THE RITCHIE REVIEW - Volvo V40 R Design 2016 - Safest car ever?
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Is this the safest car in the world? What is it like to drive? How does it compare to others? What are the features that make this car stand out and why should you buy one?
This version was the Volvo D5 version, 2.0 Volvo diesel and we found around 40mpg. There is a lower C02 figure for the D2 which is the slightly de-tuned engine, and there are also several petrol versions including the T5 which is the fastest petrol.
Most of the safety features shown are standard, with the exception of the optional stop start Queue Assist which comes as part of one of the packages on the Volvo website.
I've been driving the V40 D2 for 2 years now, and today I'm on my way out to sign a deal on a V40 R-design 😍😍😍😍 I'm NEVER going to buy another brand!!!!!
Henrik Clemens Majgaard is it 1.6 or 2L engine, as I am offered 1.6L and ask about it,s performance
Mohamed Galhoum Go for the newest version, Big difference IMO. Got a T4 myself.
how is the steering position? I heard he won't be producing v40 again this year :(
D2 VEA or Duratorq? If Its 1.6L not good choice always buy Volvos with Volvo engines 😁
@@gabrielsuciu1377 new V40 will be released in 2k22 like Q2 crossover
Amazing Volvo attitude. I recently purchased Volvo v40. Absolutely love it. And best bit is I'm feeling better knowing my kids are safer in the car
It's good to see an honest Volvo review for once, not just slating it for not being German. Great review Howard :)
Thanks very much mate, yep - best seat in the world in this size of car.
I'm a disable person, and I was looking for a car that is safe, reliable and eye-catching. After a good research (for some months, mechanics and people that understand about cars), I've reached a conclusion, get a V40. I've ordered a white V40 R-Design. I'm so excited to get this beauty.
Great review by the way. Greetings from Madeira island.
:)
Engine choice is indeed the way to solve the diesel noise issue. Just took delivery of my T3 R-design a month ago and no complaints about noise in the cabin, even with the larger wheels and stiffer suspension...
Yes - nice one!
Wow it's an amazing car !!! I have it since 2016 til now and every morning I wake up with a smile to see him and drive on him . Perfect car! Not seeing garage at all less from per 15 km
What a great reviewer you are! I really enjoyed every second of this video. This might be my next car. :)
Few years back this was my dream car. Eventhoug i have moved onto Tesla M3 LR, i keep realising that I can't afford one. And watching these videos made me fall in love with v40 again, especially safety features ! :)
Safety combined with absolute beauty. Perfect car.
Volvo.....best car on the road. I already own a 2010 C30 and I love it!!! It's a beauty and so comfortable yet so stylish. It still turns heads. There's 118,000 miles on the clock and I would say it could do the same again. The only problem I have with it is the DPF. It started giving me trouble this year and I've now ordered a V40 R-design. Cannot wait to get my hands on it!
There is no other car on the road that incorporates safety, style and value like a Volvo!
Wow now that is a passionate owner... Like it!
Had a c30 for 7 years changed to a v40 auto is great the r design is rather low and the rear doors don't open very wide but that's it .I have a 2litre auto ,which I mainly drive in eco mode ,and average over 50mpg of rural and city driving .The car seems so sure footed and safe very light steering when parking good brakes and although mine is just the d2 when you want it to go that auto box lets it fly.Also paint quality is very good and the whole car not one rattle at all very underrated car by the press you seem to have golf glasses on
Have a 2014 v40 d2 r design. Possibly the best car I have ever owned. Absolutely love it.
Why hasn't this guy got more subscribers? Thanks for the review mate.
Nice to get one of these on a Monday morning on my inbox.
My 25 year old son just bought the D-4 R nice review
Hey Howard, another great review. I hope Top Gear comes knocking one day. Keep up the good work!
Ha - thanks for looking bud.
Great review ,I'm a fan of Volvo myself currently having a v40 cross country #volvoforlife❤️
About to purchase Volvo v40 T3 petrol as my first car. Really liking the reviews and car itself looks just perfect. Fingers crossed!
I had my T3 for a week now and i must say that it was my best decision
Really a lot of car for the money; have been the happy owner of a Mercedes SEL-class back in 1998, a C-class in 2005, and just exchanged my BMW 550i with a Volvo XC60 T6 and love it every bit as much as its German rivals. In fact, the combination of capable, comfortable family haulier along with superbly handling, no-nonsense fast mile eater makes it the most versatile car I have yet owner. And the simpler lines and excellent build-quality design, makes it likeable to all who seen and driven it.
No, I am not working for Volvo, and continue to be a strong fan for German build cars. They are just too expensive, when there is Volvo!
Regardless of all the jokes about Volvo's back in the 70's and 80's (me included). I bought an old 240 back in 2002 as a 'hack' car. Bloody fell in love with the thing didn't I? Had several more 240's over the years and to be different recently purchased a 2003 C70 convertible with low miles and probably the most comfortable seats I have ever sat in. Today I purchased a 2016 V40 D4 Cross Country for my wife and I am going to steal it off her whenever I can - it is the 'ducks guts' as far as Luxury hatches go........Cheers.
I didn’t know Robert Lewandowski was reviewing cars too 😂. Great review. Thank you
LOL I normally get is that bloke from CarWow! I'll have a funny looking sportsman instead mate.
Just got this car never had a Volvo I'm really impressed so far lovely car 😀
Excellent review.yes I have perches a Volvo V40 D2 2015 plate.i also driven S40 before but D2 V40 I love the most because it's compact, stylish ,and beautifully designed.
What strikes me the most in this video is your voice. You've got a nice voice to listen to. Would love to just listen while you tell a story. I think you've got the perfect voice to be a voice actor. Like for a documentary or animations or even for games! By the way, nice review haha
I do keep telling my agent
Hello there ! Great video !! Bought this beauty 9 months ago, and I absolutely love it ! D2 is just enough for me :)
Surprising how little power we need right?
Absolutely :) :)
i never could get my head around the different engine variations, the T3, T4, T5 etc and what they actually entail. care to share any light on that?
T means petrol D means Diesel, lower the number smaller the engine / power. Noting that the biggest engine Volvo have is the D5 and is only a 2 litre. Caught up.
I've got a volvo D3 Cross Country and I love her before the volvo I only had vw and audi and I think I'm going to stay with volvo for ever lovely video by the way
Buyed my first V40 one month ago. Love this car :)
Smashing it again I see 👍 Great video
Best car in that price bracket! Love it! Hope volvo doesnt completely change its looks in my2019 model. It might loose its charm... especially from its rear
Love my 2013 V40 D3 R-Design (in rebel blue
Best colour right?
What the diff between the d2 d3 and d4?
@@powerbcm They are all 2.0 litre but they range from 120,150 and 190 bhp.
@@cockercat Even if they're diesel or petrol?
That's true love!
brought a v40 last year spent money on timing belt brake disc and pads love it done 90,000 still going strong only problem is one of the rear door will not open and ideas
Possibly my next car. Thanks for the review
great car I'm just in the process of trading my 65 scirocco in for the new v40 t4 as need a family car...looks like I've made the right choice after watching this and reading the comments...great video thanks!
Good one bruv - yep safe as houses :)
I've been mostly in the ford & merc market having had both a ford focus zetec 1.0 eco boost & Mercedes 1.6 B class I'm now really wanting a Volvo V40 my brother recently got the Volvo V40 cross country lux & now I seem to be going abit volo mad! It's crazy what u get for your money!
Cracking review . The guys at Top gear and Fifth gear could learn a thing or two from this guy
TVMx
Great video. For me Volvo for life best cars out there for safety and all round nice car.
I just traded my Ford Focus for a V40 T3, I have never been so satisfied
HR in a Car, thanks for this video, you are so natural, entertaining and knowledgeable.
I've just agreed the purchase of a 2012 D3 Cross Country from our favourite used car dealers, Crossroads Motors at Challock. The mileage is high but the car is in fabulous condition and I'm looking forward to becoming a safe Volvo driver! 😂
Right on! Do it :)
I'm thinking of getting one, to replace my 2008 C30. What is stopping me from getting one is the "automatic breaking". Can that be turned off? I do not want the car driving for me or affecting the way I controll it in any such way.
Good afternoon I’ve just stumbled across your post. I’m looking to buy an automatic 2019 R design diesel V40. What is your honest opinion?
Great review. Tell us about MPG and Torque more next time please:-)
I am getting my v40 2litter diesel motorway 65mpg and city drive 34-40 mpg
Picking up a v40 D3 R design today cant wait
I wish they'd do an AWD Polestar version. Would have been good to cross-shop against my Golf R (your review helped in that purchasing decision btw).
I remember mate!!!!!
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Wery much true on this video. I got V40 d2 R.... for almost 2 year and its simply Brilliant.!!. Better than any of similar categories.. 👍👍👏👏
Hi, I know it's 3 years since your review, however I would just like to ask whether you still have the car, plus how you have found it's performance ect. Notice its a diesel, any issues with dpf? Thanks
my dream car
Test drove one and felt like such a effortless, sturdy car. So ordered one ha
Greenbridge roundabout? Bain of my life at the moment. Anyway saw one of these in white this afternoon, it's not very often a car makes me look twice...very nice.
ha that is amazing - are you a detective ....
HR in a Car Just a poor git who gets stuck there every day.
Great review. Just ordered a T2 R Design in White, going from a Seat Leon MK3 which was a nice car and based on the golf it did look good but the quality of the interior let it down had a lot of rattly buzzing plastics
Yeah the Volvo is properly refined and expensive. Best seat in the world on that size car. I agree, the buzzing plastics, nice description... yes, I am using that mate ha excellent way of putting it.
You can have it mate haha, spent so long searching for dodgy interior trim and talking to dealers i had to give it a proper name
It's a good one BuZZY - man.. love that. I have been through it also, with BMW believe it or not. Oddly the R review I did, every corner I went round, the creak on the panel was so loud I thought it was gonna come out in the mix. Daren't say that, there are a lot of VW's I want to play in.
Bmw doesn't surprise me, I've sat in a friends 1 series that made a lot of creaky noises that put me off and sent me to volvo. Dont upset our german car overlords they only use the highest grade interiors and emissions reducing technology......
You mean paper and card?
Actually looking at a older Volvo as a run around (2001), but can't mitigate the older persons car image.. Lol. No seriously everyone knows Volvos are bullet proof, would love to see you review the performance version! Great review as usual, look forward to the next one. Just thinking this review was a bit shorter than normal.☹️
Noooooo way.. :) Prius was 7 - youtube hate long ones... its all very deliberate like a special plan.
I was told UA-cam search algorithms prefer long videos ?!
As long as I get my weekly HR in a Car, I'll be good. Cheers
Weekly...!!! jesus!
Hm, dunno then, mate. Maybe I read it wrong.
Love my C30 D3, not had a problem with it at all. Wish I could get one of these with the T5 engine though 👍
Why not dude?
Better start saving 😂🙈
Informative and fun review, thanks so much. Super helpful.
No mention of the ongoing broken springs problem 😮
My local garage says lots of other brands braking coil springs as the steel is not as pure as it used to be. He showed me the broken spring and you could see flecks of brass in it!
In the process of trading in my v70 to a v40 cross country. Just waiting on Volvo to finish building it.
How very exciting.
HR in a Car it's a long 8 or so weeks to get it after placing an order.
HR in a Car Finally picked mine up today after a long 11 weeks from placing an order. It is brilliant!
Like the seats?
HR in a Car the seats will take a little getting used to (coming from the sofas in the V70) but they offer an excellent range of adjustments and support. Was able to put in the same child's seat in the back that I used in the v70 without any problems too.
as a 2012 C30 owner, I see the V40 as the successor
I wish they could have brought the V40 over to the states
You can get this in a Ford Focus ST
Hi, HR in a Car, going through your channel is always a learning experience. I knew seatbelt was first introduced by Merc. Would you please reconfirm is it by Volvo. Thanks Soumen
Yes Volvo invented the "3 pointed" seatbelt.
Sincere thanks
Great looking car the Polestar 260 looks the nuts
Not seen the Polestar? Link?
2014 D4 R Design with almost 200hp, the real badboy car ever #volvoforlife
Proud owner here
Great video well done. Do the S90?
Soon as they lend dude - thanks for the view and comment mate.
Love my t5 r design bloody quick too
Moved to the v40 d3 this week from owning more Honda than others. And I'm impressed.
However...
You might want to note that not ALL models have all the safety kit. Most of it is optional such as the blind spot and queue assist.
They do all come with airbags everywhere and city safe but I don't get parking sensors or a camera and mine is the top of the range (at the time) lux nav.
Will I go back to Honda? Debatable and that's after 30 years of ownership.
This Car look amazing
I do 400 miles per week I’m stuck between VOLVO V40
2.0 D4 R-Design or ŠKODA OCTAVIA 2.0 TDI
What do you think??
@@Scottt1994 skoda mate auto cruise bit quieter
I’ve gone with Volvo 😂 hope I’ve not made the wrong decision. Im getting over 60mpg with Volvo
@@carsuncoveredofficial after more research it seems people had problem with EGR. Now if I’m doing so many miles I’m bound to have this happen to me??
@@Scottt1994 not the end of the world if it does happen -
@@carsuncoveredofficial cheers for replies, clutch seems abit stiff ( not as smooth as my Audi ) is that normal with Volvo or maybe just this Volvo particular?
Great job!!!!
Less people get hurt in Volvo’s because people who buy them are obviously safety conscious.
2019 r Pro best motor I've had
Do they do them in different colours, I don't like red
hhahaha lets go get conkers.
Only available in red - red ones are safer as people always stop for red....you should see the crash stats for green cars!
hahahaha
russell harvey The V40 looks so good in passion red combined with the R-design.
I think he was being facaecious Winkle
Got my eye on a Golf R but can't help getting my head turned by the "nerdy" Volvo. If they brought out a "hot" version to compete at / near to the R then I'd have a real challenge to say no.
T5 - slightly slower? Less chance of dying?
Always an attractive feature! The dual clutch of the R seems like a nice feature too. All dream work currently so plenty of time to decide!
Christopher Bonney Try the carbon edition?
Carbon?
Love my v40
Had the d4 for a month like it alot but not so keen on the steering a bit light for me I also have a focus 08 much more fun to drive but nowhere near as nice.
Hey there Richie!
Is the interior genuine leather or is a imitation?
Very helpful.
I love my V40 2016. :)
Nice one - whats best? Seat???????
I'm from Spain, I've had 2 SEAT and 2 Ford in the past; Volvo is much better. this is my third Volvo, they are wonderful. It's a T2 automatic Momentum.
Ah lovely on those quiet Spanish roads
Hey Howard, what car do you drive and have you reviewed it?
535d F10 bud - yes - older review if you dare :)
Awesome, will check it out now. Cheers!
Amazing car
Awsome car
ive owned a v40 D4 for approx 6 months........i dont mind the engine noise but hate the front end noise from the road/tyres? - its kinda shitty....feel car should be alot quieter than it is.......previously owned a c class
What year v40?
@@yamahass66 ........16 plate .........its noisy as its an R- design and lower than standard models...also has slimmer tyres than standard.......i still have same car and am used to any noise......its smooth on flat surfaces........most of our roads are shitty though with potholes,etc.
This is based on the Ford Focus compact body structure
Any thoughts about Volvo not switching the sentinal system over from LHD and the affect this has on visibility out the front of the windscreen?...personally I was a little p#ssed at this compromise.
The what now?
HR in a Car Car Sorry, I think they call it the 'city safe system' it's the sensors mounted at the top of the windscreen. It's actually not centered. I assume this is to keep it out of the LH drivers vision. However once they convert to RHD they don't bother to reposition the system, so it is now in front of the RH driver. I have a MY15 V40 R-design base model, the advert claims 'life is in the details'. Apparently that's not so true for Volvo UK or Aus.
OMG observatron over here.... now I get you
Surprised that it isn't available with an electronic handbrake. I know some people don't like them but I do & many "modern cars" do offer this feature as standard. I think VOLVO are behind the game compared to VW/BMW/Audi/Peugeot in this respect. Great car & video. I would consider buying one except for the fitted manual handbrake.
Really... no way... come on....
Can't use a manual handbrake due to shoulder injury. Nothing against them just unsuitable for me so looks like I'll have to buy a German make.
Only the V40 got a manual handbrake in the Volvo line up so Volvo isnt behind the others.....
You're criticising the car because of an injury to YOUR shoulder?? Why make this comment? Come on, get real.
Problem with the R design, you cant get out of the back seat unless you are 4 foot tall and 5 stone in weight. Most adults WILL struggle.
Best Volvo V40 is...
Volvo V40 D4.
Thats not a volvo engine , is it ford , ?
I have this car r design
give me action! give me fun! give me danger! oh shit its a volvo
Love Volvo. Not their prices.
Surely they sit within the middle of their competition? Also is the S90 not cheaper than an E Class yet just as good?
I'd rather cycle or walk than have to drive a car other than a Volvo...
Pedestrian airbag is the worst invention on a car. Easily set off by deer and other small animals
T3 is good
The only thing that would make me NOT to buy it is this outdated infotainment system! Looks old and feels old!
nobody dies in a volvo because the type of people who buy them are more cautious drivers