Problem with Polestar is that they do not have that many offices that might be near you, and driving 250 miles one way just to test it is a bit of a stretch, whereas c40 and xc40 are available pretty much everywhere.
I currently own the XC40 petrol and it is a great car. Whilst I would love the battery version, prices are just too high and the economics are not justifiable.
£47k is a joke, a low mileage 5 Series Touring or E Class Estate is a far more attractive value proposition without any of the charge station/range anxiety. They need to sort price and the charge network needs to be expanded and the app/registration nonsense needs to be scrapped.
I’ve owned both, a G31 530d Touring and a Polestar 2 (basically the same as this C40). The only thing going for the BMW is the large boot, for everything else it’s gets blown away - smoothness, infotainment, equipment spec, quietness, speed/acceleration, app functionality and over the air updates.
This car is wonderful! It’s got good range, good looks, practically, tech and comfort. There are things that could be improved in it though Nice review!
It is probably me but for the amount of money it seems to be a pretty drab looking EV, both inside and out. For £50k+ there is nothing to pull you towards it. Your good review seems to point to a laziness in the Volvo approach in that they are filling a niche that will have minimal additional appeal in the Volvo/Polestar universe.
Don't look for depreciation !, I sold my i3 for £16k this year, last year same place I was quoted £13.5k !! A friend just sold his Tesla Model 3, 3 years old for MORE than he paid for it !
I have the c40. I have driven the xc40, which was more comfortable with a superior interior. I’d say the c40 is for a single couple or single person who wants to feel the ride. The xc40 is for a family or person who would rather sit back and relax. Ones sporty. The other is boring.
@@bosternou96 it is definitely noticeable, but not important in the long run. I found it didn’t bother me. In fact, it made me less stressed because I’m not constantly looking to see if someone is riding my rear. The side mirrors have a huge indicator light to let you know if someone is in your blind spot. However, the roof is finished in a padded fabric, and if you wanted. It would be easy enough to run wires through for a rear view camera set up if you wanted. It has a hallowed space for all the other wires going all over the car.
@@bosternou96 one thing I would recommend is to check the tire pressure. The ultimate trim car comes with pirelli tires, and the recommended tire pressure is 42 for the back, and 41 for the front. I found the dealership severely deflated my tires to 35 psi. I only knew about it because they changed pressure due to the season. When I put them back up to spec, boy did that make a difference on the drive. It was like driving a sports car.
There’s something I just don’t like about it the rear legroom should be better and really think polestar should start increasing the battery size on the top performance models from 75kwh to 85 to give to equal or better range
I have an XC40 recharge and it is utterly ruined by the atrociously useless Google infotainment system which is shares with this car. It’s unfinished and buggy. In one month I’ve experienced tons of issue. Speaking to it stops working, sometimes it stops connecting to the internet, the speed limit info is often inaccurate, no speed camera warnings, few apps (don’t think this is the same as Google Play store on an android phone), voice recognition is good but if often does the wrong thing (asking it to play bbc radio 2 is understood as you can see the words you’re saying appear on the screen but it results in playing LBC radio and changing the station on the screen is a distracting faff). As for apple car play, Volvo has said for years that they’ll update the system later - this is the first review that didn’t mention that so perhaps Volvo have stopped lying that it’ll come later. They infrequently update the operating system. As of May 22, the last time they updated was December which indicates they’re not really working on it much. I loved my petrol xc40 but I’ve not contacted Volvo about his one to inform them I’m considering rejecting the car because it’s simply not fit for purpose. These are lovely cars ruined by a hapless infotainment system. If you’re thinking of buying, don’t until this is fixed.
@@CarGurusUK I brought my Volvo C40 to a dealership for the vibration issue 5 times, and both the dealer mechanic and manager, as well as a Volvo engineer, have experienced and acknowledged the vibration issue I've been having, I have all the video evidence to prove that. However, despite contacting Volvo about the issue, they have stopped replying to my emails. I will contact local news and file a Lemon law
I feel it has a place, clearly the XC40 is better suited for a family, and the polestar is sexier… but if like me you’re a 40 something man with two kids and a dog the C40 is sexier than the XC40 but more practical for a family than the Polestar.
It isn't Rebecca that uploads these videos, there's an entire team behind these reviews. Besides, most of the comments are creepy guys flirting with her.
@@ThatVolvoGuy942 I hope she NEVER reads these comments: there are some scary stalker level pervs lurking around here - I honestly thought we had moved on from this! 😠
We do try and respond to what we can, as you can imagine we have a lot of comments to read. If you have a specific question we can try and answer it for you.
I really like this car but just cannot stomach the astronomical price that Volvo are asking.
Price is reasonable, range not the best, but seats are exceptional
Work harder
Rather get an XC60 which looks way better for that price
@@jssandhu3581 The XC60 does look goooood
Definitely my favorite car brand ❤❤❤
Volvo C40 is a pretty damn nice car.
Problem with Polestar is that they do not have that many offices that might be near you, and driving 250 miles one way just to test it is a bit of a stretch, whereas c40 and xc40 are available pretty much everywhere.
I currently own the XC40 petrol and it is a great car. Whilst I would love the battery version, prices are just too high and the economics are not justifiable.
wonderful Jackson
£47k is a joke, a low mileage 5 Series Touring or E Class Estate is a far more attractive value proposition without any of the charge station/range anxiety. They need to sort price and the charge network needs to be expanded and the app/registration nonsense needs to be scrapped.
I’ve owned both, a G31 530d Touring and a Polestar 2 (basically the same as this C40). The only thing going for the BMW is the large boot, for everything else it’s gets blown away - smoothness, infotainment, equipment spec, quietness, speed/acceleration, app functionality and over the air updates.
@@SDK2006b i had a 5 series too (530d). Can’t compare those aging tech dinosaurs to these. The only place they win is on the autobahn.
@@dd9ag - aging dinosaurs 🤔
BMW has only just stopped making the 5 series I had.
@@SDK2006b yes, same for mine. It’s a pinnacle of old tech. I see the replacement has an ev version. Will be interesting to compare to the polestars.
So glad the cheaper version is available at only £47,000. Can get a 21 plate 5 series plug-in hybrid for that.
Nice enough wagon Rebecca but at the cost of us poor UK motorists, what with high import duties to pay over on top of the cars cost - No Thanks.
This car is wonderful! It’s got good range, good looks, practically, tech and comfort. There are things that could be improved in it though Nice review!
Thanks for sharing!
Very interesting video! V2L is getting more popular, and it's especially useful and convenient now that power outages are at an all-time high.
For that price you've got to be a die hard fan of Volvo to buy it.
This vehicule does not have LONG ENOUGH RANGE for the price ......
Exactly like when oldies try to speak teenage slang … exact market demo
Volvo have always been very safe
I'm pretty sure the Euro NCAP safety results for the C40 will be out on the 25th May
It is probably me but for the amount of money it seems to be a pretty drab looking EV, both inside and out. For £50k+ there is nothing to pull you towards it. Your good review seems to point to a laziness in the Volvo approach in that they are filling a niche that will have minimal additional appeal in the Volvo/Polestar universe.
I really like her reviews!!🤠
It would be a dream car second-hand depreciated at £20k, it's just unfortunate that at the moment, that's almost never likely to actually happen !
Don't look for depreciation !, I sold my i3 for £16k this year, last year same place I was quoted £13.5k !! A friend just sold his Tesla Model 3, 3 years old for MORE than he paid for it !
@@richardpeddie2060 Unfortunately, without normal depreciation, I might as well save up for a space rocket, since that will never happen either !
I wish they'd make a 3 door coupe 2+2 C20 electric or plug in hybrid
How would it compare on interior and ride comfort with the Audi q4 etron sportback?
I love the polestar more ngl...
but the Display is the same here
I have the c40. I have driven the xc40, which was more comfortable with a superior interior. I’d say the c40 is for a single couple or single person who wants to feel the ride. The xc40 is for a family or person who would rather sit back and relax. Ones sporty. The other is boring.
Hi, what about the view through the back window? several reviews mention it’s too small and makes it hard to view behind when driving
@@bosternou96 it is definitely noticeable, but not important in the long run. I found it didn’t bother me. In fact, it made me less stressed because I’m not constantly looking to see if someone is riding my rear. The side mirrors have a huge indicator light to let you know if someone is in your blind spot. However, the roof is finished in a padded fabric, and if you wanted. It would be easy enough to run wires through for a rear view camera set up if you wanted. It has a hallowed space for all the other wires going all over the car.
@@bosternou96 one thing I would recommend is to check the tire pressure. The ultimate trim car comes with pirelli tires, and the recommended tire pressure is 42 for the back, and 41 for the front. I found the dealership severely deflated my tires to 35 psi. I only knew about it because they changed pressure due to the season. When I put them back up to spec, boy did that make a difference on the drive. It was like driving a sports car.
Wonderful presentation….. ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks a lot 😊
Seven minutes and forty seconds later and I still don't have a clear picture of how its rear end looks like. Who cares anyway? Right Rebecca?
Her rear looks alright from where I'm watching......
James Smith Creep
@@jssandhu3581 She's a nice piece of trim son.... Get over it.
Wow, there is almost no leg room, especially in the back! I am currently driving a S90 2019 - waaay better looking and huge leg room.
… and terribly low range!
There’s something I just don’t like about it the rear legroom should be better and really think polestar should start increasing the battery size on the top performance models from 75kwh to 85 to give to equal or better range
the beauty girlss
Looks exactly like a stretched up version of Polestar 2.
I have an XC40 recharge and it is utterly ruined by the atrociously useless Google infotainment system which is shares with this car. It’s unfinished and buggy. In one month I’ve experienced tons of issue. Speaking to it stops working, sometimes it stops connecting to the internet, the speed limit info is often inaccurate, no speed camera warnings, few apps (don’t think this is the same as Google Play store on an android phone), voice recognition is good but if often does the wrong thing (asking it to play bbc radio 2 is understood as you can see the words you’re saying appear on the screen but it results in playing LBC radio and changing the station on the screen is a distracting faff). As for apple car play, Volvo has said for years that they’ll update the system later - this is the first review that didn’t mention that so perhaps Volvo have stopped lying that it’ll come later. They infrequently update the operating system. As of May 22, the last time they updated was December which indicates they’re not really working on it much. I loved my petrol xc40 but I’ve not contacted Volvo about his one to inform them I’m considering rejecting the car because it’s simply not fit for purpose. These are lovely cars ruined by a hapless infotainment system. If you’re thinking of buying, don’t until this is fixed.
Why do you want all that power when Volvo limits their cars to 112mph ?
The BMW X 6 has a lot to answer for. Another odd looking compromised car.
its like comparing x1 vs x6, it s not the same category at all.
My Volvo C40 has a steering wheel vibration very bad when you drive 65 mph, Felt UNSAFE to drive, especially at high speeds.
That maybe the tracking that needs checking?
@@CarGurusUK I brought my Volvo C40 to a dealership for the vibration issue 5 times, and both the dealer mechanic and manager, as well as a Volvo engineer, have experienced and acknowledged the vibration issue I've been having, I have all the video evidence to prove that. However, despite contacting Volvo about the issue, they have stopped replying to my emails. I will contact local news and file a Lemon law
@@asw2005 hope you work it out
I feel it has a place, clearly the XC40 is better suited for a family, and the polestar is sexier… but if like me you’re a 40 something man with two kids and a dog the C40 is sexier than the XC40 but more practical for a family than the Polestar.
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She’s … nice.
This lady is so beautiful😍
She is never responding to comments. Dissapointing
It isn't Rebecca that uploads these videos, there's an entire team behind these reviews.
Besides, most of the comments are creepy guys flirting with her.
@@ThatVolvoGuy942 I hope she NEVER reads these comments: there are some scary stalker level pervs lurking around here - I honestly thought we had moved on from this! 😠
We do try and respond to what we can, as you can imagine we have a lot of comments to read. If you have a specific question we can try and answer it for you.
@@GarryMcGovern w⚓
Chinese owned
I will never buy a Chinese car.
Well thanks for letting us know how much of a bigot you are.
Volvo is lucky that the Germans have decided to make such ugly cars lately
Electric cars for the super rich only....
That is one ugly looking car.
Stupid car just because of the fact it’s a coupe suv. They should have made I’d as an xc40.