VOLVO XC40 TEAM TEST | FIFTH GEAR

The team get a first look and drive of the brand new Volvo XC40. Will it tempt those looking for a family SUV with a premium feel? To watch full episodes from our latest series -www.dplay.co.u...
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[@gaah23]

Jason doesn't seem as happy and playful as he was when Tiff was on the show. Bring back Mr. Needell the heart and soul for fifth gear.

[@skarceoneafd9609]

We need Tiff I absolutely agree! He had such a love for cars and good energy.. not to mention he was an ex race car driver

[@Clappers89]

The team look bored in this review

[@sutherlandA1]

Jason is the old crotchety guy now

[@THe9-3MAnIaC]

Really miss Tiff😟

[@kevinprince89]

0:54 the guy with the ridiculous facial hair has got a problem with white wheels? Really mate? #BringbackTiff

[@jordanimatedstreaming]

I agree. His contribution in every episode is pretty much bullshit.

[@CosminDogaru997]

@@jordanimatedstreaming like the whole show since Tiff went away

[@jordanimatedstreaming]

@@CosminDogaru997 I disagree. Jonny, Plato, and VBH all retain their good input. It really is just that guy with the crazy facial hair that's consistently the worst at analyzing any given car. Even Ronnie O' is a better reviewer than him.

[@Hinchy1a]

🤣 true

[@McJerkins]

I feel so bad seeing such low views on all of these Fith Gear videos when this website is flooded by wannabes with clickbait titles, where no review of a car is actually even done. Thanks for continuing to provide us with great content, AND FOR FREE!!!

[@JackBandicootsBunker]

The XC40 might be nice, but you know what else would be even nicer? Having Tiff Needell back, guys.

[@johngaudet6316]

No he would break it. Lol

[@megaangelic]

Let the man retire, he's about 300 years old now

[@fabulousprofound]

It’s okay. He’s moved on to better things. I think he’s on the lovecars KZbin channel now, and I just saw him on drivetribe.

[@amasha88]

No, actually not having him is better.

[@lucacristian5919]

Riggghhhttttt

[@garethcarruthers]

That clever mat in the boot is NOT standard equipment, but an expensive optional extra. I bought an T5 Inscription AWD, so was expecting it to include all the bells and whistles. Don get me wrong, I think that it’s a gorgeous little car, but having spent all that money, I feel entitled to have a little winge

[@shaggywagshaggywag]

Please bring Tiff back! He's pure entertainment!

[@damaster316]

Bring back Tiff, Bring back Tiff, Bring back Tiff, Bring back Tiff!!!! What the hell were you thinking Fifth Gear??? really !!!!

[@chrisdooley6468]

Alistair_Senna_Wilson wasn’t because of Fifth Gear. Discovery Networks UK sacked him at the end of his contract in 2018. TIFF is currently on a YT channel called LoveCars as a tester.

[@WaDee1023]

Such a good car. Love the style of fifth gear which presents the cars in fair and objective manner.

[@deathski2]

Ordered one yesterday 👀🥳

[@riggidybang]

Nice, glad these guys keep the series going - it'd be nice having couple of these a year tho

[@m3cvfm]

I love the way Johnny said door panels as different from door cards. It's always been door panels not cards...

[@jordanimatedstreaming]

We are currently in the era of the tiny SUV.

[@vivekpund4997]

#BringTiffBack

[@tonydelo7292]

Bring Tiff back

[@sfiron]

The central consul ha a major issue being so low. In order not to break the horizontal dashboard when using CarPlay your navigation(Waze for me) displays too low and does not incorporate into the head on display(my Volvo have it). This is so bad I find it as a real safety concern because of the driver having to lower his eyes way down to see the map. One quick fix would be to place the navigation(CarPlay) on the top part of the media panel(not at the bottom) and allocate more space for it. Also as a second phase incorporate the navigation signs into the head on display. Where I live the built in Nav system is useless btw.

[@markh7288]

Bring back Tiff he is an essential part of the secret sauce. It’s a chemistry thing.

[@jameswarden9136]

Great review!! I really love volvos! :D

[@CarsofGlasgow]

me too

[@colmturtle]

an urban SUV that says everything i need to know

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Great review guys, love that colour combo

[@shaficmayanja7]

I love the looks it really looks nice

[@royfung7350]

Wow ! Did this Volvo CX40 get the highest score IN Fifth Gear in history ?

[@saintetienne755]

It has a little lift out bin with a net on it !!! I can see a little doggy wanting to investigate that with an inquisitive snout

[@maydomuz]

Cpt. Price does car reviews now?

[@oracleyoung69]

is this colour way available in australia?

[@neilbrandon]

Does the 40 stand for 40 foot turning circle? It has an oil tanker wide turning circle. Also re Jonny's comment on the rear seat posture..the rear back is almost vertical, not ideal for kids sleeping. Is there a usb in rear yet?

[@H.K_R]

Drove a T5 inscription pro auto Lovely car, not very fun to drive but really comfy The mini countryman is more fun to drive

[@mark2000715]

Minifan101 But countryman is most ugly car ever.

[@H.K_R]

99 Groszy says who?

[@tomeng9520]

mini is joke.

[@mark2000715]

Minifan101 The numbers of those cars on roads.

[@qlus]

The Volvo isn't meant to be a centrally fun car to drive it's meant to be a safe and comfortable crossover

[@ewadge]

Apparently there is going to be an electric version of this. Specs are good. Coming in 2021 though.

[@officiallygassed]

Team test the new Range Rover Evoque! Would be curious if you prefer that to the Valve.

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

This or the replacement CLE shooting brake. Tough call.

[@nederlander66]

Great car. Good review

[@timjenkins8538]

Dream car!!

[@chaoszombie9995]

The Headrest in all Volvo’s made today are designed by surgeons

[@gabrielcaramet3238]

That's a interesting fact thanks you very much I learned something today

[@Adnankhan-fn4ep]

We miss you tiff

[@ngshinong9812]

No one noticed that the rear seat back is too upright?

[@q3b26]

They're not, I used to have one and it was incredibly comfortable in the back. The boot space however was appalling 😂

[@tomservaes9960]

no reflectors in the door. What about that???

[@UKReloader]

I ordered a T4 R-Design with the orange carpets!! 😂😂😂 just the lead times are slow at the moment. Ordered end of October, but the dealers are saying 20th January before I take delivery. 😥😥😥

[@q3b26]

Can't believe the wait is still this long. I ordered mine April last year and got it late November last year. R-Design Pro with every option.

[@UKReloader]

@@q3b26 yeah it's crazy. I'm the same went for the pro version, but didn't bother with option that gave park in and park out. Wasn't impressed by that.

[@DavidFernandoDAF]

Agree, very frustrating. Ordered the XC40 Inscription PHEV last month. I get it in March next year :-(

[@qlus]

You can't rush perfection

[@AJ-ms1oi]

Where is Tiff?

[@MetalheadAndNerd]

Didn't Volvo announce a year ago that all of their new cars would be limited to 180km/h (120mi/h) for safety reasons?

[@urbansahara3972]

Im pretty sure it is an option if you have someone in your family thats under 24 years old. It was just a PR trick to get some attention...

[@MetalheadAndNerd]

@@urbansahara3972 I almost praised Volvo for supporting the German car manufacturers which are a bit in trouble lately.

[@fjansso8]

The new speed limit will be implemented on all model year 2021 cars

[@ikybaiiki]

Now that tiff has gone why dont they bring the other guy back with long hair and beard he was my favourite

[@supaahflyy]

Put a Hyundai badge on this and they would give it a 3

[@Gandalf606]

Where's Tiff gone??

[@indie8189]

After 5 years, XC40 became a frequent visiter to the repair shop. lol

[@Piotrekands]

How could you know that? XC40 is not even 5 years on the market

[@Showmetheevidence-]

Who the hell is that 4th guy... he doesn’t fit into the group at all.

[@blazbohinc4964]

He's the piss poor replacement for Tiff. Thought I must say Tiff really got on my nerves for being a snob about anything that wasn't a supercar. He gave by far the worst scores and he affected the whole team that way.. I can see why UK sacked him off.. He's a tough nut to be around.

[@Stikkzz]

looks comfy

[@mechanicadam2011]

We miss Tiff! but we still have sexy Vicki :-)

[@j.chiari4222]

That's creepy

[@bassicuk1986]

Wheres the Lexus UX review you guys did?

[@anilbelankar5032]

You are running one gear less without Tiff Needell !!!. Please get him back.

[@spaghetti9067]

It looks so quirky It looks cool Volvo’s look cool...

[@rwg2626]

Jimmy de villa, who is he and what does he bring to the show ? My best guess is.... nothing, well apart from talking with strange gaps between the words, but that’s not A Positve

[@DaxXx988]

Better than Mazda interior? ("for the pricepoint")

[@H.K_R]

DaxXx988 the CX-5 is not as premium as the Volvo

[@DaxXx988]

@@H.K_R Yes, therefore I emphasized "for the pricepoint", i.e. at its own price point, Mazda definitely hits above its weight.

[@maureenchurchill2689]

How much new Volvo

[@prodbyshdw]

25th (and also why the big pause in the video uploading time?)

[@AceHardy]

👑

[@ts46176]

I thought this was a mach e in the thumbnail WTF

[@tinomts]

Volvo need to do a T5 or T6 version of this and you guys need Tiff back so sort it out ASAP

[@H.K_R]

You can get a T5

[@tinomts]

@@H.K_R I'm going to do some looking into it because it's gorgeous

[@OlsunEdits]

You can only get T5 with electric on this model. T6 and T8 is not available on this chassis

[@davidbuxton7921]

I’ve had the T5 for a year now , brilliant car great to drive!

[@H.K_R]

Olsun the hybrid is the T6

[@Zagreb-wr5rn]

Fifth gear is 🙊

[@TrueLeadership777]

For the price tested at £37,000 you find a similar spec but much larger SUV. Too expensive.

[@marhrba]

I desided between honda CRV 1.5 T 4x4 executive and volvo XC40 inscription 2.0 4x4. Volvo is luxus! safety! and we ordered volvo XC40. Honda cost 38000 eur and volvo 47000 eur. Luxus something cost.

[@tomeng9520]

@ True Leadership Do you say that about Bemmers and Mercs too !? Gezzer go home.

[@sdfsdf23232dsfsdf]

Audi Q3 has entered the chat.

[@johnevans6399]

Why Swedish? Surely it's the spawn of China /Belgium, otherwise it is completely Scandinavian.

[@edvins8863]

It’s owned by a chinese company. It was founded in sweden, designed in sweden, the headquarters are in sweden, one of the two factories in europe are in sweden. You can’t tell me this car has nothing to do with sweden.

[@KeyhanHadjari]

@@edvins8863 XC40 is assembled in Belgium. But all volvos are designed in Göterborg, Sweden.

[@edvins8863]

Keyhan Hadjari oh ok didn’t know that 👍

[@tomeng9520]

There are 6 Communist state-owned companies : BAIC - SAIC - GAIC - Changan - FAW and Dongfeng. But there are also 3 Privatized car companies that were founded in the last 30 decades : Great Wall - BYD - and Geely. The 3 that are free from the state ownership are the 3 that have developed the most. Stop arguing with your « Volvo funds dictatorships ! » lines. Geely. Is. Private. It is like VAG, it is like JLR, it is like PSA, it is like FCA. They are a private car group like there are lots of them. You’re just pissed off by the idea of something funded by Chinese money being any good; searching a scapegoat to hate on Volvo. Grow up. Your phone, laptop, dishwasher, TV, is made in China. Is it good ? Yes. Volvo has never been in greater shape than before. They sold well, they can finally go all out on their cars like they did when Volvo was owned mostly by Volvo AB. The design, the engines, the quality, the engineering, has never been better.

[@danishviking6254]

@@tomeng9520 spot on! Noteworthy as well..... the leading competitors such as BMW also has factories in China.

[@BHBeckenbauer]

Who’s the random guy who doesn’t seem to know anything about cars

[@stephenboulton1347]

Chinese over expensive RIP off of a classic marque....buy an mg gs with 7 year warranty not 3

[@dgl7347]

China owned and designed not Swedish . Also the mg and so on... Lol

[@redReiRei]

Pretty rubbish post. While Geely is the majority stake owner in Volvo cars, the design and operations for Volvo are still done in Sweden.

[@stefanos8423]

And jaguar range rover tata, is Indian?

[@jeruelleapigo3642]

0%- About the Volvo 10%- Jason isn’t as alive and enthusiastic as Tiff 25%- That 4th guy is an idiot 65%- Bring Back Tiff

[@ankitbhawsar6127]

Where is tiff??

[@H.K_R]

He left

[@H.K_R]

Johnny Chelsea he left in 2018 at the end of the season

[@Darthadios]

apparently Discovery UK sacked him. =/

[@mico4ever]

He is on another YT Channel call @lovecars

[@jordanimatedstreaming]

Jonny looks old and now I feel old

[@mikek2218]

Anxiously awaiting the full EV version ("Recharge"), due out next year. I've already reserved one.

[@roisinreaney4644]

Mike K you have to wait another year Where I live it’s already out :)

[@lbnewell23]

Unicorn Sparkles what country do you live in. The hybrid is out the full EV is not

[@icedsoyatrash3336]

Lol it’s out now, also, what are your thoughts on Volvo now only having hybrids and electric cars?

[@lbnewell23]

c e r m e t i think it’s great they’re fast efficient cheap to run and better for the planet

[@thozz]

Far to expensive

[@lumpyfishgravy]

I'm guessing this is a Londoner's idea of "compact." Coming soon to a second home near you :(

[@christopherprice2235]

Its rather large

[@FPfreddyyy]

No it isn't. Bra gjort! Is well done. Väl gjort is a terrible direct translation.

[@_TrueDesire_]

did she just say "meow" instead of nine/nia/nio? 😂

[@ashystyle]

She said something between mjau and nia

[@RetroAdz]

As they say in Sweden.. neow!

[@jackyong815]

Volvo and Polestar wouldn't have been this good without the Chinese taking over their ownership #MadeInChina2025 #BeltAndRoad 🇨🇳

[@FirstnameLastname-tv9vo]

I’m sorry. It’s not a Swedish designed car. The XC40 was designed by Ian Kettle who is British.

[@chrisl9620]

Tiff ( there's loads of under steer with this car , or any car I drive ) Needell. No tiff just go slower around bends.

[@christopherprice2235]

Had one asa hire car for 2 weeks not that impressed, dull.

[@deansimms3481]

Are they having a competition to see who can have the worst facial hair?

[@nirodha35]

Tiff is sorely missed! Still, I am happy his colleagues tried their utmost to keep him in the show.... oh... wait... they didn't!

[@RomainSandt]

where is our Grumpy Dad Tiff Needell?

[@brycmtthw]

White wheels are so early 90s... tacky. Maybe they’re coming back because they’re “retro”, but they’re terrible to keep clean. Other than that, this Volvo looks pretty good!

[@danishviking6254]

The XC40 has gone mad with colour combo choices that are not available for XC60 and XC90. It is very clearly aiming at the younger drivers. I still think that that is a good thing and needed to shift the long lingering “my dad’s car” image which just isn’t who buys these cars anymore.

[@roisinreaney4644]

This car is a petrol?? I’ve seen the ads for this but where I live they have the xc40 recharged that’s a plug in electric car

[@SmokingCrop]

You can choose between manual/auto | petrol & diesel in several HP's, plugin-in hybrid and the latest addition is the fully electric recharge version.

[@spaghetti9067]

Aka, everyone likes it

[@spaghetti9067]

Looks really cute 😀

[@tufluxed3293]

Perfect spec

[@scoopermg8226]

All premium SUVs are hateful

[@tomeng9520]

Nope.

[@qlus]

Nope, even tiff owns a BMW x5

[@gabrielcaramet3238]

No

[@ashystyle]

Now to the golden question! How much did Volvo payed?!

[@nelsonchan8438]

Pls be careful, XC40 are made in China from 2019. I wouldn’t buy any cars made in China but it’s your choice.

[@redReiRei]

Except the majority of XC40 are still made in Belgium for the EU market, which is pretty far away from China I reckon. Also quite nationalistic undertones with this comment, it's like being teleported to the 90s or 80s.

[@Gdsamplify]

poopoo

[@cdb5001]

No, your opinion is poo poo.

[@breakingballswithtony6897]

I think this channel should be called "automatic" ...fifth gear seems so 1990's ...lol Great review!!