FIRST LOOK: Volvo EX30 - This £34k SUV Is The Fastest Accelerating Volvo Ever | Top Gear

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  • @TopGear
    @TopGear  Рік тому +71

    Whoops, the single motor EX30 has the lithium iron (yes, not ion) phosphate battery, while the Extended Range and Performance versions have a lithium, nickel manganese and cobalt battery. Also, the single motor is RWD, obviously...

    • @nomoreheroes93
      @nomoreheroes93 Рік тому +14

      Your video title is a lie - the £34k variant isn't the fastest accelerating version? Also the battery spec bit is misleading, all three batteries are "lithium-ion", Nickel Manganese Cobalt is a type of Li-ion battery. A shame to see this so poorly researched, that's why more people watch Fully Charged etc these days.

    • @sirnikolas
      @sirnikolas Рік тому +18

      @Top Gear you're better off deleting this video and starting again with the correct info.

    • @Mark_my_words_YT
      @Mark_my_words_YT Рік тому +2

      As the guy above states, the title of this video is misleading and just plain wrong. You wont get the fastest accelerating Volvo ever for £34K, try nearer £45K

    • @Mark_my_words_YT
      @Mark_my_words_YT Рік тому +1

      And the battery info, omg.

    • @JackAspi
      @JackAspi Рік тому +2

      Both are lithium ion. The LFP vs NMC refers to the cathode chemistry - either lithium iron phosphate or Nickel-Manganese-Colbalt-Oxide.
      'Lithium-ion' refers to the fact they have a graphite-based anode.

  • @yammt3148
    @yammt3148 Рік тому +256

    They nailed the price point. Doesn't look too bad either.

    • @dash-ryan
      @dash-ryan Рік тому +4

      In Canadian dollars, that's $50-60k. That's a fail in Canada for such a small vehicle. There's more bang for the buck in North America elsewhere. However, if it's price parity with British pounds, ie $30-35k, this will be a hit. But I think this is wishful thinking. EVs in Canada sell in so much smaller volume than ICE vehicles because of the vast distances we have to drive (all of Britain will fit inside of a single Canadian central province). I'm pretty sure Volvo/Geely can't afford this price point for so few vehicles they'll end up selling over here.

    • @aussie2uGA
      @aussie2uGA Рік тому +3

      Remember this is an announced price, not delivered. Think about what Rivian did with pricing when they got ready to deliver and what Tesla will probably do with the Cybertruck.

    • @brucekennedy5274
      @brucekennedy5274 Рік тому

      Preorder prices are on their website. Seem to tally with what was mentioned here.

    • @aussie2uGA
      @aussie2uGA Рік тому +1

      @@brucekennedy5274 But every announced car has had pre-order pricing and reservations. What do you think this car will cost when it actually gets delivered?

    • @brucekennedy5274
      @brucekennedy5274 Рік тому +1

      @@aussie2uGA I’m optimistically confident Volvo can stick close to these prices. Cybertruck and Rivian reservation prices were based on prototype reveals years before they were anywhere near finished. This car looks like it’s petty much production-ready. Order times 6-8 months. Of course, I could be wrong 😆 We’ll see.

  • @gabemartinez1012
    @gabemartinez1012 Рік тому +99

    Volvo is going to make everyone bring there prices down lol And it looks way batter than many electric cars.

  • @magnustan841
    @magnustan841 Рік тому +75

    Very good price point for the base spec. Wish Singapore will get that one when this car arrives. 213 miles is literally all you need when end-to-end, the country is just 50 miles wide. Apart from the burying of essential controls into the screen, I think this could be a winner. Simpler, cheaper, EVs that are environmentally-conscious as possible, is what we need as the EV revolution pushes forth.

  • @carsgunsandguitars
    @carsgunsandguitars Рік тому +317

    Volvo isn't messing around

  • @peted3637
    @peted3637 Рік тому +48

    Much better looking than anything coming out of the Musk factories.

  • @tzeimet
    @tzeimet Рік тому +23

    Just a heads up. NMC refers to the typical lithium-ion tech found in most western made EVs. The short range RWD Volvo has a LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery, the Long Range and AWD versions have NMC chemistry. NMC refers to the cathode material, it’s still a lithium ion battery.

    • @SusieSmart
      @SusieSmart Рік тому +5

      Glad someone else noticed this mistake.

  • @leehenry5764
    @leehenry5764 Рік тому +24

    Looks like mini Range Rover from the back, i love it

  • @carlossolrac84
    @carlossolrac84 Рік тому +25

    really good design, volvo nailed it. i really like the headlights, they look like those japanese doors

  • @kronic0961
    @kronic0961 Рік тому +39

    I was sold until we got to the lack of driver display and physical buttons

    • @javiff1
      @javiff1 Рік тому +8

      You get used to that

    • @fmsantoscar
      @fmsantoscar Рік тому +4

      I was sold until I realised that my two teenager boys wouldn't fit in the back seat.

    • @flyingpanhandle
      @flyingpanhandle Рік тому +3

      @@fmsantoscar He's over 6 foot, and he fitted behind the drivers seat in his driving position.
      If you've got 2 giant kids, a hatchback or a lifted hatchback (as this is not an SUV) would never fit them.

    • @fmsantoscar
      @fmsantoscar Рік тому +2

      @@flyingpanhandle kids? My oldest 😂teenager boy is taller than me and I'm 1,80 m. He's only 15, so am I suppose to ask the poor sod to cramp in this back seat for our car trips to italy? 16 hour plus? laughable!

    • @fmsantoscar
      @fmsantoscar Рік тому +1

      Now try installing a rear-facing child safety seat. That would be fun to see.

  • @maxsablosky
    @maxsablosky Рік тому +20

    Love it!!!! The polestar 2 is sick that I currently drive but this is just great looking the lights are so cool!

  • @im_not_rado
    @im_not_rado Рік тому +40

    Love it, but it has one problem: it's suv. Wish that they would make e30

    • @Joelsfilmer
      @Joelsfilmer Рік тому +3

      When manufacturers need a boost to their bottom line, they make an SUV.

    • @Duckferd
      @Duckferd Рік тому +17

      It's so tiny it's more of a lifted hatchback than anything.

    • @currycel470
      @currycel470 Рік тому +1

      No one would buy it.

    • @ZekeMagnum
      @ZekeMagnum Рік тому +4

      @@Duckferd Shorter than a Id3. It is literally a lifted small hatchback
      cannot complain about style and price but 318l boot space is tiny and back seat is only for kids really

    • @111danish111
      @111danish111 Рік тому

      That short wheelbase will make it uncomfortable on rough roads.

  • @niklaswejedal463
    @niklaswejedal463 Рік тому +12

    Unexpectedly good looking, big plus for the speedo in the middle (been living with Renault Scenics and Moduses since 2011 - you do get used to the central speedo very quickly, instead of having to look down into the steeringwheel, it is always there in your periferal vision, just awesome!) - big minus for the no-buttons-situation.

    • @robertmuster1350
      @robertmuster1350 Рік тому

      What isn’t mentioned is voice commands that can activate and set climate controls, turn lights on, activate mirror adjustments, etc. Buttons and cabling cost money.

  • @pascald.general9487
    @pascald.general9487 Рік тому +12

    It's a future electric sleeper stunner......who knew grandma's of the future just got a lot faster.....I want one😩😩😩😩😩❤️

  • @BanterEdits
    @BanterEdits Рік тому +16

    There's something wrong with your battery segment. NMC is lithium-Ion. Did you mean LFP by any chance?

    • @AlbertLamarque
      @AlbertLamarque Рік тому

      I second that. NMC is a ternary lithium ion type cell. Maybe it is a high manganese NMC cathode or just nickel manganese chemistry. Can you clarify?

    • @SDK2006b
      @SDK2006b Рік тому +3

      @@AlbertLamarque - There are 2 batteries types.
      The base model single motor has a LFP battery and the long range & dual motor have the NMC battery

  • @enriqueali
    @enriqueali Рік тому +5

    That clean futuristic styling is giving me life!!

  • @sloanNYC
    @sloanNYC Рік тому +12

    I wish it was more hatch than crossover, but this is their first new vehicle that is tempting since my C30 and the V90 curved beauty... and then we got to the interior. Ugh. So bad... hopefully there are options instead of some of those silly material patterns, and lack of physical knobs for HVAC is maybe a deal killer. I like having a big screen + physical buttons. They are so much easier to find and use without moving my eyes off the road.

    • @nathannnathan85
      @nathannnathan85 Рік тому

      I've never had to touch my temp in my s90. I set it on the screen and forget it. really though, if I wanna change the fan speed it's like my second phone so I don't even have to look at it lol.

    • @sloanNYC
      @sloanNYC Рік тому

      @@nathannnathan85 I've had both and personally hate not having physical controls. I change the temp constantly, in the mornings I like to be warmer, coming back from gym, cooler, etc. But beyond that seat warmers, volume, etc. To each their own, but it is bad ergonomics and a safety issue to some extent.

  • @Snakyy1
    @Snakyy1 Рік тому +13

    Volvo should totally make a sports car

  • @siviter
    @siviter Рік тому +19

    Volvo are lightyears ahead of the Germans. Likely because they've allowed Polestar to get ahead in EV development and pull them through with shared knowledge. They've even got the jump on Tesla with a cheaper battery chemistry to market and removing parts in the doors such as switches and speakers. Bodes well for their engineering department generally, an engineers job should be to simplify production and cost, not design a solution to a problem that doesn't need to exist.

    • @anonym3017
      @anonym3017 Рік тому

      "They've even got the jump on Tesla with a cheaper battery chemistry"
      1. NMC is a Lithium-Ion chemistry and it ain't new.
      2. It's more expensive per kWh than LFP.
      3. Tesla has been using NMC(A) for the last 2 years as well as LFP cells.
      so no. Geely/Volvo didn't get the jump on anyone.

    • @siviter
      @siviter Рік тому

      @@anonym3017 in terms of battery, I must have missed that. I know they announced it, but that could mean in years with Tesla. They have got the jump on Tesla when it comes to removing parts in the doors, namely speakers and switches. I guarantee this happens in future Tesla vehicles.

  • @flyingpanhandle
    @flyingpanhandle Рік тому +9

    The price, performance and range is perfect.
    Just waiting for it to appear and see what it says on salary sacrifice, but will be ordering one.
    Smidge under 300 mile range is enough for me, hopefully it does V2G.
    Very clever to have different chemical make ups for different ranges. Impressive at 64kWh too

  • @JasonLodge101
    @JasonLodge101 Рік тому +7

    I love that EX30. I'm a person that wants everything sci fi and futuristic technology. Robocop will like to drive the EX30 police car. M3GAN, Robocop, and Terminator will like to drive the EX30s and any EV cars. I'll like to be like the people in the sci fi movies with futuristic technology.

  • @Baimobile7
    @Baimobile7 Рік тому +20

    Now make an equally quick and equally priced sedan or hatch, and I’ll get one instantly.

    • @SampoSaarela
      @SampoSaarela Рік тому +3

      It pretty much is a hatch back, sma resize as ID.3 or Golf.

    • @severinbaumann7086
      @severinbaumann7086 Рік тому

      No! It's a one more fucking SUV and no definitely not a C30! Which is the one and only

    • @Evokyr
      @Evokyr Рік тому +1

      Basically a hatchback on high suspension and bigger wheels to make it look like yet another "SUV".

    • @yeungscs
      @yeungscs Рік тому

      @@Evokyr this is called CUV, or Crossover Utility Vehicle. basically they admitted SUVs were fucking useless for the suburban or urban person so they switched to 'Crossover' and made them more comfortable

  • @jamesnardini
    @jamesnardini Рік тому +34

    Great video and presentation. Volvo nailed the design, spec and price. Cant wait to see these on the road.

    • @alpacaman6256
      @alpacaman6256 Рік тому +2

      I agree about Volvo. But HOW many PUNS does this man need to fit in a 10 minute video.

    • @nomoreheroes93
      @nomoreheroes93 Рік тому

      It isn't, they made lots of mistakes about the battery specs so they clearly don't have a clue about EVs still.

    • @Mark_my_words_YT
      @Mark_my_words_YT Рік тому

      Not a great video at all, far too many mistakes for that.

  • @challenger2205
    @challenger2205 Рік тому +16

    Huh, the Volvo is doing rather well under Geely management, a lot of exciting cars are coming out and of course the Polestar. Now imagine giving Aston Martin such treatment......
    Please somehow make it happen,Mr. Li Shufu.

    • @sosochio4374
      @sosochio4374 Рік тому +5

      Volvo is NOT under Geely's Management, only under its ownership. The two are independent companies with ties on sharing some technologies. Li let Volvo have the freedom the company never had before. That was very important. Li described the strategy as "let the tiger return to the forest and it will do good".

    • @jwxujerry
      @jwxujerry Рік тому +1

      @@sosochio4374 Smart, next level management

    • @challenger2205
      @challenger2205 Рік тому +1

      @@jwxujerryYeah, doing nothing is a working strategy. And somehow Ford just couldn’t get it.

  • @sandroborgesdealmeida1723
    @sandroborgesdealmeida1723 Рік тому +8

    The Best Volvo

  • @marklawrence855
    @marklawrence855 Рік тому +5

    As a volvo owner, I really like this car 🚗 😊

    • @johngaudet6316
      @johngaudet6316 Рік тому +1

      Me too, a 2019 V60 CC. I love my car but this is wicked nice aswell.❤

  • @haraldk6828
    @haraldk6828 Рік тому +3

    @5:05 I don't think the Single Motor Extended Range has AWD? Is this an error in the video or does it actually have AWD on the single motor variant?

  • @cgm246
    @cgm246 Рік тому +6

    Love the interior and the Steering wheel

  • @johndinsdale1707
    @johndinsdale1707 Рік тому +6

    Perhaps you should have asked an expert to review your battery explanation ? Its should have said '51-kilowatt-hour lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) pack and a 69-kWh nickel-cobalt-manganese (NMC)' similar to the MG4?

  • @JayeOFarrell
    @JayeOFarrell Рік тому +3

    Anyone who has driven a car with the window buttons in the center knows its the best placement for them.

  • @drxym
    @drxym Рік тому +1

    It's honestly ridiculous how much people go on about fast acceleration. Cars don't need to accelerate fast in normal road conditions and even bog standard EVs can to 0-60 in under 8 seconds.

  • @PaulHo
    @PaulHo Рік тому +7

    Yes, but we want another C30.

  • @TeaBreak.
    @TeaBreak. Рік тому +2

    What is the obsession with everybody arguing about carbon footprints? World gone crazy. Electric motoring is better than fossil motoring. Buy one. Enjoy it. Environmental nervous breakdown is optional.

  • @1chrisrowe
    @1chrisrowe Рік тому +5

    It's a very interesting size. Between the 1st gen and 2nd gen Countryman for reference. Ideal for urban use.

  • @supreme_xenon
    @supreme_xenon Рік тому +2

    06:27 They're actually not wrong, if you're a motorcyclist mounting your phone that it's still in your peripheral making a quick glance to your phone is still safer than phone sticked on your instrument cluster because you move your head down

  • @a.m.9357
    @a.m.9357 Рік тому +4

    Beautiful design, especially the exterior. Interior is OK, but that ugly big screen is just off-putting. I want physical buttons for air, temp and volume and tune. I also like to have a small screen just behind the steering wheel with a basic speedo cluster showing speed, revs, engine temp and fuel, nothing more.
    The price point and the size are what going to make this car a winner.

  • @JoeyBlogs007
    @JoeyBlogs007 Рік тому +7

    Nice looking car. Almost just right. I just prefer a car who's EV battery doesn't catch on fire. At 6:17 the tablet touch screen display is a let down. Not everything Tesla does is worth copying, just for the sake of it. That approach lacks style and functionality and yes they got the ergonomics completely wrong. You don't want to have to glance away from your driving line of sight to view critical information. That's just stupid. Volvo is sometimes a concern in that respect.

    • @kesgreen4639
      @kesgreen4639 Рік тому

      You'll see the speed display in your peripheral vision (unless you have eye problems).

  • @austinedwards1918
    @austinedwards1918 Рік тому +2

    I really don't care how fast a car will go off the starting line in seconds all I care about is the range and efficiency of the car. I think people who buy EV's are not bothered about speed but about economy and getting the range without thinking about how fast they can go to get to 60 miles per hour.. I fed up hear about " it goes to 60 mph in 2.1 or 4 seconds. Who cares we are not F1 drivers we re the normal people who want a decent car at a decent price to get us around at a decent price. This is my subjective view.

    • @johngaudet6316
      @johngaudet6316 Рік тому

      Soon Lucid will have a quad motor car that will snap your spine when you floor it.😅

  • @ipccheng
    @ipccheng Рік тому +7

    It is an entry level made-in-China SUV by Geely, a Chinese company

    • @SteveODonnell
      @SteveODonnell Рік тому

      Under the bodywork its essentially the exact same car as the upcoming Smart #one. Same platform.

  • @richardjones1604
    @richardjones1604 Рік тому +5

    That is a stunning little car wow

  • @patrickc3103
    @patrickc3103 Рік тому +2

    Quick, affordable, nice appearance, not too large and not too small for me. This might be my next car.

    • @fredlabonte8946
      @fredlabonte8946 Рік тому

      volvo is not more than chinese junk , i have 2022 electric volvo , change battery under waranty new in the box ( MADE IN CHINA ) , and now electric motor noisy , dealer order new one in the box ( MADE IN CHINA ) , why i pay for volvo and i get a CHINESE JUNK ??? next time i will buy a Geely , same car at half price

  • @hbade
    @hbade Рік тому +1

    If only we as a society could appreciate and purchase this same design and engineering in wagons and sedans instead of their bloated, unnecessarily high ride siblings.

  • @davereedcouk
    @davereedcouk Рік тому +1

    Something doesn’t add up about the chemistry bit there. The cheaper and less dense batteries are normally Lithium Iron Phosphate (note the Iron not ion, because all of these batteries use ions), which is using the element symbols Li Fe P, or LFP for short.
    The more dense and expensive batteries are the Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt batteries, with most of the extra cost coming from the more expensive elements.
    Its also worth noting that NMC batteries are normally only charged to 80-90% max to save battery life, whereas LFP are happy to go 100% each night, so the actual useable range often works out to be about the same.

    • @cartercolligan7445
      @cartercolligan7445 Рік тому

      Yeah they messed this up. They also NMC aren’t lithium ion, which doesn’t make sense.

  • @ewadge
    @ewadge Рік тому +4

    Vauxhall would like to sell you an electric Astra for £40k. I would take this over the Astra any day.

  • @colinrenfrew48
    @colinrenfrew48 Рік тому +1

    Very big waiting lists coming!

  • @bonnie_rabbit749
    @bonnie_rabbit749 Рік тому +5

    I cant wait to get this. In about two years time 🤩 Also i want to add i dont see an issue with moving side mirror controlls and temperature controls to the screen instead of physical buttons because in the 5 years i've had my current car i've only adjusted the mirrors twice. With all the parking aid this car has you shouldnt need to change the mirror settings more than once, when you first receive the car. And in regards to the climate/temperature controls, in modern cars like the EX30 the climate system is mostly automatic. You set a temperature that you enjoy, lets say 22 degrees, and the car will automatically cool or heat to stay at this temperature at all times. So again there is no need to change this setting once its set. To my knowledge it can even automatically controll the fan speeds aswell depending on how much air it needs to blow out to achieve the set temperature. Very different from my current Chevrolet Spark where there is no temperature you just have a dial for hot air and cool air, and you then have to fiddle it constantly yourself to try and reach a comfortable temperature 😆 If this was the case in the EX30 - which its not - then i would understand the want for physical dials.

    • @nathannnathan85
      @nathannnathan85 Рік тому +2

      yes I have a Volvo and I set it for the season and don't touch it.
      it's more like a home heating/cooling system.
      I also have never changed my mirrors.
      I would want a heads up display, and I do like having the map In the driver's display.

    • @kogikashakunin4683
      @kogikashakunin4683 Рік тому +1

      I have a polestar with android automotive and google assistance does everything for me. The voice controls are very good.

  • @kfh123
    @kfh123 Рік тому +2

    Great report. Thank you. Especially the part about safety+buttons.

    • @marnixsmink
      @marnixsmink Рік тому +1

      Yeh but who adjust their mirror's while driving

  • @balinx
    @balinx Рік тому +2

    So what’s the road tax? Finally a decent looking ev under £40k, so no ‘luxury car tax’..

  • @glorious_help
    @glorious_help Рік тому +2

    FANTASTIC PRODUCT.... WELL DONE VOLVO

  • @rajkohli81
    @rajkohli81 Рік тому +1

    BMW's i3 had nailed the lifetime emissions angle over a decade ago

  • @RicardoAmado-e1t
    @RicardoAmado-e1t Рік тому +1

    Battery chemistry seems to be different. Lower trim of 51 net capacity are LFP, less expensive but with less energy density, meaning less range. Not a NCM like stated during the video. The bigger one is NCM with lithium also, with bigger energy density, better range and more expensive. Maybe the video should be corrected?

  • @The-Rest-of-Us
    @The-Rest-of-Us Рік тому

    The truth is 99% of buyers will compare this to a Model Y, so maybe that’s what Top Gear should have done if they want to be relevant.

  • @edbredin6406
    @edbredin6406 Рік тому +2

    Brilliant review. It's the only electric car on the market I'm interested in

  • @TheKruxed
    @TheKruxed Рік тому +2

    Volvo might have said 31-32k but on their website its saying 33.8k and 10 months to wait so prices will inevitably increase by then due to 'unforeseen increased costs'

    • @adyb5438
      @adyb5438 Рік тому +1

      £33.8k is for the Plus version - it will be the Core version that comes in around £31/£32k

  • @mojojojo_BB
    @mojojojo_BB Рік тому +4

    You adjust you're mirrors before you start driving. There are plenty of reasons to not like the 'no buttons - everything in a touch screen' design cars now have, but that is not one of them.
    And for those interested, this is the twin to the Smart #1.

    • @4literv6
      @4literv6 Рік тому +2

      Smart#1 plus the zeekr x all on the same geely supplied sea platform.

    • @NS-mw9mk
      @NS-mw9mk Рік тому +4

      I've never had to adjust my mirrors. I set them when I get the car and haven't touched them since.

  • @toooes
    @toooes Рік тому +1

    How's the reliability? XC40 was plagued by issues

  • @safbeafbe
    @safbeafbe Рік тому

    Mums got a 2019 Volvo V90 since new. People massively overreact about the centre screen controls. Mums never complained, I’ve never had any issues, and when you’re talking about things like wing mirror controls, you shouldn’t be driving anyway. They have to put everything in the centre screen to save you money. Would you rather be given 2 grand or have some buttons?

  • @Under_Construction100
    @Under_Construction100 Рік тому +1

    Volvo always playing it safe but in a very nice way when it comes to looks. Sad to hear that the S90 model is now dead (atleast in our country) but I'm a huge fan of their big daddy SUV. I don't agree with their research wrt placing speedo in the centre screen as opposed to infront of the steering wheel but i must say i love that glove-box trick they did.

  • @MAXBLU04
    @MAXBLU04 Рік тому +7

    I love it !!😮😊

  • @supertouring22
    @supertouring22 Рік тому +1

    As a non e fan, i quite like this.

  • @mockingbird187
    @mockingbird187 Рік тому

    4:50 I was going to say, how is the mid-level AWD with a SINGLE motor? But then I see that the audio description is correct, and doesn't match the text, which has that error.

  • @PraetorBeast
    @PraetorBeast Рік тому +1

    Volvo is right with the focus discussion. Try it and you'll focus faster if you look on the side.

  • @andrewkirk3159
    @andrewkirk3159 Рік тому

    Admirable attention to detail in matching your trousers to the pale blue colour of the car; shame you didn’t give the same attention to detail with regards the battery chemistry.

  • @TankaFrank
    @TankaFrank Рік тому +4

    VERY disappointed Volvo put climate and other controls in the touchscreen. That goes directly against their ethos of safety.
    And it appears volume control is the capacitive touch buttons on the wheel 😢. The EX30 was supposed to be the chosen one!

    • @stevelupton2533
      @stevelupton2533 Рік тому

      Volvo climate controls have been on the central touch screen for almost a decade! This is not new.

    • @TankaFrank
      @TankaFrank Рік тому

      ​@@stevelupton2533 I understand climate controls have been on the central touch screen, on other models for a while, but they all have physical buttons for defrost/front/rear right near the console, and all have physical volume knobs. The EX30 is the first to remove the physical volume knob with integrated play/pause and remove the center console area defrost and hazard buttons.
      I believe the EX30 moved the defrost and hazards to the roof of the car and put a duplicate touch screen hazard "button" which is also bothersome. Overall, I view those decisions for the EX30 as marginal cost savings for Volvo with marginal safety reductions for the consumer. However, I still appreciate your comment noting this is a trend with other models but not as severe as the EX30.

  • @Wish-All
    @Wish-All Рік тому +3

    Has a lot of elements from Polestar.

  • @Chris-ww7fy
    @Chris-ww7fy Рік тому +1

    I like this guy. Great walkthrough!

  • @cbarr0288
    @cbarr0288 Рік тому +2

    We need more information on the auto driving tech, or rollout of.

  • @GEHDunedin
    @GEHDunedin Рік тому +1

    No HUD in front of the Driver? That's a huge step backwards! Heck, even my '16 Mazda has that. Having basic speed information in front of the driver's vision is essential to reducing driver vision fatigue

  • @erikschmitt5262
    @erikschmitt5262 Рік тому +1

    One thing. It's not about a car that "disolves climate guilt" in your words. I'm not worried about peoples guilt, I'm worried about our planet collapsing from climate change. Top Gear always had a certain contempt for electric cars and all things that are environmentally conscious and it sounds like that tired old belief system is still alive and well.

  • @pgordhan2429
    @pgordhan2429 Рік тому

    At 3:11 the little corner of the car that doesn't align with the door is hurting my OCD

  • @martinogold
    @martinogold Рік тому

    I don't get why journalists bleat on about needing a dedicated button to change the cabin temperature on the move. When I bought my car almost three years ago, I set the temp to 22 degrees and haven't touched it since. Shame it doesn't have a proper speedo in front of the driver though which is just blatant cost cutting. Then again, at least it has indicator stalks (I'm looking at you Tesla)!

  • @nigehicks
    @nigehicks Рік тому +3

    My Allegro had a square steering wheel 45 years ago!

    • @johngaudet6316
      @johngaudet6316 Рік тому

      Saab made a 4 pot go 150mph 25 years ago with all electric switches in the center and a night panel for driving in low visibility. ❤❤❤

  • @tosanblankson3195
    @tosanblankson3195 Рік тому +1

    This is a very beautiful car. All electric. I would love the AWD version.

  • @nolancrane5987
    @nolancrane5987 Рік тому +2

    Top gear isnt the same anymore... the lifeless cars cause lifeless videos. Decades ago every top gear video seemed exciting, competitive, breakthrough, or outstandingly luxurious

  • @ritterkeks
    @ritterkeks Рік тому +1

    Sorry, but how is the Single Motor Extended Range version AWD instead of RWD?

  • @DailyChristianDiary-fx4df
    @DailyChristianDiary-fx4df Рік тому +1

    That is a clever, clever car. And finally, a premium brand electric car that's reasonably affordable. 40k Hyundai? I don't think so...

  • @MHassan1986
    @MHassan1986 Рік тому +1

    Yeah, I do not like that lack of a gauge cluster one bit.

  • @fmsantoscar
    @fmsantoscar Рік тому +2

    8:10 that's tight...

  • @tamake4492
    @tamake4492 Рік тому +2

    Agree, and I am surprised on Volvo going only touch screen for car functions with 'safety' in mind. Neither safe or efficient when hand should be on the wheel.

    • @kesgreen4639
      @kesgreen4639 Рік тому

      True, but you can always use voice commands.

  • @JohnBrissenden
    @JohnBrissenden Рік тому +1

    I love my BMW i3s but since that has gone out of production I am looking VERY HARD at this for my next car.

  • @SWR112
    @SWR112 Рік тому +1

    Think you want to check mate £32k basic is not just over £30k…..£30,500 that’s just over £30k…..But the Car looks brilliant. That acceleration speed is silly but who doesn’t love it. Recently drove the Polstar 2 and it was just the basic one not performance and it was rapid.

  • @Weeefh13
    @Weeefh13 Рік тому +2

    Everything is perfect except the backseat..

  • @Bohuaibohuai
    @Bohuaibohuai Рік тому

    51kWh pack is made of lithium ion phosphate(LFP) cells instead of NCM 4:38

  • @douglasmedeiros3398
    @douglasmedeiros3398 Рік тому +1

    Okay, awesome car, but... The speedometer on a middle screen? Bringing the driver's full attention to the screen... What is this, a Toyota??? Why?

  • @BoiAli
    @BoiAli Рік тому

    This is a similar size to an MG4 even though that's a hatch and this is an 'SUV'. But an equal spec is around £10,000 more (compared to Trophy long range). MG4 has buttons, has been out for a while (so is in a goodplace software wise etc.) To me MG4 is still on top but this is a good effort.

  • @brianiswrong
    @brianiswrong Рік тому +1

    I wonder if white will be a no cost paint colour? Because it really suites the cars shape.

  • @Furious_Dihan
    @Furious_Dihan Рік тому

    For a volvo, this looks stunning.

  • @stuartslyper1479
    @stuartslyper1479 Рік тому +2

    Well done Volvo!

  • @marcusburger1523
    @marcusburger1523 Рік тому

    With the estimated 30 tons of CO2 for 200k this car‘s emissions are as green as if you would drive an existing car with a consumption of 6.44 litres per 100km or 43.86 Mpg. Alternatively if you factor in 8 tons of production CO2 for a ICE car you would need a car that has a real world consumption of 4.72 litres per 100km / 59.85 Mpg. Honestly not bad and electricity will only get greener.

  • @JWNRW59
    @JWNRW59 Рік тому +6

    Please stop removing physical buttons just because it’s an ev. Other than that this is a compelling option if one must own an ev. I’d like to see a hybrid version.

    • @Kurre.
      @Kurre. Рік тому

      Hybrids died long ago

    • @alexdiezg
      @alexdiezg Рік тому

      ​@@Kurre. Lies, deception.

    • @JWNRW59
      @JWNRW59 Рік тому

      @@Kurre. I don't agree .... full on EV is still not fully ready for prime time in North America and pricing has yet to be brought to a level that is reasonable without government subsidies. The business model is still evolving.

    • @Kurre.
      @Kurre. Рік тому +2

      @Wendell Wagner this car is just 35k and is perfect for 2 people or a young family living in the city! The range is adequate and if you need to go farther, you can always use public transport even though America sucks at that...

    • @jerryjohansson9236
      @jerryjohansson9236 Рік тому +2

      Start using your voice instead of pushing buttons :)

  • @Mew-ip3iy
    @Mew-ip3iy Рік тому +3

    51 kwh NMC?
    I thought it is LFP?

    • @SDK2006b
      @SDK2006b Рік тому

      The base spec single motor version comes with a LFP battery - the long range and dual motor and standard batteries with Cobalt

  • @tadthemod
    @tadthemod Рік тому

    Looks good, fair price for the lower specified. However , can never be on my list due to a touch screen for most options. I would need bi focal glasses, driving needs length, screen needs readers. Sorry, but bring back buttons and simple dials....much safer.

  • @patmanrick
    @patmanrick Рік тому +2

    Looks like a great deal vs competitors, I wonder if they're going to actually make a decent number of them

    • @GerardBendotti
      @GerardBendotti Рік тому

      At the revral they said it will be mass produced in high volumes.

    • @patmanrick
      @patmanrick Рік тому

      @@GerardBendotti yes, but that's meaningless without a number. Mass produced in high volumes could mean 50k a year, for example.

    • @WildCamper
      @WildCamper Рік тому

      Today at a launch event they told me at least 8-12 months for one (uk) if I ordered today.

  • @ovadialevy478
    @ovadialevy478 Рік тому +6

    Great for the price

  • @peternguyen2323
    @peternguyen2323 Рік тому

    instead of buttons, voice commands will function just as well and a program upgrade away.

  • @bradg7373
    @bradg7373 Рік тому

    But their website for reserving is very convoluted. They describe single motor 275 miles per charge and then say 3.4 0-60. Very misleading. Do you want any extras? Well, you can’t order them till the fall? So how much will the car actually be?

  • @k1ng617
    @k1ng617 Рік тому +5

    Hard no on any car that doesn't have physical clicky buttons.

  • @idrewuk
    @idrewuk Рік тому

    Will this support Apple CarPlay and possibly their digital key feature?

  • @Ryan-jn2os
    @Ryan-jn2os Рік тому

    You’ve got the battery chemistries completely wrong. The smaller battery if lithium-iron-phosphate, the larger is lithium-nickel-magnesium-cobalt.

  • @vodkakenny
    @vodkakenny Рік тому +1

    Single motor extended range has AWD?