2019 Volvo XC40 Review - Made For Millennials

We go for a drive in the 2019 Volvo XC40 R-Design
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Our reviews give you two perspectives. Jakub takes the perspective of the car enthusiast, while Yuri represents the interests of the general consumer. You won't find details about engine compression ratios here, instead you'll have real world opinions on what it's like to drive and own cars.
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[@trekvdm]

"Turns out there is a worldwide epidemic, and everyone is dead..." Well that was an accurate prediction...

[@shamusdavis6120]

that sentence alone made me check the video date

[@moffatmakaula7016]

Chris V I had to rewind! Thinking wtf

[@rodrigosierra]

what are the chances they predicted COVID-19

[@CullenX]

@@shamusdavis6120 same lol

[@85ram85]

i must say, that was sick!

[@Bwause83]

"Made for millennials" costs 40.000

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

Philip i know right haha, most of us can’t even afford regular expenses

[@mgammeren]

Millenials are quite a few years in range. Some are 22 others are mid 30's. The later can afford this kind of car, at least in Europe we can.

[@Littleathquakes]

equipped the way the model trim they’re testing, closer to 44k

[@JustChillingNahhhhMean]

For us 52k... Average can buy a new car 18k-30k

[@TheDHope27]

Where I stay its about 255,888 without insurance... The average millennials here most struggle to get even 4,000 for basic salary per month, age bracket 20-30. It's a freaking luxury car over here haha

[@JesPulido]

I love my S60. I've also driven the XC60 as a loaner car, which I also really love, but the size of the XC40 seems more appropriate for someone like me who rarely has passengers or cargo.

[@cellfreezer]

Where's the compartment to store your avocado toast?

[@nikpaul6280]

Or the Kombucha holders?

[@aadi8568]

Sadly not, only organic smoothie holders (with recycled plastic of course)

[@GlennEdell]

Just found your channel and YES! This is the way to review cars. Great job! Very entertaining! I’m Swedish so I’m really glad you loved this Volvo ;)

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks for subscribing and hitting the notification bell

[@henrychen8067]

11:59 please do! 1. Tesla model 3 2. Mecedes Benz E-class 3. volvo xc60 4. audi A8 (New A6) not sure about the Japanese cars. Most of them are good ACC/STOP, not really a semi-self driving system.

[@911airsoftdude]

Yes, the extending seat bottom is for thigh support. I love them and they work very well for me @6'4". It supports my weight/back more.

[@yashmann]

I use those thigh thingamabobs. It's meant for long journey so you the driver and passenger can feel more comfortable. I really like this.

[@doctorferdinand1003]

Can we just take a minute to appreciate that this mad man is wearing a Stone Cold Steve Austin sweatshirt?

[@TheStraightPipes]

Hell ya

[@Michael-xh7kb]

I got this car two weeks ago because of this review. Couldn't decide between this, the Q3 and the Q5 but it offers so much value for the price, thanks from Vancouver!

[@ModernDayMixtapes]

Tall guy here @ 6'4 and I live for those thigh support extensions. Manufacturers, THANK YOU for thinking of us

[@lisola]

2 thumbs up for thigh support. 👍 👍 I've got the new '18 XC60 Inscription and I have the thigh support fully extended. The best way I can describe it is when you find a really nice, plush leather couch with a deep seat and you throw yourself way back. I just feel like I'm fully supported and embraced. I also find that when driving long distances it takes the pressure point off the mid-thigh and I have seat all the way to the bend of my knee. Feels way more natural. So yeah, weird rant over lol.

[@omarmayar5923]

"Let us know if you like that" hell yeah we like that!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Hahaha

[@sammesaken32]

That slide out for your legs is just the best for a tall guy. Probably the best addition for a tall guy ever, I'm finally comfortable for long drives. Before i had no support at all.

[@TheStraightPipes]

I need to try this more now

[@arvadacounselingcenterinc.7284]

I had an opportunity to drive for a week, and I sure I will buy one this year. A fantastic car considering all the things it does so very well from safety to performance simply stated a tremendous vehicle from Volvo.

[@darexdarex]

Thigh-extender's purpose: for holding thin stuff securely on the passenger's seat, as well as for collecting crumbs. 😁

[@lukasflogor]

I'm a tall boii from Sweden (6,3) and i absolutley loooove the extended leg support that volvo has nowdays. I cannot sit in a car that doesn't have it. - also, Love for the orange - orange is the best

[@NuhanHidayat]

You can't go wrong with Volvo! And dayummm that is very stylish design. 🇸🇪♂🇸🇪

[@skyy5584]

Word

[@General_M]

Any rant about hard buttons gets my support. I genuinely love my Sonata more because of how many hard buttons Hyundai still uses.

[@jmhorrocks03]

Always a great review from the straight pipes! Bought this vehicle is July of 2018. Black, T5 momentum. I have a love/hate relationship with it. There are so many relatable things in this video that I’m experiencing. Pilot assist works 95% of the time but definitely tells you a lot to put your hands on the wheel even when you’re driving. I have to take control sometimes because it’ll drift over the lines or reads an entirely different line and will jerk you left or right. Kinda scary sometimes if you’re not paying attention. My main issue with the vehicle is the amount of times it’s been in the service shop. First thing was when taking delivery battery was dead and had to be replaced (due to sitting in California for months waiting for care by Volvo) next issue I was having was the passenger door handle wasn’t locking and when trying to unlock using that door handle, all the doors would lock and unlock all crazy. One time the vehicle locked the keys inside of itself causing the alarm to go off for hours until I had to disconnect the battery. Had to get the vehicle towed since vehicle wouldn’t start and Volvo had to replace a module. The door handle issue took me to the dealership 5 different times until Volvo finally approved a new door handle. Very frustrating. Also had an issue with the sunroof shuttering when shutting. Volvo had to send an engineer out to reposition clips in the track of the sunroof. That issue took me to the dealership 3 times. My vehicle is currently in the shop because of a message I was getting saying power steering was reduced. This issue has taken me to Volvo twice and I was told when the vehicle was being painted there was overspray that caused the wires to corroded and now they have to replace the power steering rack. I feel like no one knows how to fix the vehicle so just getting the run around. Overall a good vehicle, quick, lots of storage, and pretty decent gas mileage. Just buy a 2020 version and not a 2019 like I did.

[@zaitcev0]

I also trust that Volvo will iron out the quality issues with handles and roof, but fixing the pilot assist may be asking for too much.

[@deanbrandon3615]

So the good news is that Volvo practiced working out the kinks on your car so ours will be fine.

[@dash-ryan]

Thigh support for long legs on long journeys. I have an XC90 and use it all the time. Makes a huge diff on road trips.

[@davidkunau]

Thanks so much for adding the US price in your videos!!!

[@SmokyBarret]

2:47 yuris ".. millennials like me, aye?" Had me cracking up

[@chauncey_vw5015]

If I were to get an SUV/Cross over this would be high on the list. Like everything about it, even the tennis ball carpet!

[@pawncheaux]

Yeah at the start of the video I was like "the intro is smoooth"

[@trevonandrews1785]

I do like that info up front, but I like you guys too. I really don’t mind it at the end!

[@heekim3373]

Happy New Year! New goal: 1M subs by end of 2019?

[@TheStraightPipes]

Yes. It's up to the Straight Pipers to make it happen. Share the videos!

[@anshuljain8515]

@@TheStraightPipes 1M is easy for such great content...I wish everyone in my country India could understand English..this channel would have 50M subscrivers already

[@benvernick]

Looking forward to the V60 review. The cloth interior on the base model is sooooo cool. Wish they offered that on other models. It’s maybe the nicest cloth interior I’ve ever seen.

[@DarcersTech]

Driver assist comparison: Tesla with AP2 vs MB A Class vs BMW 5 vs Audi A8 vs Kia e-Niro vs whatever Honda's latest version is. Pretty please.

[@tonyren.tr5]

Finally the video is here! 😃

[@CT37BN]

Great start for 2019 guys and best wishes! To begin with, the orange carpet almost resemble.. well almost like bacon, this year's pick for animal in the Chinese calendar. Also that carpet's actually made from 97% recycled bottles, and a few other bits and pieces in the interior is another 30% recycled. Good on you Volvo! Fantastic fresh design from Volvo but I think the wagon still looks a lot better.

[@blckscle]

The extending seat pan is for taller passengers. The larger the seat pan the less pressure their legs have to support as there is more surface area. Although, if the extra seat space (area between the stationary section and the leading front part of the seat) doesn’t provide any support, the seat would provide either no ergonomic benefit to worse ergonomics (due to two smaller seat pan touch points rather than one larger one).

[@cristiantrinca3140]

I use the thigh support on my car all the time. I'm tall (193cm) and it makes the ride more comfortable. My legs dont tire from an odd position on a long journey so i defently love that feature.

[@031films8]

2:26 - Pozdrowienia z Polski ;)

[@TheStraightPipes]

❤️

[@chauncey_vw5015]

Lubie Piwo!

[@michalklucz6907]

pozdrowienia z emigracji!

[@Qrzychu92]

@@TheStraightPipes Jakub, znasz polski czy sprawdziłeś co to znaczy? :P

[@01Jelen10]

@@TheStraightPipes Has Jakub or Yuri Polish relatives? I wonder for some time cause of your names.

[@ramgopal9819]

Every review of your channel, i keep smiling.. u guys are too good and consistent on the content.. well done. Keep going and keep making amazing videos.. my fav of ur video is the nissan micra... Awesome..

[@Littleathquakes]

In terms of eco mode, from a user on swedespeed - the diamond is where the car wants you to be. The needle is what you’re actually doing. So if you try to match what the car’s trying to tell you to do, both should be aligned.

[@ACEMEDIA]

For the autonomous test: Volvo vs Benz vs Audi vs Cadillac vs BMW

[@pepstein]

I wouldn't bother doing the test unless you can include Tesla.

[@ACEMEDIA]

@@pepstein I knew I was forgetting something lmao! That too!

[@chrisogrady28]

My 07 1 Series had, and my 09 alfa 159 has, extendable thigh supports and I always use them, I’m 6ft4, if you like your seat at a steep angle and low (bum lower than knees) the support is great.

[@brwalsh17]

Love my XC40. Love the large touchscreen for all controls - only issue is it's a bit slow to boot up when you start the car. Also has an Off-Road driving mode, works well for offroad beach driving

[@basithph8958]

Bring back the inline-five!

[@JonathonBarton]

I've got a 2006 V70R with the I5 and a 2016 XC90 with the T6 Turbo/supercharger. I'd actually rather have the T6 driveline in the V70R.

[@basithph8958]

Jonathon Barton it’s great you got both I would have gone for the V70R with the inline-five The twin charged engine is great but Volvo needs to five banger

[@mgammeren]

@@basithph8958 They go hyrbid and electric in the near future so no five cilindres any more. This or next year the XC40 electric will launch.

[@basithph8958]

mgammeren but a hybrid inline-five would be super cool

[@brycepeltz]

I have a 2015.5 V60 with the in-line 5 turbo. Last year it was produced. I love it!

[@la-la-code]

That slow-motion tho... Looks so smooth, love it

[@polskiszkot21]

Shoutback from Poland :D

[@TheStraightPipes]

❤️

[@huseinamin8903]

personally, somehow this car looks like volvo's take on 'how to make a cool car for millenials by being creative. what it mean is looking up to pontiac aztec practicality, give it a good packaging and every feature that answer the question 'what people expected of volvo's products?'. a terrific car i'd say, sadly they didn't give it 'outdoor tents option'.

[@teovm]

I believe that that front grill makes it look cool. The grill, it's like it's tilted slightly forward from the top. Looks a little bit mean, aggressive even.

[@pathologicallydead7210]

THE CARDHOLDERS ARE FOR PAYING TOLLS or holding keycards for garages etc.

[@skywalker2852]

Please, store your credit cards there and park in Toronto. Then tell me how that goes for you!

[@matthewlongtin4148]

I'm picturing a plug-in hybrid version of this. Instead of the orange interior option, it'd be bright green tennis ball color. This needs to be put into motion.

[@mgammeren]

They will do an hybrid and fully electric version of this car. It should be launched this year or early 2020

[@linusohlsson7914]

Try the voice commands. Just say "I'm cold" and the car will change the temperature. Maybe the camera works with voice commands. I have the new V60, but unfortunately without the camera. Pilot assist. Just put a water bottle on the steering wheel. I went on a 500km roadtrip and only touched the steering wheel throughout cities and when I changed lanes. The system is awesome! But Tesla's are better.

[@mattymrj01]

The extendable thing on the seat is indeed for thigh support. It’s great for tall people, for example I’m almost 6ft3 and I love having those supports

[@nicogi]

Actually, the cargo cover in the Golf hatch can also be stored underneath the floor ;) Great review as always guys! Oh, and Pixel 3 rules :P haha

[@aulonkorca7644]

i think now it's the time you review the all new cls..

[@Threelinkdave]

"made for milenials?" We are in our 70s and own an XC40

[@TheStraightPipes]

That’s what made for millennials actually means 😜

[@danishviking6254]

It’s a perfect car for your age group or anyone who wants a high performance, classy, safe and convenient car without the need for a large cabin and or lots of seats. Young professionals and those who’s kids have left home. Enjoy it. It’s a fantastic car. (I drive XC90 as I have 4 kids to drive around)

[@ChengHooSew]

Before I forget, I pause the video to mention that the back cover in mini Cooper can be store under the bottom too.

[@ElectronikReviews]

I agree! Hard buttons are way better than touch screen buttons.

[@BigBlooFrostie]

Oh hell yeah for that Stone Cold hoodie!

[@TheStraightPipes]

*broken glass sound*

[@elshizz]

Everything about the trunk should be MANDATORY on EVERY CUV/SUV/station wagon! I HATE the open, no hangar or cubby trunk space on my Panamera GTS; groceries slide all willy-nilly. Yes it's really dumb to complain about, but it's a real thing.

[@szymszym007]

Greetings from Poland, the best place to produce orange car carpets!

[@TheStraightPipes]

❤️

[@a.ditt.o]

That tiny flag of Sweden on the seat! What an Easter egg!!

[@Affalterbach1967]

Patreons deserve a 10 minute carpet scratching video 2:15 #tennisBalls #orange #ASMR

[@vtv4373]

Oh, how long have I waited for this? Thank you.

[@zoltrix7779]

I hate full LCD instrument clusters, a nice really well designed mechanical tacho with and extra LCD screen is the ultimate.

[@crsantin]

I'm tall. The thigh support is absolutely necessary for me. It works great if you have long legs. Interesting vehicle.

[@harrismi7]

Appropriate song choice for the discussion at 11:46. I agree with you on the transmission, just keep it in Drive and it's fine. I had paddles in a Volvo and they were useless, just too much lag when trying to shift yourself. I like the way this looks, especially the front and the interior, Volvo has some nice styling.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Wait for our edge ST transmission rant

[@filmcarsmodelth]

Crossover + SUV = 🤯 Explosion my Brain

[@hksamchong]

Great video as always ! Please review the VW Tiguan 2.0TSI R Line and compare with this Volvo.

[@brandonabbott95]

I usually don't watch non-supercar/performance car reviews, but here I fuckin am again at 1am.

[@ARentz07]

In my humble opinion, there are some seats in cars that could use the thigh support, but most don't. My IS? Fine. The rental 2018 Camry I drove a couple of weeks ago? Definitely needs more thigh support. The seat bottom is just too short for me. However, I have pretty long legs, so maybe I'll have an issue with thigh support where other people wouldn't.

[@alextube1101]

Top notch video edits

[@GruntHarley]

I hope to see a video on the Cadillac XT4. Enjoy all your videos.

[@Tripp55]

I like the orange interior but I like the Bursting Blue Metallic on the exterior better. The blue is not compatible with the orange interior. You can only get black interior.

[@realmisr]

Would you guys get the XC40 over the XC60 T6? The thing keeping me back is how vertical the backseats are...Hope it's still comfy. The exterior on the XC40 has way more swag.

[@JonLabbe]

Please do a contest between Volvo Pilot Assist, Nissan/ Infiniti ProPilot, Mercedes GLB Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, Toyota/ Lexus Safety Sense 2.0.

[@piquetuk]

I am only 6'1" but struggle for comfort in seats without the thigh extension it spreads the load over a larger area, in some seats all the weight is on my arse & the rest of my thighs kind of hover above the seat offering no support at all. After a terrible experience with a Vauxhall Insignia this is literally the first & most important thing I check when getting a new car, does it support my thighs or am I balancing on my arse? I've rejected some great cars because the seats were wrong. Volvo seats are some of the best I've experienced for comfort, I've just come out of a C30 and am now in a Mini Countryman with sports seats, interestingly the standard seats were awful & JCW seats were not much better but the sports seats were just right. That was the only reason I didn't go for the JCW pack in the end, bad seats.

[@ejaazidris1649]

I think the price at the end is better. It's the point of the review, you show the pros and cons then the price. No prejudice. 😆

[@TheAngryMoose]

Are you guys gonna review the Mazda cx5, especially now that it has the bigger engine. Saw a Mazda 3 and a cx3 review but you skipped their top seller.

[@gusserks5609]

My v90 CC has the same problem with certain buttons on the infotainment not working on start up. Its usually only a few seconds to a minute max but still very annoying. Volvo dealerships are amazing though and they said the Volvo people are well aware of the problem and it will be fixed

[@kl0a]

Yuri is Stone Cold in this video... 😉 Great review on the XC40 boys, I agreed with every point you made

[@TheTriumfAnt]

Up vote for giving all that info at the beginning.

[@welfiblablabla]

I prefer the looks of the XC60 to this but I'm looking forward to the electric version of it. And the polestar 2. You'll have to test that one day 😉

[@xidaq4998]

Love how they always call out gloss black!

[@Rob-q5k]

As a freakishly tall person, yes, they are there for us

[@sophiewelter377]

Thanks guys! So helpful!

[@tykszeto]

Ahhh straight pipes are back!

[@Toomsa-art]

The seat cushion extension gives extra leg comfort/support. I had it on my previous car and thought it was amazing. Then I changed cars and the option was deleted, I missed it for like 10 minutes.

[@jeffchau89]

Yuri looks cold.... Stone Cold

[@willcass4969]

I would watch the FUCK out of a radar cruise comparison vid!!!

[@EliaSamaha]

Great channel guys, love the videos. Can you do box tests with the backseats up vs down? It would be nice to know how much gear you can fit with the seats up, parents would appreciate it. Thanks.

[@N3VRL855]

Crossing shopping this with X2M, X3, RDX, Loaded Rav4 XSE Hybrid and I very much enjoyed your content. Subbed. Also I'm 34 and the misses is 28 so technically we're millennials?

[@josephhwang9440]

I like the car and it's one on my list. It would be great if you can compare with lexus ux and the new toyota rav4 which is also on my list. Your review is pretty unique and I like that.

[@GoatsThe]

I prefer when you tell us horse power and torque somewhere at the beginning, but it's nice to guess the price myself based on your review and then compare it with actual number when you give it somewhere in the last 3rd of the video. I always liked that little price surprise at the end, and the anticipation...

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks

[@MrXyborg]

About the "thigh-support thingy" I don't know about "freakishly tall". I'm 6"1 . And can't get a good seating position without it extended to the max in my Audi A4 B9. Without it my legs feel... un-supported or something.

[@ohiodavegful]

VW Golf package shelf can be stored under the floor.

[@thecoreysams]

Would love if you guys could/would break down the subscription service option Volvo has solely for this car. Seems kind of cool to subscribe to a car. Just like the redesign of the car they sort of did the same thing with leasing I guess?

[@rogerthat24]

Extra thigh support FTW! I wish I had it in my 2019 Forester.

[@l.a.rivasesq.8841]

Hits the Gen-X spot too!

[@RolandMills]

Mazda CX-5 is definitely better for millennials. Better on your wallet as well.

[@MSGtJimator]

Awesome review. I’m a millennial with a beard, so I know what I’m talking about😃. I wasn’t too impressed with the orange interior at first but you sold me on it. But overall I like the V90 better. I’m driving a 2015 Mazda 6 wagon and I thinking to buy that Volvo next.

[@q2subzero]

was really looking forward to configuring a XC40 Rdesign...then i saw it does not come with the T6 engine.... this would be such a nice match for enthusiasts.

[@yashkhanchandani4520]

I want this car so bad now

[@sbklvr]

I've been pro Volvo since the mid 90s. I learned to drive stick on a 740 turbo wagon. In 94 I was a junior in high school and drove a 94 850 turbo. Those were quick as balls for the time. Volvo is great, but they gotta ditch the two tone exterior, its hideous. Side note, Straight Pipes is the best car review channel on you tube.

[@ericochoa4271]

a vehicle for millenials huh? Does it give you a participation award every time you drive it? lol

[@shiconia]

This is a comment reminding you that people who are labeled as millennials never asked for those trophies. It was their shitbag parents who felt they deserved to get an award regardless of little Timmys actual achievements. The issue you are describing is a result of he single worst generation of all time: the baby boomers.

[@hermanson862]

Hahah love the joke

[@alohathaxted]

shiconia we prefer The Pig in the Python to baby boomers, but heres your trophy for trying.