Volvo C40 Recharge EV | Very Promising, But...

[@AztekScooters]

This is the only EV where I nearly forgot it was an EV during the interior impressions.

[@TekuTaurus]

The only part that reminds you of it being an EV is the non-standard carpet color. And even then, I kinda like it.

[@shobsickle]

Take a look at the i4! bmw went out of their way to make it like a normal bmw inside

[@TekuTaurus]

@@shobsickle tbh I'm not a fan of all the capacitive touch instead of physical button stuff. Nice overall interior styling tho

[@mundie33]

I wanted a true EV but the Honda clarity PHEV interior won me over. I don’t need full EV range though so YMMV

[@noassruncis3963]

Say TESLA .........TE...SLA

[@vikramdias5496]

Being a C40 owner since January of 2022, I have 7 months (now at 18 months 😀) of EV driving experience and hope to continue and keep this fine EV for years to come. 1. Gush at the Fjord Blue color and my next favorite being Fusion Red.🔥 2. The drive is beyond smooth, quiet, fun and absolutely fast (Dual Motor; 408 HP, 78 KWH battery).💥 3. Apple CarPlay through software update 2.2 works really well, albeit a few issues here and there. Always unplug your phone after you finish driving.☝ 4. The space for my 6’3” tall son and 5’7” daughter in the back is absolutely right. Now I don’t feel the need to have a 7 seater SUV like an XC90.😇 5. I am 6’ tall and could slightly afford to have a little more headroom, but when I get inside the car, I feel like I am getting ready to hit a race car rally! 🙂. 7. Time and time again I feel I lacked space in the trunk, but I am proven wrong because I can finish three grocery runs (today: Costco, Kroger and a local grocery outlet for special items). I can stash into my second row seats as well as pack up my cargo hold with no issues. 8. The Harmon Kardon system is top notch, much better than my 13 speaker Bose 305W surround sound in my XC90. Nicely plays Apple iTunes, Spotify and Sirius XM. I have a broad variety of music channels and taste that runs in my family and I can cater to all of them. 9. Super pleased with my Volvo dealership and their ability to deliver the C40 and get it ready within 4 hours for me to take home was beyond thrilling. Loved 🥰 the Volvo hospitality! 10. August 2022- getting a new windshield replaced due to a lack of workmanship from TN Tint when fixing my windshield tintstrip. It resulted in two error messages on collision and driver safety. Part was ordered and I hope to get it fixed within a week. No issues driving however! NEVER FIX A Windshield Tint strip, due to to the defogger/heater elements right in the center of the windscreen. 11. Getting ready to do a trip check end of August for a road trip to Dallas on earth September! 12. Family, friends and loved ones love the color and the ride so far. Nothing but compliments and proudly the only C40 running in a major southern metro! I haven’t see a single C40 in cities like Austin, Atlanta, Philly, Wichita, Orlando, Tampa, Bradenton, Sarasota, Longboat Key, St Petersburg, Nashville through my spring and summer travels! Sexy, Sophisticated, Suave, thrilling, beautiful and a well designed coupe SUV for a family that owned and drove a XC90 for 18 straight years without an accident! 😌☝️

[@gregp.7148]

Hi. While I loved the test drive part I did two months ago on a black C40, but found the interior lacking the refinement and quality materials I expect and find in any other Volvo model. Seat wasn't supportive at all and the material was subpar for the EV price tag. I'm driving a S90 Inscription now and love the luxury interior.

[@vikramdias5496]

@@gregp.7148 It’s a mindset shift to sustainability materials and away from leather. It’s a minimalist designed interiors that I absolutely love and is meant for those folks that love sustainability! The new 2023 C40 comes with Wool interior as an option and it looks great!

[@gregp.7148]

@@vikramdias5496 yes, saw the online pics of the fabric/wool seats and they do look great. Definitely a mind shift is needed.

[@kxwitt]

How is it in the summer time in a southern city with the glass roof? Thanks!

[@vikramdias5496]

@@kxwitt Not too bad. The glass roof comes with a tint plus I have a sunshade installed below the glass roof that practically takes all the sun out. All of my windows are tinted, except the windshield which I am getting ready to tint in a few weeks. I expect the UV rays to be fully blocked out.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

Coupe CUV's are so ugly, same story with the VW id.5

[@joelpeterson2074]

My wife is currently leasing an XC40 and loves it. The infotainment just got a nice update that helped a lot. What I don't understand is the talk about the price. If you spec a Kia EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq to this same level, they are around $55k, which is right in line with an XC40. And then you have a $56k Hyundai, which I personally still have a small problem with. I agree that the c40 is too expensive, because it shouldn't cost what it does. But like you said, we are leasing the Volvo, because in 3 years, who knows how far EVs will have come? I would lease ANY EV right now because they get better every 6 months it seems.

[@serbzero]

man, I don't even care about Volvo, but I love your reviews man, so I'll watch it and give it thumbs up every time, keep on rocking Savage Geese!

[@davereiland9921]

Hell, he did a toilet review that was more interesting than 99% of yootoobs.

[@stopthefomo]

My ownership of C40 is as you said - but ultimately given crazy price gouging on the Mach-E, EV6 and Ioniq5, the price delta ends up being closer than MSRP may suggest. More importantly for me, it’s built like a tank and doors close with a more substantial heft than my EV6 or Sienna minivan

[@iaskosam]

How about the screens in it? /Joke ;)

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Yeah, it's pretty good for a Chinese built EV - still I'd rather buy a European car.

[@KevinSmith-qi5yn]

They sent me a link to reserve a Genesis GV60 since I have a Genesis.

[@TrainsFerriesFeet]

@@Beer_Dad1975 I thought this was built at the Volvo plant in SC?

[@Beer_Dad1975]

@@TrainsFerriesFeet More likely the CMA super factory, or mostly manufactured there then shipped to Europe for final assembly, for models sold in Europe at least. Regardless Volvo is a Chinese company now.

[@flylfb]

I’d love to watch a video from this channel talking about the current EVs available in the market for 2022. I’m returning a Lemon Model Y and I don’t want to remain in the comfort zone of Tesla superchargers, but as the C40, many EVs today are compromised for being an adaptation from a gas engine power train. This is the only channel I’d expect such comparison honestly addressing the bs from each of these cars. Perhaps, Doug DeMuro too, but not as complete as Jack and Mark can address my questions without me asking any.

[@slicunit]

Please Savagegeese, we NEED YOU. Thank you for considering. Leo-I'm in the same bind. Wanting to purchase an EV-but not sure which would be the best long term purchase.

[@TheBrilliantSpoy]

The c40 and xc40 platforms were design from the ground up with EV in mind, it’s just a tiny car

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Check Out of Spec. Mark and Jack aren't fans of EVs. Kyle at Out of Spec is. He has a different take on the Volvo c40/XC40. He absolutely loves the Polestar 2 performance pack model. I think Hyundai Ioniq 5 and EV 6 are the best EVs out now overall. But the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 are coming on bespoke platforms, the Lotus EV SUV is coming, the BMW iX is brilliant, the Mercedes EQS SUV is excellent. they're all a lot of money (Polestar 4 won't be as much but it is 2 years away). I do love Mark and Jack. I just don't think they've warmed up to EVs as much as they may down the road.

[@flylfb]

@@benjaminsmith2287 other channels might be just fine and I watch them as well. I’m a fan of this one here and I can only dream, right?

[@troyjollimore4100]

You could also maybe…do your OWN research? 😉

[@NealKanter]

I've watched most other reviews and you guys are the gold standard. Wouldn't consider making a purchase without your opinion. Thank You!

[@rhino9686]

Mark's final comments are pretty much how I feel about my Polestar 2 as well. The main difference is a different skin on Android Auto which is probably snappier, and it's sorta squished into more of a sedan-feeling vehicle so interior is a little cramped. Range is meh, sound is meh, handling and driving is AMAZiNG. Only felt worth it to lease it since it feels like such a compromised vehicle.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Polestar 3 will be nice. But, it's an SUV. And the 4 will be a CUV. 3 will also be quite expensive.

[@Wasabi9111]

My husband has a polestar 2 and he loves it. At first I had a hard time justifying the $60k price, but after the ev incentives, it’s not so bad. He loves smaller cars and was previously a 3 series driver. But those have gotten so expensive lately. For the same price after incentives, it would be a base 4 cyl 3 series w minimal options. And the new 3 series don’t drive that great anymore. he much prefers his new polestar over a comparable 3 series. I still think the polestar is overpriced, but compared to the alternatives in this market, it’s not so bad.

[@CaryInVictoria]

​@@Wasabi9111 Of all the choices in the marketplace, and after evaluating features, performance, quality, warranty, price and rebates your hubby chose to buy a Polestar 2. It sounds like he's happy with it so in what sense was it "overpriced"? Is there a general definition for that term or is it only meaningful from the standpoint of an individual consumer? I considered buying an X but I found it overpriced in terms of my other choices and *my individual preferences*, which may be different than yours. ¯\\_(ツ)_/¯

[@Modge17]

I don’t understand why anyone would buy one of these over the XC40, it’s better in every aspect! Also missed opportunity by Volvo to revive the C30

[@BrennanLetkeman]

as a C30 owner: yes. if I could buy my car again as an AWD EV, I totally would

[@Beer_Dad1975]

I don't understand why anyone would buy a Chinese car and pay a European premium for it full stop.

[@markwilkens1982]

@@Beer_Dad1975 It’s designed in Sweden and built in Belgium.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

​@@markwilkens1982 No it's not, it's built by Zhejiang Kingkong Automobile Co in the Super Factory in Zhejiang. Some no doubt have their final assembly in Belgium so Volvo can claim some of them are "European manufactured", but they are fundamentally Chinese manufactured cars using mostly Chinese parts - as to where they are designed that's a bit of an unknown as they can say what they want about that - but I bet Chinese engineers are much cheaper than Swedish ones. I love that name - Kingkong :-D

[@4240cameron]

As someone who works at Volvo and stares at and sits in both cars for 8 hours a day. I’d take the C40 any day lol. (I’ll keep my S60 for now tho)

[@erikn.7540]

I can't justify the $10k premium over the XC40 Recharge EV, and the XC60 Recharge PHEV is far nicer at a similar price to the C40. The other thing that kills this for me, at least for now, is that next year it is supposed to get a range boost to 260-270 miles (but so will the cheaper XC40)

[@richardh3587]

Kind of. If you spec an xc40 to the equivalent of the c40’s standard features they are pretty much the same price. Personally i’d want all the features that the c40 comes standard with

[@42dunbar]

Isn’t the range boost a software update that theoretically can be added to the older cars?

[@brandonbrooks8596]

all volvos are overpriced

[@dabulls1g]

@@brandonbrooks8596 how? They’re upscale fully electric cars with some of the highest safety ratings on the planet.

[@ruleslawyer]

@@dabulls1g Have you been in one? The xc40/c40 line is not like the upper models.

[@Andrewmichaud14]

Idk but that blue recycled material fabric looked like it was already peeling apart..

[@morstyrannis1951]

Remember when Mercedes Benz went to environmentally friendly insulation on their wiring harnesses? The insulation was so environmentally friendly it started returning to the earth after about five years. Few things less environmentally friendly than a product lasting 5 years instead of the expected 30+.

[@chim-chimlippey1064]

Growing up my uncle would exclusively by Volvo's. Thought it was cool. It wasn't. He wore Birkenstocks. He was not cool.

[@hugos2475]

Whenever I feel that other reviewers are simply talking PR smack, ”this new C40 has a really cool infotainment blablabla”, i come here. Always extremely detailed, always extremely honest, fantastic. Best review channel nowadays

[@gregp.7148]

That's exactly why I would get the C40 EV, like you described it in the first 30 seconds! Increased ride height, looks like a coupe, not a wagon, not a CUV. Just perfect...except the front seats don't have enough lateral thigh support and the car doesn't feel luxurious enough for the "EV" price. But fast as hell (sub 5 seconds). Just test drove it 2 days ago.

[@tdam01]

Is there a Polestar 2 review coming?

[@marekkurwa]

EVs seem incredibly boring.......its the same as every other EV.

[@brentwhite15]

Wish Volvo would of kept the 3.0L straight 6 around longer.

[@naarealy]

This is a great entry level Volvo at premium Volvo pricing. For $60k+ I'm more interested in a premium EV wagon.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

It's Chinese built garbage, not premium at all.

[@valeriezorn9420]

were at a serious lack of wagons, ev or not

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@Beer_Dad1975 Built in Belgium. And if Tesla is premium, then this Volvo is definitely premium.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Does anyone make one? Volvo was fine with making premium wagons but wagon sales in the USA are very low. So they can't really justify making one for the North American market at least.

[@valeriezorn9420]

Volvo make the V60 recharge but that's a plug in hybrid

[@42dunbar]

My friend paid $48k for his XC40 Recharge after $7500 tax credit. At that price it’s a pretty good value considering that a comparable Model Y goes for $63k.

[@Deetroiter]

The only issue with the tax credit is many people who buy these EV's don't owe any taxes at the end of the year (many will, but many also won't). So manufactures and the government isn't very forthcoming about the $7,500 rebate. They make it sound like EVERYONE will get $7500 off when it just isn't true

[@lougubrious9624]

Thumbs up for trying to unlock dev options

[@albertko1]

"I don't even know what I just said." 😆 I'm glad you mention specifically how clear the text is and dpi. Super important for those of us that are getting older and don't want to wear reading glasses to use their infotainment. GenXers and elder Millennials are at the point where we are starting to need glasses for tiny text.

[@gregp.7148]

Mark, I was very surprised to hear that you got rid of your red XC90 after spending all that money on paint protection, etc, and wanting to use it as your long-term camera vehicle! Not sure why you complained about its gas mileage (19mpg) in this video, as heavy, boxy vehicles (SUVs) with turbos (and superchargers!) suck gas. I know, as I drive a S90 T6 Inscription, which I actually do like a lot. (My first Volvo, had though an older Saab 95 wagon 10-12 years ago, and got into this one from a '19 X3.) I would put batteries into this S90 if I could! (Convert it to an EV!)

[@qx4n9e1xp]

To regurgitate what everyone else is saying: This is a poopy car 💩

[@RyanRKJ]

Yup, I lost all interest in obtaining this vehicle when I saw the price. It seems fairly nice, but I just don't understand the price. I'm not seeing a level of luxury that commands that price. Performance seems strong I guess. Is that what is going to lure in buyers?

[@Pantallideth94]

The fact that it's ugly as sin didn't make you lose interest?

[@richardh3587]

Since it’s an EV it qualifies for a 7500 credit which Volvo also passes through to lessees. So it’s more like a low 50s vehicle - more inline with 4 cylinder q5s and x3s.

[@RyanRKJ]

@@Pantallideth94 styling of this vehicle is not a dealbreaker for me.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Also, it's built in China and Volvo is owned by Li Shufu, who is a member of the CCP and a delegate of the NPC - and just an all-round asshole oligarch, so buy this Chinese trash heap, you are supporting the Chinese communist party.

[@donhill1825]

@@richardh3587 people's tax situations are so incredibly variable you absolutely cannot just take $7,500 off of the purchase price of electric vehicles. I'm surprised people like you are still doing it. The car costs what it costs, what you do with the federal government is a separate issue...

[@ekn0636]

That ikea named song on the entertainment system made ne laugh a lot.

[@Mr_Smackle]

honestly i own a xc40 recharge and i agree with the price component of the final thoughts. I bought mine used for 25k with a 4k tax rebate so 21K. At that price this car is a STEAL but def not for 62k as it was new 3 years ago.

[@Mariobrownio1989]

Can you please do the Polestar 2?

[@pauldesi]

Hey Volvo.. let these guys test your cars BEFORE you release them. Or.. stay the course and end up like Saab… bye bye.

[@PianoBlackTrimRep.]

$60,000? People who buy EVs have no comment sense. Why not just buy a $24,000 car? How many miles can you drive for $36,000? What's the break point when you come out even? Do the math people before spending $60,000 on EVs thinking it's going to save you money on gas.

[@blakslee720]

What annoys me most about the Volvo 2.0 range, is that Volvo KNOWS how to make a great motor. The 4.4 v8, the 3.0T, the na 3.2. All of these would stand up perfectly well in 2022 emissions regulations and would be just as easily adapted to the T8 hybrid platforms. How amazing would the SPA x90 be if it had the old 4.4, mated to the current extended range hybrid setup? It's almost like they wanted to virtue signal by developing these small "efficient" powertrains, when in reality, it's a step backwards.

[@cbatiau2528]

yep, my 2001 V70 XC's five-cylinder engine gets much better gas mileage than the current 2-liter, 4-cylinder Volvo engines...

[@matthewp9015]

It’s all about EU emissions. Those old motors were great but would not be easily engineered to be cleaner.

[@JheregCG60]

That blue material is already pilling and fraying....

[@likeZOMGlmfao]

I've had my C40 for about a month, decided to watch this video and see the thoughts. Personally, I really like mine. Sure, it's overpriced for what it is, but I'm satisfied with the purchase. Software version 2.1 just released and seems to have brought things a bit more stability now.

[@brandonbrooks8596]

it'll breakdown soon

[@aizen3606]

@@brandonbrooks8596 that’s the last thing you’ll worry about when owning a volvo. They’re called tank for a reason

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Most people that have them are satisfied to very satisfied with them (including the EV XC40).

[@brandonbrooks8596]

@@aizen3606 false. I work at a dealer and i used to sell them. they're unreliable, overpriced, boring dog shit

[@brandenflasch]

XC40/C40 are awesome and very under appreciated - just. Wish they were slightly less expensive.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Agree.

[@hughmanatee7657]

With all that recycled and “reclaimed” material, this should be considered a used car.

[@andreasl4507]

The EC40 look great! ❤

[@barrygoldwasser5449]

Volvo's decision to use that tiny, POS, 2 liter four banger across the entire lineup, was idiotic, to say the least. And, the nomenclature, T6, T5, etc was utterly ridiculous. I wonder how many of those engines will be on the road in another 5 years.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

It's a proven engine. A lot of companies have gone 4 cylinder now. Volvo had the 4 cylinders in last generation Volvos and they're going strong. do I like the 5 cylinders and 6's better? yes. But Volvo is going all-electric and that solves engine performance/smoothness issues. Volvo could work some on noise insulation. It's not terrible but it could be better.

[@VinegarAndSaltedFries]

Awesome video. I love you EV videos they are so important and keep up the great work.

[@hereigoagain5050]

Great review. My whole life I wanted a Volvo (or Saab) until seeing the price. I guess my 2010 Ford Fusion works just fine :)

[@hottie1245]

We were a SAAB family my 1st SAAB '02 9-5 sedan with 79k miles was $8k in 2007 or so and I put over 100k on it. My mom got her '07 9-5 wagon CPO for around $20k I think and then I bought it off her. We have since moved onto Volvo she leases now and my husband just bought a '22 XC60 B5 Inscription with wool seats and Bowers and Wilkins. Though I'm counting down the days when we have the room where I can finally get another 9-5 again as a weekend car.......best car I ever had!

[@darnielng]

Make cars that last 30 years again. That is what will reduce recycling and waste problem.

[@imadoctore]

Hey guys, while you're tackling Volvo, I would love to hear your thought on the XC60 Recharge as well.

[@optimus3305]

As much as I enjoy the reviews Mark is a very glass is half empty, negative first and needs convinced, everything sucks, joyless unless blown away, generally miserable person, in my opinion, I’m guessing I’m not the first person to say this, Jack is equally critical yet doesn’t come off as a dick.

[@savagegeese]

Take a strong look at most of these mainstream mass market zero soul vehicles, then tack on 60k pricetags and tell me there is anything to be "excited" about. I expect more than half efforts from companies that promise everything then under deliver on many basic elements. This car is a perfect example.

[@optimus3305]

@@savagegeese I’m assuming you feel the same way about pretty much any product. Yes? Or just going down the street. Do you criticize house’s paint and landscaping? I get that your job is to review cars, and give your opinion, there’s a bazillion automotive journalists, KZbinrs, and people that do that, not everyone is such a negative nelly is all, I’m betting it goes way beyond cars and into pretty much everything, if so I hope you get happier in general and keep your excellent car critique.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@savagegeese This is a good car but it can't help but being what it is. It's a crossover. Very few crossovers are going to drive with any type of passion. And I don't really get the complaining so much on the car. The XC40 won a lot of awards for how good it is and this car is basically a chop-top XC40. It's middle aged now but now we wait for Volvo to deliver the next generation. This is an electrified version of their current and soon to be last generation of vehicles.

[@daveunknown01]

Remember when Volvo wasnt a chinese company?

[@crimsonlightbinder]

pepperidge farm 'membas :) in all honesty , the car is crap, the blue toilet paper recycled crap is already peeling off, the infotainment is from 2015, the piano black is crap, it's too loud for 60k car I can go on and on

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Volvo is a Swedish company. This "Chinese company" is the reason why they are still a Swedish company and not absorbed the way American car company absorbed and destroyed Saab. Geely Holdings expanded the Swedish operation and right now Volvo Cars in Sweden is hiring more people to work for them. Under Geely Volvo made the SPA platform. When Ford owned Volvo, Volvo had to use Ford's EUCD platform. Under Geely Volvo is using a Swedish company's batteries, Northvolt, to go into their future BEV cars. So enough about Volvo being Chinese. Geely basically finances Volvo. Volvo doesn't make rebadged Geely Auto cars.They engineer/design, crash test their cars in Gothenburg, Sweden. Put a Chinese design car next to a Volvo or Polestar and there's a big difference between European build and design vs. Chinese. Not saying the Chinese car is bad, some of them are excellent. But they are very different.

[@CaryInVictoria]

I can't speak about pricing in the US but I don't find the C40 "overpriced" here in Canada. I have a loaded C40 on order that will cost about $74k Cdn. (before tax). I previously had a loaded VW AWD ID.4. on order for about $60k. (Both qualify for $9k in government rebates). I am happy to pay the $14k premium to get the Volvo. By contrast, a well-appointed AWD BMW i4 costs more than $90k in Canada (and doesn't qualify for the $9k rebate). Even if that model were priced the same as the C40 I'd take that C40 (just me). In any event, I've not heard a single reviewer assert that the i4 is "overpriced". I also find it curious that many reviewers refer to Tesla cars (all models) as "expensive", but rarely as "overpriced".

[@benjaminsmith2287]

I don't think it is overpriced either. If people what they pay for Teslas then this car is worth its price.

[@infidel900rr]

I only click to hit the like button and support the team... To me cars like this are too expensive and boring to ever imagine owning. If I'm paying this money, I want a used M3 or a Porsche. I'll continue to get my groceries in my old V6 Honda.

[@thewhitecarrot]

I actually like what Volvo brings to the market as a brand but this is just a non starter for many reasons.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

XC40 makes more sense. Volvo just made this to offer a "coupe" CUV.

[@brandonbrooks8596]

all volvos are dog shit

[@takuan650]

In short - it is an expensive, flawed tissue box with that angular cheap looking design language. I fail to see anything that would want me to purchase this vehicle for that asking price. Thanks, Chinese Volvo. Great info as always.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Volvo isn't Chinese. There are way too many ignorant comments that they are. Volvo is the same solid Swedish Volvo they've been for years. A parent company Geely hasn't changed the Swedish build and design and engineering of these cars.

[@ladislavkrucko5908]

Could you please explain, how exactly is C40 compromised by not being dedicated EV platform? You repeat this fact without being specific. I believe there is no compromise at all. You have full boot capacity, you have nicely covered frunk and very good interior space considering small size of the car. Rear tunnel is not just empty transmission tunnel from ICE car. There is battery inside and the advantage is, you do not get increased floor as with skateboard platforms and much more comfortable seating position with better knee angle. You should study more ;-)

[@benjaminsmith2287]

The aerodynamics and packaging are a compromise. You don't get to pull the wheels out more due to the space that's needed for an ICE car built into the car. Volvo's next-generation will show how much this is a compromise.

[@AFJDM]

I'd love to see a review of the Polestar 2. For a similar price you get something that's slightly faster but handles and looks far better, even before the Performance software upgrade that Europe has. It's also unique and there are no dealer markups AND are generally in stock around the country. I think it does the most with the CMA platform and is the best iteration of it. I'm also biased as I own one.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Also they are made in China, so don't have the same supply restrictions on Chinese electronics that a lot of European car manufacturers have... of course it also means you are paying a European premium for a car made in China - and of course the guy who owns Volvo is a member of the CCP, so you're basically supporting China's oppressive regime by buying one...

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Volvo's electric cars are sold online. They don't have dealer markups. I agree that the Polestar 2 is excellent.

[@Wasabi9111]

My husband also owns a PS2 and bought it before the Volvo silblings were available. Theoretically I would prefer the larger Volvo variants since I prefer higher cars, but this is his car and the loves the PS2 lower, sporty ride. I got myself a Ioniq 5 instead :)

[@AFJDM]

@@Wasabi9111 also a fantastic car! I'd very much consider the Ioniq 5 N whenever it gets released.

[@ChrisBatchelors]

I currently have the XC40, and I'm somewhat considering getting a Polestar 2 to replace our Mazda3 when the time comes. I'm a really big fan of what Volvo has done with the XC40, and disagree with you a bit as I feel it is the superior sibling. That's mostly due to the SUV styling fitting my personal needs better. I personally wouldn't get the C40 though as I feel it has too many compromises vs the XC40 but not enough of the coupe benefits that you would get from the PoleStar 2.

[@Romans_Toupee]

$60,000 for that thing? LoL yeah, im good

[@realsleepi]

you can buy it used with 22k miles for around 30 grand... now thats a deal

[@RubmaLione]

The price for this range and interior design is just not acceptable. For sub-40k, maybe. Also, Volvo’s infotainment system has had issues with CarPlay for years. I rented some models between 2018-2020 and the system would crash or freeze at least once per drive.

[@aptkeyboard3173]

There really aren’t any other EV’s that can do 0-60 in 4.5 seconds for cheaper than this. And there aren’t a ton of gas cars that can for that money either. I love how quick off the line these cars are. Gas cars can match it but only if you are able to nail the launch.

[@BigMotorLover]

4.5 seconds is slow as dirt. esp for something awd with instant torque

[@aptkeyboard3173]

@@BigMotorLover lol ok buddy.

[@crimsonlightbinder]

nobody cares about 0-60 in real life

[@linkmant]

@@crimsonlightbinder I do. Several times a week I nail the pedal off the traffic lights to get cemented into the seats.

[@0hypnotoad0]

"4.5 seconds is trash because my tuner car that gets 10 mpg highway does 0-60 in 4 seconds"

[@nads205]

Great to re-watch this after having had a number of C40s.

[@jevgeniardassov]

What is the mileage of this demo Volvo Mark. Because I can clearly see that centre console carpet on the driver side is worn out.

[@crimsonlightbinder]

that is the build quality? how many miles can it have for a brand new car? How will this look after 3-4 years, a dumpster, that's how. Americans fawning over cheap ass crap volvo is so funny to me

[@nicfmartin]

Prices out of lease are now starting at mid twentieth.

[@Wasabi9111]

Wait?!….what happened to your xc90? I thought that was supposed to be your long term work horse….

[@savagegeese]

Work horse was in shop too much

[@dabulls1g]

This is one of the strangest car reviews I’ve EVER seen

[@richardh3587]

Are you confusing android auto (where you plug-in your phone and it takes over the screen) with the Android Automotive operating system that this car’s infotainment is based on? The phone you have has no bearing on how well this infitsunrnt system works - which you kind of imply. If it’s just a matter of having a Google account plenty of people have those for gmail, etc without needing to have an android phone…

[@trevorv9035]

I think he is talking about Bluetooth connection which is needed for streaming music. I'm already having issues with my android phone on android automotive OS.

[@bassandtrebleclef]

Mark, can you kindly make a video listing pros and cons of your XC90 ownership and why you decided to sell. I remember the video of you picking that car, and doing all of the paint correction work and protection you did.

[@qx4n9e1xp]

I believe it was in the shop far too often.

[@xPhantom1786]

Tech issues and the problem with the t6, having a supercharger and turbo charger issues. I got rid of my s90 for a short period as well 6 months, even though the t5 is better realibity wise but I started having issues with auto hold after a car wash. Car seat shakes at certain speed and the stupid infotainment. Where in a trip my ac controls just froze lol and couldn't change them. I got a honda ridgeline 21 and never looked back since

[@JulezWinnfield]

I have the same XC90 T6 R-Design in Passion Red as the Goose. Mine is a 2017 and I've had none of the issues he did.

[@PriyankuBaruah]

I drive a 2018 S90 T6 - 60k miles, with 20k miles put last year on a cross country trip. Never had any mechanical or electrical issues. I use Android Auto 100% of the time - no infotainment issues either. Maybe I have just been lucky or a few others unlucky? I do have VIP bumper to bumper warranty for another 5 years and a lot of miles in case I stop getting lucky

[@Ethan7s]

I bet he’s not going to buy another Chinese car again. Ever.

[@noname-JS]

Get the range over 400 miles! Disappointing

[@UnobtaniumsQuickReviews]

I bought one of these and did not experience "sitting on top of" that you describe. I adjusted the seat similar to how Mazda recommends, and you definitely sit "IN" it. Just as much, if not moreso than the CX5 and RDX I used to own. Test driving a Stelvio, it did not feel any more "sit in" than this.

[@greatheightsu]

Volvo's grill is the most handsome grill out there. Even if non-functional they should have kept it because it looks weird af with that blank billet in there.

[@reuveng1960]

Volvo = Pay more get less. 200 miles range for almost 60K? WOW. No Apple support? WOW.

[@pnourani]

You can get a new X5 45e phev for 63k msrp with a super fast straight six and 35 mile range battery that'll cover most of your city driving. I get 850 miles before I need to fill up on mine.

[@klasseact6663]

No Apple support, what will all the sheep-ple do, LOL. Sounds alot of money for something made for pure city dwellers, good thing they make alot of money living in the city so they can afford it but no Apple, what will they do with their Apple decal for the back window, LOL🛎

[@klasseact6663]

@@ThirdBrainLives LOL😄

[@BradLancaster86]

I'll pay more to remove all touch screens

[@MrChadder007]

It has iPhone support now via software updates btw.

[@CarsMeetsBikes]

Mark probably puts 5'11 on his tinder

[@nfugitt89]

Looks hideous from the back. Hate hate hate hate hate this stupid "coupe SUV" trend

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Agree. I hate the SUV trend but the coupe SUV is even more stupid.

[@Dowlphin]

A bit of trivia: Tasha Yar was an android user before Google was screwing with you.

[@AlexPotvin]

LMAO thay want 75k CAD for this?

[@brucekookli5507]

It is called coupé mister not coup 🤔

[@Victic005]

Stamped steel chassis architecture.

[@Roysphotos8]

Very much so wonder what camera your using 🤔

[@Black2005Lotus]

As a 2019 S60 T6 (with polestar tune) Volvo owner, I’m sad that your XC90 didn’t work out - so far my car has been great, but the XC90 is much heavier and stresses the components more than on the S60. I get 30 mpg and have 330 hp. Curious as to why you sold yours. That said, should Volvo build an EV that looks like the Polestar 1 and has pricing that stays on this planet, I would consider it someday. PS- there was nothing wrong with Sensus- I have that with the Bowers and Wilkins 1100 watt stereo in my S60 and wouldn’t change a thing. iPhone user so that would make Android Auto even worse. Great review as always, Mark!

[@Frejborg]

How many miles you have on your s60? I wanted the same car.

[@snowpants2212]

What did you replace your Volvo XC90 with?

[@savagegeese]

X7 m50i

[@mikuelable]

For me it's just the price .....I'm a bit volvo bias

[@_Makanko_]

Ugh, companies just keep making lease-focused vehicles.. I guess it's good in some way I'm guessing they end up in the second-hand market after the first owner dumps their lease after a few years. On the other side that might be pushing cars even further down a path where it's fine if it runs great for a few years and after that ... who cares right? Let the second owner deal with the issues/breakdowns. It also feels like a giant waste to build these massive cars at massive prices when they are only enjoyed for a few years only to pass it on and jump on something new. I hope they can deliver on the promise that the cars will last and enjoy a long life with other owners and won't end up in landfills "waiting for recycling". Considering this car, I'd be much happier in a competitor like the Ford or Hyundai/Kia. Thanks for the review

[@austinfrazier7325]

100% and I’ve commented on this before with others EVs. The auto industry IMO is moving to a smartphone model wether they realize it or not. They’ve gone all in on EVs and I’m not sure that is best. The auto industry has seemingly drank the woke kool aid let’s hope it doesn’t put them all out of business. Probably 1%-2% of the cars I see are EV but none of these auto companies say they will be making ICE cars in 7-10 years? Doesn’t add up. Unless they know something we don’t know like the US govt will flat out ban gasoline in 2030.

[@bassandtrebleclef]

@@austinfrazier7325 nope, if they ban gas, they won't get re-elected. They know it.

[@raculot]

Glad to see one of the Volvo EVs finally make it to the channel. I'd love to see you review the Polestar 2 as well if you have the opportunity

[@2112sgb]

The ONLINE SALES TEAM for KIA, DODGE, AND FORD are useless, telling me "when can you come in" type nonsense when all I want is a PRICE or how much is a lease type question. I DONT WANT TO GO IN AND TALK TO SOME GREASY SALES MAN, just tell me how much it is. Online sales team my ass.

[@garyclark6747]

Get it below 10% state of charge when you enter turtle mode will change your mind about fixed power train. Being an iOS user is enough for me to walk away but more so than that would be it’s dangerous because you can’t go over 17 mph at 3% state of charge. 😳

[@davereiland9921]

The people taking it down to 3% are the same ones on the shoulder of the tollway waiting for someone to show up with the gas can.

[@grahamstefaan]

Android is far better.

[@MichaelAtmadja]

Don't know if you've been able to get your hands on the Polestar 2 yet, but it seems to be the only EV I can find without a massive markup where I live. Wondering if there's a negative reason for that similar to your points on the C40, or if it's worth looking into.

[@TrainsFerriesFeet]

The Polestar doesn't have a dealer network, thus no markup.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@TrainsFerriesFeet There is no markup on the Volvo either. It is sold exclusively online. Hybrid Volvos are marked up by dealers but not the BEV Volvos.

[@Nidnacron]

I love how this format was like a blitz review but somehow also very informative with a ton of perspective

[@BrandonMeyer1641]

Man I miss the old Volvo before all the garbage 4 poppers. These new cars are a good start, but they are not even remotely competitive in the modern ev market. You’d have to be a Volvo sympathizer or clueless about what’s out there to buy or lease one of these.

[@LlyleHunter]

I absolutely love Volvos but this is just too deficient in too many areas too consider living with. Maybe next time but not this one. No way. I’d be frustrated owning it.

[@chriszawertany5242]

Its just a name-geely owns Volvo made in China.

[@baronvonjo1929]

Volvo couldn't make a reliable car for my dad when he bought a S60. They were making ICE engines for decades and still couldn't get it right along with the electronics. I doubt this thing will be good long term if they can't get that right.

[@studiodsr]

Does this have any kind of driver assist? Also have the Apple CarPlay issues been fixed since this video came out?

[@social_lag]

Who said the modern power trains aren’t reliable??? And is 316hp from a four cylinder not a decent amount for a 2L?

[@SammyM00782]

Does anyone like piano black trim? Seriously...it's all over my CTS and I fucking hate it.

[@bobogto540i4]

Even if it was 40k.... still tooo much. The blue whatever material is already getting worn on the driver side...

[@ottbee6976]

How is it that 10 millions people living near the arctic circle can have their own indigenous car industry, indigenous airplane and armament industry, has one of the highest standard of living in the world, excel at many sports and look good doing all of these things.

[@TrainsFerriesFeet]

I drove one the other day, followed up by a Polestar 2 and an Ioniq 5. I graded them in order: Ioniq 5, Polestar 2 and C40. In terms of looks I put the C40 a distant 3rd and the Polestar 1st, but the features of the Ioniq 5 did it for me. They were all adequately comfortable for a road trip. My current vehicle is a Bolt, which was meant as a bridge from my BMW 530e to when more EVs were available this year. The Bolt is great for around town, but it isn't a vehicle for road trips - it just isn't comfortable enough. If I can't find the Ioniq 5 I want, I'll be perfectly happy with the Polestar.

[@Wasabi9111]

Both are great choices. My husband has the PS2 and he loves it. But it’s too claustrophobic and noisy for me. I love relaxed hwy cruisers and the Ioniq 5 works for me. It’s airy and quiet. But I occasionally takes the PS2 when I want something a little sportier around town:)

[@CaryInVictoria]

Many consumers would have ranked them the same; others would have ranked them differently. It all comes down to personal preferences. I am reminded of that whenever I see a Pontiac Aztec in some putrid colour. Of all the choices available at the time of purchase someone selected that car model in that colour.

[@kevinwang0206]

Funny in my country, XC40 EV has the same exact price as the EV6 and Ioniq5.

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[@TheHomeExpert5]

Boy, that non-grill front end looks terrible. The rest of it looks okay.

[@nehtals]

I have an xc 40 recharge and an iPhone. My wife also has an iPhone. We have no problems with the infotainment system

[@izo77]

Thank you for the review. Hopefully you can get a Polestar 2 and tell us if the shortcomings you see in the Volvo are resolved. I have the impression that they are, even the high price, because the Polestar has a more "premium feel" to it, better handling, intelligent recuperation system and very userffriendly infotainment. I was particularly impressed by the pixel LED headlights. The major drawback is not sitting on a dedicated platform, which compromises range (fundamental flaw) and interior space.

[@XiaoNio]

I would like to second a request for a review for the Polestar 2. When I rented one, it really answered most of the problems I have with the Model 3. The build quality and suspension tuning were far better. I'd love to see some longer term/in depth impressions.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Some reviewers thought the Volvo had the more premium interior and feel over the Polestar 2. Definitely the Polestar has better handling. But they don't drive that differently. The Volvo is "softer."

[@robinturner9786]

tesla 3 performance owner get their hp higher and software apple friendly I'm there. tesla ok (stupid screen)

[@Ethan7s]

A few recycled trim pieces doesn’t make a 4000 pound new car green, especially with all the rare earth metals required to make the batteries. If you want green, buy used. Or better yet, bike.

[@crimsonlightbinder]

or at least make your cars last over 15 years, not begin falling apart after 3

[@austinfrazier7325]

🤫you are speaking truth which is not allowed. You must support the latest thing and not ask questions.

[@Ethan7s]

@@austinfrazier7325 I'll turn myself in to the Ministry of Truth.

[@gregp.7148]

Definitely not a stiff ride (11:50)! Test drove it the other day. Could actually be a little stiffer.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

I think Mark was unnecessarily hard on the car. Something about the bad experience with the XC90 has him somewhat overly critical of all Volvos in the more recent reviews, IMO.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

The ride is really, really good. It's taut but it has good compliance over bumps. I like the ride is this and the XC40 over the SPA cars which have a weird momentary jolt sometimes in the ride and some strange slight bobbling motions. The XC40 has very little harshness.

[@jacobmark4550]

A lot of noticeable thumb prints on the infotainment looks really bad hopefully just grease from the French fries

[@wiegraf9009]

I would never buy a CUV, but price and that aside it seems pretty nice. Very cool interior design!

[@fortheloveofnoise]

Android > Apple

[@jasonsong86]

To me this Volvo looks rather cheap. Lots of plastic and blank spaces. Unless you see the badge this feels like a low price KIA.