All-New Volvo XC40 Review--ANOTHER HIT FROM VOLVO
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- Опубліковано 20 жов 2024
- The Volvo XC40 is the subcompact-to-compact crossover vehicle in the Volvo line. The Volvo XC90 won the North American Truck of the Year along with so many other awards that it is the winning-est luxury SUV of all time. Recently, the XC60 won the World Car of the Year Award. This XC40 enters the market just a little bit bigger than the competition and with more standard power thanks to 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder and 248hp. The XC40 comes with standard AWD in Canada and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The XC40 is a compact crossover, or SUV with seating for 5-passengers over three rows of seats. it starts at $39,500 in the Canadian market with the R-Design starting at $34,700. The XC40 compact utility has room for 5-passenger and a surprising amount of cargo space, in fact it has more room than much of the competition.
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Zack Spencer
Zach Spencer
Canadian Car Review
Motormouth Canada
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Volvo XC40 wins Women's World Car of the year!
Good skin magnet!
It's ok for men to drive this SUV too.
Another great review, and another great vehicle from Volvo! Must say I prefer the look of the XC 60, but that inside finish is definitely on par.
Lovely car, really stands out. This review made me feel excited like when I just started to follow this channel with focus on not just interior but also showing us the bulges and the curves of the exterior. Nice job! I've been following for years.
Woman, woman, women! Really?! I think a man will be just as interested in this vehicle as a woman. How did this guy get this job?
You must be single!
Motormouth Canada No actually. I have a wife and a family. I found your constant references to women cringeworthy and in this case irrelevant.
I also find the references to women cringeworthy and irrelevant. And this comment about being single is equally unprofessional, turning constructive well thought out criticism into locker room banter. Remember, @motormouthcanada, not everyone is a straight male.
Motormouth
I have bought one of these: Momentum Pro.
iam buying it
The GLK also had the possibility to shift side to side. This was before the gear lever was moved to the steering column.
Good review but why are you describing women as if they're not watching the video? That was a bit weird.
Wow what a great video I was genuinely impressed with the amount of quality information, thanks!
Great review Zack. Thanks. (and thanks for answering my '87 cab/67 Targa Question on your Q&A)
Did you look on Rennlist?
Volvo's are very expensive in Canada and have very limited dealership network. Given the past reliability issues, pricing and lack of dealer support why not look at the 2019 Acura RDX for the same money but with the support and coverage of the Honda/Acura dealer network.
love this vehicle!! at least the car has the look of off road brawn and not just a copycat oval shape so similiar to most current suvs. Real style! Btw my Jeep Wrangler has the manual mode shifting like the Volvo .Excellent channel and love the shots of Vancouver...awesome
Notification squad!! That’s the exact colour I want! Hoping to see the price for Care by Volvo soon
Roy Park 600-700 American dollars per month, with 500 down, contact is like a lease
jon doe Yeag dude, wanna know the price for Canada though
Great review, as always! This is definitely on my shortlist... the more I see it, the more I love it!😍
Did anyone else get uncomfortable with how fixated this guy was on this being a car for women?
So creepy.
Yes, initially, but I think he's coming from a marketing data/statistics perspective, so it makes sense in that context. Any company marketing a product focuses extensively on gender preferences... it's a primary factor in how a product is developed and marketed.
100%
Yup. Cringe
There is no actual gender preference. What is happening is the tail wagging the dog. Your preference is predetermined by the marketing and you are persuaded to buy what you never knew you wanted, Why else in Gods name would anyone by a pickup the size of a semi to commute to work in. These people rarely seem to haul anything and they are usually driving alone.
I love Volvo’s new designs,only thing keeping me from getting one is the long term reliability.
Smooth Operator
How can you judge long term reliability towards vehicles that are newly redesigned on all new architectures? Maybe you have a crystal ball that sees five to seven years in the future?
Smooth Operator
Many previous generation Volvo owners are still daily driving cars that have 100,000, 200,000 miles and higher on their odometer.
J High Really? Are we going to go through this again? Sigh,in 2005 I remember someone saying Range rovers are bad,I said the exact same thing you said...2015 they’re still unreliable.
Volvo has always had a bad rep for reliability & poor build quality.On Friday night I was on the Volvo forum (because I don’t mind buying one,but coming from Lexus for most of my life I don’t want a vehicle that will waste my time at any dealer or mechanic.
I do research & many of their drive trains as of 2015 to now have been below average on many of their forums...Hence my reason for talking about reliability.
J High xc90 was riddled with reliability issues.... infotainment system etc..
Smooth Operator Volvo always have awful reliability? Seriously? And in which forum did you get the proof that the drivetrain is "below average" ? What is a below average drivetrain anyways?
I don't know why the Volvo XC40 & Jaguar E-Pace grabs me so much. Cool
FYI XC90 was introduced in 2002, slightly more than a few years. Nice review though.
this is one good looking vehicle
Great video! Re the comment on the way the manual shifting works, there were several Chrysler products that did that, most recently in my memory the Grand Caravan, and Town & Country Minivans with the shifter moved up to the top of the instrument panel.
Voguish Seemingly a home run for Volvo
Great vid! How is the response with the paddle shifters? Will it upshift at redline for you?
The side to side shifter was also available in the GLK350 from 2010 to 2013.
Just a heads up Volvo Vancouver used this as an ad on Facebook. Hopefully they got permission!
Volvo reliability is great. Current Volvo owner they can easily do over 200000 miles. 2013 not one issue. Also Volvo safety is unmatched period.
I love this review mainly because you explain that you have to shift pass neutral to get to drive or reverse, other reviewers say that you have to tap the shift twice to reverse not that you"re move pass neutral. Anyway, which one do you like better Mazda Cx5 or Volvo Xc40?
OMG! Really?? I’m a female and found absolutely nothing cringeworthy about Zack’s comments that this vehicle will probably be a hit with women. I believe he is correct on this point☺️👍🏻
Volvo based their new manual mode shifter off of the Tinder App... But before you laugh at it, remember that Dodge had the "Auto Stick" (as Zach eluded to) and people thought a shiftable automatic was a silly idea.
Price? Fuel type? currently $0.12/l higher for premium in Calgary so a deal breaker?
How would you grade road noise? Cabin quietness?
@Motormouth Canada - Do you know when Canada will get Volvo Care - their subscription-based program?
That rear door white corner must go away. Othrwise, a pretty looking car indeed
Nice review, rare to see a review for a Swedish car that doesn't mention the comfortable seats. They don't look as comfortable as the seats in higher end Volvos .
Enjoyed this review very much :-) And, this is a great looking new 'ute by Volvo, looks better than all the rest in the class and like the smart, thoughtful features. Sounds like it drives like the wind too.
The 2015 Jeep Patriot also had a gear selector with a side-to-side manual mode.
This could very well be our next vehicle. Curious to know how well these Volvo vehicles stand up over time. Waiting for J.D. Powers assessment of this important question. We plan to buy in time.
I love it. I want one. I think it'll do VERY well here in the Canadian market.
Mercedes had side to side shifting for years too, as did the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005-2010, that used the Daimler transmission
Hey Zach.
Did Andrea spend time with this vehicle??
Maybe Daniel & Henrik could guest star on your next Volvo review.
I hear they may have some free time on their hands 😉
I thought Volvo was a small company, but I guess Geely is making it big.
Gracias por tu extraordinario análisis / Thanks for your outstanding review
Nice review as always. While Volvos continue to appeal to me, I have been reluctant to pull the trigger because of widely reported reliability issues and high cost of ownership - nowhere near the reliability of brands such as Lexus etc. Your views on this, Zack ??
Definitely Chinese money is well invested
Made in Belgium.
@@James-il3tq great car,
They do come with steering wheel shifters also.
Hey there, cool review... but how would you rate the rear seat space and the cargo space? Good enough for a small family with a baby and a stroller? Is it worth it?
Did you watch the review?
Motormouth Canada 😂
Motormouth Canada not sure what you mean but yes I did, I'm asking if the car is spacious enough for all the stuff that comes with a baby... or better go for a larger vehicle
Elyes Ben Slimane go try one yourself
Too bad he doesn't talk about reliability...the xc90 was riddled with reliability issues.
Why would he say anything about reliability, he reviews new vehicles.
I'm curious. What kind of issues?
Great Car. I highly Recommend!
The AMC Gremlin is reborn! Hate that rear pillar. Not nearly as good looking as the XC60.
Pick one up used in a year's time - Volvo cars depreciate like crazy.
I love that new Volvo XC40 R. If I would have the money to by hit it would be that one for sure.
Thanks for the review but I think it's odd that you seem to think this is a vehicle for females primarily.
thank you for your review, might be the first new car when i get the pay in six figures 😁
Can you stop saying this is a car for women. It's not a Yorkie bar, and you don't need to patronise us. Otherwise your review loses call credibility. I think you'll find Volvo would be embarrassed to hear your bias against men.
for that price are cooled seats even an option?
I think it's a mistake for Volvo to offer a FWD version of their cars. It really detracts from the "safety" and "all-weather" brand perception that I feel like they're known for.
Wish it had the big XC60 and XC90 comfy seats. That's a shame
In Canada unemployment 20 % Canadian bankers and business is HALF ALIVE.
Man that shifter would annoy the shit outta me
Looks nice.
How much was the one you had tested?
MackyG The one he tested is fully loaded RDesign with all options checked at around $54k before tax. Volvo Victor
Can someone explain to me why NA Vehicles sometimes (Volvo , Audi ) have a compass in the rear view mirror ?? Never seen a EU vehicle with that feature... how is that usefull anyway ?
What! You guys in Europe dont have compass in your cars;)
nope. for example watch a recent audi product review (A5 A4 SQ5 ) EU specs don´t have the compass only the NA ones.
@@hotte13469 EU cars also have the option of the compass in the mirror.
Why didn't u go over the pricing zach
My E-Class is side to side for the tiptronic
It looks like when a land rover and a nissan juke had a baby together
iblameRobert
How is that biologically and physiologically possible?
what about rear seats and amenities ??
I test drove it yesterday with my wife. The rear seats are spacious and with the cold weather package, are heated. There is a USB port back there as well. The review doesn’t mention it but you can get power folding rear seats, activated by a button in the trunk. I don’t know what amenities you’re talking about but the car has all the latest if you tick the packages.
Ken Low Are you in Canada? How much it would cost for Care by Volvo?
Roy Park Hi, yes I’m in Canada. The Volvo dealership actually doesn’t know much about Care by Volvo, but promised to get me more details. We have a 3 month wait until it arrives. I doubt it will be as cheap as the $600 monthly subscription fee promised to the US buyers, but it should be a good deal and one that we will look at seriously as an alternative to buying outright.
Hey there! Yeah you're right. Just found out that Volvo Canada said the price for subscription won't be released until later this year while the vehicle is available in a few months as you mentioned. And yes, it wouldn't be as low as what people pay for in the states considering the currency and so on. Hoping to be around $800-900 though. Payment+Maintenance+insurance for $900 is not a bad structure I guess! What do you think?
Roy Park If insurance is $250 per month (almost that here in BC for a new car), then it would be $550 for the car including maintenance if the subscription is at $800. So I feel $550 is not too bad for no worries and chance to get a new car in 2 years (such as the electric version to be introduced later). At that level, it’s probably less than a lease cost. But not sure it’s a good deal at $900 subscription. I will just buy it as I am likely to keep it for many years - wife doesn’t like to change vehicles.
Nice review
Love it
The forced neutral is likely so you don't accidentally tap into reverse while driving, which can destroy a transmission. It happens on other cars, look it up. Nice redundant safety feature.
Doesn't have the appeal of the XC60 or the XC90 for me, but we'll see. Btw, the grand caravan has the side to side shifter too, and it's very annoying.
Most of previous Gen Mercedes has the side to side
My new Mustang has a digital dash. Its so cool.
I love this xc90
Oh wait it’s the xc40.....
Jeep Wrangler's auto is side to side :D
This guy's got Binders Full of Women
He really knows what women like 😀
Price?
Russ Freed starts just under $40k CAD
No mentioning of price?
Are those suede seats? Omg what a nightmare lol..nothing great imo, I prefer the Tuscon inside & out to this..
XC60 looks way better
WAYYYYYYYYYY better.
yet I think v60 is the best looking car
Paul Yuen Yes, the wagons look best.
I Wish I Could Own This Car :D
But unfortuntely I'm a man...
:(
This segment is really quite awful. The XC40 is nice but only in a pool of slow, fwd based offerings. Will sell well though because "ride height" and women
Seriously, another panoramic moonroof! Who is asking for them?
Nope. Volvo has released a string of gorgeous SUV's and wagons lately, but this is the ugly runt of the litter. I'm sure the interior is still nice though.
Chick Magnet!
Marketing a car for special gender looks very weired. Even if he is paid to market that
Why do you assume it's marketed or geared towards woman? I think compact crossovers are now popular enough to show they are pretty gender neutral. Everyone is driving them.
Yes, true, but woman are the major decision makers in a family and they want a crossover instead of a car.
He never said geared towards women. He Just simply said the seating position is quite high, therefore women would like that. Women usually are shorter than men and prefer a viewing perspective thats higher. Quite being so sensitive.
And Zack is right when he said that woman like the rugged look with a compliant ride, at least my wife does ;)
chadwickv2 its marked towadds women. Get over it
100% this is geared towards woman. White, living in the city area, mid 30s to mid 40s, married, with one or max two young kids. Woman love SUVs, but as pointed out by Zach and others, want a 'complient/(boring)' ride with the vehicle having a reputation for safety and status to show off to others they are successful in the upper middle class segment. I too think this will be a huge hit in that market segment.
'Autostick'
Let me mansplain what you women will love about this.
A little sexist much??
not buying a Chinese car,lol
Worst infotainment ever. It’s so bad when it freezes you can’t use AC or heat or any features.
its for waahman
Chinese vehicle no longer Swedish look
Spoiled college kid car.
First.
Lot of commentary on the likes and dislikes of women drivers.
Another boring yawn inducing car from volvo.
Ugly SUV.
I hate those Volvo headlights. The car looks like a blind rat.