Volvo XC40 69 kWh FWD driving impressions & summary

[@TommyBoay]

It is just an opinion but I really think they did a great job designing this XC40. It still looks great.

[@nickkent7164]

Thank you! This is one of the only FWD reviews in KZbin and incredibly informative. I've ordered a FWD but wasn't able to test drive it so been a little nervous. Your review has helped enormously.

[@thomaseriksson3182]

Bra!👍 Som vanligt Björn😋💪 skulle du hellre ta denna än polestar 2 fwd?

[@UloPe]

The XC40/C40 drivetrain uses synchronous permanent magnet motors on both axels, which means they can’t be “switched off” electrically. Tesla and others use asynchronous motors on the front in AWD cars which means they can simply be switched off and then produce no drag. The downside of asynchronous motors is that they are larger and less efficient.

[@Mekuso8]

The MG5 seems to be available in Norway now! Do you intend to test it sometime reasonably soon?

[@pawekropi5077]

The seats in the 2nd row are bit low and hard, not that comfy for taller passengers as for instance in the Kia eNiro. Wish they would offer B&W audio as na option, too. This one is nice, but nothing near the B&W. Otherwise a great car, will consider for my next EV.

[@MrJohnexp]

I got the XC40 recharge 2022 in Thailand it’s so good but one thing I just added are rear mudflats as the rear wheels really spit debris up the rear of the vehicle and the black plastic really looks ugly after a short drive in wet muddy conditions otherwise so satisfied. Regards

[@Lekstraat98]

Fun to watch and very informative as always thanks a lot

[@AndrewNC22]

Artificial throttle delay is to reduce wear and tear on the tyres. Volvos are all about being sensible and smooth.

[@SoulRollerFIN]

Test drove the EV6 yesterday. Got pretty good range estimate on it, though we were driving quite dynamically at least one third of the time. Wonder if that has decoupled motors. Btw... the sport mode on that car is just stupid crazy, don't need it. The car handles kinda poorly in tight bends with speed, so no point using it. The XC40 AWD felt more stable, even in normal mode. Would love to test the FWD XC40 too. It seems like the cara we should choose.

[@janimikael299]

MY23 was coming with pixel lights, but the "chip shortage" caused pixel lights to become optional in all trim levels.

[@melkermannen1]

Now in Sweden it’s Not coming at all.

[@doogiemcdougster6740]

Can confirm. In the US, pixel lights are a $350 option, but only possible when choosing Ultimate trim level. Core and Plus cannot have pixel headlights.

[@bang9900]

thanks for all the tests on the XC40. I have just ordered a MY23 with the new front. Unfortunately very long delivery time…looks like it’s worth the wait 😊

[@andygeerlings8958]

Same over here. Planned for October delivery.

[@brett1872]

Ordered ours around 4 weeks ago. Initially said November delivery. That’s now changed to late July 👍

[@andygeerlings8958]

@@brett1872 What country ? Produced in Gent ?

[@brett1872]

@@andygeerlings8958 I’m in the UK. Not sure where it’s being made if I’m honest

[@berthogendoorn2133]

here in Canada the Tesla Model Y AWD long range is now $86,990.00 CAD, the Volvo XC40 AWD Ultimate with Pixel light option is $78,900.00, so what gives Tesla

[@terjes7548]

The artificial delay in tork may be to reduce strain on the drivetrain🤔

[@aqm1992]

Is it safer to be front drive in winter than rear drive?

[@ChrisDunbar]

Bjorn thanks for the review. Does single pedal mode work the same in FWD version? No motor on the rear so Does the car’s software engage the rear brakes when you lift off to match the regen effect on the front wheels?

[@omidsharifpour5629]

Does it stop charging if you open the drivers door, or will it continue charging?

[@hepphepps8356]

Haha! I know the guy @4:18 in the H-Veien and T-Veien roundabout. He will be confronted;-)

[@geoemm]

i dont think it's his fault, bjorn had his indicator on before the 2nd exit

[@hepphepps8356]

@@geoemm there might be some regional variations to this;-) Bjørn was blinking to the left first, then switched to blinking to the right at the H-veien exit. 100% by the (norwegian)book.

[@geoemm]

Oh , my bad. Didn't knew you have to switch on left indicator to stay in the roundabout. In Germany you only use the indicator to exit the roundabout to avoid confusion.

[@mikaelskoglund373]

Why do you think back wheeldrive is better? The most car before ev is front wheeldrive.

[@SteveLoughran]

when you do accelerate the front of the vehicle rises. that reminds me a lot of US rental cars whose suspension is too soft for european driver's expectations.

[@lordvoldemort2564]

No back-lit interiors?

[@berthogendoorn2133]

we need XC40 AWD 1000KM summer challenge

[@garethnoble11]

Did you make it home on 1%.

[@lordvoldemort2564]

Pixel lights?

[@srspower]

06:27 I imagine because RWD isn't very stable with an SUV, certainly much worse in the snow etc and the car was already built for front wheel drive.

[@bjornnyland]

Incorrect. RWD are in fact very stable. You have old fossil mindset where there's a large and heavy engine + gearbox in the front of the car.

[@srspower]

@@bjornnyland they aren’t because when you get stuck with rwd you cant turn the wheels giving the power. With front wheel drive you can.

[@armenkirakosyan]

hi, thanks for the video! Why RWD for EV is better than FWD ? I just bought new RWD (MachE, Oslo) but still not sure if it is a good idea to have RWD

[@kalleguld]

FWD causes torque steer (where the car steers to one side if you accelerate quickly). RWD also gives a bit better steering while accelerating since the friction in the front wheels are only used for steering.

[@armenkirakosyan]

@@kalleguld what about winter and snow?

[@paulg2923]

@@armenkirakosyan remember an ev is not like a combustion car. You have weight front to back, not all sat in the front of a car. In an ev the rear wheels have as much weight sat over them as the front.

[@claesengstrom7871]

@@armenkirakosyan works really 👍

[@melkermannen1]

Pixel light come in 2023 model.

[@hv7978]

nope due to chip shortages it has become an option on all trim levels

[@melkermannen1]

Now I hear from Volvo, it’s not coming as an option even!

[@emceh]

1st

[@MoltenArmour]

I'm happy for your success! And I will always be there for you, unless you jump out of a plane with just one parachute

[@anglosaxonmike8325]

So basically Volvo took the petrol body shell, and converted it to battery. The charging socket is where the old petrol filler used to be, and the transmission tunnel is still there in the way of rear seat passengers. What a bloody scam. And what an ugly lump.

[@denisaljic]

Chinese Electric...

[@bjornnyland]

It's made in Belgium...

[@Brandofviti]

@@bjornnyland will you be testing the new renault megane e tech? I am very excited for that as I have already bought it and are now waiting for delivery.