Great review, Gavin. Like many drivers, I prefer to have dashboard telemetry in front of the steering wheel. I took a Volvo EX 30 for a drive yesterday, but I prefer the Polestar 2 and Volvo XC 40 Recharge. Safety is not a boring subject. Volvo has inspired many other auto makers to create safer cars.
There is a blind available for the panoramic roof, it’s getting clipped into the sides. Here in Thailand I never open mine in my XC60. Wouldn’t opt for it if I had a choice but with the blind it’s not a deal breaker.
It's beautifully styled, I like this and its sister division car - Polstar 2, We don't get this car in Canada, but they do offer a full EV XC40 Recharge, starting at 63K ! really great review!!!
Yeah! Why isn't recirculation default?! It's one of those things like with software designers, I bet they don't admit to their products at party's. Or if they do, it the last time they admit it.
I thought they only had one manufacturing plant for the EX30 in Zhangjiakou China. Both Volvo and Polstar are really trying to push the Swedish connection to try and avoid the same mistake MG made (IE most young people think of MG as Chinese not British).
The (stupid, non-standard) 20" would not be helping at all. I'll bet the 19" version rides much better.) Same as my BMW i3 on 19s (not 20s), and Model 3 (on 18s, not 19s.)
It DOESN'T have Android Auto !!!!! It runs the Android Automotive Operating System which is a different thing entirely! It also has no data connectivity via any of the USB sockets - they supply power only.
Wait until the EU physical controls requirement kicks in. Can't believe the no HUD or drive centred instruments from a company that used to actually care about safety, design and ergonomics
$80k for a Chinese hatch made by Geely,crazy. May have some Swedish input on the design but lacking safety and ergonomics with centre screen,no hud or screen in front of driver. Volvo has been Chinese owned for a long time now so it's just a badge on a Geely which is fine but has too many flaws to be good value.
Some folks - like me - prefer this by a mile over the weird interior of the Atto3. Different strokes for different folks - the more (EVs), the merrier.
Two Volvo reviews in as many days? You're spoiling us, Gav :-) Some interesting quirks with this one. A lot of good features, performance etc, but not so sure about the Tesla-esque "bung everything on the screen" thing. Physical buttons, and speedo etc right in front of your eyes is something I'd be more comfortable with. Still, another good option, if a little on the pricy side. Thanks, Gav!
I remember when this was launched. Volvo was very clear on why they did this. Mean all the tech and expensive stuff are in a central module. This platform was designed to be used for many different models and easier for repair
Ok car given the competitors in the segment. In Nz, consumers are price sensitive. I don’t see many of these selling here. Tesla Model Y is far superior car at more than $10k cheaper right now..
Was it really made in Sweden or made in China by Geely(?) for our market based on the Swedish design. Huge thank you to Ron for his cameo and showing real world backseat leg room it is very much same size interior room as the original Kona.
Gavin could do a two hour review of a tomato and I still would love watching 😅 Apart from that: reasonable car, thought I'm more a button pressing type of driver
Great balance of features. Will be fascinating to see how the AWD version compares, particularly if has the promised software feature updates and ability to tow. This has definitely perked my interest in the EX30.
Enjoying your review style. Just saw your Jeep Avenger one and now this one. Two comments though. You never came back for the twin performance review. And that tinder line was super rough and uncalled for....something to think about.
Gr8 presenter. No car is perfect but much i like bout this one. Not avail is US and no EPA. Concerned bout small screen and range might b too lo. Love the roof but agree would prob b hot n summer.
What's not to like? The massive sunroof means baked potatoes in summer, and the air scrubber means the after effects of a nice spud with chilli and cheese can be easily eliminated before the next tubertastic taste sensation... Forget fumes, farewell farts...😁
Amen to the doors taking extra effort to close, and the Harman Kardon sounding great. Discovered these during a Volvo dealership visit. The EX30 has made the shortlist for my next lease. Another good review, Gavin. 👍
Well, that's a sub from me, great review thanks. I've only recently got a second hand Kona facelift but this could be a bargain in 2-3 years, just in case my 6.5 secs 0-60 wasn't fast enough :)
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How would you compare it to it's Geely brother the Smart #1?
No opening sunroof - 3 spuds Portrait only tiny infotainment - 3 spuds No V2L- 5 spuds No line of sight inst. panel - 3 spuds Great handling and zip + 10 spuds Value compared to Atto 3 ER - 10 spuds
Absolutely love and want one of these, but 40k(75k NZD) USD is out of a lot of people's price range....including mine. I got my used Chevy Bolt, which consistently gets 280 miles of range per charge, for 17k USD(28NZD) with only 12,000 miles on it. Sure, it's not classy or cool, but it's affordable.
Great review Gav. Self deprecating humour, engaging, to the point and always covers the good, the bad and the ugly (if there is any). I know a lot more about the EX30 now and it sounds great but way overpriced for it's size.
I could not believe it when I fist saw those door cards, I used to make fibreglass boats and we would spot the interior flowcoat with contrasting coloured spots to hide the fibreglass weave, this is a very basement look in my opinion.
@@TerryHickey-xt4mf Yes, it looks like paint splatter to me. Looks terrible. That one is called "Breeze". The other better/normal ones are called "Mist", "Pine", "Indigo".
@@petergorton9848 My comment was purely factual. The video states that Volvo is Swedish, virtually no mention of Geely ( a brief aside). I've got absolutely no problem with Chinese made vehicles, but I have everything against misrepresenting actual facts.
11:20 Sweden only sends 1% to landfill because the country burns about 49% of its household waste (4.6 billion tonnes annual). Incineration is cynically classified as “recycling” in Sweden because it’s used to generate heat energy.
