Volvo V40 2017 Review | Driver's Seat

[@killerdalek]

I have a 2013 V40 D3 R-design, and it's fantastic. Acceleration up steep hills is awesome, making overtaking a great pleasure. Fuel economy is out of this world - keep below 55mph on a run and you can get 80mpg+. It's incredibly comfortable and I'll only get out of it if I really need to pee. I'll make any excuse to drive it. Gorgeous car. The back end is soooo sexy..

[@driversseat659]

killerdalek during filming we were saying how attractive the rear of the car remains. The V40 is like your favourite shoe. You just slip into it, are always comfy and it does everything you want. There are some lovely touches and some weird quirks (like the inverted rear view mirror against the rear windscreen). With Volvo's current run of cars, the next V40 should be tremendous. Thanks for the message.

[@trock111jomy]

Do u still own your 2013 VolvoD3 ? If you do, can i ask what expenses,have u had on it as repair ? That doesn't include mot,insurance,service, fuel but things like tire change or other maintance/mechanical/repair work?

[@gixrickard]

Why do "they" always say that the controls is out dated? They work perfectly fine, has a god feel and you can sense where they are, with a touch screen you have to take the eyes of the road constantly.. Maybe I'm old fasion..

[@driversseat659]

Rickard Eklund so we said we like the design of the dash although some of the buttons are on the small side meaning you do have to take your eyes off the road. We then said that the infotainment screen was dated with lack of touch and finger zoom options while the rotary dial isn't great to use. As you say, if "they always" say this then surely that's a pretty decent guide.

[@ivorllewellyn2804]

Rickard Eklund 663£

[@Brissebrajan]

well, you can controll all of that from the wheel on the right side of the steering well, or use voice commands, the car in the video can be controlled using voice commands.

[@Thomas-us4wq]

Agreed.. Touchscreens in automobiles and mobile phones are an evolutionery mistake.

[@BrianAnderson-ge1oo]

That was the most informative review I have seen to date. I was thinking of buying this car this year, you have convinced me and put my mind at rest. Thank you. I'm impressed. Brian.....

[@trock111jomy]

Brian, just wanted to ask did you go ahead with the purchase of Volvo V40. If so how you liking it ? Any critics from your personal experience such as any unexpected costs or gear change issues

[@nooskids007]

Good review. You mentioned the volvo doesn't excell in any one field. How about its safety features it's a cut above its rivals. .

[@trock111jomy]

Descent question. I know its been 3 years but still waiting for an answer

[@porlrees]

I know I am a bit late to the party but is the clutch really bad on these cars? I have heard that it is quite short and takes a bit of getting used to. You mentioned that it was quite heavy....any advice would be great thanks as I really like the look of them and they look such a quality car overall....thanks

[@robertl2856]

crikey you are a busy man ! another very informative review

[@driversseat659]

Hold on to your hat Robert, there's much more coming very soon. Plus, next week we'll have a film of the very best from the Geneva Motor Show.

[@duncanidaho7494]

Hello. Where is this filmed exactly ? It’s beautiful.

[@bidderman1969]

Midhurst in West Sussex 👍

[@ja3734]

I hope they never change it

[@jenssrensen7509]

Good and informative review :-), I often watch British car reviews and sometimes wonder why Car manufactores doesn't adapt their cars more to righthand side drive, in this case on the Volvo, the center console clearely has a layout for lefthand drive (handbrake). Ergonomical the important things should be nearest to the driver, what about all the other controls, are those farest away from the driver as well ? And in general on righthand drive, 1 gear is it placed futherst away as well.

[@driversseat659]

Hi Jens. Many thanks and agree with what you say. Problem seems to be development cost to swap a whole dash and internal layout to suit RHD. Electric handbrakes and auto gearboxes help though as they are more neutral.

[@patriciaorejuela3534]

Excelentes clasudo únicos

[@Invizagoth521]

I’m disgusted with the t3 cross country fuel consumption petrol 2 litre is downright aweful

[@mikeneirinck189]

Would you buy this car or the new peugeot 308?

[@driversseat659]

Haven't tried the updated 308 yet, coming very soon to www.drivers-seat.com, however, compared to the pre-facelifted model, it would have to be the V40.

[@mikeneirinck189]

I actually drove it. I also drove a volvo v40 with the same 1.6 engine. The peugeot felt smoother. It also has more tech. Pricewise the peugeot seems a better buy. I don't know about quality though? Why would you prefer the v40 above the pre-facelifted model? Wasn't that model car of the year in 2014?

[@driversseat659]

For me the V40 is a more premium product, which is why I would go for it. However, if you want something less expensive then the 308 will be the choice between the two. In 2014, the World Car of the Year was the Audi A3 and European was the 308, but then the Astra won ECOTY in 2016 and I wouldn't necessarily recommend that. My favourite overall would be the SEAT Leon FR or A3 in that sector.

[@mikeneirinck189]

Yes the A3. It has to do with looks a bit too. It seems like a car out of the nineties or eighties or so. Nice tech inside. The price tag is premium too. Audi doesn't excel in mileage. Had one and after 300k you'd get rid of it. When you say more premium is that because it's better built or because the mindset of people is more positive? And is the v60 a better buy than the v40 then? (they differ 2k in price)

[@driversseat659]

Mike Neirinck there's a new V60 coming soon so we haven't tested the current model for that reason. Audi is premium for its build quality and the materials used. Have you considered the new Civic? Roomy, well priced and excellent to drive? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoawf3qQbdGNfMU

[@niconic6660]

Which Colour has this Car ? Did you remember?

[@driversseat659]

Nico Nic you'll have to expand on your question. Sorry don't understand.

[@niconic6660]

Hi, sorry for my poor english. Did you know which color the car in your test had ? Metallic - Electric Silver or Osimum Grey ? Thanks anywas Nico

[@driversseat659]

Oh, no problem at all. It's Osmium Grey.

[@niconic6660]

Thanks :)

[@nautabrodic7806]

You just do not understand a Volvo design.

[@driversseat659]

Nauta Brodic in what way? Did you think the same on our XC60 and XC90 reviews?