A Superb Small Luxury SUV! 2023 Volvo XC40 review

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The Volvo XC40 has been updated for 2023 and beyond, and while the brand is pushing for a full EV range very soon, there's still a petrol version available.
Should you choose electric? Or are the new mild-hybrid petrol models - which are a lot cheaper - a better bet?
In this review, I won't try and sway you either way - but I will give you the info you need to help make the decision for yourself.
I've driven both the EV and petrol models, but this vid was shot with the XC40 B5, which is the most powerful petrol version these days. Still not a lick on the top-spec all-wheel drive EV model, but grunty enough!
From pricing and specs to efficiency, what's under the bonnet to what the interior is like, we will answer the question: Is the 2023 Volvo XC40 is The Right Car?
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00:00 Intro
00:53 Is it the right price?
02:17 What's the best competitor?
03:24 Is it the right size?
04:35 Interior
09:23 Under the bonnet
10:15 Driving
12:01 Efficiency
13:30 Is it safe?
14:36 Ownership
15:22 Verdict
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@stevenhollis2012 8 ай бұрын

Hi Trish i always follow you i loved this video it's helped my game so much with the driver especially thank you Trish

@chriswharton 17 күн бұрын

Thank you very much, I’m buying one tomorrow, after having test drove it today. Makes me comfortable with my decision. Thanks again.

@barryung8172 Жыл бұрын

Great review Mate…

@onepaolos 3 ай бұрын

Love my Volvo XC 40 2020 T4 Momentum. The only thing I dislike is how the rear seats do not recline. Ugh. It’s been almost 5 years, 136,000km, so far so good. Updates are done at the dealership without cost.

@anonanon6678 Жыл бұрын

Please review MG4 and BYD Dolphin, when they are available in the future. Keep up the good work!

@therightcar Жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting! Yep, whenever they are here and ready for review, I’m planning to cover them!!

@johnbrews9724 5 ай бұрын

A more serious competitor for the gas XC40 than the Audi or Mercedes is the BMW X1 that can be optioned to have all the extras (heads up display, panoramic glass roof, heated seats, sports seats, lumbar support, adaptive cruise, lane centering) and a better ride if you choose 18” wheels. All for $5K-$15K (US) less than the comparable XC40. The X1 also steers better, has a more responsive engine, and (maybe) better mileage. The BMW does have a lag/lurch problem from a dead stop. But as this review has noted, the mild hybrid of the XC40 has not completely cured this problem.

@therightcar 5 ай бұрын

Great point, the new generation X1 wasn’t out when I filmed this review. I have done a review of it, and I think it’s great. Looking forward to the new Mini Countryman as well.

@drewdog84 Жыл бұрын

The steering wheel comment: "There's no up or plus for the volume", where the video footage right before this comment showed an up & down button for volume, along with left/right to skip or go back a song, that seems pretty straight forward yeah? In regards to the console, it uses Google maps but then Apple music??? Why not use Google owned KZfaq for music... making it an all-in-one Google suite of products, hmm.

@Coastmac2001 Жыл бұрын

The previous diesel variants that were dumped from Australia in late 2019 were probably the more efficient engines.

@therightcar Жыл бұрын

And yes, I recall getting something like 4.5 L per 100 k’s in the diesel versions. But then again, the plug-in hybrid was properly efficient if you were using it within its intended parameters. Shame they don’t sell that one anymore.

@vijendranagar Жыл бұрын

Hi Mate, Love your reviews, especially the sections where you suggest the alternatives and the ownership costs, which isnt covered by other reviewers. I am currently looking for a small suv as we are a couple. Shortlisted BMW X1, Lexus UX, XC 40 and then New Qashqai, Kamiq, Kona Hy rid which is yet to arrive. While I can afford the luxury ones, since I usually stick to cars over 3-4 years (where servicing starts to feel pricy, apart from the U98 fuelsl) considering non luxury options too. What would be your pick for me? Should I wait for rhe new Kona hybrid? P.S. Didn't consider Corolla Cross due to wait times and the upfront cost for hybrid do take a longer to justify the savings. Thanks, VJ

@gilbertocharpentier6391 8 ай бұрын

I finally got my 2024 mild hybrid ultimate B3 last Friday after a 3-month wait for production. It's in this stunning fjord-blue color 😅 Interestingly, it's quite roomy; I'm 1.83 meters tall, and a passenger of the same height can sit comfortably in the back. So far, I'm satisfied with my decision, even though I used to drive a V60 Diesel engine, and I'm concerned about long-term petrol consumption. I'm not a believer in electric cars being the future or necessarily environmentally friendly. Your video played a significant role in my decision to choose this fantastic compact SUV. Thanks for that!

@zhouxincai5368 Жыл бұрын

Any 10 yrs running cost comparison with similar cars x1 glb etc that would be good.

@therightcar Жыл бұрын

10 years? Wow. I’ll just go find my crystal ball

@DisjointedR Жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right about the lagginess of the mild hybrid when trying to set off quickly. It's one of the few things I really don't like about my UK spec B4 Ultimate. Also noted that you have far better warranty and service terms in Australia than we do. Excellent review 👍🏻

@therightcar Жыл бұрын

Thank you - love feedback like this from owners who are realistic about the cars they own! And yep, Aussies have it good for ownership - it’s a battle ground even for the luxury brands.

@jasonswift7098 11 ай бұрын

This is an aussie car mate so you can't compare it to your UK spec, it has 183KW which is more than enough.

@DisjointedR 11 ай бұрын

@@jasonswift7098 If you watched the video and read the comment you'll see that it's about the lagginess of the gear change - nothing to do with the power of my Swedish/ Chinese, UK spec Volvo, manufactured in Belgium.

@jasonswift7098 11 ай бұрын

@@DisjointedR Its made in Sweden not china.

@DisjointedR 11 ай бұрын

@@jasonswift7098 🤷

@OshoLee 14 күн бұрын

xc60 is the sweet spot

@wrigzzx Жыл бұрын

I think it's the price you pay for a customisable digital dashboard. I have a skoda and still get confused sometimes but not to the point where I need to look at the manual. I think fords is good for simplicity but then you sacrifice some info you might want.

@therightcar Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I hear you mate. The Ford screen can be simpler, but then again, it doesn't have the info. You're bang on. I still think the Audi Virtual Cockpit is the benchmark. It was a sweet thing in the TT, as the only screen in the car.

@TheHayabusa09 Жыл бұрын

So, has the 1.5 turbo, 3 cylinder with electric motor been dropped from the range? That setup had 195KWS of power.

@therightcar Жыл бұрын

Yep the Recharge Plug-In Hybrid model is gone. It’s petrol or EV only in Australia.

@sinabakhshalian6752 Жыл бұрын

The mirror folding interruptions are extremely annoying… You don’t need to copy anyone… Have your own style.

@therightcar Жыл бұрын

Thank you. But that noise is part of a competition! See the community tab. If you can guess the car they’re from you can win a prize!!

@thenewyhum 11 ай бұрын

I love it! It’s like ASMR! 😄

@rokana9641 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Review an XC90 soon too..

@therightcar Жыл бұрын

I might not be able to get an XC90. But the EX90 isn’t too far off!

@rokana9641 Жыл бұрын

@@therightcar Alright, it's just that I'm considering to buy a 2021 used one so I'm wondering about their reliability

@therightcar Жыл бұрын

I won’t be able to comment on reliability, really, only to say that it has a warranty! Check out the guys at Redriven’s vid telling about XC90: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rMxlZpR1tMDJnmg.html

@berniemarshall722 Жыл бұрын

The XC40 was the top of my shopping list but when I found out that Volvo had removed self parking from the 2023 model, not even available as an option, I started to look elsewhere. Have now ordered a BMW X1. Still waiting for it to arrive, but in comparing my test drives of both, and some time driving around with a friend in her XC40 Electric, I think I am happy with my choice of the X1. Feels quite a bit bigger inside than the Volvo, esp the back seat, and much larger cargo area. Better sun roof, with full block out; wireless Apple Car play vs Volvo's wired one. X1 feels more open and more stylish across the dash. The operating system seems more cutting edge than the XC40, and the cameras on the X1 were better than on the Volvo, sharper and clearer, and they operate as a dashcam across all four cameras, recording the 20 seconds before any impact, as well as being available on demand. Of course there will be aspects of the Volvo that would have been better but I think that I will happy with my X1.

@therightcar Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bernie. I made this XC40 review before the X1 vid, and my opinions on the Volvo are slightly changed as a result. X1 is a really nice luxury small SUV.

@holliepajak3772 Жыл бұрын

I have 2020 and I love it.

@tyeueyu 11 ай бұрын

hope you dont expect the BM to last past its warranty, nasty plastic parts and all

@TwitchCronos100 5 ай бұрын

Oh nice, I still running with a X1 e84 from 2012, amazing and beautiful car.

@matthewcao1291 6 ай бұрын

Can you do a comparison between the new UX ( UX300H ) and the XC40 in 2024 ?

@therightcar 6 ай бұрын

Honestly, I probably can’t. I’ve done a comparison between them before: www.carsguide.com.au/car-reviews/volvo-xc40-vs-lexus-ux-vs-bmw-x2-73870

@lukearmstrong5608 Жыл бұрын

That energy usage for the electric version turned me off it. The range was lower than I thought it would be as well.

@therightcar Жыл бұрын

I hear you, Luke. I’ve just driven a secret new EV (not actually a secret - review coming in the next few days!) which claims 15.0kWh/100km. It also has a decent range (up to 420km) and costs almost half of what this Volvo does… interesting vid coming up!!!

@jaybazza248 Жыл бұрын

The only area this car fails in is looking like an MG3 from certain angles. According to Volvo, noone has died in an accident in an XC90 since 2002, thats safety!

@therightcar Жыл бұрын

I don't see the resemblance. :D

@daweigo6851 6 ай бұрын

How would they possibly know accidents stat's from around the world.?

@ElPierdolito 3 ай бұрын

Uhhhh ok, if you say so. I see 2 totally different cars and to me the MG is ugly and the Volvo is gorgeous.

@ThePapaJohnKing Жыл бұрын

How is the reliability for Volvo these days ? Where is this model made ?

@peterhardie8847 Жыл бұрын

Made in China which is one of my negatives. Check out JD Power 2023 Vehicle Dependability Study. Volvo is well below average at 215 Problems per 100 vehicles. Lexus is 133 at No 1.

@simonpilk 10 ай бұрын

UK models for sale are usually built in Belgium. One thing that I didn’t like when watching your review is cornering and not feeding the steering wheel but crossing your hands which gives me nightmares!!

@paulsven7923 7 ай бұрын

@@peterhardie8847 Australian XC40 was made in Belgium, XC60 though might be a different story

@anthonyliddle9305 3 ай бұрын

I think the XC60 is made at their Gothenburg plant

@applesauceawesome Жыл бұрын

Volvo currently doesnt sell a single proper wagon in oz, the v60 cross country is quasi-SUV. This is a real problem for me, and it looks like its being phased out. Volvo, without a wagon. What a weird time.

@therightcar Жыл бұрын

Yep, other markets have normal wagons, but Australia misses out. Blame the SUV. Blame it for everything!

@RandyRadar43 Жыл бұрын

We purchased the 2023 XC40 B5 Mild Hybrid that pulls to the right even after service realigned twice. Anybody had this issues? Any suggestions?

@therightcar Жыл бұрын

I’ve not heard of that. But have you raised your concerns with the Volvo dealership?

@deonrowe Жыл бұрын

Ohh electric!

@therightcar Жыл бұрын

The dual motor, no doubt? I know you!!

@carlfrancis3440 Жыл бұрын

2023 Xc40 B3P Sound system ONLY COMES BASS ANS TREBLE THAT'S IT!.

@jasonswift7098 11 ай бұрын

BS it has a lot more options that than.

@carlfrancis3440 11 ай бұрын

@@jasonswift7098 I wish... Please see response from Volvo aftercare... To confirm the vehicle has the high-performance speakers, this is not a downgraded version. The only difference is that some adjustment options were removed from the settings such as the equalizer. The infotainment system is operated by Google and can not be changed. I hope this helps. Pity I can't upload a photo, BASS, Treble, front and rear fade. That's it.

@tyeueyu 11 ай бұрын

upgrade