Volvo V40 Cross Country 2018 in-depth review | Mat Watson Reviews

[@MrMstevie192]

Really happy with mine. The ride is amazing and heated seats are a big plus. I own the d2 2.0 and the power is adequate. Wanted something that was practical and could handle light off roading. Almost bought a Qashqai but really glad I waited. The Volvo interior is on another level. My d2 is at 45000 miles and runs like a new car. Feels solid.

[@Gabztar97]

I must say that it’s quite impressive how a car with an interior from 2012 still works today. Sure some bits are outdated but still fresh and works great

[@dileepcm]

Very happy with my v40cc d2 here in Netherlands. The cup holder - handbrake problem at 6:08 does not exist here. It applies only to right hand drive versions - uk, south Africa, India etc.. Volvo did not redesign the position of the handbrakes for right hand drive models.

[@kf6857]

J A Z Z M A N The new D2 is actually very nice, it’s a new DRIVEe engine with 120 hp

[@petrosrz8990]

@@jasper_north don’t you dare bully the lovely d2. Otherwise it’s bigger brother will come back to spank you

[@andersriksson100]

Yeh the Brits got the left-over versions that are right but still not quite so...

[@Nasse83]

bought one a few months ago. Child seat at the back works without any problems...everything just works. The computer dashboard is extremely good and the infotaiment system is easy to use if a little outdated.

[@whisnualbertus9240]

Nasse83 did u buy it thorugh carwow? Or Matt will be Mad if you didn't

[@VoldoDance]

Do you use isofix points for the child seat??

[@Nasse83]

@@VoldoDance yes

[@VoldoDance]

@@Nasse83 great, thanks!!!

[@paul-ie6wi]

I’m thinking of buying one in 2024…..what do you think ??

[@williambouma7386]

Is the size of the glovebox really that big of a deal in Europe? I don't think I've ever stored anything in mine, other than the owners manual and insurance papers.

[@q3b26]

We don’t carry insurance papers in Europe, but the majority of cars have air conditioned glove boxes so it’s nice having a large glove box to store drinks or food for a longer journey. I always have a couple of bottles or cans in the glove box in case I need a drink on a motorway.

[@a-lxs8942]

I got a Skoda Octavia and a Alfa Romeo Mito before my V40 Rdesign. Also drove a Mercedes ML 320, and the V40 is really a good value for comfort and driving. And yes practicality could be better, but I never needed anything else until now.

[@a-lxs8942]

Oh and Matt, you did not notice the handy pockets on the front seats !!

[@zekalves1]

Driven the Merc A180 for over 3 months back um 2018, owned more than 3 an Audi A3 (1.8T, 1.9tdi, 2.0 T Sline) being an audi fannatic i just recently bought the the Volvo 1.6 T4 and nothing to complaint about apart from the Geartronic issues that Ford Focus has. Confy, practicality, fun to drive, looks way better than any other on its class, performance is there when you need. Very glad with this new especially after I had the 2009 C30. 🥳🥳🥳🥳😇😇😃😃

[@sambobrooklyn316]

Powershift is the Ford auto, geartronic is Volvos autos box

[@Julianpms]

Infotainment system isn't as bad as you say to use: you can also control it via the controls on the steering wheel (right-hand side) or, for some commands, by voice. Either way less distracting than touch-based systems. Something most reviewers seem to miss.

[@susanknowles6632]

Julian Parish and

[@mianathar3892]

Matt, you have become a pro in reviewing cars, you are the best in your job 👍🏻

[@comeon9399]

It's interesting to see the car with the wheel on the right(I am from China, and driver is on the left) my girlfriend just got this car, not the exact model though, she s got the t3. the ride tends do get bumpy when the road condition is not ideal. on highway though, this little car is way more capable than what i have expected. I honestly thought the 150 hp engine would be wimpy, but when I stepped on the gas, the turbo engine did not hesitate to supply me with more than ample power. And my girlfriend loves those dial buttons, she has the propensity to memorize others' number and finds it handy. all in all, a fabulously designed small car packed with an awesome engine.

[@cez1869]

Just purchased my 2014 D2 1.6 cross country coming from a 14 plate focus ecoboooom. Always had a soft spot for Volvos so thought I would go for this. Love it to bits, only downside is the spec in mine is a little thin. No sat nav, blis, rear camera or internet button. I thought I’d regret going for the 1.6 D for lack of power but I can’t fault it, really pokey if needed also excellent mpg. Got mine in Sept 2023 with only 49k miles & complete full s/history with it. Will need to look at belt change soon though. More than happy otherwise.

[@IwillBwaiting]

Bougth one for the misses. 2014 1.6D2 just under 100k miles (159.000 km). Not fully specced but got Xenon and heated seats (front+rear).

[@cez1869]

@@IwillBwaitingwish mine had heated seats sometimes

[@Mamsaturatdevoi]

Do you feel like the V40 CC is considerably more unresponsive/unfun than the Focus? Thinking of getting one, but I like my hatchbacks nimble (I really like how the Focus drives)

[@nautabrodic7806]

You forgot to mention a standard city safety system and 98 points in EURONCAP tests! I think that using buttons is much safer than tablet during a drive. Tablet distracts too much. But unfortunately, are much cheaper for manufacturers than properly engineered buttons!

[@palusisko]

Universal hatch, I love V40 cross!

[@pravinjadhav-rt3gx]

How is this old car. LED head lights, 18" wheels, Paddle shift, BIS, premium interiors and more. I have driven Merc GLA, and I liked V40 CC 2018 over GLA.

[@OscarLeeMX]

I love numeric buttons on the central console. It's so much easier to type in phone numbers, rather than having to fiddle with a rotary dial on something like BMW's iDrive.

[@Julianpms]

Also good for satnav entering postcodes in countries like France with numeric postcodes.

[@a-lxs8942]

Absolutely !

[@acchaladka]

Dials and buttons are also very important in places where it gets truly cold in winter.

[@MrPJMX]

The numeric buttons are also really handy for typing in city names for the satnav! It's way quicker than a rotary dial.

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

I much prefer a decent voice control system.

[@alexavrm327]

I've owned one for just over a year. Lovely car. Visibility is reduced, was a bit annoying and took a while to get used to, but it's just for safety purposes. This car is a tank. I had the D2 model manual, and it was a lovely, safe car. Highly recommended for your wife or daughter for example.

[@jasper_north]

Alex Avrm a tank? Realy

[@Zillgian83]

Exactly the reason I am considering one. Thx

[@mattcole4262]

The infotainment system can also be controlled by the scroll wheel on the right side of the steering wheel, no idea how you missed that

[@soufrider6765]

hey Mat, pls review the normal v40

[@WinkelHoof]

Souf Rider Good idea. And this time in R-design trim with T5 petrol. 😀

[@jasper_north]

Neh sucks

[@Jgrvo]

He has. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3yamGeHpLV-qbs

[@abubakrbhyat218]

I've driven a v40 cross country and it honestly isn't that bad, the infotainment system works quite well and the car doesn't feel sluggish, i have to agree that the boot space is not that great though.

[@faizram177]

I always try to predict what Mat's verdict will be and get super excited if I get it right.

[@simpleasliam657]

Your reviews are the best Matt!

[@volvocars5189]

A false boot floor and 12 volt socket in the trunk are optional extras.

[@fariasttiago]

I don't think it's appropriate compare it to other crossover because it's basically just a hatchback, it's like comparing the Vauxhall Adam Rocks with an Audi Q2 because it has some beefy body cladding. The only problems I have with my v40 is that the front passenger seat has really awkward footwells so it's a little uncomfortable, the rear windows and the cupholders in the front. I also think the infotainment is good however a little bit confusing, I think it's a little bit like a pretty release demo version of Idrive but it definitely not low Def in my opinion

[@adamandersson9663]

The gearbox should not be that slow in normal "D" mode. I have the 8-speed mated to our v40 T5 and I feel that the "D" mode is veeery responsive and fun, sport is just annoying because it just hold the RPMs too high for driving with any traffic. Sure if you're out on a country road and you're all alone the sport is just fine, but the car doesn't really shine on those roads anyways.

[@pythonbyte]

my 80 year old grandad would love this car.

[@ckryses3962]

Looks great and smart both in interior and exterior. Have digital futuristic looking speedometer. Great performance.

[@prayerpowersr854]

how do you spell safety? V-O-L-V-O

[@ermangt855]

John Kyon gey

[@konvicted1801]

How do you spell ugly t h i s c a r

[@barjake1508]

Is it manual

[@MagnusKristofferKnut]

@@barjake1508 you can get manual yes, I riding this car in manual. LOVING it, had it for 3 years now

[@SaiKumar-ir4xc]

As usual, the best review and honest one ever. Amazing work!!

[@muffinssmaskaren]

Done lots of long drives in a v40cc D3, plenty of punch and on longer journeys I've managed around 70 mpg average, average in city around 50 mpg, manual gearbox though

[@morgan5324]

Hi mate, what's the road noise like on the motorway ? Quiet or loud

[@philipscott1128]

I'm not sure if them wellies have ever seen the countryside. They look fresh out of the box.

[@grahamhawkins1458]

Just got one of these on loan while mine's being serviced. I was amazed how little headroom there is in it. I'm 5 11" and even with the seat fully down, my head is touching the roof. Also, my S40's nav can be controlled by buttons on the back of the steering wheel. It's brilliant. I don't know why Volvo stopped that.

[@roryhillyer1611]

I’m 6ft 5 and have plenty of headroom, I think you must have missed the seat height adjustment

[@andreas956]

Finally. A good in-depth and objective review

[@DriftJunkie]

MAT, Please do modern v90 cross country. Pretty please!

[@olaf2046]

nice Barbour Ashby Jacket Matt!!! I was wondering when you would appear with one

[@sagarsuryawanshi359]

Excellent Review, Please review S60 cross country

[@kolarek]

I belive this is the best car Mat have ever reviewed :)

[@ffracersa]

Everybody is complaining about the center console buttons, but have you seen all he buttons on a Ford Fiesta?

[@christophermaloney8119]

I have a Volvo s40 2008 and I love it can you plz do a review of the s40

[@bonan960623]

Sort of considering the T4 AWD model of this as I'm really fed up with getting stuck in the snow, but don't want nor need a large car. Still not convinced by the 2008-style black and white screen, infotainment etc. I drive a 2012 V60 at work and really don't like it, I had hoped this would be better.

[@btyc]

Do the v90 cross country pls

[@Kadaf1]

I had a 2009 Volvo S40 and the interior was pretty much exactly the same , we are now 10 years on! I really liked my S40 but the interior was abit boring

[@mrafeht]

Mat was on Sky News last night, re the future of diesel cars. Very interesting.

[@acchaladka]

fred may Ooooh, hope he or CarWow posts that to KZbin.

[@mrafeht]

acchaladka - it wasn't that interesting.

[@KjellKarlsson1]

Rented the D2 version, altough a bit slow the mileage was epic. But the front pilar is annoying, really hard to see cars coming from the right/left.

[@petrosrz8990]

You get used to it 😅. The worst part is the rear window

[@KjellKarlsson1]

@@petrosrz8990 yeah, that was a problem as well. Avoided as long as possible to reverse

[@faisalmuhammad6681]

I need GMC Yukon review.. Waiting for you Matt

[@simpleasliam657]

Matt you're so stylish at the end lol

[@onnextech]

The front grille on the thumnail is just messed up...

[@jasondoust4935]

Interesting regarding mileage. I just drove my T4 about 800km/500 miles for 5.6l/100km, or 50 mpg. A lot of cruise control and highway driving at an average speed of 106km/h, or just under 66mph.

[@danielgooden7073]

excellent reviews

[@0990ftn]

I have a V40 D4 (not CC though) and 1 key note, V40’s(or any other Volvo)’s steering feel differs substantially based on steering weight setting. Based on Mat’s reaction I suspect the test car was in lightest setting. Light mode is just awful, it’s like stirring cornstarch slurry. Middle setting is the best you get quite a lot of feel and response back and well weighted steering, also sport mode sharpens the steering response. Heavy mode feels like driving with broken power steering.

[@Mamsaturatdevoi]

Thank you for that info, I was worried about his comment. So do you feel like your D4 is fun to drive compared to other hatches?

[@0990ftn]

@@Mamsaturatdevoi I’d say it’s more on a fun side, the sharpness and the playfulness of Ford Focus platform does shine through, that been said it is not specifically tuned to be a sporty car, that’s all from the architecture it’s based on. It’s tuned primarily to be more of a comfortable cruiser, it’s just when you ask it to be sporty it’s just does without a sweat.

[@Mamsaturatdevoi]

@@0990ftn I see, thanks! :)

[@baronsilverbaron757]

Tell me Mat what is this fetish regarding water bottles that every car reviewer has? Followed by the equally strange obsession with cup holders. I've never found the need to store plastic water bottle or to have drinks slopping around the cabin. It seems that a car can be the most perfect combination of engine, body and price and be totally rubbish if a plastic bottle doesn't fit in the door.

[@hildaelson4203]

BaronSilver Baron I’m not an auto geek, but I do like cars. From my experience, these things matter if you spent quite a bit of time driving, or you if you had dogs/children, which I do. It wouldn’t be part of my cons for not getting particular car, but it would annoy me.

[@cheese37112]

So this video could be old. And no comment traffic for 4 years.......but what App did he/you use?

[@FelipeQueirolo]

It's just a restyling 'till full update like XC90 XC60 S90 V90

[@goef1]

What about noise coming from front suspension at maximum 30-40 km/h? Any of you have this problem or its just me?

[@tangchiprathomo819]

This outgoing car is a lot more appealing than the current XC40.

[@yudhabagaskara98]

better than q3

[@olliewebbuk]

Contracting AIDS is better than any of the Audi Q range of vehicles.

[@henjoh69]

Oliver Webb of course buddy!

[@sravans5100]

Waiting for info system to get updated !

[@dominiccook12]

Can you do a review of the VW up! please?

[@DrEamER-yh7tm]

My sister loves the panemera... so please panemera review

[@Kingdonnerkebab]

ahmi 101 your sister loves the sausage!

[@bijumj2482]

LOL

[@Maurice_Moss]

Tuddie savage 😂

[@muhammadarslan4045]

Your sister loves me. Matt please do a review on me

[@DrEamER-yh7tm]

Tuddie she's a vegetarian

[@charliemolda297]

Do a review on the Mercedes gl/gls

[@moizahmed5856]

your review r awsome

[@Zeus-se9pv]

Are they going to update the V40 line any time soon?

[@acchaladka]

Zeus54321 We'll have a brand new design in Canada after the XC40 (their new CUV) comes out, should be a 2019 model - says my dealer. (Volvo dealer, not drug dealer.)

[@markospalas3251]

Ive got one. Generally ok, but never expected would squeak that much a new car, especially seats and driver's door. Really pity.

[@abdulnadeem370]

Pls do the normal v40 r design plz

[@bazzmidas]

Try wellies from Bekina, more toe room.

[@Jay-nl7uq]

222k subs about an hour ago, now 223k subs😮😮😮😮

[@acchaladka]

Jay Rasodha Matt is foxy and he's blowing up. Also a pretty good reviewer. I stayed around because of his accent.

[@randywatson8347]

Love my v40 but I think the crosscountry is an odd variation. Either you should get a CX.

[@nengoz]

Review the Hyundai Sante Fe

[@Turk_gs46]

I'm thinking to buy the Mercedes class can yous please do a review of it and I want to see if it is worth it or what thank you.

[@bocckoka]

I find it sad that people with such an incomprehensible language can afford a Mercedes. Not necessarily talking about you.

[@petrosrz8990]

Mercedes class? Low quality plastic flashy? Honestly the Volvo is much better in terms of quality

[@CyberTronics]

Excellent review

[@kkkknab]

Lexus GS Sport Luxury Review please Matt :D thanks

[@joshbacon8241]

How come some rear windows in cars don't go all the way down?

[@fredrikbarthlen5222]

The design of the door. If the door is narrower in the bottom to go round with the wheelhouse the glas just can not go all the way down.

[@jasper_north]

Kids wont blow away

[@KaneTheMessiah]

How about a Mazda 3 2017?

[@zaidzubair8290]

Carwow are you going to review the tesla model x?

[@christophermaloney8119]

Volvo is best and cool car maker I have Volvo S40 I never sell it I will keep it for ever

[@jochemgranada]

7:00 OnePlus 3T!

[@giannis7720]

What's the purpose to have an off-road look without be able to go off-road,because you haven't AWD?

[@WinkelHoof]

Yiannis__94 AWD is optional.

[@fabiorpittol]

I don't know what is like where you live, but at least in Brazil is an - awful - matter of taste. Same trend that boosted crossovers. It's been more than a decade that we've got entry-level cars tagged as "Cross" without 80% of what this V40 offers! But we're not any reference, we don't know how to buy cars and therefore have a lot of shitty vehicles.

[@jasper_north]

True

[@d0718]

Clearly an outdated car, however, I think the design aged quite well

[@hmm2928]

ye matt uses one plus 3t :)

[@sarunasg3846]

Yeah, noticed that too :) Matt is a practical guy

[@rinusvandeven]

I think it's a phone from one of the crew members or something, cuz at 1:25 he still has his HTC.

[@longtailgt]

Matt has an HTC. The 3T was somebody else's.

[@gastonphalange]

I like this car overall. I drove the d4 r design. Takes off like shit off a shovel! The inside is uncomfortable and dated but the outside is really good looking. Good car

[@albind3589]

Well its a bit of a shame that he never tests the top of the range models, just the cheap momentum trim. Also, unlike any of its competitors, the Volvo V40 and V40 Cross Country will be replaced in 2018, so it isn't really fair to make a review of a car that's been on the market for 6 years.

[@basilabualia7122]

when you test the vauxhall insignia grand sport ??

[@rico4046]

is this better than golf7?

[@oskarsiden1017]

you can get a 12volt thing for 50 dollars

[@b.p.r.]

Can you do the GT86

[@antonipanyellaroses5689]

Por ésser una bona opció pels que pensem que de la moda dels SUVs se'n està fent un gra massa

[@losmeets98]

The amount of buttons on the center console and the oldfashioned infotainment let me down compared to the new Volvo models, I'd definitly wait for the next gen V40!

[@Bloodsweatandtrees]

Is this car 4 wheel drive?

[@ZishanAliMalik]

No comparison with the normal V40???

[@jeffgroves4533]

1:13 you sit so close to the steering wheel. If the airbag goes off your dead.

[@grahamknapp1322]

Great car

[@alisinaforouz]

You can actually lower down the rear windows by lowering the button 8 times! But it still wont go down completely

[@FcoDguez]

8 times? it's not true for my V40.

[@stevenharpervw]

Wellies?

[@rdammara]

No easter eggs?

[@oamost]

I like this one

[@Treeis1995]

Whats it going to take for a car to be categorised as 'avoid'

[@codexciv5265]

Very poor value for money. Check out the Ford Mondeo Vignale review.

[@lemmynjaria2015]

I will buy this car

[@strangemagic5502]

Who's going to sit in the back? Certainly not me. I'll be driving.

[@jm19931]

But does it pass the infamous Carwow Flick-Test? I wonder...

[@kalleguld]

Where did the soda go?

[@Memories-_]

Matt, can you review the Renault Clio please?