Volvo XC40 1.5T - BEST Built SUV + COOLEST Volvo = Some Issues Though

[@midlifemotors5050]

The best medium sized SUV, still. Do you agree??

[@CarBore]

100% The best! Looks great still I'd even have one.

[@midlifemotors5050]

@@CarBore It really is a lovely drive. And not EV 😉

[@nickclare5984]

Got a 2019 XC40 basic momentum version, had it 6 weeks and love it. Thanks for the comment about changing cruise control

[@midlifemotors5050]

It is a great car, nice choice 👌I've since discovered that if you hold your finger on the cruise control button it will in fact go up in 1mph increments. Shhh, don't tell anyone it took me a year to figure this out 🤣🤣

[@fergusferguson4782]

I have a T5, and on my work commute which is mainly up and down elevation freeway driving, I can average 38mpg without too much difficulty on winter mix fuel. The best I have ever done was 40mpg average in heavy afternoon traffic on summer fuel. Eco mode seems to tone down the turbo charger, so you have a fairly small AWD running what feels like maybe a 180hp 2.0L engine. It's absolutely fine. I'm running a rear silver Prancing Moose add-on though, so your results may vary. Take it off Eco, and it is very quick. It isn't quite as fast as a WRX, but you are getting 50% better fuel economy, way better insurance prices, hugely lower NVH, and your engine won't detonate two years into ownership. And you can get a bale of hay in the back.

[@nevabrood]

I do agree with you on the review, as I own 2020 model, T5 with Polestar update. The update improve drive modes greatly. There are two things I would change if could go back and order again - T4 engine will be sufficient and add matrix/bendy headlight package. For the size, its very practical and absolutely love it's ground clearance, which is more than the majority of competitors. Also, T3 in this video is ~160hp.

[@midlifemotors5050]

It’s the sheer quality of the car that always impresses me. Lucky to have driven a number of vehicles over the years and every time I get into an xc40 it’s just head and shoulders above. Very impressive by Volvo 👍

[@CaryInVictoria]

You can change the cruise control speed by 1 mph/kph by long-pressing the button.

[@midlifemotors5050]

Ahh, OK, thanks 👍Will remember for next time

[@pk-dn5sj]

Best video. In 20 seconds you've explained that this car isn't for me👍🙃

[@Jakintheboks]

Me too. I'm buying a Mazda CX30! Less new, more mpg, more features as standard.

[@jimm5207]

My xc40 arrives beginning of Sept - can’t wait to get my hands on it. Look out for me around WK😊

[@midlifemotors5050]

Nice choice 👍 Will keep my eyes peeled, what colour?

[@volvodaft]

Nice review, i recognised some of them roads 😊 i am going to test drive an xc40 pluss dark, in AYR next week, cant wait, last volvo i had was a 740 Glt 😱

[@midlifemotors5050]

I’d love a 740 these days, how cool would that be 👌 You’ll enjoy the 40, great cars 👍

[@Channelname99]

The 5mph cruise shift always bothered me too, but I just figured out that you can increase/decrease by 1mph just by holding the the up/down arrows. Pressing gives 5, holding gives increments of 1. Not very intuitive though... :)

[@midlifemotors5050]

It’s not. Took me 2 years to figure out both the cruise control and how to shift manually, neither of which are particularly clever 🤔 Car is still going strong though, 5 years old now 😳

[@thomaskeenan2208]

2013 V40 T4 near 100km. Wish I had XC for beach n gravel roads. Loaner X40 for a week , was a nice but Volvo maintenance with heavy electronics and B4/B5 a hesitation. Buying used.

[@SchoneMarisha]

Nice , honest review, thank you!

[@midlifemotors5050]

Great car the xc40, no doubt 👌

[@SchoneMarisha]

@@midlifemotors5050 cant wait to get one next week, xc40 b4 😁

[@midlifemotors5050]

@@SchoneMarisha Congratulations 👍

[@jasonbevan9115]

I’m taking a Volvo XC40 T4 Inscription Pro Automatic in this exact colour for a test drive tomorrow just interested in your thoughts regarding the auto shift change and how you found it to use beautiful looking car and can’t wait to test drive it 👍

[@midlifemotors5050]

The car drives best in Comfort, the autobox shifts seamlessly and keeps the engine quiet and car balanced. Dynamic mode just seems to get bouncier and noisy plus the gearbox holds the revs far too long. Once I found how to shift manually Dynamic mode began to make a bit more sense but shifting via the lever doesn't feel as natural as using paddles. I wonder if the car has drive modes just because all the competition does??!! Comfort suits it perfectly; great response, quiet, smooth, comfortable, just fantastic really, you'll love it 👌The quality is what always impresses me most, fair play Volvo 👍

[@jasonbevan9115]

Thank you for your response I shall take your advice on board whilst on the test drive tomorrow thank you very much all the best 👍🥃🥃

[@1812MK]

Great review I have seen of the XC40, very practical and detailed.

[@midlifemotors5050]

Many thanks 👍 Lovely car the xc40, no doubt about that.

[@sajanphilip5472]

Excellent review. Thanks

[@rosandpl]

Hold cruise control to move 1 mile up or down, push to get 5

[@midlifemotors5050]

Good info, thanks 👍

[@paulrose8967]

Great review it's a car that's been on my shortlist along with the mazda cx5 , being a tall driver comfort is crucial on long journeys my 3 series bmw isn't , just wondering how the xc40 feels comfort wise on longer journeys

[@midlifemotors5050]

Thanks Paul 👍Mrs Mid Life Motors had a 2017 CX5, lovely car, no issues in our time but understand others have had issues with the diesel engined cars. Bigger car than the Volvo and I like its styling. There is just something about the XC40 though. Hard to explain, but once you try one you'll realise, if that makes sense 🤔 Nice problem to have 😀

[@savage_skirt5386]

Hmm...I'm also between this and the cx 5

[@Ponskippa]

Debating on trading in my 2017 GTI for a 2020 XC40, what say y’all?

[@midlifemotors5050]

Different types of cars but the XC40 takes some beating in its class. I’ve not driven a better medium sized suv. Always enjoy driving that particular car 👍

[@Aziz-rs8ep]

Just taken delivery of one. Getting used to the Volvo quirks after a lifetime of BWM and VW. Switches and menus are not as intuitive.

[@bsdpowa]

how do you like it? I'm getting tired of driving bmw and vws, want to try something different for a change, xc40 seems quality and looks nice

[@About_Jack]

bright dusk the colour?

[@midlifemotors5050]

Good question, I’ll have to find out. You got one?

[@About_Jack]

No, not jet, I suppouse is pebble grey metalic @@midlifemotors5050