2025 Volvo EX30 First Drive Review: Small EV Makes a Big Impact

Рет қаралды 14,773

Күн бұрын

The 2025 Volvo EX30 is the brand’s smallest SUV ever, but that tiny footprint hasn’t stopped the team behind it from thinking big.
This electric vehicle (EV) has been infused with many of the same attributes that made Volvo’s larger SUVs so successful, and best of all, it’s been done without making compromises. To make it even more compelling, the EX30 is made with sustainability in mind from beginning to end.
AutoTrader.ca Editor-in-Chief Jodi Lai gives her impressions behind the wheel of Volvo's new electric subcompact SUV.
Read the full review on AutoTrader.ca:
www.autotrader.ca/editorial/2...
00:00 Intro
00:35 Powertrain and Specs
01:27 Performance and Charging speed
02:10 Driving impressions
03:31 Infotainment and User-friendliness
05:14 Space and Practicality
06:19 Safety and Driver assistance technology
06:40 Pricing and Value
07:25 Conclusion

Пікірлер: 27

@chags3512 7 ай бұрын

I’ve watched 15+ of these first impression videos and you win for not complaining about having to look at the center screen for speed. Every single other one complained about it lol.

@autotrader_ca 6 ай бұрын

It honestly didn't bother me that much. It was very easy to get used to. Thanks for watching! -Jodi

@richardpurves387 6 ай бұрын

I agree it is nice to see someone not complaining about the center screen. My son bought one of the first Tesla model 3 in 2017 and I flew with him to Toronto to pick it up. As a 70 year old senior I could not help but comment to him on the lack of physical buttons/knobs for functions. Six years later, he loves the touch screen and I have to admit that I have changed my opinion. It just requires getting used to it. BTW, I have reserved an ultra rear wheel drive for myself so I am definitely not concerned about the center screen.

@chags3512 6 ай бұрын

@@richardpurves387 awesome to hear. People complain before even giving new things a try! Plus there are voice controls. Nice to have options!

@briancollier5145 7 ай бұрын

Nice to see this from a Canadian perspective. Since I live in the one part of the country that rarely gets snow, I can save the money on the rear wheel drive version.

@autotrader_ca 7 ай бұрын

The RWD version also has more range, so another bonus! Thanks for watching! -Jodi

@darylpreston7505 6 ай бұрын

$53,700 to start in Canada for a made in Cheena EV. They should have downsized the price at the same time they downsized the vehicle. Who needs a $60k car to go shopping?

@StewartMidwinter 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for a succinct, informative review of this vehicle. And by the way, I could tell you were driving just to the west of Barcelona because of the mountain range just behind you.😊

@autotrader_ca 5 ай бұрын

Good eye, it was a beautiful location to drive! Thanks for watching! -Jodi

@humanze 4 ай бұрын

As usual a $6k MSRP surcharge for being Canadian. It kind of negates the federal incentive.😢

@karlInSanDiego 7 ай бұрын

Note that the base model omits a heat pump. Hooefully Volvo won't try to import that version to Canada, or sales will advise against ordering them without one.

@autotrader_ca 7 ай бұрын

I was told from Volvo Canada that all Canadian models come with a standard heat pump. -Jodi

@MrNickHanson 6 ай бұрын

Nice watch

@chenavd 7 ай бұрын

When the EX30 was initially annouced, I was excited about its performance and price ($35k USD). Now in Canada, it cost $53.7k CAD!?? In that case, I would look else where to buy bigger EVs with less money.

@StewartMidwinter 6 ай бұрын

Yes, you can, but then you won't be getting a volvo! 😊

@fredlabonte8946 5 ай бұрын

Volvo today is not than Chinese junk , i have a 2022 electric Volvo with lot of problem , rusted underneath, change battery under waranty , and now the electric motor is very noisy , back order from China , DON'T BUY VOLVO

@ainhatda8807 3 ай бұрын

That's cut throat price!!

@kevinn1158 7 ай бұрын

The back seat is basically non existent. If all of your friends are "small people" this is an awesome choice.

@vulcan4d 3 ай бұрын

Why are we not making single motor FWD EV cars? Is it just an upsell gimmick to get you to buy two motors. What these car makers need to do is get away from the $54K price where you can get a Tesla Y. Price it at $50 and now you can call it competitive.

@Erin-bt7re 7 ай бұрын

Apparently the type of battery in the EX 30 is not good in cold weather.

@karlInSanDiego 7 ай бұрын

EX30 uses LFP in the small battery, but has NMC battery in the large battery (long range) version.

@Erin-bt7re 7 ай бұрын

@@karlInSanDiego thanks for the clarification

@briancollier5145 7 ай бұрын

And we will not be getting the small battery in Canada, so non-issue.

@Erin-bt7re 7 ай бұрын

@@briancollier5145 good news, thanks

@stocks26 6 ай бұрын

2025?

@gingerd2098 5 ай бұрын

Sometimes manufacturers call them a year newer as it makes it feel cutting edge and creates more “value”. Realistically some were probably built in 2023. 😂