OMG! On the shelf behind you, that looks like one of the little Delft houses filled with brandy that KLM used to give out in Business Class in the 80s!
Good spot! It is, and funfact, they still give you these when you fly business with KLM. Got this specific one 2 months ago on a flight to Canada from amsterdam 😊
This really was a long list of security features, waiting for EuroNCAP to test it’s performance. Talking to a Volvo mechanic lately, it seems like many people are showing interest for the EX30. 👍
What is the Pilot Assist gen 2 called? Can't find anything about it on their website. I can only read about the car steering back into the lane if you appear to cross the lines, so called 'Line assist'.
The long list of safety features is truly impressive. Together with the styling, performance, build quality and overall refinement, the car will surely sell as fast as Volvo can make them. That will make a lot of money for Volvo but, equally, many of the buyers will become Volvo loyalists. I have a question. When using Pilot Assist with Volvo's current crop of cars, if one removes their hands from the wheel for a certain length of time the car will complain until the driver turns the wheel slightly. Other brands merely require the driver to touch the wheel (capacitive). Which will it be for the EX30?
In my 2020 XC90 I just move, slide, my hand on the steering wheel. No need for moving the steering wheel. Interestingly sometimes it warns me even when I keep my hand on the steering wheel. In such case I just put my hand in different place or put both hands instead of one on the wheel. The hands free riding is super short so I almost never attempt it.
@@yourobson I generally keep my hands on the wheel of my 2023 C40, but if I don’t it takes a definite tug to stop the nagging. I wish it were like it is in your XC90. Incidentally, I’m curious if you’re intrigued by the EX90.
@@yourobsonmaybe the capacitive places are not in the low side and upper side of the steering wheel like bmw. When I rest my hand on my megane E tech, it recognize my hand all the time
A little follow-up on this subject after 6 months and a new car. Now I drive EV Volvo XC40 Twin Recharge from 2023 and I must admit that false warnings that I do not keep my hands on the steering wheel are much worse. I get so many false reminders to keep my hands on the steering wheel (while I am keeping both on the steering wheel) that I seldom use Assistive Steering in my XC40. Sadly a major downgrade. Otherwise XC40 is a great car, not very efficient in energy use but overall I like it more than XC90 diesel.
I understand that in the UK Volvo are introducing fixed prices i.e. no more haggling with a salesperson - they will be there only to arrange test drives and servicing - no commission, just a fixed fee for each sale. I don't like this as customers will surely be paying more, besides, I like haggling. Is this the same in Sweden, World Wide or do you know if this is just here in the UK?
They are slowly but steadily introducing that here in the Netherlands as well, the UK was the first market where Volvo tries this. Other markets will follow next couple of years...
Thanks for watching all! Here’s the link to my detailed video about the EX30: th-cam.com/video/UvqP4mKHM2U/w-d-xo.html By the way, who spotted the little EX30 in the background? How cool right! 😁 See you next week,
I was initially very excited about the EX 30 as I do not need a large long distance car however, the positioning of the car as being super eco and using the least amount of materials did not sit well with me. Most importantly, the rear seats are simply too small for two adults to sit comfortably. As the EX30 sits on a shared Geely architecture used by others, I revisited the Smart #1. The 'bones' of the vehicle look the same, but it is taller and that helps rear seat legroom as the seats can be raised. It has already been Euro NCAP tested and received a 5-stars safety score. Surprisingly, the #1 and EX30 are only 10 KG different in overall weight. The Smart #1 is equipped by the same safety suite noted in the EX30 video. What is important to me is you get: a panoramic roof with powered shade, more color options, leather interior option, drivers display with heads up display. The pricing is similar despite all the Volvo decisions to 'simplify and eliminate certain key features'.
Volvo has more range. Also a bigger boot. Didnt know about the heads up display thats nice. Powered shade is good also. I know its subjective but i think the Smart is fugly and i feel qualified to say that as i drive a Soul. I am having second thoughts about ALL controls being on the screen, theyve out-Tesla'd Tesla there. I might just say to heck with it and buy a Model Y
@@Joe-lb8qn I am very disappointed to see Volvo (of all companies) with a history of vehicle safety and a goal that no lives will be lost driving their cars, introduce all screen driver interfaces, no driver information screen, and no HUD options. Then, to remove most switches for routine functions adds insult to injury. Honda has done a turn-around and suspect Volvo will do the same at some point.
Thom, the other day I saw a reference to an EX40 in the future which i assume would just be a bigger car but otherwise the same. Have you heard of this? Also, do you think the EX30 is making the xc40 and C40 cars look very expensive? I'm justa couple of glasses of wine away from pulling the trigger on a fully specced EX30 but wondering if anything else has been rumoured soon?
I drive a C40 twin Ultimate with woolblend interior. I pay 7265 SEK per month in subscription. If I spec an EX30 twin Ultra the price is 8465 SEK. So why would I pay 16 percent more, for a smaller car with smaller battery, no drivers display and a lesser audio system? I do not see the value. 😲
@@muf722 when I'm back on a PC I'll check but here in the Uk the ex30 at least for purchase is much cheaper. Highest spec ex30 is cheaper than lowest spec xc40
@@Joe-lb8qn Sure. And it should be. In my case its because the swedish currency have changed a lot since last autumn when I got my C40. (todays price is up 30%) I did take a look at the EX30 because I do not need the rear seat space, but I expected the price would be less. Not more.
@@muf722 Just checked. C40 recharge ultimate twin engine is £200/month more for subscription. Fair enough perhaps but a staggering £63k to buy vs ££44,500 eg nearly £20k less for the EX
It's missing ONE thing to actually be safe though: A driver's display. Why is there none? Even a Heads up display would have been fantastic. I really want one of these cars. But this obvious glaring issue takes it from a "definitely buying" to a "I'm not even considering it until I can test drive it." Having to look at the tablet for your speed and information makes it incredibly unsafe.
It's been perfectly safe in many cars for many decades. People complaining about no instrument cluster are exaggerating and making up a problem that doesn't exist.
To be honest I did not like Volvo's pilot assist. Its steering felt very nervous and unsettled. The Tesla which I own works very smoothly. So in our Volvo we did not opt pilot assist.
Seems a little pointless to signal the BLIS for car dooring in the mirror when the intended users already aren't looking in the mirror to check for obstacles/cyclists/etc.
How much cheaper would these cars be if we didn't need any of the 'safety' features? All I need is a car to go, turn, and stop. The only safety features I need are air bags, abs, and traction control.
The cyclist avoidance feature is great - speaking as a cyclist hahaha.
Really like the idea of having both the 360º view and the rear or front view at the same time. Great detail in this video.
I always feel calm and safe behind the wheel of a Volvo!
Thanks!
Thanks so much!! 😊😊
Cool info I like it very much good suv and price and for £44.000 all in awd top specs you can’t go wrong.
OMG! On the shelf behind you, that looks like one of the little Delft houses filled with brandy that KLM used to give out in Business Class in the 80s!
Good spot! It is, and funfact, they still give you these when you fly business with KLM. Got this specific one 2 months ago on a flight to Canada from amsterdam 😊
This really was a long list of security features, waiting for EuroNCAP to test it’s performance. Talking to a Volvo mechanic lately, it seems like many people are showing interest for the EX30. 👍
Great video #again
Thanks Maikel! 😊
Great video, thx! Do you have any information if there will be a option for Pixel-LED like in de C40 and Polestar?
Thanks! Sadly no Pixel's on the EX30..
Thank for the nice video. Could you maybe say something about AWD system in EX30, how it influences the safety?
What is the Pilot Assist gen 2 called? Can't find anything about it on their website. I can only read about the car steering back into the lane if you appear to cross the lines, so called 'Line assist'.
Thanks Thom,
I really appreciate manufacturers who make cars safe, it's one of my decision points as are crash tests. Has this car been tested yet?
Not yet, but I expect a 5 star rating as should from Volvo. Let's wait and see later this year... Thanks for watching!
@@thom-lov replacing driver need to pay attention more makes driver more dependent on systems that may not work well enough , its all excessive
What about number and placement of Airbags?
The long list of safety features is truly impressive. Together with the styling, performance, build quality and overall refinement, the car will surely sell as fast as Volvo can make them. That will make a lot of money for Volvo but, equally, many of the buyers will become Volvo loyalists.
I have a question. When using Pilot Assist with Volvo's current crop of cars, if one removes their hands from the wheel for a certain length of time the car will complain until the driver turns the wheel slightly. Other brands merely require the driver to touch the wheel (capacitive). Which will it be for the EX30?
In my 2020 XC90 I just move, slide, my hand on the steering wheel. No need for moving the steering wheel. Interestingly sometimes it warns me even when I keep my hand on the steering wheel. In such case I just put my hand in different place or put both hands instead of one on the wheel. The hands free riding is super short so I almost never attempt it.
@@yourobson I generally keep my hands on the wheel of my 2023 C40, but if I don’t it takes a definite tug to stop the nagging. I wish it were like it is in your XC90. Incidentally, I’m curious if you’re intrigued by the EX90.
@@yourobsonmaybe the capacitive places are not in the low side and upper side of the steering wheel like bmw. When I rest my hand on my megane E tech, it recognize my hand all the time
A little follow-up on this subject after 6 months and a new car. Now I drive EV Volvo XC40 Twin Recharge from 2023 and I must admit that false warnings that I do not keep my hands on the steering wheel are much worse. I get so many false reminders to keep my hands on the steering wheel (while I am keeping both on the steering wheel) that I seldom use Assistive Steering in my XC40. Sadly a major downgrade. Otherwise XC40 is a great car, not very efficient in energy use but overall I like it more than XC90 diesel.
I hope all these safety features do not try take over too much. Or that there is no unwanted side effects like Tesla’s phantom braking.
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I agree! 😉
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Any idea if it will have a heat pump?
it will, plus and ultimate standard.
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It indeed has some refreshing design aspects!
I understand that in the UK Volvo are introducing fixed prices i.e. no more haggling with a salesperson - they will be there only to arrange test drives and servicing - no commission, just a fixed fee for each sale. I don't like this as customers will surely be paying more, besides, I like haggling. Is this the same in Sweden, World Wide or do you know if this is just here in the UK?
They are slowly but steadily introducing that here in the Netherlands as well, the UK was the first market where Volvo tries this. Other markets will follow next couple of years...
If BMW made a suv in this size for around the same price, I'm all in.
Thanks for watching all! Here’s the link to my detailed video about the EX30: th-cam.com/video/UvqP4mKHM2U/w-d-xo.html
By the way, who spotted the little EX30 in the background? How cool right! 😁 See you next week,
Wrong link Thom it takes us back to this thread.
Whoops! Fixed. 👍
I was initially very excited about the EX 30 as I do not need a large long distance car however, the positioning of the car as being super eco and using the least amount of materials did not sit well with me. Most importantly, the rear seats are simply too small for two adults to sit comfortably.
As the EX30 sits on a shared Geely architecture used by others, I revisited the Smart #1. The 'bones' of the vehicle look the same, but it is taller and that helps rear seat legroom as the seats can be raised. It has already been Euro NCAP tested and received a 5-stars safety score. Surprisingly, the #1 and EX30 are only 10 KG different in overall weight. The Smart #1 is equipped by the same safety suite noted in the EX30 video.
What is important to me is you get: a panoramic roof with powered shade, more color options, leather interior option, drivers display with heads up display. The pricing is similar despite all the Volvo decisions to 'simplify and eliminate certain key features'.
Volvo has more range. Also a bigger boot. Didnt know about the heads up display thats nice. Powered shade is good also. I know its subjective but i think the Smart is fugly and i feel qualified to say that as i drive a Soul. I am having second thoughts about ALL controls being on the screen, theyve out-Tesla'd Tesla there.
I might just say to heck with it and buy a Model Y
@@Joe-lb8qn I am very disappointed to see Volvo (of all companies) with a history of vehicle safety and a goal that no lives will be lost driving their cars, introduce all screen driver interfaces, no driver information screen, and no HUD options. Then, to remove most switches for routine functions adds insult to injury.
Honda has done a turn-around and suspect Volvo will do the same at some point.
@@chrispnw2547 you make a very good point.
Thom, the other day I saw a reference to an EX40 in the future which i assume would just be a bigger car but otherwise the same. Have you heard of this?
Also, do you think the EX30 is making the xc40 and C40 cars look very expensive? I'm justa couple of glasses of wine away from pulling the trigger on a fully specced EX30 but wondering if anything else has been rumoured soon?
I drive a C40 twin Ultimate with woolblend interior. I pay 7265 SEK per month in subscription. If I spec an EX30 twin Ultra the price is 8465 SEK. So why would I pay 16 percent more, for a smaller car with smaller battery, no drivers display and a lesser audio system? I do not see the value.
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The c40 fully spec in the U.K. is 40% more. In my view the ex30 strips out all the stuff you pay a premium for but don’t need in a car
@@muf722 when I'm back on a PC I'll check but here in the Uk the ex30 at least for purchase is much cheaper. Highest spec ex30 is cheaper than lowest spec xc40
@@Joe-lb8qn Sure. And it should be. In my case its because the swedish currency have changed a lot since last autumn when I got my C40. (todays price is up 30%) I did take a look at the EX30 because I do not need the rear seat space, but I expected the price would be less. Not more.
@@muf722 Just checked. C40 recharge ultimate twin engine is £200/month more for subscription. Fair enough perhaps but a staggering £63k to buy vs ££44,500 eg nearly £20k less for the EX
It's missing ONE thing to actually be safe though: A driver's display. Why is there none? Even a Heads up display would have been fantastic. I really want one of these cars. But this obvious glaring issue takes it from a "definitely buying" to a "I'm not even considering it until I can test drive it." Having to look at the tablet for your speed and information makes it incredibly unsafe.
It’s on the smart #1
having to tilt your head to look at a screen in the center of the car IS NOT SAFE! Give it a HeadUp-Display, Volvo!
It's been perfectly safe in many cars for many decades. People complaining about no instrument cluster are exaggerating and making up a problem that doesn't exist.
To be honest I did not like Volvo's pilot assist. Its steering felt very nervous and unsettled. The Tesla which I own works very smoothly. So in our Volvo we did not opt pilot assist.
Seems a little pointless to signal the BLIS for car dooring in the mirror when the intended users already aren't looking in the mirror to check for obstacles/cyclists/etc.
tech is nice but have they engineered their car to be safer in a crash like other Volvos? I have my doubts...
Most likely this will get a 5 star NCAP, as each Volvo should. Let's wait and see!
you don't say anything about crash saftey
One safty missing a front steer instrumemt.. and we all know volvo is not safe for other cars..
How much cheaper would these cars be if we didn't need any of the 'safety' features? All I need is a car to go, turn, and stop. The only safety features I need are air bags, abs, and traction control.
Volvo had better make an agreement with Tesla to get the NACS charging port for their US EVs. I won't consider a Volvo EV unless they do so.
And they did!!!!
@@chags3512 👍👍👍
You know what’s safe too? You won’t pull chicks with this Lego car