You want the world you know you have style? Get a Volvo. It oozes style out of every pore and does so with subtlety and class. Fortunately, style comes safely too, thanks to the multitudes of equipment on this XC40 small SUV. Driving dynamics and enthusiast enjoyment, however, is a different story.

In this video, I take you through the car, show you what features are offered and how they work. And then I take you on a drive to get a sense of how well it handles, the quality of the ride, and the overall experience.

Check out my website: http://funwithcars.com/

Video Chapters
0:00 Introduction and specifications
1:35 Walkaround
4:12 Storage space
5:00 Rear seat comfort and features
6:21 Front seat comfort and features
9:43 Drive modes/Center console Touchscreen
11:57 Drive review – Overview
12:41 Drive review – Powertrain
13:25 Drive review – Polestar Engineered
14:55 Drive review – Acceleration
16:15 Drive review – Handling
19:14 Drive review – Ride/Comfort/Highway
20:45 Drive review – Safety
21:14 Drive review – Towing specs
21:59 Drive review – Conclusion

Specifications:
2022 Volvo XC40 T5 AWD Inscription
Base price: $45,040
Price as tested: $52,845

Powertrain:
Engine: Turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4
Power: 248 horsepower at 5500 rpm
Torque: 258 lb-ft of torque between 1800-4800 rpm
Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission
Drive: All-wheel-drive

Fuel Economy
City 22 mpg
Highway 30 mpg
Combined 25 mpg

Dimensions
Length: 174.2 inches
Width: 73.7 inches
Height: 65.3 inches (includes Antenna)
Wheelbase: 106.4 inches

Weights and Capacities
Curb weight: 3854 lbs (according to Car and Driver:
https://www.caranddriver.com/volvo/xc40)
Interior volume: 98 cu ft (according to fueleconomy.gov)
Cargo volume (seats up/down): 20/47 cu ft (according to Volvo)

Calculated weight to power: 15.5 pounds per horsepower
Mfr’s claimed 0-60 mph: 6.1 sec
Mfr’s claimed Top Speed: 112 mph
Government classified size: small sport utility vehicle 4WD

Options: 21-inch wheels, $3315; advanced package, $1450; Polestar performance, $1295; Harman Kardon sound system, $800; climate package, $750; Onyx Black Metallic paint, $695; roof spoiler, $395; power operated tailgate, $200

Recorded
13th of January 2022

Who is Robin Warner? – Brief description and bio

Robin spent five years of his adult life as an engineer. Four years at a Tier One supplier, TRW Automotive (now ZF TRW Auto), working as a traction and stability control calibration engineer, and little over a year as a vehicle dynamics engineer at Ford Motor Company.

Furthermore, he spent 15 years of his adult life holding different editor positions at various magazines, including Associate Technical Editor at Car and Driver, Road Test Editor at Road & Track, and Managing Editor at Autoweek.

Robin also spent several years racing. He started in autocross, then bought a go-kart and then another one. Having a lot of success, including a Great Lakes Sprint Series championship in 2002, he moved to single-seaters, racing in the 2003 Skip-Barber Midwest Championship, the 2003-2004 Skip Barber Southern Championship, and the 2004 Formula Dodge National Championship.

In addition to making videos, Robin hosts a podcast about major road racing series across the globe, with a focus on Formula 1. Find the show at http://funwithcars.com/

#VolvoXC40 #Crossover #Review