2020 Volvo XC40 T5 AWD R-Design - POV Review

If there ever was a "lovable" crossover, this is it.

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[flyboy]

Pretty sure you were saying “Sexy40”. Which is absolutely spot on.

[MusikMan]

There's a full electric XC40 coming in the next few months here per press announcements on Volvo's website

[dmitry]

You upgraded your camera? Quality of footage improved significantly. Like it!

[Frejborg]

I quite like the lava floor. Quirky and cool. A great vehicle for a small family.

[zombie_]

My uncle has this, in my opinion it's a little cramped and I'm not a big guy. Overall though very quick and responsive, and that sound system is amazing.

[benjaminsmith]

It's hard to find an inscription test of the xc40. The R Design is the one with the orange carpet and door panels and it seems that's the one that's always tested. It comes with a stiffer suspension and sometimes larger tires. This car seemed quiet, strangely quieter than its bigger, more expensive brothers.

[pickready]

One of the best .. The steering is light !! and great handling !! i would say go for it !!

[JulezWinnfield]

You are so right about the thigh extension crease collecting crumbs😖

[clanrobertson]

I have owned 10 Volvo since 1967. Presently have 3. I work with my father from age 10 to 20, and I have enjoyed working on my Volvos as a form of stress relief...well a diversion with a different type of work.
This XC40R looks like another fine vehicle. I have heard that Volvo will only be hybrid or electric next year. I have a little problem with that even though I have two degrees from Environment based curriculum. To keep it at a minimum of words, here are the primary problems.
1. We Do Not have a CLEAN Power Supply. All fuels for generation of power today are not clean. The pollution is simply relocated somewhere else and is much more concentrated.
2. The transmission of power is very inefficient. You can hear the electricity leaving the high powered transmission lines and returning to the atmosphere. Some estimates put the loss at 50%. So in essence, your electric car is doubled the amount of fuel per mile. Until a really clean generation method is developed it might be better to continue to improve efficiency and emissions as we have been. I know about the pollution aspects of petroleum, but cars are radically improved over my lifetime. So if you are honest, the answer in great part is the increase in the number of cars on the road which reflects that the most critical aspect is population increases and the number of people who have risen to an income level that can afford a car.
3. The battery industry’s environmental impact during production and as a waste byproduct. When you couple this with there short life, added weight and limited range, I see an environmental liability for all of these factors that more than likely are greater than petroleum at present.

The old professor

[blue-ckns]

Does the auto stop start remember when you disable it, or does it automatically turn on every time you start the car, regardless of if you disabled it or not?

[thetrustysidekick]

I really want this car, but it's expensive in my country.
For us it's like $74k for this model.


We can't have nice things.

[juan]

My ideal car! I really hope I can afford one some day! Also, do you guys get the leon cupra? if so, are you excited for the new one?

[josephstalin]

I’d love to buy one but my closest dealer is 200 miles away 😞

[PBandJ]

Was the steering wheel close enough for you when you were driving? Your arms seem outstretched.

[SegerGiesbers]

You don't get that much efficiency out of your momentum, if you got the R-Design;) @7:13

[Misguidedaliengamer]

Torn between this and a MDX. Dont really care for space just what drives better in snow and what will last a long time.

[JuJumonster]

In some other reviews for this, some reviewers said that the steering was so light that you could have trouble guessing where you tire was pointing. Did you find that to be an issue?

[charlesifemarshall]

Could u please do a POV test drive of a Rolls Royce ghost or Cullinan?

[wellcherry]

hopefully i will buy this car. i just love it

[jasonspellmon]

Drives better then winding road magazine