2025 VOLVO EX30 REVIEW: ELECTRIC LUXURY SUV FOR UNDER $40,000

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Doug DeMuro reviews the 2025 Volvo EX30, an electric crossover positioned as an affordable luxury option starting under $40,000. He highlights its impressive price point, especially considering the average new car price. The EX30 is available in two versions: a rear-wheel-drive single-motor model with around 270 horsepower and 275 miles of range, and an all-wheel-drive dual-motor model with over 420 horsepower and approximately 265 miles of range. DeMuro praises the EX30's attractive exterior styling and its surprisingly refined interior, despite its minimalist approach. He notes the extensive use of recycled materials and the innovative, albeit unconventional, placement of controls and features like the central glovebox and pop-out cupholders. While the infotainment screen controls most functions, including climate and mirrors, DeMuro finds the Google Assistant integration makes it manageable. He points out the lack of a traditional gauge cluster, with all information displayed on the central screen, which might be disorienting for some. The rear seating is noted as tight, consistent with the vehicle's compact size. Despite these minor drawbacks, DeMuro is impressed by the driving experience, ride quality, and overall value, concluding that the EX30 is a "game-changing car" at its price point, earning a DougScore of 65/100.