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Domestic consumers have always had high requirements for their first car, often with a mentality of "large space, rich configuration, reasonable price, and reliable quality". However, Volvo has gone the other way and launched the brand's smallest SUV - Volvo EX30. It boldly adopts the subtractive design philosophy, abandons complexity, and strives to return the vehicle to its essence of pure driving pleasure. So can such a small electric car win the favor of consumers? Please follow me to explore.

Appearance: Fresh Nordic minimalist style

In today's increasingly complex car design, the Volvo EX30 interprets the beauty of Nordic simplicity with its minimalist lines and pure form. The review car uses agate black body color, and the visual effect of the whole car is quite cool. In addition, due to its size, it will be considered very small at first sight.

In terms of details, the front face of Volvo EX30 adopts a closed front grille, and the brand logo in the middle is also fastened with a "seat belt", which shows that Volvo has engraved safety into its bones. The "Thor's Hammer" headlights on both sides are different from those on fuel vehicles. The interior is a crystal block structure, which looks very technological.

Interestingly, the Volvo EX30 uses a buttonless car key, which needs to be attached to the B-pillar sensing area to unlock or lock the vehicle. In addition, the evaluation car is equipped with 20-inch wheels and Goodyear EFFICIENT GRIP tires, which can greatly reduce the noise of the tires when driving on the road. The tail shape is uneven, and the taillights on both sides use many horizontal lines inside, which is highly recognizable.

Interior: Unique interior design

As a car brand originating from Sweden, the design concept of Volvo EX30 is deeply influenced by the Nordic style, restoring the beauty of nature. The interior not only uses environmentally friendly materials such as plant leather + locust blue fabric, but also makes full use of the colors provided by nature, presenting a unique fashion style.

In addition, since the instrument panel is cancelled, the driving information is set on the top of the 12.3-inch central control screen. At the same time, the window buttons are placed in front of the central armrest, but there are only two buttons. When controlling the front/rear windows, you need to switch through the middle "REAR" button. Consumers who come into contact with it for the first time need time to adapt.

If you still have an old-fashioned view of Volvo's car system, then Volvo EX30 will completely overturn this inherent impression. The overall UI interface of the car system keeps up with the mainstream, and the built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip also ensures smooth operation. At the same time, the system also supports multiple third-party apps to meet consumers' entertainment needs.

It is worth mentioning that the Volvo EX30 is equipped with the Harman/Kardon premium sound bar, which adopts a new sound bar design, equipped with a 1040W amplifier and 9 high-performance speakers to create a driver-centric surround sound effect.

In terms of comfort, the seats of Volvo EX30 are not very soft, but they have good support and are not easy to cause fatigue after long-term driving. There is a 2.1㎡ non-opening panoramic sunroof above the head, which can bring a good sense of transparency to the car. What needs to be complained is that even for the top-end models, the seat heating function still needs to be optional, which is in sharp contrast with domestic brands in terms of configuration.

Power: Dexterous and easy to use

In terms of power, the test car uses dual motors, with a total power of 315kW and a total torque of 543N·m. The CLTC pure electric range is 540km, and the official acceleration time from 0 to 100km/h is only 3.6s. Such power parameters are undoubtedly "brutal" for a small SUV, and it can also be seen that Volvo understands the needs of contemporary young consumers.

Like most pure electric vehicles built by traditional car companies, the Volvo EX30's accelerator pedal is tuned to be relatively gentle, not blindly pursuing speed, but focusing on stability and comfort. The driving mode is different from most cars, with only one "high-performance all-wheel drive" option. After turning it on and stepping on the accelerator pedal with all your strength, you can instantly get an acceleration experience like a roller coaster, which is very enjoyable.

The braking performance of Volvo EX30 is also very good. The overall feeling is linear and easy to control. The braking force is evenly distributed, and there is no "hitting the wall" braking phenomenon at all, which helps to enhance the driver's confidence and sense of security.

In terms of suspension, Volvo EX30 adopts a front McPherson and rear multi-link independent suspension combination, which is a common suspension combination. The overall adjustment of the suspension is compact and flexible, which can not only provide good road feedback, but also filter out the unnecessary vibrations generated by bumps, bringing a comfortable riding experience to passengers.

In addition, in order to improve the torsional rigidity of the entire vehicle, the front subframe of the Volvo EX30 has been specially strengthened. It adopts a "U"-shaped subframe and is equipped with two horizontal tie rods, which can enable the vehicle to maintain better stability when cornering at high speed or changing lanes in an emergency.

Space: The rear seat space is relatively cramped

In terms of riding space, due to its positioning as a small SUV, the rear seat space is relatively cramped, with only a small amount of space for legs and head.

Although the Volvo EX30 is a small SUV, it has a lot of storage space, especially in the central channel area. The glove box has been moved below the central control screen, and it pops up when you click the glove box button on the screen. In front of the central armrest are 2 cup holders + 1 storage slot, which can be extended and retracted to form different space combinations, which is very creative.

The trunk is quite decent overall, and there is a hidden storage slot at the bottom of the platform. Under normal conditions, the trunk volume is 318L, and the rear seats can be folded down in proportion, and the volume can be expanded to 904L after folding down.

Safety: Continuing Volvo Cars' safety genes

Safety has always been a highlight of the Volvo brand, and the Volvo EX30 is no exception. It is equipped with the "World Tree Intelligent Safety System", which forms a body perception system through 23 sensors. It can realize lane departure warning system, active braking/active safety system, forward collision warning, etc., covering inside and outside the car to ensure driving safety.

In addition, the Volvo EX30 adopts a cage-type body structure, with 71% of the vehicle's high-strength steel accounting for the entire vehicle, which can maintain the integrity of the cabin in extreme conditions. At the same time, the body including the battery has a torsional stiffness of 32,300 N·m/Deg, and the roof can bear a load of 10 tons.

Summarize:

Faced with the extremely inward-looking automobile market, Volvo EX30 takes a different approach, not pursuing fancy appearance and complicated functions, but focusing on meeting the actual needs of users and providing simple and efficient solutions. This positioning has given it a differentiated advantage in the competition, and it is expected to stand out in future market competition and win the favor of consumers who pursue quality life and sustainable development concepts.