That little zoom to the screen at 13:19 was the most cinematic shot ever in a Doug review

The centre glovebox is a good idea, makes it more accessible to the driver so they don’t have to lean over to get something out of the glovebox.

Doug is the type of guy that triggers everyone's google devices in the worst possible way. I was actually okay for air conditioning right now, thanks Doug.

Doug is the type of guy to call a door handle "exciting to use" 😂

Having the measurements of the trunk space in various configurations printed on the tailgate is genius. Never knew I wanted that before seeing it here, but I love it.

That is actually a very nice ev for the price. Volvo really stepped up.

Your review of the EX30 was more thorough and complete than any other review of this vehicle. It totally changes my opinion of this car.

I’d rather have physical buttons for every day controls, such as the aircon. As for the voice control, I was sick of the “hey Google” after the 3rd time Doug said it. But I still love the amount of enthusiasm Doug brings to his reviews.

It's not easy travelling with a full-size office chair, but Doug demands a comfortable seat even when filming in dingy parking garages and I, for one, respect that.

Doug is the kind of guy who gives an electric vehicle “a little gas”….

I'm very used to operating screens, but I really like my buttons in my car. Screens are just impossible to operate without looking at them, while buttons can be operated without looking.

Doug’s the type of guy to repeat the hey Google command enough times to drive a viewers smart home crazy 😂

Volvo is gonna sell a zillion of these little things. Definitely at the top of my list for a first EV.

Really starting to hate that "minimalism" in cars now means "everything goes into and is controlled in a center screen. Even the gauge cluster"

Nice to see an EV at a normal person price point and actually gives you what you want instead of doing stupid stuff like so many EV companies do. This isn't just a good EV, its a good car i could actually see myself buying

Love this for many reasons, the biggest probably being that it could set the table for cars in general, not just EVs towards a lower average price point so we as consumers win.

Doug is the type of guy to say that the best cars are electric cars while exclusively owning and driving gas guzzlers.

So happy that Volvo made an affordable electric car that looks like a normal vehicle

I want this vehicle so bad, i love the speckle recycled interior and how considered everything is. Can't wait for these to have the NACS port in the US!

Excellent take. Looks like a phenomenal car. Absolutely phenomenal. Game changer for the auto industry. Thank you Volvo.

i love how down to earth you come off still after all these years

Absolutely wild that Doug didn't mention the sound bar

As someone who drives a 2004 Saturn Ion, it's just nice to be represented.

I can't wait to get my hands on one I'm new to the volvo family and I couldn't be happier

Volvo has seen such a huge demand for these in Europe that in addition to the Chinese factory, these will also be built in their European factory in Ghent, Belgium. These are the ones that will make it to Europe and the US (to avoid tariffs on Chinese imported cars in the US).

Great review, just weird to see a 2025 model when we havent left 2023 yet...

Thanks for the great review, it answered some of my questions i had on this car. Looking forward trying it out here in February.

Hi Doug, Great video man. This is really a winner for sure. For that price I'd say this is the prettiest Volvo in many years, fully loaded with the most advanced tech, everything in the car is no nonsense designed and put together and then again, the price range put all its rivals to sleep. Well done Volvo. Well done Doug !

The glovebox in the middle is surprising and really nice touch! Having to reach the passenger seat side from the driver seat is often cumbersome at best..

Cost cutting under the guise of minimalism.

This a great review! I have watched over a dozen and this one has the most in-depth review of the touch screen controls. I have one reserved and I can’t wait to get it!

This is easily the most detailed and in-depth review of this car. Thanks Doug!

Such a cool Volvo. Love the clean design without wierd cuts and creases and that it does'nt look like a shoe. Amazing looking wheels 🙂

Obviously physical controls for things like HVAC would be better but given this probably helped Volvo hit their aggressive price point I think they get a pass. Just wish this thing came in hatchback form too, looks like a really great car.

Another great video. I love the minimalist design and “reasonable” price. You should know that you set off thousands of Google assistants in people’s homes. Mine tried to turn my home hvac from heating to air conditioning. 😬

I enjoyed this video way more than I thought I would. I thought it was just going to be another C40 review but slightly different. Good Job Doug! Also… what happened to Dougcember?!?!

Doug is the type of guy to have fans that race to his comments and say a "doug is the type of guy" joke.

I hope it will be at the San Diego Auto show and available for test drives. Sparked my interest and if they will have them at the price point, its in my highly considered list.

I really like this new Volvo. It wasn't available when I ordered my electric XC40, but I think this will be my next car. Big enough for 2 people, nice to handle in the small streets of a European city and fast as a sportscar. And I was happy to see the blue baby Benz in the background, sweet memories.

Great video keep up the good work bro

Damn it Doug! You saying “Hey Google” is activating my Google devices.

I love it!! Honestly If things work out for us this *will* be my next vehicle. I'm sure in like 6 months of global release there will be aftermarket driver displays available. Just like there are for Model 3 and Y.

Great review Doug thx.

Great review!

Everytime Doug says hey Google, it screwed with my phone while watching this video.

Factoid, this is built on a geely platform, not just in a geely factory. I believe this makes this quietly the first Chinese car that will be sold in the US.

Gave my depo today. Can’t wait. This video was incredible.

Doug you are a legend! nice review :)

Thanks for the review! I really think either this or Equinox EV will be my next car so I can retire my 2015 Volt. I'm curious, how is the sound system in the EX30?

Having good voice controls is fantastic. You won’t have to take your eyes off the road at all to do most functions

@9:21 My google assistant in my garage is going nutz now Doug

good job. the wayy you talk makes any boring car fun to watch

One thing I saw that was unexpected. There is no where on the inside door to grab except for the handle. Makes controlling how far the door opens in say a parking garage or during a windy day harder. Could cause more door dings etc.

Looks great! At 19:10 of the video the hood looks like it is tilted - bad fit and finish? Or maybe it's just not latched? Looks strange. Thanks Doug! Great review as always!

I love it, a combination of good design AND engineering.

I was already convinced, but the "Hey Google" definitely makes up for no physical buttons. Wow. My new dream car

The EX30 is pretty much the only new car I can get excited over at the moment, though sadly it’ll still likely be a bit out of reach financially when it lands here in Australia…. a used XC40 Recharge by then will likely be a more accessible and attractive option, especially as it retains some hard button controls and a more traditional dash. I do wonder just how much a single knob-button - press to switch between fan speed, temperature and volume - under the screen would have added to the end price though. Having a HUD as an option would have solved the speedo cluster issue easily. Still, the Model 3/Y are amongst the biggest selling cars (not just EVs) at present so clearly people don’t care enough about the ‘all on one screen’ UI to buy something else. I do wish EV makers could come up with AWD models that aren’t top spec models though, just put a 50hp motor on the front wheels and don’t charge 10-20% more for it. I don’t need supercar 0-100kmh times, I just want all four wheels turning when it’s slippery.

He gotta chair now. Arthritis setting in.

Now that is a good looking car. I've seen one already and it's even better up close. Finally a glove box both driver and passenger can reach.

Nice car and garage, and BTW, the light and sound in your new location can be improved 😉😉

This is an impressive Volvo indeed. Definitely looks like a game changer. Great review!

I love it. It’s like an XC40 but cooler looking and better for cities and populated areas. They did a good job on fitting lots of stuff in a small car

LOL my google home was going off the hook on this video. Doug, great video. I love this car - but I am waiting for the NACS version. I also have a Rivian, which is fantastic.

I like the addition of the desk chair

Doug - great video. Love it. It’s pursuaded us to consider buying one. But you gave accel a 5/10 for an EV that does 0-100kms in 3.4 seconds……. Was that a mistake and should it be a 7 or 8 score….??

Can't believe Doug forgot to talk about the integrated soundbar on the dashboard. It contributes to the minimalism (and cost-cutting) approach to the car. I also don't think this is a 2025. I believe first deliveries of the car will be 2024. 2025 is when it should have the NACS charging ports.

This thing is awesome! I'm a huge fan of these new EV Volvos!

I love how Doug always over-demonstrates things. Triggered my google home literally 5 times in a row demonstrating the assistant 😭

My goodness I am so excited for this car. I work in a Volvo Retailer and just placed my order yesterday! Merry Christmas to me!

The little black towel Doug used to kneel on has been upgraded.

Dang it Doug, your hey Google section send my home into crazy mode. I was in the kitchen watching your episode from a distance and had to rush over to my TV remote to mute it. Lol.

I love how you can see Doug’s A Class in the background, I believe the EX30 will become a future classic, along with the W168 A Class 😍

This is going to be a great small crossover for Volvo. Fast and fun to drive with sharp styling and packaging. The dual motor performance version that rips a 0-60 in 3.4 secs is going to be an incredible value! Hope they can ramp production quickly because there will be a lot of demand for this vehicle.

To be honest, if Volvo made a electric wagon like the V60, then I’d buy that as soon as they’d release

I really like the simplicity of the interior. A mechanical hatch release somewhere in the center would be cool.

Damn it Doug it's 30 degrees in NY and my parents are pissed thinking I turned the AC on 😂

When you got 4 people sharing a car and are always in a hurry, you need physical buttons to adjust stuff while you're driving, so you can keep your eyes on the road. Even when my car "remembers" my settings, I still adjust stuff all the time depending on what I'm wearing, etc.

In Canada, they are $56,446+ for the EX30 Core to $64,846+ for the Twin Ultra.

As a M3SR Tesla owner, I like this lil Volvo!! Perfect daily driver, 0-60 in the low 5s is plenty fast for stop and go city driving, the range is comparable to my car, the "everything in the screen" you get used to, I like the window switch layout and ambient lighting, the keycard is cool (although I wish the phone key would be available from launch, awesome feature), "push brake to start" will make you wonder why there was ever a need to turn a key, and according to the comments it has an excellent sound system. This will probably sell really well here in the US at its rumored price point, and should pull some of the Elon haters off of the fence. Plus it's really nice looking!!

Thanks, Doug, but from one Doug to another, I still love my 2016 VW GTI S. It's the same size as the EX30, but has better legroom for my occasional passengers, fits my stuff with the back seats down, and, best of all, I can still row my own gears and enjoy the exhaust note. You're right that I'm probably not the target market for a Volvo EV. I will give Volvo credit for designing a very well thought-out car.

Great video! Does Polestar need to exist? I feel Volvo's branding/marketing is confusing in terms of who they are speaking to. Electrified Volvo models are going to be more than enough for most people, with similar or better range. So...Polestar has and still does have me scratching me head!

Easily, the most value pack car in the market. If I am on the market for an electric SUV, I would definitely go for this.

Yeah I’m buying this. I have a C40 and it’s been great but lease will end right when these hit the street. I can already see the software improvements and love everything I’ve seen about the EX30. Sold.

I'm just 35 years old, buy I like steering wheel heater, rear hatch door, windows as physical buttons. If the voice assistant is a good one, I can let go of A/C buttons.

LOL...at 9:30, when Doug talks to Google, my freakin' Google Nest heard it and got confused. "I'm sorry, that device is not set up"

The car is gorgeous, like all modern Volvos. Love the Scandi minimalism and the recycled materials. The trunk is awesome and practical. The price is right, IMO. The only downside is... where's the rear armrest? That's too bad. Other than that, I really like this.

I think the coolest thing is the glove box. I've needed stuff out of my glove box and it's a reach to the right side but then again I drive a big car but it's also cool like the driver and the passenger can put stuff right there

Watching Doug roll around in that chair, I realize just how long we've been around. Doug is getting older, and he's not doing the down-on-one-knee presentation any more. I remember when he first started putting a pad under his knee, and I thought "about time", since his knees were starting to look really banged up from all his reviews. Now, the knees look great, but I've been able to see in the last few reviews that he isn't moving quite as youthfully as when he began, and I was starting to think "maybe a chair would be nice". I'm glad to see he's taking care of himself, but it makes me feel old too, you know? I had to go back and forth a couple of times at 13:20 in order to confirm that it was indeed a zoom that was added post-production and not somebody moving a camera. It was REALLY disconcerting to see a camera crew with a boom mike at the Great GT Race. I was almost starting to worry about Doug selling out. I miss him filming in the parking lot of Sorrento Valley station. It was fun watching the trains go back and forth in the background. Kind of like watching Noodle in the Ford GT (why DOES he sit up facing forward like that so much? It's like he's a hood ornament inside the car). This indoor garage space is neat too, though. And we get to see the A-class in the background.

2025 review in 2023… Doug reporting from the future.

Doug said "hey Google" enough times to now be recognized as a member of my household.

If Doug is excited, I’m excited. Looks like a great EV for the money…

Looks so good! Love it.

LOVE THIS THING! Volvo's so on point with the EX30. It's not about getting it or not it's about getting it or waiting for the XC version. :O

I kept waiting for a catch, but this seems like a really good deal.

Congrats on the new baby Doug

Wow I love this car. Didn’t expect that.

As a Tesla owner, I have to ask, was this designed by former Tesla designers or did Volvo utilize a lot of Tesla design cues when it comes to minimalism? Also want to add, I have always loved Volvo’s as well!

I like the pricing, but i don't like that they went the tesla route and put absolutely everything on the screen, and got rid of the instrument cluster....

I just can’t understand why people don’t mention or dig deeper about the soundbar in this car. It is innovative and I would love to know more about how it sounds.

13:19 Doug's hey Google activated my Google🙆 I was wondering why the screen froze for second lol