors to show you where there is something in your blind spot also the thing in front of the armrest is a bin that you can remove and empty also you didn’t mention the wireless phone charging or the clever airwoofer instead of the normal subwoofers you’d get in any other cars that’s why you have massive door bins

[@Sandouras]

The Jag looks like a cheaper, plainer version of its bigger brother. This looks different from the bigger SUVs and actually goes into a more playful and sporty look. It΄s smaller but doesnt look cheaper like the Jag does.

[@markom2837]

Why does he keep saying its bad when the car gets loud when you rev it? Mostly you won't be revving it and it will be quiet, but when you want some fun it's actually cool to hear the engine roaring

[@niandra92]

Marko M fun to hear a diesel straining?

[@goosty17]

What does he expect? This dumb ass doesnt realize this car isnt a hybrid lmao

[@MrBlackblacker]

It's diesel fueled engine. It's suppose to be loud.

[@swesleyc7]

Personally, I'd rather hear some engine noise. With 250hp I'll be driving sporty often enough so I'd like to hear how I'm doing ;)

[@stephenboyes5189]

Hes always bbigging up vw..i think hes paid by them to nick pick other brands..hes a knob basically...

[@TheWisherable]

I hope to buy this car next year

[@haider7866]

TheWisherable don't lie, your broke

[@bethany61000]

Come and buy it from me!

[@RebeccaLourBeckyLour]

Did you buy it!?

[@nomme2810]

Wow matty this is what i waited since it launch

[@patmcdermott4832]

Why do car reviewers inevitably choose a diesel model for the review when sales of diesels in the UK are in decline?

[@carwow]

+Pat McDermott cos that's what was allocated to us on the launch!

[@q3b26]

It's not like a test drive where you specify which transmission and fuel type you'd like to try. It's a get what your given scenario.

[@existentialist1539]

@@carwow why do manufacturers keep sending diesel models then 😂

[@muazqamar]

First of all, awesome review as always! I think shooting the video in bright daylight looked really nice. I don't know how it's better than other videos but I just liked it more

[@swapnilgohil7280]

Holy shit matt, that chocolate logic was brilliant. You should start rating cars with chocolates:)

[@ryanexplorer]

Swap Game - Haha yeah that would be great ✅

[@Veroxzes]

”I’ll give this one a Snickers out of Mars!”

[@dogbsas]

He called the XC 40 cheap compared with the bigger size brothers? Dont know why...

[@Felipaugustoex2612]

He likes to compare cars with food. Once he reviewed a SEAT talking about a sandwich

[@MMM18092]

Finally a video with a demonstration of the Pilot assist!

[@Keep_On_Bricking]

Looks like a better choice than the Jag!!

[@Don-pk2uy]

E pace is hideous, looks Chinese

[@wiktorjaciow9815]

yh but hes talking about looks and Volvo has Swedish designers

[@wiktorjaciow9815]

notformebeaky yh and earlier when u said xc60 isnt up to the f pace are yp talking about looks or performence?

[@wiktorjaciow9815]

notformebeaky yh i like the f pace but i my opinion the volvo just looks better

[@aidan7936]

Don Smith Chinese? What?

[@simonsjoren4033]

I already got my Peugeot 3008 partially because of your videos, but I keep coming back for your videos since I like the style. Helps me keeping up to date for the change- out in 3 years. Keep it up =)

[@vm6729]

Really another cool car from Volvo!

[@stevenstork2627]

Music Studios love it

[@FredBTs]

Another? What was the other one?

[@wiktorjaciow9815]

every other one

[@aidan7936]

iGames Pro another? What was the other one?

[@wiktorjaciow9815]

Aidan Ral as i said every other one

[@MeAndWifey]

@carwow - love the POV camera footage, could you incorporate this in more videos to see how it looks to drive the car with a real feel for that specific car

[@ramy21602]

0:44 I think Mat ment the Audi Q2

[@milopichu]

actually the Q5 in itself looks like a jacked-up hatchback so he's probably not mistaken.

[@kidsafe]

I love the POV camera. Entire reviews need to be done with it.

[@kidsafe]

Aaand the very next video is precisely this. Love it.

[@sujan5180]

Better than Q3 well done Volvo👍👍👍

[@ksriraj143]

sujan my thoughts!!

[@kraenk12]

Q3 is like 6 years old.

[@user-hs2hd7wp9g]

The volvo has shit brand recognition, I’d not buy one solely on that.

[@amir6391]

Wait for new q3 and the were gonna see which is better

[@sevens6666]

GayMW fans

[@K_Sadek]

This has been actually one of the simplest and clearest ways of explaining the difference among platforms to be honest.

[@robinreich95]

Love watching these reviews of cars I never get

[@shamsul77]

Good review. Have been excited about the XC40 for sometime now. The comment about the gear made me think twice about it.

[@NuhanHidayat]

IDK why but this car reminds me of Google Pixel 2 😕 Edit: the first you saw it it looks ugly as fuck, but the more you look at it the less ugly it gets (just like Google Pixel).

[@deang3359]

I got the same vibes

[@stubones]

Whats Google Pixel? The only thing Google is good for is as an internet search engine. Sort of.

[@arjune00000]

And that kinda blue color :D

[@arch.eng.tomislav]

You are viewing this on KZbin, which is owned by Google. And also, you are probably using Chrome, GOOGLE Chrome. The phone you use, there's a big chance that it is Android phone... I could go on and on! Would you say KZbin is bad for viewing videos? Or that Google Chrome is a bad browser (tho it is using too much RAM :D )? No you would not! If you are reasonable enough.

[@NuhanHidayat]

Tomislav Martinović I was talking about the design language it has similarities between this car and that phone

[@ryanstephen7806]

Great review Mat! Were you in Sweden? Can't get enough of this beauty. What a car! Just love it.

[@aaronmills3105]

Volvo has always been cool ❤️

[@deldia]

Aaron Mills fuck off. Volvo 360 was a minger.

[@aaronmills3105]

wikichris do u like any Volvo ? Lol

[@deldia]

Aaron Mills the ones designed by Pinafarina. Again Volvo 360 is a horror car.

[@juliocarlos7131]

Thank you

[@yckieh568]

Exactly.

[@JackJohnson-dh6ju]

I think Mat is the best automotive journalist on KZbin, keep up the great work!

[@FedeHippo]

If only cars werent so damn expensive here in Denmark i would have bought one already. The cheapest model cost around 55.000 pounds here :(

[@rab6121]

in norway as well... but it is becuase it comes as standard with D4/D5 awd automatic. really excited for the electric version. it is gonna be an best seller here. probably cost around 30-40k instead.

[@MrSpeedy99]

The problem is, Volvo sells all of their cars highly specced. The XC40 comes with the T4/D4 as the lowest engines, which are actually quite expensive

[@VolchockD]

oh, my friend... do you have any idea of how much cars cost in Brazil? This Volvo starts at 170k here 😢 something like 52k dollars.

[@ahmadjohan6571]

really funny on that camera shaking effects guys.you guys are the best auto reviewer channel in the world.hope you get 1million sub soon

[@UrvishRamaiya]

"There's decent storage for humans in the back seat". It's like Matt already knew aliens would be watching to know whether abducted humans can fit.

[@AlektronPrime]

Wow, quite some praise there, compared to the competition. I agree with the thicker pillows diminishing the rear view BUT in this case, the C-pillar is meant to cover the shoulder area in case of lateral collision, so safety beats design.

[@a.k.k05]

i feel so baad for the KitKat.

[@julianarjah1175]

baad

[@paulsehstedt6275]

Haha, the autobox gearshift is very Swedish: I'm used to it from coaches. The double click is for safety reason, the up and down shift is very easy to use. No probs for prof drivers...

[@gordonbennett6057]

Great video. I love ALL cars. I'm a car enthusiast. Thanks Mat.

[@chitpaul]

Mat cone on get with it. The gear thing. Say you start in N. Push forward to drive.. then you will have to pull or push twice to get into the opposite direction as the first push puts you into N again the second push puts you into drive or reverse depending on which you want.

[@ay1990kb]

this color reminds me of new Subaru crosstrek

[@MrAndrew1953]

It's a pretty good size & height for around town driving, parking. Have to come with a reversing camera. Definitely go for the 190kw diesel /manual combo. Shame it means losing 4wd/AWD.

[@Tom-eq4it]

0:44 Isn't that the Q3 instead ?

[@shuzhang1882]

For the first time I saw your camera man (or girl) or producer. Heros behind the screen.

[@ryankov]

Volvo has always been cool, fool.

[@kraenk12]

Except for their Ford period.

[@ryankov]

kraenk12 yeah true that... fortunately it was a short period

[@nightcxregalaxy3226]

Not really

[@geoffwhite2487]

Yes well said so cool

[@wildm3cs986]

Lmao

[@ottodob]

will definitely trade in my f48 x1 for this when they go on sale in the US...very cool compact crossover!

[@rab6121]

Really love the design of this car. volvo has always made really good looking cars but this is a whole new level, my qashqai is on really thin ice now.. just waiting for the EV.

[@steveallen2544]

It looks like a Peugeot 3008 (last year's winner) I own a 3008 GT and it's awesome. Matt's reviews are very good, I wonder how he would compare the two

[@MortyMortyMorty]

2:17 Did he just put the car in reverse while drining forward with 100 km/h?

[@crisdea40]

If I remember correctly, almost (if not) all cars have some kind of safety thingy where nothing happens if you put the car on revers while the car is moving or vice versa, you can just play with the gear shift while driving with no worries.

[@xanderbailey9106]

Editing

[@FelixO]

They just edited it that way. The close up was recorded at a completely different time.

[@Сергей-э9ц5щ]

WhiteWalkerPe

[@zszs100]

I drive a car with those electronic shifters and u can shift while driving and nothing will happen a safty feature is built into the program, When u shift the signals goes to computer and the computer decides what to do.

[@willthomas.1]

The Volvo V40 has that colour, it’s called duck egg blue. The colour is definitely available on the cross country edition (2013) but I’m not sure for any other edition or generation

[@HyperbirdF6]

No leg room review or boot space - how is this possible??

[@skippywinters]

if you notice thats usually included in the "in-depth" review

[@Hilariumosis]

I think the shifter is interesting. Always refreshing with quirks. Once is so old and boring anyway. If you think about it... That extra push/pull is like the neutral on manual gear box. But instead of going from 1st to 2nd in one move you push/pull an extra time between D and R. The manual shifting I can get behind a little more but still think it's fine enough, I've actually had it setup like that on driving simulators so I would be totally fine with it. As you go in a down-right motion when realeasing the wheel & reach for the stick, it's actually more natural to shift up to the right because of the momentum, so you push with the backside of your hand. Shifting down by going down-right (wheel to stick) then left (shift) is not that different from down-right (wheel to stick) then down (shift), just a smal direction change (OMG! WE'RE DOOMED!). People are too damn spoiled and comfortable, even those who grew up when driving cars took some work as there wasn't all these computer systems doing everything and all you basically have do is to gas/break and turn... And even that can be assisted or completely handled by the car today. And it's a preference thing, but that complaint on the paddles come on now. I guess carbon or titanium feels cheap and fragile too. Thin and light is not synonymous with being cheap and fragile (like crackers as you put it). You don't really think Volvo would put just any cheap stuff in a £27+ thousand pound car do you? I almost want to disclaim this comment. I'm an expressive and poking person at times.

[@YananoBere]

What are people on about in the comments? This is the best looking car in it's segment!

[@sangeethajith]

You are doing nice and stylish with a class. I divide the car reviews as two, the review and the "Matt review"😊 . You are the best sir. With ❤ from Kerala- India💕

[@Muhammad-ze3dh]

Not very happy with the review... Where is the annoying things and cool things part and the practically part was not clear enough. It was like you were in a hurry.

[@viralpatel4395]

That will be included when the UK spec car is tested.

[@miniminecraftmax3330]

This isnt the in-depth review. Its out now on carwow.

[@RetroGamerVX]

Looks like you filmed this back in the Summer

[@hallquiche]

I'd work harder and get the XC60.

[@professionalcrybaby5605]

Also the video graphic quality some how gets better

[@Kinor7]

Mat Watson is one of the best car reviewers on KZbin.

[@Pedatron]

Buss Borg said no one ever

[@curtisholland5058]

Pedatron Except Everybody

[@rafflesnh]

I think I've just found my new motor. Been looking for comfort and cool. Thanks Mat!

[@matthewfelix1851]

What do you mean gas Volvo finally became cool. Wasn't it always cool? As far as I remember Volvo's were prestige.

[@OrionAerospaceKSP]

I think he meant kinda hip.

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

One of the most common areas for annoying cabin rattles is in the dash. I’m not sure it was a good idea to put the only woofer speakers in there. 🤔

[@keithbeef]

that dashboard fit and finish is just unacceptable

[@bzracing]

This was a pre-production car. The gap is now gone.

[@ohadabrahami5345]

Hi Mat, love your reviews, but I feel something a bit of a miss here. Would appreciate your review f the car's trim levels and of the back seat of the car as you usually do. Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@mr.perfect289]

*Finally the Review is here...* *#VolvoXC40*

[@jonathanjohansson7061]

Hello Carwow, Unfortunately I have to correct you, around 5:30 you mentioned that the XC40 are 100% Volvo, but that is not true. The platform, electronics and a lot other stuff were being developed by CEVT. Sure, they're also placed in Gothenburg, Sweden and has a lot of former Volvo engineers in it, but it's still not Volvo but a sister company. I would know, I work at CEVT and was part of the development :)

[@jamesbensch6]

Beautiful car

[@owenrichards2622]

Can't help but think the back looks like a rover cityrover from the naughties - putting me off a little!

[@watkinscopicat]

looks cool but i'll wait for the electric one

[@howarddavies2483]

The summary concisely captured why the XC40 will generate the public appeal that Volvo planned in this competitive market segment…a very cool car!

[@pugtato01]

FINALLY

[@tomaszstarzZz]

PugLordTR ha ha, was thinking exactly the same :)

[@JEEP2010]

The v90 cross country is my favorite of the new redesigns...stunningly handsome!!

[@thomasdarcy3726]

0:44 "hatchback like audi q5" ????

[@bumblebee2956]

I loved the car on my test drive…problem is the hefty price tag…go for Xc 60 if you have the budget

[@ofentsesetshedi5090]

volvos have class if you looking for a wife get a volvo. if you looking for a gold digger go german.

[@Womtek1]

I´ve always had a thing for Volvo and yes, I´m swedish. But I really really like the upswing that Volvo got from the XC90 a few years ago! :)

[@dschonsie]

it will sell like hot cakes

[@MyLife-so1jl]

gorgeous...love the lines and creases.

[@Avucoda]

Volvo cars always cool.

[@gasperkosmac7672]

i almost passed out when i saw the back. What a contrast!

[@calum2403]

*i quite like that*

[@libuvarughese9398]

what is your take when you compares this to the other cars in this segment such as X1, GLA, Q3? Because you had a video giving number 1 to the x1

[@Scubaskot]

The ONLY cool Volvo is Volvo P1800

[@thorbjrnmadsen4984]

Zo oka Older Volvo estates and sedans are cool too. Volvo P1800 is a cool sportscar, while Volvo P1800ES is a cool shooting brake

[@davidhayes4814]

Does that blankspot matter? The driver is not looking out from the rear seat. Modern mirrors are pretty good at eliminating blank spots even in big parcel vans. Do you need big windows at the back anyway? Most folk in the back have a iPad or phone on anyway. It looks a great car and a good alternative to a top end hot hatch.

[@valentijndezwart1977]

Am I the only one who doesn't like the design? The XC60 and XC90 look way better if you ask me!

[@yihaoyuwen8909]

Valentijn de Zwart Yes it is, but for a collage student, this one is good 😊

[@manthancar2]

Yihao Yuwen lmao this expensive for a college student?

[@g2024_]

Where’s the jaguar E pace review then? I want to see them back to back so I can see your take on both new small SUVs

[@archechme]

Volvo's take at the Audi Q2

[@curtisholland5058]

Misaki Fujimoto Seat Mii? Are you a car guy?

[@YananoBere]

This earlier than I expected. Love this car. Hope they give us an inscription model with nicer trim though

[@mr.perfect289]

*Waiting for Tesla Model 3 Review !!*

[@stubones]

LOL waiting for the Model 3 period, let alone any review.

[@AndroBoy17]

Mr. Perfect ! i

[@kraenk12]

If they ever manage to really produce them I'm sure there will be a review.

[@Altsu4]

Considering that Model 3 is coming to right-hand markets in 2019 at the earliest you will have to wait for a while.

[@reerbaadia1896]

Elon musk is busy building cars for rich people of roadstar and misdirection of the gullible with the semi trucks to even bother with model 3. It must hurt for the buffoons who gave him interest free loan for model 3.

[@vigneshn.y3048]

You have it compared to all luxury crossovers in verdict except BMW X1. Which one will you recommend as your X1 review says Buy it.

[@deang3359]

Not gonna lie, my eyes are focusing on his biceps & DILF-y hairstyle 😶

[@Levszan]

Just clicked on your profile and realized why you’re focusing there

[@NuhanHidayat]

Pharwex your reply made me click his profile 😶

[@stubones]

Calm down Gaylord Fokker.

[@sweetfreedomGB]

Careful that's harassment these days..

[@JulezWinnfield]

Dean G Definitely red-lining the gay-ometer.

[@Humayun.Shaikh]

please do comparison video with BMW X1, AUDI Q2 and VOLVO XC40.

[@kraenk12]

It's a Q3 rival.

[@anthonydayspring9923]

Hmmm... wonder if the fact your driving an XC60 somehow influenced this fairly positive review

[@curtisholland5058]

Anthony Dayspring99 Nahh the car is just better.

[@briananthony4044]

I thought it was quiet for a thrashed diesel. The double push of the gear knob is probably due to it having to go through neutral to get from D to R or R to D like all other shifts I know of. Volvo is owned by Geely isn't it?

[@samanvayasharma200]

The gearbox is a joke

[@thorbjrnmadsen4984]

samanvaya sharma Yes, that's fucking true. I don't fucking understand why Volvo made it that way, so you need to press it two time to put in forward or reverse. That's why Volvos sucks!

[@nickhickson8738]

don't BMW have a similar system? Two pushes to get to second position etc.

[@thorbjrnmadsen4984]

Nick Hickson Don't think so, but Volvo's gearbox still sucks.

[@timogronroos4642]

(N)eutral is allways between (D)rive and (R)everse. If Volvo would have done this any other way, where would you have put N, if "left-right" movement is already in use for manual shifting. Would additional N button somewhere be better than this? Propably not. But, I think it's not nessesary to try to change good old D-N-R-P layout by something like this.

[@thorbjrnmadsen4984]

Timo Grönroos You're right, automatics should be in D-N-R-P layout. And automatic or manual should be optional just like other cars, and not on the same transmission box.

[@nimbuskhannk627]

It is bit strange how Drive Assist is presented as something new and exciting when I had it 8 years ago on my Honda Accord Tourer.

[@zynan]

Could they have supplied you with a worse colour review vehicle?

[@borjastick]

I like it a lot, though not in this colour combo. The Jaguar is perhaps better looking but the reviews so far on the Jag are none too good. This one makes my short list for a new car next year.

[@Elias_g1]

New cars remind me of toys...They don't look as good as they used to.

[@eyeCU13]

I agree. Most of them look dull and sterile. It's like some mindless robot is pushing the design language in a weird direction. These cars have no soul and no character. Very disturbing trend, indeed! ...also they are a little too focused on taking away the control from the driver. If they keep going like that, some day we wouldn't be allowed to drive at all.

[@Hilariumosis]

Ilias G1 And old cars looked like rolling containers/boxes. I like em both though. But if to make a comparison a toy are more interesting shape-wise than say a shoe box.

[@tybs_p]

Front looks awesome! Don't like the rear lights though... All in all - nice car!

[@anthonydayspring9923]

This looks better than a Jag E Pace...?! Nuts!

[@kraenk12]

It IS better too.The E-Type is a huge disappointment.

[@AristotelisMitsiou]

kraenk12 The E-Type isn't even from the same decade as this (that's the sports car from the 60s and 70s) but I get your point.

[@Mrm842]

Anthony Dayspring99 the E pace just looks off

[@anthonydayspring9923]

kraenk12 why?...

[@choywh]

The E looks like a Korean 90s model/design, IMHO... and not a complement.

[@wildhogget69]

Pity it wasn't a PHEV then it would tick all the boxes. As always great simple reviews.