2019 Volvo XC40 Review - Made For Millennials
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ม.ค. 2019
- We go for a drive in the 2019 Volvo XC40 R-Design
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"Turns out there is a worldwide epidemic, and everyone is dead..."
Well that was an accurate prediction...
that sentence alone made me check the video date
Chris V I had to rewind! Thinking wtf
what are the chances they predicted COVID-19
@@shamusdavis6120 same lol
i must say, that was sick!
concerning the "thigh support" question, it's mainly used for touring purposes. Airlines have found that by adding more length on the leg, it helps support your weight better so that your back won't hurt during long flights. Simply put it helps support your bodies weight to help reduce weight your back needs to support in a straight position while sitting.
I heard on long roadtrips it's really nice
Hear, hear! For long freeway slogs I figure the combination of adaptive cruise control, a very quiet cabin, and the extending thigh support in my Kia Sorento adds at least an hour between rest stops. Maybe millennials don't experience the same benefits but we middlennials (and older) drivers REALLY like those features.
I've also personally experienced much less or no 'numb bum' on long road trips with seats like those. It makes sense since your upper body weight is being distributed over a larger surface area.
And BTW, only it works for the opposite of "freakishly tall people", e.g. for shorties who can actually put weight on that support. For tall people, like Jakub, the knees are too high and the thighs cannot benefit from thigh support.
After driving a car without the extending thigh support, you do feel the difference. There is considerably more fatigue in ur lower back and legs when you drive long distance without it.
"Made for millennials"
costs 40.000
Philip i know right haha, most of us can’t even afford regular expenses
Millenials are quite a few years in range. Some are 22 others are mid 30's. The later can afford this kind of car, at least in Europe we can.
equipped the way the model trim they’re testing, closer to 44k
For us 52k...
Average can buy a new car 18k-30k
Where I stay its about 255,888 without insurance...
The average millennials here most struggle to get even 4,000 for basic salary per month, age bracket 20-30. It's a freaking luxury car over here haha
Volvo is killing it with all their models now 😍❤️
You are joking, right?
@@ZoneCrasher He obviously isn't as their new SUV lineup is stellar.
Unlike Covid19, this is something we can thank the Chinese for.
@@ZoneCrasher why don’t you like them? I’m not a Volvo fan but I think they look pretty nice ..
@@oxysz they look ridiciliously agressive for no reason like most cars nowadays, the late 90s to early 2000s are the best designs imo
This is exactly the car I was waiting on a review for!
Dear Yuri, thank you for saying “Canadian” after all the pricing information. I watch your guys’ reviews all the time and my fiancée can’t help but overhear and because I’m in the states, after you say “Canadian”, she calms down because she thinks every car I like is too expensive.
🤣🤣 no problem!
Those visors are actually big enough to cover the whole thing, so I think it's a pass
Yeah I've noticed that with other cars as well. Should be a pass
I think so too. It's a pass.
I was confused because the visor covered the whole window, as you said. It'd be a pass in my book
I agree, visors cover entire side. PASS!
I can't focus on ur comments but to look at ur profile pic.
I've been having my XC40 for about four months... great, amazing safety features in it are exactly like what I expected, and running smoothly in addition. But it might not be what most 20s young people, who might be buying cars for exterior and speed, want cuz I heard so many people in my dad's age appreciating and recommending the car (my dad is 56 now).
how's ur xc40 3 years later? how many miles have you put on it and any problems?
@@wolftec5000 so far still no major issue's appeared, except last December infotainment broke down for once (screen stuck and I couldn't swipe it left and right, til two mins later it went back to normal). My XC40 buddy has almost 60,000 miles now, and I hope it works a bit for u!
I use the thigh extender every time I drive a car with it. I’m 6’3 and have longer legs so it helps with leg comfort imo. I legit won’t get a car without it now. It’s a huge must have for me.
A Volvo being reviewed and an Austin 3:16 hoodie. This show is the greatest
What is the reference?
@@cringycringegamer Stonecold Steve Austin, a WWE wrestler's famous winning speech where he mocked John 3:16 verse and coined Austin 3:16 - "I just whipped your ass!". This became super famous and helped WWE sell tons of T-shirts and merch :D. I'm paraphrasing from Wikipedia here.
Reason why I love thigh supports in new car seats: I had knee surgery years and years ago so its uncomfortable to support my leg just on my foot. These thigh supports they're putting in cars now make it super ultra comfortable for me to drive long distances. I actually found the seat in that redesigned Lincoln Continental to be one of the most comfortable car seats I've ever sat in.
The pop out thing. I find absolutely essential, I have long legs and on any long drive without that additional support the strain on my knees can be extremely uncomfortable. I've owned 4 BMWs with the same seats and I never want to lose this feature. Absolutely love it
A real millennial would have hung reusable cloth grocery bags.
Word
Aneesh Sankruth a real millennial would demand this car for free
Kill me
Haha
Millennials would appreciate it. It's the generation after that would demand this to be gender liquid or whatever
A lot of car company's don't understand how great and better it is to have hard buttons for almost everything especially the climate controls.
x6King6x Think they understand that but hard buttons are more expensive compared with the functions on the info screen.
Did not have any problems with it.
gtb5 ill rather have little cheap plastic buttons that can be replace than a big screen that if it brakes like a big crack on the glass or not being able to press the icons because something went wrong will be expensive asf to replace
This is by far the best review I've seen in your channel and I really love most of them! This is starting to become an awesome car show. It works perfectly. Congrats.
The energy of your reviews is really the best part for me! So easy to watch. You guys are great!
So glad you reviewed this car. I just sold my XC-70 after 11 years and I miss it so much. I love the fun interior and just so you know. The seat extension is there for people who have longer legs. If your on long trips tilt the seat back slightly extend the support and you really can tell a difference. This might be more used for men than women unless they have the longer legs and prefer the feel of the position. For just around town...it’s no big deal.
I'm on my second xc70 and I'm very happy with it. My husband has an xc90 and we just bought our son a used s40 in red (so cute). Would buy the new xc40 down the road.
I do like that! nice to hear all that info right up front rather than searching the video for it if I don't have time to watch the whole thing
How did you comment 4 days ago lol
@@ivanb1748 straight up magic
Probably got early access through Patreon.
For sure!
Pilot assist test!! 💯💯💯💯
I saw 2 of these on the road yesterday and was interested, and now your video appears...thanks dudes
I remember Yuri said he was editing it on that random TH-cam livestream, awesome its out!
I love my S60. I've also driven the XC60 as a loaner car, which I also really love, but the size of the XC40 seems more appropriate for someone like me who rarely has passengers or cargo.
Made for Millenials? or non-millenials? Or just for people...? Does anyone even read this?
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TheStraightPipes I do read lol
Best car in the class, I would get the inscription pro model
Nah, none of us read this stuff.
Hold on Guys! That visor covers the whole window so it doesn't need to extend. Should that not be a PASS?
Pixel squad!
Great video! Love the insert shots, like the textures and low-light guage cluster, etc. Feels more professional and not amateur, like some of your other videos. Keep it up! :)
I’ve been waiting for y’all to upload. Keep up the great work.
Just found your channel and YES! This is the way to review cars. Great job! Very entertaining! I’m Swedish so I’m really glad you loved this Volvo ;)
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I love that Yuri is wearing an old school Austin 3:16 sweater.
Seat extension is awesome. Great under your knees. Like a nice "resting" place that you never thought you needed. I have it in my '08 535XI.
I got this car two weeks ago because of this review. Couldn't decide between this, the Q3 and the Q5 but it offers so much value for the price, thanks from Vancouver!
Injured my hamstring working out and the thigh support helped relieve some tension on long drives. So I usually use them in whatever car I'm driving.
Awesome!
With heated seats, steering wheel, and defrost you can have those turn on automatically to the settings you tell it any time it's cold. So that's a great way around waiting for the computer to boot up.
The thigh support is there mostly for tall people, but it’s also great for people like me (I’m 177cm/5’10) who like to sit as low as possible, but have the front of the seat tilted all the way up. It allows your legs to be so well supported to the point that you don’t even need to flex your legs to use the pedals, you just flex with your calves.
Price at the start is awesome. Keeps everything else in perspective. You can keep saying "for x number of dollars". Also wanting one of these. Thanks for being awesome.
Finally the video is here! 😃
Manufacturers should add a load of real buttons on the dash and the steering wheel that you can map to the touch screen. They could let you do it by long pressing on a touch screen button and then pressing the button you want to map to it.
Great idea! Dealerships could also make good $ by offering button customization - a customer could spec what they want each button to do and the dealer could swap in buttons with appropriate icons/symbols (if the buyer wants/needs) that.
So, like BMW functional bookmarks? Those are the 1-8 numbers on the central console of every BMW for the past couple decades. Navigate to any point in menu, long press the bookmark button and the function is saved, hover your finger on a button to see what is saved there.
It's too smart, they would never allow it.
Just offer shortcuts on the info centre home page for most used items that are sub menu
Tall guy here @ 6'4 and I live for those thigh support extensions. Manufacturers, THANK YOU for thinking of us
Yes, the extending seat bottom is for thigh support. I love them and they work very well for me @6'4". It supports my weight/back more.
I really love you guys and your videos are awesome 👏🏾 keep up the great work.
Hey Guys,
Love your reviews
Please do a review of Adaptive Cruise Control systems. I would love to see which ones are the best
Look forward to your next review...
I almost bought one of these late last year. Needed space in the back to transport large dogs, decent gas mileage for a long work commute, but still fun to drive. Went with a '18 GTI Autobahn instead, and so far, zero regrets. Having said that, the XC40 is still a really good choice if you're in the market for a small crossover instead of a hatch.
I've driven quite a few Mercedes E Classes lately and love that like thigh support they have. It's not like a separate part that creates a gap and it just rolls out.
Amazing review, love your energy guys
Adaptive cruise test is a great idea. I'd love a mix of models and prices. Like comparing the adaptive cruise on a basic Corolla vs a Cayenne or something.
That slow-motion tho... Looks so smooth, love it
I have the 2019 XC60 R-Design which has the thigh extenders. I have very long thighs so it helps. On top of that, I just lost my lower left leg in a motorcycle accident and the thigh extender was a godsend, as it supports my residual limb. In my truck (2018 Ram), I have to use a pillow to support my leg. Obviously this is not the norm, but it does answer your question!
"Let us know if you like that" hell yeah we like that!
Hahaha
Where's the compartment to store your avocado toast?
Or the Kombucha holders?
Sadly not, only organic smoothie holders (with recycled plastic of course)
5:25 those are thigh extensions usually for people with long legs whose knees go further than the seat so the extension is meant to support that.
I almost fell off my chair when I saw Goldust. Well done. 👏🏼
Really awesome review.👏👏❤️
That carpet screams "DIRTY ME!"
No
2 thumbs up for thigh support. 👍 👍 I've got the new '18 XC60 Inscription and I have the thigh support fully extended. The best way I can describe it is when you find a really nice, plush leather couch with a deep seat and you throw yourself way back. I just feel like I'm fully supported and embraced. I also find that when driving long distances it takes the pressure point off the mid-thigh and I have seat all the way to the bend of my knee. Feels way more natural.
So yeah, weird rant over lol.
Saw one at a stoplight for the first time today. I drive a Gladiator Rubicon and I fell in love with it, in Sage Green. Really attractive SUV.
5:21 BMW started the trend on the E36. Yes, it helps with thigh fatigue if you're built larger than a jockey.
I LIVE for your videos!! Great review guys!! I think that tennis ball 🎾 interior is weird AF. The color is cool but grazing carpet on my elbow? Kind of weird lmao.
I have never watched a car review so engaging and fun!👍
Every review of your channel, i keep smiling.. u guys are too good and consistent on the content.. well done. Keep going and keep making amazing videos.. my fav of ur video is the nissan micra... Awesome..
Yeah at the start of the video I was like "the intro is smoooth"
2:47 yuris ".. millennials like me, aye?" Had me cracking up
The gauge in ECO mode kind of looks like the little arrow is trying to tell you where you should be with your RPMs to drive optimally. And the big one is obviously what your current ones are. Really cool review, as always guys!
Thigh support mention YES!!!!!! Love it!
"it gets really cold in Canada"...ummm. I don't think Sweden's really considered a tropical paradise either! 😁😁😁
Thigh-extender's purpose: for holding thin stuff securely on the passenger's seat, as well as for collecting crumbs. 😁
Thanks for all the great reviews. Love watching your videos!
I'm a tall boii from Sweden (6,3) and i absolutley loooove the extended leg support that volvo has nowdays. I cannot sit in a car that doesn't have it. - also, Love for the orange - orange is the best
The thigh support is real helpful on long drives to keep your legs from falling asleep.. It works.. Mercedes-Benz C class has had them standard for the drivers seat since 2015
And helps distribute my weight on to my legs and upper back when I adjust the seat properly - really helps with my bad lower back. Also, I'm tall with long legs so this seat option is basically specifically for me.
This. I've been using it in my XC60, and on longer trips you can really feel the difference. Short drives, not so much. On longer trips, I actually move it around between stops so its not always the same part of my leg that's taking the pressure.
Shahul Usman I agree. I have a MB C 400 and am 6’ 3” tall. For lengthy trips it is fantastic.
Volvo wagon looks way nicer than the XC40. I'm usually on Team Yuri, but not today. Give me an AWD Volvo Turbo wagon with Orange Interior please!
The compared to V90CC. Look at the V60 R-Design damn....so sexy. Review this please !
i feel v90 is too long, v60 size is the sweet spot for me
I was conflicted between a new xc40 and new V60 CC and I went with the CC. just so much more elegant, sexy, masculine, luxurious, and hugs the road like a car but get some elevation. Plus no Heads Up Display like CC. I am also not into a button for reverse. Arm rests are better in the CC. Height and location isn’t as great in the XC40.
Nope stations wagons look like hearses.
I think the best looking is the new V60, this is nice, but its not a huge gap
OMG I HAVE THIS CAR AND I LOVE IT. I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE TRUNK COVER FITTING UNDER THE MAT. THANKS FOR NEW INFO!
I liked how they put the price at the beginning, instead of me falling in love with a $80,000 car and waiting to the end to find that out.
Can we just take a minute to appreciate that this mad man is wearing a Stone Cold Steve Austin sweatshirt?
Hell ya
Glad you guys finally got a bunch of Volvos! And you should test an uncool car. A Lincoln MKC (which somehow I am cross-shopping against the XC40).
I was waiting for this review! you guys are awesome!
Love your work guys. Always entertaining and really informative
11:59 please do!
1. Tesla model 3
2. Mecedes Benz E-class
3. volvo xc60
4. audi A8 (New A6)
not sure about the Japanese cars. Most of them are good ACC/STOP, not really a semi-self driving system.
always gonna stop doing homework to watch this
Great review guys! Props for Canada kickin our quality content. !! 1,000,000 subs soon nuff
I do like that info up front, but I like you guys too. I really don’t mind it at the end!
I was between this car and the Peugeot 3008 before 3 months..i go for the frenchie which is coming next week. Really like the Volvo but it was a bit more pricy
3008 is my favourite Suv.
I wish Yuri & Jakub could get their hands on a Peugeot or any other brands unavailable in US or Canada & review. But that remains a dream..unless you guys could prove us wrong :P
I like the design of the 3008 but to not offer AWD on an SUV is crazy...It should not even be allowed to be called SUV.
Shoutback from Poland :D
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The eco mode tachometer is showing the transmission disengaging when the dials move away from each other and re-engaging when the two dials move back to the same position:
According to Volvo when you're in eco mode: "ECO-coast operates at speeds over 31 mph (50 km/h). When you release the accelerator pedal, the transmission disengages and the engine speed drops to idle which eliminates the engine braking. This lets the car maintain its momentum by coasting at its current speed and reduces the amount of fuel being used."
I use those thigh thingamabobs. It's meant for long journey so you the driver and passenger can feel more comfortable. I really like this.
I was super disappointed to find that the gofundme page for Yuri’s Prowler does not exist (yet)
You can't go wrong with Volvo!
And dayummm that is very stylish design.
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Yes! You're back
thank you for the direct conversion! i'm an obstinate american that knows nothing outside the us!!!
US and Canada pricing is VERY good. In Europe You will have to cough out 54K for this one... Euros. Which makes it in approx 60K USD against 40K in US. Bummer.
I'm saving up to get a second hand on haha.
You guys should compare this with Lexus NX.
Great car, great review! Loved the slow motion bits and appreciate the photoshop art. This is an actual useful "crossover", with enough room and utlity in all the right places, just smart design - except for the buttons. But Jakub was seriously bummed by Yuris love for SUV confession :)
Very bummed
Thanks so much for adding the US price in your videos!!!
THE CARDHOLDERS ARE FOR PAYING TOLLS or holding keycards for garages etc.
Please, store your credit cards there and park in Toronto. Then tell me how that goes for you!
You know we're living in a first world country when we complain about having to push 3 buttons to access a CAMERA in our CAR. :p
Keep up the great work guys.
The retractable stuff in front of the seat is an extra support for longer legs, is DIVINE :)
That slide out for your legs is just the best for a tall guy. Probably the best addition for a tall guy ever, I'm finally comfortable for long drives. Before i had no support at all.
I need to try this more now
2:26 - Pozdrowienia z Polski ;)
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Lubie Piwo!
pozdrowienia z emigracji!
@@TheStraightPipes Jakub, znasz polski czy sprawdziłeś co to znaczy? :P
@@TheStraightPipes Has Jakub or Yuri Polish relatives? I wonder for some time cause of your names.
Great review as always guys!
I can't get past the fact that this looks like the offspring of a Jeep Compass and 2019 RAV4 - maybe it's the black-roof theme they all have.
The front has the most style, but also looks like Sam The Eagle from The Muppets (Google him)
Sure there's tech in the car, but statistically this will end up at, or very near the bottom of the reliability charts.
~$52k +HST is just too much to consider this any value, given the insane depreciation and reliability issues that are only a couple years away.
ESPECIALLY for millennials.
Looking forward to the V60 review. The cloth interior on the base model is sooooo cool. Wish they offered that on other models. It’s maybe the nicest cloth interior I’ve ever seen.
I had an opportunity to drive for a week, and I sure I will buy one this year. A fantastic car considering all the things it does so very well from safety to performance simply stated a tremendous vehicle from Volvo.
Please review and compare the Alfa Romeo Stelvio!!!
Happy New Year! New goal: 1M subs by end of 2019?
Yes. It's up to the Straight Pipers to make it happen. Share the videos!
@@TheStraightPipes 1M is easy for such great content...I wish everyone in my country India could understand English..this channel would have 50M subscrivers already
I'm 5'11" and LOVE the extra thigh support. Honestly won't get a car without it anymore.
I just bought a new TDI Golf Variant. Man.. this is the car I really needed.