2025 VOLVO EX30 RWD FIRST DRIVE IMPRESSIONS

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This video offers a surprise first impression of the 2025 Volvo EX30 Rear-Wheel Drive, captured at a dealership before official press fleet availability. The reviewer highlights the EX30 as Volvo's smallest and most affordable EV, noting its competitive pricing between $54,000 and $64,000 CAD. Key features discussed include the minimalist interior dominated by a central screen, a standard fixed glass roof, and the absence of a start button. While praising the sufficient power and agile handling of the RWD version (246 hp, 0-100 km/h in 5.5 seconds), the reviewer points out the limited rear legroom, making it tight for taller passengers. The trunk and frunk offer practical storage, and the power liftgate is a welcome feature. A critical piece of information is the time-sensitive availability due to upcoming tariffs on Chinese-made vehicles, with imports suspended after October 1st, 2024, until EU production begins in 2025. The reviewer also touches on the gentle regenerative braking, which is either on or off with no adjustable levels, and mentions the EPA-estimated range of 420 miles for the RWD and 402 miles for the AWD version, with a 69 kWh battery.