Just bought a Copper 2017 petrol automatic Cross Country. It arrives tomorrow. I'm very much looking forward to it, it's not top of the range but the design build quality is outstanding. I had no idea about the boot function for shopping! Very pleased about this. We are years on since this video was made, yet the car still looks a great example of modern contemporary design. It doesn't look out of place on the road today. A testament to the designer's skill. My only regret about my car is that I didn't find one equipped with the city package because the anti-collision feature is useful.
Wow that´s really the most informative review I´ve seen so far. Many other Videos showing the V40 didn´t mention so many things and little gadgets this car has. Awesome!
the attention to detail volvo pay when designing a car is truly staggering. makes me so glad I cancelled my focus st order and bought a volvo v40 d4 r design pro
@@justinsmall4306 it's very fast but doesn't feel fast. This is down to how comfortable it is. Honestly it is the best car I've ever driven and I kinda miss it now.
The illuminated gear knob is standard on the R-Design and R-Design Lux. The price is actually £350.00, according to my brochure and the sales lady I spoke to yesterday.
I've had 3 different models ie: 440, S40 & C30. I bought them brand new. Loved each one of them, and every car was going to my the last. Then when I saw the V40 in 2013, I knew that was to be my LAST car. So it is. Never wanted to buy a diesel but that was it. Although it's noisy idling, on the highways the sound is minimal. On my first long distance trip I got 1200 kms on a full 60 litre tank. Very impressive. I will never trade or sell it.*****
People usually test the car (or any kinds of car) with its full potential. So drivers would likely doing a full hard acceleration, hard braking, hard corners and stuff. Thus 10l for an average 100km is really economy even with such actions.
I will always be a Volvo owner.Geely will give Volvo what was missing.What is it?well,money! IMHO Volvos were always better that German cars in terms of reliabilty/safety,but still,without Geely's investment,Volvo's future would be tough.You cant change easily a system that "forces" everyone to parrot from the age of 5 the 3 german brands as best cars.And please,dont misunderstand me,German cars are very good cars,i just make a point of how people act watching how the majority acts.
I am from the US, so the lovely car is not available to me. However, is the V40 able to fit a full size spare tire or is it "doughnut" only? I would personally rather sacrifice the "height" feature of the boot/trunk and put in a full size spare if the space is required. This rear of this hatchback is not very high to start with but with recent tire incidents on my car, I find having a full size spare to be much more comforting.
I dont understand why volvo killed off all their wagons to the US. The only reason people werent buying them was because they were so boxy. But now I really want a V40 now that their good looking
Hi, im desperately searching for the rims in which the car have that you presented. I have googled it downloaded the volvo wheels app. but could not find a clue about the name or the specs or availability. What are they come from actually? Are they sort of special for the marketing?
£1500 for an illuminated gear knob option. You'd need to be a knob to need it. I mean you look at your shifter and or your dash display and you know when you're in D/P/R/N..
Looks really nice. But I don't consider to buy a Volvo since it is a Chinese company... I don't want to give my money to a Chinese! It's a shame that a great brand can't be owned by a western company! That's a pitty. We always had Volvos in our family since more than 35 years.
I have a grudge against Volvo for killing the S40, the perfect sedan. I have gone through the germans, for many years, and Volvo feels right there with them . But now they killed the perfect sized sedan, the S40, forcing us to either go to a V40 (hateful hatchback = girl car) or update to an S60. Not that I don´t love the S60, love it, but really feel these guys blew it by obliterating the s40, one of the best damn cars I have ever driven...and I have driven the germans, the best cars there are.
For me, V40 is currently the best in it's class, screw A3, screw 1 series and all other "status symbol" cars. V40 is a beautiful but it is not cheap unfortunaltey. The only thing with Volvo that I don't like is so much electronics, that's a good thing in one way, but when something goes wrong you have to pay in pure gold to repair your car. Parking sensors are OK and can be very helpful, but whats the thing with all these parking and driving assists. You will make stupid idiots out of people.
You just are trying to sell the car, you are not doing an objective view about the car because there are various negative aspects about the Volvo v40 which you aren't mentioning them. I'm not admiting although that the car is not a good car, quite the opposite, but frankly is not any near as perfect.
It is 2019..and it is still WOW, V40 is one of the cars that gonna be long time on the roads..=)
Great to hear first hand information from somebody involved in the design instead of mindless sales drone. Well done Volvo.
Great video, I discovered practical things other reviews did not even mention!
Just bought a Copper 2017 petrol automatic Cross Country. It arrives tomorrow. I'm very much looking forward to it, it's not top of the range but the design build quality is outstanding. I had no idea about the boot function for shopping! Very pleased about this. We are years on since this video was made, yet the car still looks a great example of modern contemporary design. It doesn't look out of place on the road today. A testament to the designer's skill. My only regret about my car is that I didn't find one equipped with the city package because the anti-collision feature is useful.
Good pitch, I already liked these cars and I like them even more now.
Wow that´s really the most informative review I´ve seen so far. Many other Videos showing the V40 didn´t mention so many things and little gadgets this car has. Awesome!
the attention to detail volvo pay when designing a car is truly staggering. makes me so glad I cancelled my focus st order and bought a volvo v40 d4 r design pro
Diesel Power a D4 is going to be my next car.dobyou have the 190bhp car?if so how does it pull?is it really punchy?
@@justinsmall4306 it's very fast but doesn't feel fast. This is down to how comfortable it is. Honestly it is the best car I've ever driven and I kinda miss it now.
@@markjackson7650 I’ve just bought a v40 d4 r design with 8 gear auto. Although I’ve not had it long it’s awesome comfy, very quick and good drive. 👍🏼
Sweetest Swedish car in recent years. I WANT IT!!!
I really wish Volvo would bring this car and reintroduce diesels with start-stop technology to the U.S. market!
The illuminated gear knob is standard on the R-Design and R-Design Lux. The price is actually £350.00, according to my brochure and the sales lady I spoke to yesterday.
This video makes me want to have one :)
Fantastic design! 😍 really beautiful!!
I've had 3 different models ie: 440, S40 & C30. I bought them brand new. Loved each one of them, and every car was going to my the last. Then when I saw the V40 in 2013, I knew that was to be my LAST car. So it is. Never wanted to buy a diesel but that was it. Although it's noisy idling, on the highways the sound is minimal. On my first long distance trip I got 1200 kms on a full 60 litre tank. Very impressive. I will never trade or sell it.*****
Very nice car wish if it's available in the US
i took a test drive of this car and i loved it,only draw back i found was rear headroom was not that great...i felt claustrophobic since im 6ft tall.
volvos are great cars.me got one old v40 turbo 2lit its really amazing car.
thanks to volvo desighners
Just loved your review:) Thanks!
wow, i will keep dreaming and buy one after 10 year. Good job volvo
It's been 11 years! Did you get one?
a video without a dislike ... how rare is that ??
I love this car.i wish i had one for myself
this is how every car should be designed.
I love my '02 v40. wish I could buy the new model in the US.
this is gonna be my next car. sorry ford I have to switch
+John Engeldal You will smile all the way
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Gotta have this for the US market !!!!!! Now.
I'm going to get myself one.
Thoughtful,considered Swedish design!
The only way to get this car is white color and badass five spoke rims, like shown in the background of this vid.
People usually test the car (or any kinds of car) with its full potential. So drivers would likely doing a full hard acceleration, hard braking, hard corners and stuff. Thus 10l for an average 100km is really economy even with such actions.
Thank you for comment!
I will always be a Volvo owner.Geely will give Volvo what was missing.What is it?well,money! IMHO Volvos were always better that German cars in terms of reliabilty/safety,but still,without Geely's investment,Volvo's future would be tough.You cant change easily a system that "forces" everyone to parrot from the age of 5 the 3 german brands as best cars.And please,dont misunderstand me,German cars are very good cars,i just make a point of how people act watching how the majority acts.
Volvo V40 D4 Çok Mükemmel araba.Allah bizede nasip eder inşallah.
VOLVO 4 life
So true indeed.
you forgot to mention that the illuminated gear knob is a £1500 extra. she is gorgeous though
Bring back the S40!
I am from the US, so the lovely car is not available to me. However, is the V40 able to fit a full size spare tire or is it "doughnut" only? I would personally rather sacrifice the "height" feature of the boot/trunk and put in a full size spare if the space is required. This rear of this hatchback is not very high to start with but with recent tire incidents on my car, I find having a full size spare to be much more comforting.
I dont understand why volvo killed off all their wagons to the US. The only reason people werent buying them was because they were so boxy. But now I really want a V40 now that their good looking
Hi, im desperately searching for the rims in which the car have that you presented. I have googled it downloaded the volvo wheels app. but could not find a clue about the name or the specs or availability. What are they come from actually? Are they sort of special for the marketing?
are these volvo wheels? they look like bbs... look veeeery nice!
Is there no CD-player, or is it just cleverly hidden?
This is so swinglish :)
I really liked the video, thanks. But just dont call it "first drive"...
This is base on the Ford Compact plataform. Same as the Focus
lovely car, please watch carbuyer, learn how to take scene better....
Inscription!?
£1500 for an illuminated gear knob option. You'd need to be a knob to need it. I mean you look at your shifter and or your dash display and you know when you're in D/P/R/N..
Looks really nice. But I don't consider to buy a Volvo since it is a Chinese company... I don't want to give my money to a Chinese! It's a shame that a great brand can't be owned by a western company! That's a pitty. We always had Volvos in our family since more than 35 years.
Looks very similar to new A class.
I want the XC60 plug-in or V60 plug-in~!!!!! >.
Nicolino@ on tests dont drive economic, so 10l is great
2:29 how italians explain stuff
of course cleverly hidden
This best Fiat pinto!))))
I have a grudge against Volvo for killing the S40, the perfect sedan. I have gone through the germans, for many years, and Volvo feels right there with them . But now they killed the perfect sized sedan, the S40, forcing us to either go to a V40 (hateful hatchback = girl car) or update to an S60. Not that I don´t love the S60, love it, but really feel these guys blew it by obliterating the s40, one of the best damn cars I have ever driven...and I have driven the germans, the best cars there are.
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Drained ice scraper compartment... only on a Swedish car
Pitty that the handeling is not so great
For me, V40 is currently the best in it's class, screw A3, screw 1 series and all other "status symbol" cars. V40 is a beautiful but it is not cheap unfortunaltey. The only thing with Volvo that I don't like is so much electronics, that's a good thing in one way, but when something goes wrong you have to pay in pure gold to repair your car. Parking sensors are OK and can be very helpful, but whats the thing with all these parking and driving assists. You will make stupid idiots out of people.
Yeah,yeah design is good, but you have made a mediumsized car a SMALL car ffs.
You just are trying to sell the car, you are not doing an objective view about the car because there are various negative aspects about the Volvo v40 which you aren't mentioning them. I'm not admiting although that the car is not a good car, quite the opposite, but frankly is not any near as perfect.
what do you not like?
Dont like the new back :/ Love volvo
agreed! tho not like the last model, make the design like the first ones since S80 backlights look like sh*t
"Thanks for comment" Are those the only english words you know?
Hathcbacks are for girls. Men drive sedans.
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