Volvo EX30 - Reasonably Priced Volvo? (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

Volvo EX30 rides on Geely’s SEA2 platform. Geely is the Chinese giant that owns Volvo. EX30 is one of four models currently made on the SEA2 platform. There’s the smart hashtag 1 and 3 as well as Zeekr X. Since all are made in China, Volvo’s scrambling to retool its Ghent factory in Belgium to start making the EX30 in Europe.

At 423 cm in length the Volvo EX30 is 19 cm shorter than the popular XC40 crossover. The EX30 is about the size of the Renault Megane E-Tech or VW ID. 3. And for my US viewers, were’s talking smaller, than the new Toyota C-HR.

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↔ Volvo EX30 dimensions:
✔ length: 4233 mm
✔ width: 1837 mm
✔ height: 1549 mm
✔ wheelbase: 2650 mm
✔ boot/trunk: 318-904 L + 7 L frunk

💲 Volvo EX30 Core single motor starting price: 39 790 euro

💲 Volvo EX30 Ultra single motor extended range price as tested: 54 890 euro

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Chapters:
0:00 intro
0:30 made in China
2:05 dimensions
2:37 frunk
3:08 handsfree access
3:55 boot
5:08 rear seat
7:04 cockpit
11:30 driving impressions
13:02 driver aids
14:38 performance
16:05 charging
16:30 driving impressions continued
17:00 automatic parking
18:45 pricing
19:43 conclusion

[LTUman]

Damn, i like Mark's car reviews the most.

[Da_StormtroopeR]

The car is extremely well-made and nice to look at. The driving performance is also good. The main argument for not buying it is the sparse and cost-saving interior.

[Johnnyboiii]

I can see you've lost some weight Marek, gj!

[piglet]

Autocar (UK) reports owners having serious software problems with their cars:
"These issues, owners say, range from screens going black and steering-wheel buttons not responding to cars not charging and even emergency braking systems randomly activating."
Not perhaps well-made after all

[skemsen]

Great video and brilliant move with the car size comparisons fading images 👍

[emanuelferreira]

Was waiting for your real life review. No volvo sponcer.

[kevinn]

20 inch rims on a car this small... OMG. My first car, a Honda CRX Si had 14 inch rims.

I love this car except for the "main screen do all" approach. In the end it's way too small for a family of 4. It would be great for a single person. Kind of pricey though. 64k CAD for the mid level AWD? That's the price of a top trim VW ID 4 AWD here.

[NemanjaPantelic]

I completely agree with your conclusion. I like the interior of the Volvo because it is simple, with obvious cost savings, but it is more charming than Tesla's interior with its various fabrics, materials, and colors. Unfortunately, I wouldn't consider the EX30 due to the obscene price. Also, the self-parking feature seems lacking compared to my (old) V90 Cross Country from 2017, which did a much better job. I see a lot of EX30s on the roads, so that's nice, but I'll pass an Electric Volvo (for now).

[slydr]

I'm sorry Chinese Volvo, but I will choose any day the Kia EV 3!!!

[rocketdreamer]

I think it is well positioned as price point vs specs, need to be intelligent with your choices. Many niggles but all can be amended with the next face-lift. On finance buy it should be competitive. Good product, need to be communicated 2 the market cleverly. Well done Marek😊

[xntrix]

At last, testing the self parking 👍 not necessarily the most needed feature but it gives an insight into how the tech will work overall, good review … thought I hated it, you confirmed I would 😂

[benjaminbomberg]

I must say that driving through Poland was very… efficient. I rented a BMW 430d Gran Coupe, I’m glad I did, because it kept up with traffic well. And the adaptive cruise worked at Polish motorway speeds. (130 and up, shall we say).

[mickdaly]

So put a system that beeps if take eyes off the road AND then put the speedo on main screen so you HAVE to take eyes off road to see speed Now that's good design

[Commentator]

I am sorry for being old but this reminds me of Skoda Favorit from the outside lol. The inside I like very much. If they are cheap as used, may pick one up down the line. At least no one will steal it with those looks.

[AliHijazi]

The rear pillar reminds me of the GMC Terrain 2019

[laupakhin]

Volvo have somehow snatched defeat from the jaws of victory with this one. The EX30 seemed to have so much promise when it was announced but it seems that it hasn't quite lived up to it. There's so many design details that I like, but the decision to follow Tesla with the ergonomics and Geely with the ADAS means a no from me.
I remember how Volvo was talking about the window switch positioning, 'soundbar' sound system and the lack of a driver's gauge cluster were ways to reduce cost... but why is it still so expensive?

[makar]

I would love to see your review of Zeekr X if you get an opportunity.

[TEVAssociation]

Here it may or may not arrive due tariffs on Chinese made cars so hapoy to share your views in the mean time !

[mbc]

Yes, driving through Austria was nice except the 110km/h limit on the highway that seems to be more prevalant that the official 130km/h.

[Commentator]

Food for thought. Do you want this or a full loaded 2 years old XC90. The price is the same.