Volvo EX30 launched

[Ruislip Resident]

Yup, where it’s built isn’t important, how it’s built is.
I’d suggest Volvo’s expectations of build quality and procedures for meeting them are far better than MGs.

Why would you suggest that.

 

[bowfer]

Why would you suggest that.

Why wouldn’t I?
Very obvious different manufacturers use different components and will have different build techniques and requirements (panel gap measurements etc)
Volvo will have more rigorous requirements than MG, 100%
Panel gaps in the 4 are bad, as is some of the finishing (Seat stitching etc)

 

[Deleted member 10041]

Why would you suggest that.

Volvo are definitely on another level in terms of quality than MG, with that comes a different level of expectation from the customer, both in terms of the quality of the car itself and the after sales provided

 

[DBedford]

Why wouldn’t I?
Very obvious different manufacturers use different components and will have different build techniques and requirements (panel gap measurements etc)
Volvo will have more rigorous requirements than MG, 100%
Panel gaps in the 4 are bad, as is some of the finishing (Seat stitching etc)

For now the MG brand is the poor man’s EV. And I’m a poor man, so a great marriage .

I say ‘for now’ as once the Chinese have wiped out the western car manufactures they will up their prices as with BYD in Australia. The end is near!!

 

[RobQuads]

I think it looks like a great car, yes it's a bit more than the MG but IMO the quality is a million times better in all areas both software and build. You won't get the 10s of software issues we get on the MG4. Its dealer support network is also better.

If we were buying again... it would be a very tough call. I suspect we would look to go for it as I suspect it will also retain value better as well due to the brand. Yes we might loose the 360 camera etc but I think its a better overall package.

They have certainly made a car at a very interesting price point. It really makes you think that the 40K astra is well over priced.

 

[Ruislip Resident]

Why wouldn’t I?
Very obvious different manufacturers use different components and will have different build techniques and requirements (panel gap measurements etc)
Volvo will have more rigorous requirements than MG, 100%
Panel gaps in the 4 are bad, as is some of the finishing (Seat stitching no

 

[Ruislip Resident]

No panel gaps or dodgy stitching in my ZS EV.

 

[Gomev]

I think it looks like a great car, yes it's a bit more than the MG but IMO the quality is a million times better in all areas both software and build. You won't get the 10s of software issues we get on the MG4. Its dealer support network is also better.

If we were buying again... it would be a very tough call. I suspect we would look to go for it as I suspect it will also retain value better as well due to the brand. Yes we might loose the 360 camera etc but I think its a better overall package.

They have certainly made a car at a very interesting price point. It really makes you think that the 40K astra is well over priced.

All cars, EV or not have problems, even Volvos, I'm sure if you do a quick search for Volvo EV problems you will find plenty, for example...

Has anyone NOT had issues with the recharge?

I am scheduled to take delivery tomorrow or more likely on Wednesday of this week. I am excited about the car but I am also getting more and more worried about the car after reading this forum for the last several weeks. What am I getting myself into? A great car? An expensive headache? I have...

www.xc40forum.com

 

[bowfer]

No panel gaps or dodgy stitching in my ZS EV.

Ok, but do you think it’s as well built as a Volvo?
For the record, one 4 owner was bragging about getting the latest interior scheme in his car without asking, I immediately spotted this.
It’s shoddy.

 

[Ruislip Resident]

Ok, but do you think it’s as well built as a Volvo?
For the record, one 4 owner was bragging about getting the latest interior scheme in his car without asking, I immediately spotted this.
It’s shoddy.
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Yes.

 

[bowfer]

Yes.

Well there you go
You think you’ve got as good as a Volvo for bargain money.
If you think that, fill yer boots

 

[Ruislip Resident]

I know I have.

 

[Deleted member 10041]

This place makes me laugh the MG4 is a good car, the two SE's are both great value for money, as I've said many a time.

Let's not get carried away though, MG are not anywhere close to Volvo in terms of quality.

It's like the member who was bragging that his mg4 "smoked a Tesla M3" from the lights!

We can all smoke a car from the lights if the other person doesn't put there foot down.
If it was a proper race the 4 would be left for dead by even the SR M3.

It's good that people are enjoying there cars but let's try and keep a bit of perspective

 

[Ruislip Resident]

This place makes me laugh the MG4 is a good car, the two SE's are both great value for money, as I've said many a time.

Let's not get carried away though, MG are not anywhere close to Volvo in terms of quality.

It's like the member who was bragging that his mg4 "smoked a Tesla M3" from the lights!

We can all smoke a car from the lights if the other person doesn't put there foot down.
If it was a proper race the 4 would be left for dead by even the SR M3.

It's good that people are enjoying there cars but let's try and keep a bit of perspective

Mine is

 

[Deleted member 10041]

Mine is

Yours is what the same quality as a Volvo or smoking an Model 3 from lights.

 

[Ruislip Resident]

Yes

 

[Deleted member 10041]

Yes

Which one or both?

 

[Ruislip Resident]

Just the one. I don't race.

 

[Deleted member 10041]

It's really not.

EV Volvos safety kit is class leading, as proved by the EX30
Most of their cars come with Harman Kardon stereos
Their cabins are far better both in terms of design and materials
The seats are far better
The wheels are better
The paint is far better than mgs notoriously soft paint and questionable rust protection
The software is Google, MGs doesn't even get close

I could go on, the thing is it doesn't matter As I said it's good that people like their cars but a Volvo is in a completely different league in terms of quality and the both occupy different places in the market.

MG is a budget brand, Volvo is premium

Up until the EX30 MGs were probably better value for money and probably a better package in terms of bang for buck.

They still aren't a better quality car

 

[Ruislip Resident]

It's really not.

EV Volvos safety kit is class leading, as proved by the EX30
Most of their cars come with Harman Kardon stereos
Their cabins are far better both in terms of design and materials
The seats are far better
The wheels are better
The paint is far better than mgs notoriously soft paint and questionable rust protection
The software is Google, MGs doesn't even get close

I could go on, the thing is it doesn't matter As I said it's good that people like their cars but a Volvo is in a completely different league in terms of quality and the both occupy different places in the market.

MG is a budget brand, Volvo is premium

Up until the EX30 MGs were probably better value for money and probably a better package in terms of bang for buck.

They still aren't a better quality car

Mine is.