2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge PHEV review - (T5 inscription) Plug in Hybrid (interior/test drive/price)

This was one car that I didn't want to hand back at the end of the week. I have always been a fan of the under-dog and I would gladly drive the Volvo over BMW/Mercedes rivals.

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[AutoSocialUK]

ALSO WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU FOR 5K 🎈 I appreciate you all so very much!

[joaomiiguelcosta]

This is the exactly specification I would want mine. The colour of the exterior and interior. The wheels. Glad I found this video

[JoeLeah]

Great review! Can definitely see improvements in video production in recent videos. More smooth and professional looking! Really like how you go into depth on the important things such as the breaking and economy dropping once out of electric. Really useful to know if you’re looking to buy one.

[SmokingCrop]

8:15 that's because you only held them down a little bit, they go faster if you hold it down all the way.
Which makes this a nice feature to easily open them only a little bit when necessary.

[vroomvroombrian]

Great review and congrats on hitting the 5k! I do think Volvos are so underrated. It still offers the technology and safety compared to other luxury brands. With the rise of EVs and great dealership incentives, I do think Volvo have potential to become another luxury brand that could compete or out compete the German rivals.

[cincyrovers]

Great video as always, Tish! Congrats as well on hitting 5k subscribers! I really like the XC40, it is a really good looking car, especially in Denim Blue, as well as Bursting Blue. In the US, our Recharge model is a 402hp EV. However, it costs an extra $20k over the standard XC40. I love the little details like the Swedish flag on the seats and the crystal gear selector. And that 660 watt Harman/Kardon sound system seriously kicks! If I were to get an XC40, I'd go for the T5 R-Design AWD. Keep up the great work!

[beccarter]

Love this review! I love seeing it actually being driven on roads. So glad I found your channel.

[kevingeegan]

Great review Tish and congratulations on hitting 5k subs amazing job well done!!

[alexandrestarinsky]

For me on bumpy Ukrainian roads it will be a T5 petrol model. And this will be my fifth Volvo, hope it won't disappoint me. Thanks for the great review Natisha.

[courtenayhumphreys]

Just ordered a Xc40 phev inscription pro with roof in denim blue with blonde leather. Our kids are grown up and we are careful so shouldn’t be an issue. Have just had 3 yrs in a BMW 225xe and the xc40 is more SUV and seems bigger inside and out and much more luxurious.We been getting over 70mpg combined throughout the 3 years in the beemer plugging it in after every journey we are using electric only a lot only doing journeys of less than 25 miles usually.My only gripe is why the absolute top of the range car classes blind spot detection as a paid option when it’s standard in most other cars in the class !

[gmac]

Do you think you will get a chance to do a review on the Polestar range at all? Love the way you don't go with the flow with your reviews. When the notification pops up it could be any brand or model.

[benssop]

what's wrong with the color? i like it.

[DaveDVideoMaker]

The BMW X1 PHEV has xDrive 4WD and the Jaguar E-Pace P300e has AWD, but Volvo doesn’t have a 4WD version of the PHEV XC40.
I prefer the Jaguar, cos it does 0-100 in 6.5 seconds, despite the 3-cylinder and has AWD.

[austenpowers]

Decent review vid with lots of relevance to me, cheers 👍

[ladybookworm]

I love my XC40 MOMENTUM T5
Getting the XC40 INSCRIPTION T5

[SmokingCrop]

11:45 Definitely disagree, You immediately notice that you're on B instead of D. It gives you a nice defensive way of driving about.
I like it a lot better than a harsh one pedal driving way, as those do not flow with the rest of the traffic (as most don't have that).

Also, start breaking earlier? Then you're just breaking way too late and should coast your car a lot more (in B mode).

(been driving this (full spec) since november as my car that I got from work)

[alexdalgleish]

T4 variant definitely good alternative to a Tesla or Kia eNiro. Or RAV4 Hybrid secondhand. So it'll be down to personal taste. If can make it work in EV mode it's almost perfect. Great review Tish. What's next vehicle being lent?!

[kevindevlin]

Couldn’t understand her claim that this car is not suitable for long journeys but best used for popping to the shops. A small hatchback or mini is best used for “popping to the shops” not a SUV even if a lot of women think SUV’s are only designed for the school run! The XC40 can tow a braked trailer with a gross weight of 1800kg, so a vehicle designed for more than nipping to the local shop!

[mihaiamatti]

Hello. great review i really like it !!! Please one question: Peugeot 3008 or this Volvo? of course both PHEV. Most of the time 20-25mile commute but also some long trips to ski (if it will be any ski season soon....)

[stevenbennett]

Interesting. £50 for teh additional cable. when I bought my Recharge Volvo last year the stealer wanted £300 for the same cable.