5<\/span><\/p>\nHow we review cars<\/span>Find your Volvo EX30Offers from our trusted partners on this car and its predecessors…New Car Deals<\/span><\/use><\/svg>Find your perfect new car<\/span>Find your perfect new car<\/span>The little Volvo (at 4,233mm long, it\u2019s basically the same size as a Volkswagen T-Roc) has all the typically Swedish design features, with Thor\u2019s Hammer headlights, proud shoulders along the flanks and high-set rear lights. There\u2019s no front grille, so the Volvo emblem is stamped into a body-coloured moulding, while darker panels along the sills match the contrasting roof to hide the car\u2019s tall sides; this is an SUV, after all.<\/p>\n
It's a cute-looking, premium-feeling vehicle that Volvo says will be the second car for many households and be driven fewer than 31 miles a day; if that\u2019s the case, they\u2019ll be missing out on a bit of fun, because this is one of the nicest Volvos we\u2019ve driven in a while.<\/p>\n
Part of that is down to the point-and-squirt nature of most EVs; the swift acceleration is addictive and useful in the urban environments the EX30\u2019s been designed for. We really liked the one-pedal driving, too, which is surprisingly intuitive when you get used to it, and feels entirely natural in the Volvo. The elevated driving position and excellent all-round visibility enhance the enjoyment, too.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s more, the ride quality is better than we\u2019ve experienced in a Volvo for a while. The car manages to hide its weight well, and it felt supple on our test-route roads around Barcelona, even when we went off the beaten track over some rougher surfaces.<\/p>\n
Other than on pure acceleration, this is no sports car. The steering is set up for ease of use rather than feel and feedback \u2013 perfect for the target market \u2013 and there is a little body lean through some of the tighter corners, although the excellent seats hold you in place well.<\/p>\n
Volvo has a history of producing some of the finest seats in the business and the EX30 continues that tradition. Our test car in Ultra spec came with powered pews, with just a single controller at the side of the seat to cover all movements. Unlike some of the other controls, which we\u2019ll come to in a bit, it\u2019s surprisingly intuitive, while the steering-wheel adjustment means most people will be comfortable behind the wheel.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a strong sustainability story when it comes to all the materials used in the EX30; Volvo says the car contains 25 per cent recycled aluminium, 17 per cent recycled steel and 17 per cent recycled plastic.<\/p>\n
There are four \u2018room\u2019 themes to choose from inside, each with their own feel and using different textures, colours and sustainable materials. We drove two cars \u2013 one with panels across the doors and dash made from recycled PVC window frames (although the dark with light-fleck finish did give the car a whiff of \u2018posh bathroom\u2019), and one with a warmer textile made from recycled denim.<\/p>\n
Despite the price point, there are no quibbles over the quality of the materials inside. Even the plastics across the top of the dash and around the centre console are nicely grained, looking good and feeling okay.<\/p>\n
As much thought has gone into the storage as the sustainability inside the car. There\u2019s a deep tray between the driver and front passenger (where there\u2019s also wireless phone charging) and cup holders slide out of the centre armrest, one at a time.<\/p>\n
It took us a while to find the opening for the central glovebox \u2013 it\u2019s on the touchscreen \u2013 and the same applies to the window switches, which are on that centre armrest.<\/p>\n
That does mean that the doors don\u2019t feature any electric switches \u2013 it could be Volvo\u2019s obsession with minimalism, although it\u2019s also cheaper to site them centrally because it requires less cabling \u2013 but at least the door handles are beautifully designed and made from aluminium.<\/p>\n
The mirror controls aren\u2019t on the doors, either; you have to go through a couple of menus before you find out how to reposition them, then you have to use the buttons on the steering wheel to move them.<\/p>\n
The over-reliance on the touchscreen \u2013 12.3 inches in size \u2013 is one of our few criticisms of the car. Volvo will say that you rarely have to move the mirrors once you\u2019ve set them, but if you do, it\u2019s an unnecessary and potentially dangerous faff. The company will monitor usage and tweak things using software-over-the-air updates to make improvements, it says.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s no display in front of the driver, either, so you\u2019ll have to glance left to the screen to keep an eye on your speed \u2013 a bit of a surprise for safety-conscious Volvo (although every other safety and driver assistance feature you\u2019d expect is on board).<\/p>\n
As is the norm now with Volvo, the touchscreen is Google powered, so it works well with voice control, while Apple iPhone users can connect CarPlay wirelessly. And there\u2019s no denying that the interior design is cool and attractive \u2013 even if that is at the expense of some usability.<\/p>\n
Also missing from the doors are speakers. But don\u2019t worry \u2013 Volvo has worked with Harman Kardon to put a soundbar into the car just beneath the windscreen. In our experience, speakers in doors pointing at your legs is never the best audio experience and the seven-speaker soundbar \u2013 similar to those so popular in-home cinema set-ups \u2013 works really well, with a nice depth to the sound and plenty of power. It\u2019s surely a sign of things to come from other car makers.<\/p>\n
Having the soundbar has also allowed Volvo to have a bit of fun with the indicators. The sound of the indicator click is a sample of a breaking twig; if you indicate left, the sound starts in front of you, then moves across to the left, pulling a similar trick when you want to turn right.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve billed this car as a baby Volvo and that small-ish footprint means limited rear space. It\u2019ll be fine for occasional use, but if the driver is above average height, rear space is tight for feet and knees. Putting a sizeable child seat in the back might be tricky, too, although the doors do open reasonably wide.<\/p>\n
The boot is sensibly square with 318 litres of space, which will rise to 904 litres with the seats folded, while there\u2019s a false floor so you can hide cables underneath \u2013 or you can stick them in the froot (which is the correct term, we think, for a front boot rather than frunk!). There\u2019s even a \u2018will it fit\u2019 graphic stamped into the boot door so you know what you can carry.<\/p>\n
Initially, EX30s will be built in China \u2013 it shares many of its components, including its SEA (Sustainable Experience Architecture) platform, with other models in Chinese owner Geely\u2019s family \u2013 and build quality is impressive. However, in keeping with its sustainability plans, Volvo will be moving production to Europe \u2013 at its Ghent plant in Belgium \u2013 from 2025.<\/p>\n
And while we\u2019re talking dates, Plus and Ultra models are on sale now in the UK, with the cheaper Core models to come. And now Volvos have to be bought direct from the company as part of its new agency agreement with dealers, although there is the usual array of purchase, lease and (expensive-looking) all-in subscriptions available from the company.<\/p>\n
\n\n\nModel:<\/td>\n Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Ultra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nPrice:<\/td>\n \u00a342,045<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nPowertrain:<\/td>\n 69kWh battery 1 x e-motor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nPower\/torque:<\/td>\n 268bhp\/343Nm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nTransmission:<\/td>\n Single-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n0-62mph:<\/td>\n 5.1 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nTop speed:<\/td>\n 112mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nRange:<\/td>\n 298 miles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nOn sale:<\/td>\n Now<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nSource: Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Volvo EX30 baby SUV is a brilliant electric car, especially at this price 4.5 out of 5 How we<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":244253,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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