Volvo Reviews

Volvo EX30 2025 review: Single Motor Extended Range Ultra

By Tim Nicholson · 03 Aug 2024

Volvo already has two EVs in its stable, but the EX30 is the brand's first dedicated electric car built on an exclusively EV platform. There was a lot of excitement when the EX30 was revealed, but what's it like to live with? And is it good enough to face off against some increasingly stiff competition?

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Volvo S60 2024 review: Recharge Black Edition

By Emily Agar · 20 Jul 2024

The PHEV powertrain of the Volvo S60 was scrapped a few years ago but the recently launched Black Edition sees it return. Is it a victorious homecoming?

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Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance 2024 review: snapshot

By James Cleary · 13 May 2024

The Volvo EX30 is instantly recognisable as a contemporary Volvo thanks to everything from the signature ‘Thor’s Hammer’ headlights to the chunky rear haunches, blocky indents along the flanks and characteristically curved bonnet give the game away.

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Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range 2024 review: snapshot

By James Cleary · 11 May 2024

Despite the lack of a traditional grille the Volvo EX30 is instantly recognisable as a contemporary Volvo and that’s down to more than a stylised version of the Swedish maker’s ‘Iron Mark’ logo on the nose. Everything from the signature ‘Thor’s Hammer’ headlights to the chunky rear haunches, blocky indents along the flanks and characteristically curved bonnet give the game away.

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Volvo EX30 2024 review

By James Cleary · 09 May 2024

Volvo's taking big steps towards its imminent all-EV future and the latest addition to the Swedish brand's local line-up is the pure-electric EX30 small SUV. CarsGuide has driven this premium, city-sized five-seater in town, on the highway and everything in-between at its Australian launch.

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Volvo XC40 2024 review: Recharge Twin Motor

By Emily Agar · 31 Mar 2024

The Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor continues to prove itself a worthy EV option but is its A-game enough to lead the small electric SUV segment?

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Volvo XC60 2024 review: Ultimate B5 Bright

By Emily Agar · 31 Jan 2024

The XC60 proves that comfort and safety still appear to be at the top of the priority list for Volvo but style is being retuned to make this medium-sized SUV a true competitor against its luxury rivals, the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Lexus NX. The question is, has it been successful?

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Volvo C40 2023 review: Recharge Twin Motor long-term | Part 3

By Justin Hilliard · 16 Aug 2023

We've been living with the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor for three months, during which the all-electric small SUV has proven itself to be an all-rounder - but what about on the driving front? Well, the Swedish EV offers the best of both worlds...

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Volvo C40 2023 review: Recharge Twin Motor long-term | Part 2

By Justin Hilliard · 19 Jul 2023

The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor is an all-electric vehicle that has design firmly in focus. But even so, being a small SUV, it has to be practical - but is it? Styling may be subjective, but space isn't. Thankfully, this EV has plenty to offer.

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Volvo C40 2023 review: Recharge Twin Motor long-term | Part 1

By Justin Hilliard · 23 Jun 2023

The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor is already shaping up as one of the most impressive new electric vehicles (EVs) we've tested, with the small SUV tempting buyers with some serious bang for their bucks.

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