Volvo XC40 vs Lexus UX vs BMW X2 2019 comparison review

[@s.z.x.01]

Lexus just always wins my heart. Love their designs and the comfort.

[@DavidE-55555]

Lexus UX hybrid. Works fantastic and very reliable plus excellent service. Worth the few small inconveniences.

[@brandonvernet]

Lexus for me... love the latest Lexus designs

[@FirstnameLastname-tv9vo]

I still wonder why car reviewers never review the T5 XC40 and then they go on about its lack of power. It would have had more power if you reviewed the one with the better engine.

[@davidfaustino4476]

Yet at similar numbers the Volvo feels sluggish. That's what we need to know in a review. The X2 also has a higher spec motor in other regions.

[@imcoolpramesh]

After watching hundreds of expert videos on brands, car company and their philosophy, and tips on maintenance and all. I came to the conclusion Lexus will be the car I would go for. I bought 2021 UX for my wife today. And in future, I would probably get IS for myself.

[@Marcoshary]

Great! After passed one year, what's your opinion on the UX? Worth it? Did you buy the IS? These are exactly the models um considering. Lol

[@nicedaygraphics]

A fair amount of honesty in a car review. Wow. Thank you!

[@nickhayesreviews]

Nice to see you filming at Cronulla! The Lexus UX would be my pick.

[@LJN71]

Nick Hayes Mine too. I currently drive a CT and I like it very, very much. The UX would be a nice upgrade however with four-wheel-drive and a little more ground clearance. The additional hp would be appreciated also. I have grown accustomed to the superior ownership experience of driving a Lexus, and I don’t think I could ever switch brands.

[@nickhayesreviews]

@@LJN71 Yeah, once you buy a Lexus it's very hard to move on. My Dad drives a 2016 RX450h and I have his old 2008 RX400h. Both beautiful cars.

[@kaleidoscopeon]

Lexus for sure. Reliability is more important

[@Toyota4Life]

justaman exactly

[@ELP1125]

Agreed

[@kristians2704]

no. Reliability isn't the most important on a NEW car. Lexus is so overrated.

[@Boston_CremePie]

@@kristians2704 🤣🤣🤣 such an ignorant comment

[@kristians2704]

@@Boston_CremePie how? Most ppl that buy new cars don’t keep them for more than 4-6 years and things like performance, handling, style, tech, interior quality, space are more important

[@gregburville3368]

The longest warranty in the group is Lexus at four years. Are they having a laugh?

[@anthonybanton9826]

The Lexus UX would be my choice. My belief is that the Volvo is more on par with the Lexus NX.

[@mccockers]

I had an X2 M Sport X which I loved but am trading it for a Premium Sport UX. Hope I like it when it arrives!

[@730soci]

Did you like how UX drives?

[@learner2driveracademy312]

Just Brought the lexus ux premium sport in mercury grey with black trimmings reliability looks, power and comfort. I used to work for Toyota and lexus and not much goes wrong with them. Very happy with my purchase.

[@mccockers]

I have just ordered the same but with the pale grey leather seats! It arrives July!

[@eriklex4151]

Lexus the first. Reliability and very innovation

[@eriklex4151]

@ekim andersom I'm sorry but I don't agree. For me it is my family is spacious. Only the trunk is a bit small but for me it's enough

[@eriklex4151]

@ekim andersom this car is much more technological than others that cost the same or more. The interior space sucks only you

[@marryson123]

The Lexus ux has the hybrid battery in the rear right below the trunk. That’s why the trunk space is so small.

[@Toyota4Life]

Lexus for sure. Why does that small BMW need 19 inch wheels ?? LOL. Nice to see a Lexus more fun to drive then a BMW.

[@JohnyMcNeal]

To break all the kidney stones and saves you money for therapies if you do those. No other explanation except to lure unexperienced people with looks. Either way it's bad for everyday use.

[@myslecinaczej8674]

Imagine that: I have just returned from Lexus dealer - wanted to touch the UX because being Lexus it must be a quality car and it just looks good (exterior). Interior on the other hand was great in pictures (to me) but in real definitely not in my test, especially in ugly black trim. Practicality if this car is so much compromised, it is not even close to the Volvo. Back seat space , boot space in a different league Both on the Volvo and the back seats are to much steep (vertical). AWD...nobody was able to tell me how it works on the UX but per my recollection it is city oriented system, kind of auxiliary one rather than real AWD (yes, Gen V Haldex is real one) on the XC40. Interior of the Volvo is much nicer, although there are some details which are questionable. Lexus exterior is sharper and to me it just looks better but the Volvo is kind of unique animal. From these two I would definitely chose the XC40 - overall more car in the car :)

[@paulho23ph]

UX is too small especially on the rear seats. But as a ex-volvo owner, I was sick of running between the repair shop and my home. Got my RX for 4 years, so good, no thanks, no more Volvo. No UX, but will go other Lexus model.

[@kubanskiloewe]

@@paulho23ph same here....RX is the way to go or the GS450H !

[@davidfaustino4476]

Lolol the Lexus is not more fun to drive. Not even close.. ask me how I know :)

[@Gooddaytosavelives412]

So after watching this video I decided to go with Lexus. For top tier Lexus (takumi - with all the options ; it was £400 a month) whilst Volvo B4p engine was 480. £80 a month + expensive maintenance + shorter warranty + worse fuel made me easily give up Volvo ☺️

[@Marcoshary]

Are you happy with it?

[@maxmorris4562]

BMW - Sport (short term) Lexus - Comfort (long term) It all depends on what kind of car you want.

[@davidfaustino4476]

Sport (long term) for me. Comfort gets boring.

[@michaelgoh5830]

Great review. I would go for the Volvo XC 40, if not for its rather prohibitive servicing cost. The T5 XC40 is my pick, with its more punchy engine.

[@connykarlsson9599]

Lexus is the car to love and own, good looking.

[@davidfaustino4476]

Not even close.

[@dennismarzan5770]

I forgot that the bmw x2 exists, theyre being sold here but no ones buying

[@danishviking6254]

Ever only seen one here. I’m in England, U.K.

[@rob3018]

Roberto Nice Forget about BMW X2 (dated styling) and Volvo XC40, (soccer moms & teachers car)... Lexus my pick, easily; it's a no brainer dude !🤯

[@robertom883]

Neither of these vehicles are meant to be family cars necessarily. That been said, the back seats will keep newer than the front ones. Also, these cars are most likely to be driven in urban areas. For that reason I would pick the most fuel efficient one. I think the 250h UX Lexus would be my choice.

[@bobbinsnest]

Given the Volvo servcing cost is high, can't you just go to the local mechanic for servicing? instead of going back to the dealership

[@scm3294]

The UX doesn't seem very SUV-ish in it's design, it's more like a Lexus GLA. Neither does the BMW for that matter.

[@aswinanbarasan3873]

Its aimed at couples and new families

[@maxmorris4562]

I like the Lexus ux

[@kubanskiloewe]

The UX does not drive like a SUV ! i drives very very good....i had one for 3 days.

[@caa881985]

Lexus it is!

[@djmocok]

Why not use the top range XC40?

[@arnemild2160]

Got an UX. Prob the best of my 37 cars I have owned.

[@cristinaguray5543]

I am getting my UX next week🥰 my first Lexus 🥳 Happy but nervious at the same time 🤪 I hope I made the Best choice 🤞🏾

[@JonLucy_downunder]

@@cristinaguray5543 how is your UX? Mine delivered 14th May 21.

[@emzhz962]

Just bought mine. Love it

[@paulista9862]

Not to small backseat?

[@markus8484]

@@paulista9862no. We drove 900km one way with four persons. Sure we are not the tallest but was no problem at all.

[@sethsilvani8031]

i love everything about the Lexus UX, but, that tiny tiny cargo area is almost a deal breaker. my wife drives a corolla and wants to upgrade and is about 90% set on the UX, but i dont know if either of us can get past the lack of storage room. especially if we can't fit a stroller & are considering kids. thats pretty sad

[@nextfall1047]

I have the XC40 Inscription and love it. It's pretty easy to get a corporate deal which includes 3 years free servicing which mutes those high service gripes.

[@craigwilson2159]

There is actually more boot space under the deck floor if you had of bothered to look .

[@ELP1125]

Lexus > Volvo > BMW $63,000 and you get manual seats that aren't heated? Unacceptable 🙅🏾‍♂️

[@calindor19]

lexus will be my pick if i looking for economi bmw will be my pick if i want to have real fun speeding

[@ryannello]

Volvo xc40 all day long -great looks, lots of space, great tech.

[@kubanskiloewe]

Lexus is much better quality and so much less fuel consumption in city and urban roads !!

[@maxmorris4562]

Lexus all the way

[@ruimanuelcarvalho3432]

Have fun at the mechanics!!

[@maxmorris4562]

Rui Manuel Carvalho lol but VOLVOS are well made cars to be fair.

[@kristians2704]

@@ruimanuelcarvalho3432 can we all stop talking about reliability and look at the actual car

[@DabDabGoose]

60 grand for these hatchbacks is highway robbery.

[@kubanskiloewe]

35 in US $

[@AccuCat]

"Competition is about to heat up. 2019 new models." ? Good and interesting review. Can't remember the last time that I sat through a whole medium length review like this with my ears glued. You guys are among some of the best reviewers in my opinion, and your host/reviewer here is excellent. I subscribe to car channels from all over the world, and still come back to yours to hear your thoughts and opinions. Keep up the good work. I have tested the Lexus and Volvo, and it's very obviously made for different market needs and groups of clients in them. The Lexus is the "best sized city" Crossover SUV here; going after customers who want a HR-V/CX-30 sized car, living in congested, tight cities. The Volvo would be better for long distance and highway drives - Geely influence and China needs, especially at this trim as you mentioned. The Lexus would best suit smaller sized ladies and those families who have another car to use for carrying luggage and bigger groups. Ownership cost is one thing, and having owned all these 3 brands and from keeping in touch with car clubs, I can safely say that the Lexus "ownership experience" is the best here. BringMoreWorries and Volvo, well yes there have been some improvements, but they cost a lot of money to maintain and we have the same ridiculously priced options list here. Lexus UX has a lot going for it and they have bigger CUVs anyway, and while handling and driving dynamics/fun used to suck, the Zoom-Zoom partnership mainly has fixed one of the brand’s few weaknesses. Anyway, I'm sure Lexus would come up with another slightly bigger Crossover SUV to sell alongside the UX, as everyone seems to be doing that now. (Please don't forget about us regular sedan, hatchback and sports car fans, haha) Hope to see the UX or the next one with a Euro 6 turbodiesel, and I might consider getting one, after comparing it to the Mazda CX-30 Skyactiv-X.

[@davidfaustino4476]

So is it a stiff sport tuned ride on the X2 or is the SOFTER Lexus more fun to drive.. you are confused my friend.

[@Marcoshary]

1-Lexus 2-Volvo 3-BMW

[@MrChadder007]

Got to love the loud advertising that occurs at the end of the video. 😅

[@bman1668]

Lexus has tiny boot because it’s hybrid but fwd version has bigger boot , so that’s the sacrifice either u choose awd hybrid or fwd bigger boot

[@ochin369]

Volvo r design has everything u complained about in the Volvo,still the lowest ,value for money car. Much much better then the two.

[@davidfaustino4476]

Lowest value indeed.. were you joking?

[@supernewafrica4210]

Thanks but I choose UX!

[@Bookerdevin101]

Lexus without question

[@kristians2704]

no

[@akichisel2538]

I designed our inscription late October and received the car last week. With full technology package and a good variation from the sport and lifestyle packages included. The price was close to 65k Just be aware of that. Ps. I NEVER in my life thought ill buy a Volvo car but this car stole my heart! Previously audi and Renault driver.

[@phoenyfeifei]

Is this Cronulla?

[@sasasasa5517]

Volvo for life

[@JimboJones99]

Omg. A Mazda CX-5 Akera Turbo petrol (or diesel) you can get for under 50k driveway! And that has everything you could want in the Akera top spec model. The Mazda is premium enough and with 5 year warranty! Save your money and go for the CX-5

[@davidtaylor3]

Kailem Jones totally agree, I would take the CX-5 over any of these three. In fact I did ... we recently purchased a CX-5 GT Turbo for under $45k on the road with 5 year warranty and 4 years of free servicing! It’s fantastic to drive and is fully equipped. I could never bring myself to pay $20k more for one of the “premium” options featured in this comparison.

[@vkdlvkdl]

Mazda premium? Thats a first lol

[@JimboJones99]

@@vkdlvkdl Check out the CX-5 Akera top spec model. For the money, it's premium . Sure it's not maybe up to the level of European premium quality but I think it's good enough. Especially under 50k driveway

[@vkdlvkdl]

@@JimboJones99 I did check it out already when my sister was looking for her new car. She ended up spending a bit more money and got BMW X3 instead.

[@davidzhang1704]

@@vkdlvkdl well between the cx5 and x 3 , cx 5 certainly looks and feels more premium. That's how I feel when I checked them out a few weeks ago.

[@ahmedutuber]

I choose XC40 R design

[@comments7335]

Reliabilty:Lexus.Hands down.

[@Toyota4Life]

gad abdat it’s also the best driving

[@islandon22]

On that rare occasion that we need a big boot to haul a load from Lowe's, it is absurd for me to worry about that issue. I can rent a truck to haul my stuff for $19.95. As to why we bought the UX 200, we sought Lexus reliability. And in that department, Volvo can't match Lexus. And BMW is laughable and unimaginably expensive to repair.

[@lexurious2227]

Got a Lexus UX200 F-Sport and i love it! Lexus customer experience is too notch. Sends gifts on my birthday and Christmas. Truly one of a kind.

[@kp4643]

I would go for the lexus. People say cvts are bad but they are reliable because of their simple design, good on acceleration as they keep the engine in powerband and are economical. In America fuel economy is not that big of an issue but in Europe it's far more important. Also I can see the ux holding its price well as all Toyota products do.

[@RennieAsh]

Maybe luxury autos are better, but I find that normal autos are sluggish and annoying and I drive them in manual gear shift mode because it revs nicer with smoother engine/acceleration. CVT you push the accelerator, you get more power. Normal auto, you push the accelerator, you get some power to a point then it lags trying to stay in gear to save fuel. You push more and nothing happens, then all of a sudden it downshifts and jerks you forward with a big rev of the engine because the accelerator is pressed down so far...

[@hiteshwarsidhu8345]

Volvo is best I own 2020 r design t4 and it’s really amazing

[@jamesmills3004]

Volvoxc40 without a dealt.

[@catalincazacu3319]

The gear box is eCVT not CVT

[@valencia4215]

What? I thought the Lexus UX starts at 35,000, not 60. Is that not true?

[@dc656]

These are Australian dollar prices, which incorporates very high Value-Added Tax. Its 35k in America.

[@eddyseng1171]

Lexus for me

[@derrickwillie4449]

What country is this in?

[@73willyg]

Australia

[@andy7009]

Lexus

[@khaledsafoury7518]

I would choose the xc40 cos it is a real cross over in all features Ground clearance Level of chair is higher Suspicion is more comfy still stable in curved roads

[@yadsingh58]

best car review thank you for including cost aspect of it not going for volvo now thank you.

[@ozevox]

good luck on resale with your Volvo

[@joefattal7592]

Great review

[@renaldoaggrey7060]

Volvo xc40 would probably be my pick. Great video by the way!

[@iMitsubishiZA]

Volvo is the bomb, lexus lost me with the CVT. The BMW is just too much for too little

[@RennieAsh]

The CVT is great. You don't buy these things for sports driving, surely (as much as they tack sports onto everything). And in low speed city driving and parking, the electric drive is more precise and direct than any automatic. Even manuals are better than autos for parking I reckon. Personally I'd like someone to make a hybrid/electric wagon or something with space and comfort. Lexus/Toyota like to make more compact cars it seems

[@kubanskiloewe]

here my cvt working on Autobahn after 10 years and a lot of mileage..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZO2c5KKmad0bqM

[@chrisjohnson5776]

bought the Volvo Inscription with Tech Pack. The ridiculous gearshift requires a double movement always thru N, eg PNR, of nil benefit. The GPS touts being so advanced it reads road speed signs but quite a retrograde really because it applies to school zones 24/7 rather than by satellites and a clock, making it dysfunctional nights and weekends for you and other drivers if you react to it. On that, beware of using the Speed Limiter function within cooee of a school any hour at your peril. Commenting on your road test, the Steering weight can be varied and saved to the key, as can the transmission but awkward to do on the fly for a short stretch. It has 4 ways to open and to close the tailgate - perhaps spending that much effort elsewhere might have created the pleasure we anticipated. Owners Manual is 621 pages of primary school content, little help. Many great features, if only not for the some that raise questions rather than excitement.

[@11buz]

But do you like the car ?

[@nigelparry4911]

its great in the uk we do not have to double bump the gear stick it goes from rev to forward in one motion

[@jx218]

UX is my favourite.

[@saminyasaranabil920]

Volvo all day

[@xa7360]

My pick would be XC40 based on design and specs. But didn'tike it drives. Test drove last week and it certainly lacks power and the lagging is annoying and almost dangerous I think...

[@RemixRampage]

Love the way bmws drive but the Volvo and Lexus best the BMW in all other areas. With the X2 not feeling great to drive there’s no point in getting the X2. Design wise Volvo would be my pick but Lexus has reliability going for it. I’d be happy with either

[@jon4715]

Exactly my thoughts. And I have to say, BMW’s tend to be money sinks.

[@davidfaustino4476]

@@jon4715 you should look up maintenance on that volvo

[@davidfaustino4476]

Wut? The BMW is easily the best drive of this lot.

[@jon4715]

@@davidfaustino4476 Even the newer models?

[@maxmorris4562]

Who would choose a BMW X2 over the Lexus? 😂 you’d have to be very stupid. The Lexus not only as exciting looks and fun driving but it also is super comfortable and reliable. What more could you want lol If you wanted a (German) sports car you wouldn’t get an SUV you’d get a coupe or a sedan or hothatch

[@daveb7389]

The Lexus wins the style contest ... owning a 17' RX350 ... the thing we like about most is the space = XC40

[@stefanc4873]

Lexus ❤️

[@dazsid100]

Would choose the Lexus, leading the way 👍🏿

[@rsoul7282]

Is it really justified to still call these things SUVS? They are neither sporting, nor utilitarian. They are basically a plus sized hatchback with an extra inch of ride height. Perhaps a new description needs to be created for the likes of these things.

[@jeffs6090]

There has been...CUV.

[@Ilikepie18855]

Lexus looks the best, most reliable... probably the slowest, but also the most comfortable. Gawd damn lexus, WHY NO ANDROID AUTO CARPLAY!!!!!

[@cameronmcalister5310]

Licensing issues with Android and Apple. Although they are slowly coming to some Toyota/Lexus products.

[@tccco9738]

I’d go with the Volvo

[@HondaRRChic]

It"s what I am considering. I like the Lexus also but they are everywhere. I can throw a rock and hit 5. I want something that is not so prevalent.

[@adirkse]

What a BS. How can you say that the Volvo feels more luxurious than the other two...?! The interior of the UX250h is so much richer than the XC40, feels so much more expensive. And I know it's a matter of taster, but the interior of the Volvo is not very pretty...

[@BionicRusty]

So the people you polled do not buy cars without first looking at them and deciding on what they like? Don’t believe it. Of course we all have a budget but that doesn’t allay the fact that we look at what we like first. I’m picking up my new XC40, B4P, Inscription Pro next week. 🤞 Awesome car and much more comfortable than my X1. X1’s a great car though. I’ve loved every minute with it. ♥️♥️

[@FrankGrubbsJr]

I have an xc40. It is truly awesome

[@kubanskiloewe]

i highly doubt it in the long term

[@FrankGrubbsJr]

@@kubanskiloewe why would you highly doubt it? According to USA today, Volvo ranks 2nd in customer satisfaction.

[@kubanskiloewe]

@@FrankGrubbsJr wait and see.....how much do the chinese carmaker selll there ? ....c

[@craigstevenson7708]

Still good 7 months later?

[@maxmorris4562]

Lexus ux is even more awesome

[@Ak3rf3ldt]

If you change cars fast buy the BMW otherwise the Lexus

[@mmam1986]

Lexus NX vs the Volvo Sort of unfair comparing the UX vs Volvo

[@TheNomad2727]

the Volvo for me

[@Kelveron]

So the X2 has a lacklustre driving experience? Does that mean the XC40 is the more dynamic drive, with better handling, roadholding and steering?!

[@davidfaustino4476]

Nope.. this guy is rather clueless.. or he should have tried the msportx trim

[@joshuac5043]

The Lexus’ trademark spindle shaped grill is simply HORRENDOUS!! 🤪🙀 IMHO the best looking SUV in terms of iconic design and sheer class, a head turner that draws desire and envy alike, is ......none of these three 😉

[@jon4715]

I’d say the Volvo, the whole fleet’s design language is really elegant and timeless.

[@kubanskiloewe]

UX grill is really nice as well as on the ES and the new IS ! Volvo is like an old mans cup or a KIA Soul ...boxy

[@Adhyatmandroutinelife09]

Volvo ofcourse

[@randomideas7799]

Volvo for sure!😊

[@maxmorris4562]

Lexus IS best

[@aspro2262]

Lexus worth

[@jonharry6293]

Lexus top build quality is stunning

[@spiritedwhiskey4640]

I drove all three when just shopping this segment. No comparison for me and wound up with the Volvo XC40. Would put Audi Q3 in second place.

[@jessiewright1975]

Good luck with that

[@spiritedwhiskey4640]

Umm thx! Loving it.

[@FrankGrubbsJr]

I drove them all as well. Mazda cx9 as well. The xc40 just beat them all in just about every category. I bought the t5 xc40. Love it

[@paulho23ph]

Volvo looked good, but too much trouble to keep it. My best decision was to get rid of my Volvo 4 years ago and changed to a RX, smile came from heart.

[@ruimanuelcarvalho3432]

Did the same and in my opinion it was a no brainer and went home with a Lexus . Piece of mind is priceless!! Volvo was my second choice but it doesn't exactly have a good reputation for reliability.

[@danielbarfield3407]

I just bought an all wheel drive 2021 Lexus UX250H for 35k

[@JonLucy_downunder]

How?

[@danielbarfield3407]

@@JonLucy_downunder from the Lexus dealership

[@justicew7612]

Definitely Lexus!

[@PR-fs9os]

I bought Lexus

[@kubanskiloewe]

pls make a video !!

[@PR-fs9os]

@@kubanskiloewe No problem, what You want to see?

[@kubanskiloewe]

@@PR-fs9os like my 2 videos: 1 hauling like an asshole and 1 driving in eco mode on country roads and village for best fuel economy. also inside cabin noise when door open and than close it. If its AWD an AWD test but its not such important. show the connection between auto AC and auto seat temperature.

[@marek2109]

Lexus is number one for me

[@anjuma31]

Volvo xc40 is the car for me 👍

[@danishviking6254]

Easy pick when the competition is so weak. Volvo has the style and more importantly the safety features. Performs like it’s legendary bigger brother, the XC90, in safety tests. It’s the only one in the trio that offers a true SUV experience. It’s expensive, but whoever said Volvo was cheap?!

[@kubanskiloewe]

it looks to boring boxy to me....like an old mans car or a KIA Soul ! I drove the UX for 3 days and its suspension, handling, quietness, quality and design would be still my pick. But yes, as an RX450H owner i´m biased ...because they are soooo reliable !!!

[@danishviking6254]

@@kubanskiloewe so it would perhaps surprise you that it’s the 30something year olds that buys this car, predominantly. It’s great that we all like different cars because it would be very boring if we all drove the same car.

[@kubanskiloewe]

@@danishviking6254 nothing wrong with that, i´m still happy in my RX450H and i would go for the next but this car dont brake, it just run and run and run without a failure. i fear this will ruin the Lexus brand one day :-)

[@danishviking6254]

@@kubanskiloewe oh dear 😂

[@eljayy91]

I just purchased a brand new top model Subaru Forester for 47k and it feels just as luxurious and has the same if not more features and specs than these 3.

[@jonmagnusrestad]

The music bothered me. Otherwise good review.

[@jgpaone6865]

Lexus 1

[@emirinmutfagi5436]

Volvo

[@twosundays]

Volvo for sure.

[@NataliiaGudyma]

Volvo ❤❤❤❤