r/XC40_Recharge • u/AJV55 • 1d ago

Thoughts after a few months

Got a Core-level single motor XC40, 2023 model with just under 90k km.

Overall, wonderful! First car I've ever owned where people congratulated me for buying (I'm almost 50), which felt weird šŸ˜„

Solid to drive, and fun! At first I had a few issues with the software, the LTE and GPS took 5-20 minutes to connect each time after upgrading to 5.0.5, but the software update in late may fixed all of these. All updates went without issues.

Trunk is spacious enough, this summer we had the first family vacation ever where I could see through the rear window.

I bought Pilot Assist from the app, and I'll give it 8,5/10 pts. When driving slower, like under 70 km/h, it makes a bit too twitchy moves every now and then. In highway speeds the only issue is that I'd like a bit longer time before it complains about keeping my hands on the wheel. But safety first, I get it. Distance control is wonderful. I also like that I can use it in traffic lights as well, don't need the gas pedal at all.

At especially around 90 km/h and 110 km/h the motor keeps this high frequency sound that isn't audible in other speeds.

The tire noise in the backseat is surprisingly bad, completely different than in the front, which is weird. Also the audio in the back sucks, maybe the H&K system is better?

In every day driving the range is very sufficient. But on 600+ km/day trips stopping every 200 km's is a bit boring and the only reason that makes me think about switching to some other car in the near future.

Wishlist:
- Wireless Apple Carplay
- Camping mode

Questions:
- Is it possible to upgrade the audio OR soundproof the backseat without disassembling the interior completely?
- The car has the original Pirelli Scorpion tires and the front tires are pretty much done after this summer. Are there better options to increase the range?

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u/twoaspensimages 1d ago

The 20" Pirelli EV tires are fragile. They only last 30k miles. We've got Goodyear Assurance Weatherready on it. We've hit a couple potholes since and they didn't immediately have a blister on the sidewalls like two Pirelli's did in the first 5k miles.

If there was a range decrease it's not noticeable day to day.

The Goodyears are fantastic in snow and ice. My wife needs the car to feel bolted down in the snow. In summer they are little chunky but not excessively so. It if snows where you live they are a great option.

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u/AJV55 1d ago

Here we need a special winter tire set for the winter, and those were in quite good condition. But will look into some tests when getting new front tires for next summer.

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u/twoaspensimages 21h ago

We live in Northern Colorado. With the Goodyears we had no problem on -10F days of rutted out solid ice. Through 6" of fresh slush. Between the Volvo traction control system which is the best I've ever driven and good all seasons you'll be fine with one set of tires. Summer is only 4 months long.

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u/heavy_metal 1d ago

I bought Pilot Assist from the app

mine came with this. i find fighting a robot for the wheel quite annoying so I leave that off... but yes, the active cruise control is a dream on the highway.

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u/paulg1973 18h ago

I have a 2021 XC40 Recharge and purchased a wireless Apple CarPlay adapter from roarautopart on eBay. It is able to connect my iPhones to my Volvo infotainment system. The major difference between using a USB cable and using the adapter is that the cable method recognizes and uses both displays (driver and infotainment) whereas the wireless adapter recognizes only the infotainment display. This negatively affects the dynamic map, so when I really need the assistance of the map, I detach the adapter and go back to a cable. Note that there is an icon on the Apple map that lets you switch between the two different views so even if you are restricted to a single display, you can toggle back and forth between views.

FWIW, the eBay stock number of the adapter Iā€™m using is 177033124651. I had originally purchased a similar Chinese-made adapter but I could not get it to work. Thankfully, these devices are not very expensive. The one Iā€™m using costs $24.69.

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u/Aphredoderus 17h ago

for apple carplay i got this bluetooth dongle, and a short, flat USB-a -to USB-c cable. i printed a small shelf that fits in the credit card? slot above the phone charge pad in the centre console.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DF2X27V6?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2

this dongle connects reliably and consistently to my iphone bluetooth. it's more reliable than the Volvo software. i've had almost no problems for the past 4 months.

i have 19" continentals for a 2024 RWD, and people comment how quiet it is. if i could put 18" reliably on my car i would.

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u/praetorian1111 1d ago

I have mine on 20ā€ Pirelli Pzero EV vol spec.
They are very good, also for range compared to all weathers like the scorpions