Totally agree. This is the best review I have seen. Very well rounded. Alot of good considerations like the one with the sensor in the seats that turn off the systems while people still are in the rear seats. Did a test drive today - really nice car.
Today was test drive day for the VW ID4 GTX. Very nice car but after dropping off this car I decided to back to the Volvo garage and test drive the Volvo XC40 P8 AWD for the second time. Bit the bullet (this car is not cheap in Switzerland!) and signed the purchase agreement on the dotted line. Glad to have just watched your excellent video concerning this car and can’t wait to pick it up and start driving this fantastic beauty!!
Strange that I've never watched vids from this channel before. Pleasantly surprised by that. Great and unpretentious review. Keep up the good work my guy.
Comment about money is always a consideration; for my money it is the best so I bought it here in the US. I have had it for 2 weeks and I am loving it. Thanks for your review. I am going to watch your audio review now. Great job.
Ordered one of these XC40 Recharge P8 in December/2021 (arriving in March/2022). Here in Brazil they are only sold in the “Ultimate” (the top of the line trim level in USA), for R$ R$ 389.950 (US$ 70.000). Excelente channel, keep up the good work 🤜🤛
Great review - about to order one!! Drove it on the weekend and very impressed. Six month or so wait for delivery expected here in Australia where it has just been released..
Very good review.... got the 2023 twin plus here -and you are absolutely right about the driving skills of this one. The minuses are small, but hope also they will be phased out on next mode. (Rear camera, left driveshaft and no lights in the back seat)
@@sandersson2813 personal choice I suppose. The Volvo fits better into my country living lifestyle with three dogs. Also local dealer etc I love mine but I’m sure the polestar will be as good.
Great review ! When it comes to the height, for me it is perfect. I am 1,80m tall and at least for me, it is one of the most comfortable cars I have driven from a driving position and comfort point of view. Really love it. One big minus I have noticed so far about the car would be that in the back there is no light and that is just weird for that price range category.
Glad you liked the review! They're pretty much on par, but the C40 is a slight bit better in that department. Would suggest checking out our C40 review that compares the two in detail: ruclips.net/video/qvhCOJd9lJE/видео.html
Thank you! It's a good question, and one we've asked Mercedes about (ie. wanting to get a press loan of the EQA & EQC) - it'll come hopefully soon, but can't give you an opinion without proper testing :)
As a 6'3 I sat very comfortably in the driver's seat on test drive yesterday. Really good visibility out side and plenty of headroom. Loved the car so i went ahead and ordered the new C40. Yeas not the XC40 but the upcoming C40. Dont know how I can wait till January it to arrive...
@@TotallyEV I'll get back to you when it comes. The reasons for the C40 were the more efficient shape of the car which i prefer to be better looking also than XC40. The biggest factor for me are the new headlights which are the same matrix led you get with Polestar 2. My salesperson at dealership told me that C40 will be 10% more efficent than XC40. So range should get a pretty good jump.
Thanks for sharing! Indeed the C40 should theoretically have slightly bettered range, but don't anticipate it to be drastically different from what was mentioned in this review!
@@TotallyEV Yeah I'm nit getting my hopes up with the range and getting C40 mid winter doesnt allow a good comparison to start with. But even a bit better is always a good thing!
Great review, very thorough. I saw in one of Volvo's promo videos that you can set temperature from Google Assistant. If that is true it justifies (partially) not having the physical dials. Yet I haven't seen this been tried in any of the reviews in terms of accuracy/responsiveness. Anyone has any feedback on this?
Thanks, glad you liked it. Indeed you can, it's pretty good but not as fast as doing it manually. Have a look at our Polestar 2 review for a short demo of it (around the 8-min mark): ruclips.net/video/aCsf3GC4eZw/видео.html
The XC40 full electric is right now My first choice........But I will wait til Volvo installs a modern dash.......Everyone else has gone to large dash mounted flat screens..........In this area Volvo is lacking.............Paul
Every single Vehicle on the market is too stiff for My taste.......It seems They all want Indy 500 performance......Forget ALL about comfort..............Paul
Too bad they went for performance and not for comfort. You are right: who wants to chuck an SUV into corners? I would have rather had more comfort: thus a more soft suspension (air suspension pref) and more range instead of bulletting in 4 seconds to 100 kmh.
Volvo is bringin out a single motor version that would offer more range for those doing plenty of long distance travelling. With so many rear wheel drive versions launched this year, I think it to be a great approach from Volvo to do the AWD version first. Speaking to Volkswagen a few months ago, they also stated that the ID.4 is pulling lots of interest, but customers wanting AWD decided to wait or look elsewhere.
@@TotallyEV ALL tractor/trailer trucks have air suspension....Even their trailers and have had for 25 years.......What the hell is the slowdown for Our cars...........Paul
Nice review. I’m a similar height and have a very long torso, so I tend to struggle with head room. Would you say you have an average torso length for your height or longer?
@@TotallyEV It's slightly more upmarket than a mid market car, but I'd reserve the term luxury for SUVs like Range Rovers, Q8, Bentayga etc. The term luxury is used a bit too frequently these days, even average cars like a 3 series is described as luxury.
@@TotallyEV indeed. I just feel superlatives are thrown about a bit too easily these days such as "luxury", "genius", "legend", "hero" etc. There's no doubt that Volvo can be considered more of a premium brand these days than under Ford ownership, but in terms of luxury I'd say you could only really call the XC90 something they make which is closer to this bracket. The XC40 is a very nice car, more premium than average but it cuts corners in a number of areas, and so I think luxury would be a bit of an exaggeration and I say that as someone with a Volvo.
Volvo has good long term reliability, besides, whoever buys a car outright anyway? It's a false economy unless you have all the money spare and don't require a loan.
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Read the Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin review on our website: totallyev.net/volvo-xc40-recharge-twin-review
Review of the XC40 Recharge Twin's audio system: totallyev.net/volvo-xc40-audio-review-harman-kardon-system
Video timestamps:
Intro & price: 00:00
Exterior design: 00:51
Interior tech: 02:30
Storage space: 06:45
Comfort: 10:31
Cabin noise & suspension: 13:36
Performance: 14:56
Range: 17:29
Regenerative braking: 19:11
Charging: 20:16
Visibility & parking: 21:13
Safety: 22:12
Verdict: 23:54
@MultiTroll84 fair enough!
How do you have just 3.71k subscribers? The composition and delivery are too good for how underrated you are at the moment.
Aww thank you, really appreciate the comment!
Totally agree. This is the best review I have seen. Very well rounded. Alot of good considerations like the one with the sensor in the seats that turn off the systems while people still are in the rear seats.
Did a test drive today - really nice car.
Today was test drive day for the VW ID4 GTX. Very nice car but after dropping off this car I decided to back to the Volvo garage and test drive the Volvo XC40 P8 AWD for the second time. Bit the bullet (this car is not cheap in Switzerland!) and signed the purchase agreement on the dotted line. Glad to have just watched your excellent video concerning this car and can’t wait to pick it up and start driving this fantastic beauty!!
Thanks Bill! Glad you liked the review (and the car!) - do you know when you'll be picking up the XC40?
@@TotallyEV Scheduled to arrive at the garage mid to late September. Looking forward to arrival day!
Brilliant, do share your thoughts when you take delivery of it!
Strange that I've never watched vids from this channel before. Pleasantly surprised by that. Great and unpretentious review. Keep up the good work my guy.
Thank you for the kind words, much appreciated!
Comment about money is always a consideration; for my money it is the best so I bought it here in the US. I have had it for 2 weeks and I am loving it. Thanks for your review. I am going to watch your audio review now. Great job.
Thank you for the kind comment! Glad you're liking the car too 😊
I saw a blue XC40 RECHARGE at the dealership, the next day it was sold. I like these cars.
Ha, brilliant!
Best review I've seen yet of the Volvo XC40 Recharge. Thank you!
Thank you for the lovely comment!
Great review. Strange that you don't have more followers...
Thank you so much! Hopefully that'll change with time, with lovely comments like this, one can only imagine it'll grow :)
That short segment at 14:57-14:59 speaks volumes about the ability of the AWD to use the power. It just goes.
Yup, haha! Glad you liked that part as much as we did :)
Ordered one of these XC40 Recharge P8 in December/2021 (arriving in March/2022). Here in Brazil they are only sold in the “Ultimate” (the top of the line trim level in USA), for R$ R$ 389.950 (US$ 70.000).
Excelente channel, keep up the good work 🤜🤛
Thank you! And thanks for sharing 🙌
Great review - about to order one!! Drove it on the weekend and very impressed. Six month or so wait for delivery expected here in Australia where it has just been released..
Thank you, glad you liked the review! Enjoy the vehicle - let us know how you get on when you take delivery :)
Nice video. Ordered one fully specced a couple of months ago after a test drive. I will pick it up this coming Monday 😉
Glad you liked the video, let us know when you get the vehicle and your thoughts on it!
Very good review.... got the 2023 twin plus here -and you are absolutely right about the driving skills of this one. The minuses are small, but hope also they will be phased out on next mode. (Rear camera, left driveshaft and no lights in the back seat)
Thanks, glad you liked the review!
This is the exact car I’m getting in July
Thanks for a great review
It definitely ticks all the boxes
Looking forward to the audio review on it
Fantastic, you'll love it, Nina!
Glad you liked the review too; the audio review will go live on Wednesday, stay tuned :)
I considered it, but can't see a good reason to buy it over a Polestar 2
@@sandersson2813 personal choice I suppose. The Volvo fits better into my country living lifestyle with three dogs. Also local dealer etc
I love mine but I’m sure the polestar will be as good.
Plus I got mine through salary sacrifice scheme and it was a lot cheaper than polestar although no idea why
@@ninajackson4084 I've been trying to get my work to look into that option.
Great review ! When it comes to the height, for me it is perfect. I am 1,80m tall and at least for me, it is one of the most comfortable cars I have driven from a driving position and comfort point of view. Really love it. One big minus I have noticed so far about the car would be that in the back there is no light and that is just weird for that price range category.
Thank you, and good to know your experiences too!
I am 6’3” and had no problem when I test drive it. Mine comes in September.
Thanks for sharing - do you sit a little further back usually? Which model did you end up getting?
22:34 mistake: the EV is based on the same platform as the rest of XC40 (and polestar and link & go cars).
Thanks , a great run down of what's important. I not sure why there charging cables. I will have mine at home. All charging points have cables already
Glad you liked the video!
In the UK many charge points (non-rapid that is), are not tethered - thus a cable is needed :)
C40 handles better or this car? Thanks for great review.
Glad you liked the review! They're pretty much on par, but the C40 is a slight bit better in that department. Would suggest checking out our C40 review that compares the two in detail: ruclips.net/video/qvhCOJd9lJE/видео.html
Great review, well presented with lots of useful information
Thanks for your kind words, Lewis!
Fantastic review! Thank you Christoper!
Pleasure, glad you liked it!
Definitely my favorite car ! 💚⚡💚⚡💚⚡
Woop! :)
Great review..
Want to ask your opinion about how do you think XC40 recharge VS EQA Mercedes .. appreciate your valuable comment ..
Thank you! It's a good question, and one we've asked Mercedes about (ie. wanting to get a press loan of the EQA & EQC) - it'll come hopefully soon, but can't give you an opinion without proper testing :)
As a 6'3 I sat very comfortably in the driver's seat on test drive yesterday. Really good visibility out side and plenty of headroom. Loved the car so i went ahead and ordered the new C40. Yeas not the XC40 but the upcoming C40. Dont know how I can wait till January it to arrive...
Oh amazing! Let us know when you get it and how you get on. Congratulations!
What made you pick the C40 over the XC40?
@@TotallyEV I'll get back to you when it comes. The reasons for the C40 were the more efficient shape of the car which i prefer to be better looking also than XC40. The biggest factor for me are the new headlights which are the same matrix led you get with Polestar 2. My salesperson at dealership told me that C40 will be 10% more efficent than XC40. So range should get a pretty good jump.
Thanks for sharing! Indeed the C40 should theoretically have slightly bettered range, but don't anticipate it to be drastically different from what was mentioned in this review!
@@TotallyEV Yeah I'm nit getting my hopes up with the range and getting C40 mid winter doesnt allow a good comparison to start with. But even a bit better is always a good thing!
Haha, absolutely!
Nothing better than a plug for a start button on a 50k car.
Is WLTP range for car with heat pump? Is EPA range for car with heat pump?
Most likely, yes.
love the karate kick function!!
Haha, was probably because I had a Taekwondo class the day before 😁
-Chris
Great review, very thorough. I saw in one of Volvo's promo videos that you can set temperature from Google Assistant. If that is true it justifies (partially) not having the physical dials. Yet I haven't seen this been tried in any of the reviews in terms of accuracy/responsiveness. Anyone has any feedback on this?
Thanks, glad you liked it. Indeed you can, it's pretty good but not as fast as doing it manually. Have a look at our Polestar 2 review for a short demo of it (around the 8-min mark): ruclips.net/video/aCsf3GC4eZw/видео.html
Best XC40 review 👍
Thank you!
The XC40 full electric is right now My first choice........But I will wait til Volvo installs a modern dash.......Everyone else has gone to large dash mounted flat screens..........In this area Volvo is lacking.............Paul
Thanks for sharing Paul, but there's no need to overcomplicate things that don't need changing, but totally appreciate that's subjective!
Does this model support wireless android auto?
At the time of review, yes it did; see the written review for more info!
That's a good point about suspension stiffness. All EV suspensions are on the stiff side for my taste. Nothing is Lexus soft.
Indeed, it's because of the weight they carry, unless you've got active or adaptive air suspension like the one on the e-tron.
Every single Vehicle on the market is too stiff for My taste.......It seems They all want Indy 500 performance......Forget ALL about comfort..............Paul
@@paulholterhaus7084 haha, you'll have to check our review of the C5 Aircross then: ruclips.net/video/CU6jS3jVtmw/видео.html
Too bad they went for performance and not for comfort. You are right: who wants to chuck an SUV into corners? I would have rather had more comfort: thus a more soft suspension (air suspension pref) and more range instead of bulletting in 4 seconds to 100 kmh.
Air suspension would have been perfect. Maybe they'll add it as an option one day? That'd be grand.
Volvo is bringin out a single motor version that would offer more range for those doing plenty of long distance travelling. With so many rear wheel drive versions launched this year, I think it to be a great approach from Volvo to do the AWD version first. Speaking to Volkswagen a few months ago, they also stated that the ID.4 is pulling lots of interest, but customers wanting AWD decided to wait or look elsewhere.
@@eugenelawrence8517 thanks for sharing!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!............Lets soften up the ride........When I spill My coffee..The car is too stiff..........Paul
@@TotallyEV ALL tractor/trailer trucks have air suspension....Even their trailers and have had for 25 years.......What the hell is the slowdown for Our cars...........Paul
Comprehensive review. Well done. Constructive criticism is that your delivery is pretty wooden. Inject a bit more personality maybe.
Glad you liked the review. Noted on the feedback.
Perfect review! But I missed one detail at 11:20 :D What’s your height, so I can know if it would impact me?
Never mind. Caught it later on. Just under 6ft.
Glad you liked the review, and indeed, 180-182cm to be specific :)
Thanks! Test drove it today and will order the new face lift model this weekend. Enjoyable car to drive.
Amazing, glad you liked it!
Which variant will you be opting for?
great review. congrats.
Thank you, glad you liked it!
Stelar review! Thank you for sharing it! :)
Pleasure, glad you liked it!
Very great
In my city is very hard to justify the xc40 recharge it’s more expensive then full loaded xc60.
Presume that's the non electrified XC60?
@@TotallyEV yea it’s not
That's the catch, EVs are still pricer than ICE models
Nice review. I’m a similar height and have a very long torso, so I tend to struggle with head room. Would you say you have an average torso length for your height or longer?
Thanks!
I've actually got a shorter torso and longer legs for someone my height - at least that's what I feel, haha!
-Chris
it would be useful to see how tall you are for comparison :-)
Just under 6 foot (180cm), hope that helps? -Chris
Good review of a great car.
Thank you!
Referring to this car as a "luxury SUV" is a bit of a stretch.
It's nice, but it's not exactly what you'd describe as luxury.
We think it is!
@@TotallyEV It's slightly more upmarket than a mid market car, but I'd reserve the term luxury for SUVs like Range Rovers, Q8, Bentayga etc.
The term luxury is used a bit too frequently these days, even average cars like a 3 series is described as luxury.
Guess everyone has their opinion as to what luxury or premium feels like :)
@@TotallyEV indeed. I just feel superlatives are thrown about a bit too easily these days such as "luxury", "genius", "legend", "hero" etc.
There's no doubt that Volvo can be considered more of a premium brand these days than under Ford ownership, but in terms of luxury I'd say you could only really call the XC90 something they make which is closer to this bracket.
The XC40 is a very nice car, more premium than average but it cuts corners in a number of areas, and so I think luxury would be a bit of an exaggeration and I say that as someone with a Volvo.
Where do you feel it cuts corners? Namely Vs the XC90?
Thumbs up
Thanks!
Because of Volvo's poor long term reliability, you'll want to lease this one. ;)
Volvo has good long term reliability, besides, whoever buys a car outright anyway? It's a false economy unless you have all the money spare and don't require a loan.
Not sure we agree, but everyone's experiences are different!
@@sandersson2813 I have yet to borrow money to buy a car,,,,,Different strokes for different Folks.....Paul
Not true.
why does everyone think this is such a 'luxury' EV?
Looks, feels and drives like one.
@@TotallyEV Not with so much hard plastic on the window sills!
Because Volvo is a luxury brand.