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by rk5
Thu Apr 08, 2021 5:46 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Upgrade older xc40 software with Android Auto from Recharge version
Replies: 9
Views: 6584

Re: Upgrade older xc40 software with Android Auto from Recharge version

Hey m@rk, that’s an interesting take. And of course I’m sure most Volvo customers would trust Volvo vs Google. For privacy, autonomy, safety and what not. That said, I really wish Volvo completely owns/controls the OS just like Tesla. Huge benefits and use cases in Autonomy and control. (Maybe a cus...
by rk5
Thu Apr 08, 2021 5:29 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Just a crazy thought: Upgrade XC40 D4 to Recharge (fully electric)
Replies: 4
Views: 1603

Re: Just a crazy thought: Upgrade XC40 D4 to Recharge (fully electric)

Yeah, I guess it all comes down to cost. To upgrade a vehicle, we would need to replace the power train and battery pack and incur costs for other parts, labour, retooling, etc. This looks like an expensive effort, and we would still miss out on newer chips and software, any tax rebates, and the gen...
by rk5
Sun Apr 04, 2021 5:36 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Just a crazy thought: Upgrade XC40 D4 to Recharge (fully electric)
Replies: 4
Views: 1603

Just a crazy thought: Upgrade XC40 D4 to Recharge (fully electric)

The XC40 is a relatively new model (<3 years since first launch), so it uses the CMA platform which has been designed to accommodate electric motors, power trains and batteries. I’m just curious to know if it would be possible to convert a diesel model to fully electric in the near future. Would lov...
by rk5
Sun Apr 04, 2021 5:26 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Upgrade older xc40 software with Android Auto from Recharge version
Replies: 9
Views: 6584

Upgrade older xc40 software with Android Auto from Recharge version

Is there any way to upgrade the XC40 older models with latest Android Auto version, as it is a more nicer OS and also has OTA software updates. Just curious if this is possible as the hardware (screen/cameras, sensors, etc) seems same. Or is there a processor upgrade we’re not aware of? Even in that...
by rk5
Sun Apr 04, 2021 5:11 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Loving my 1 year young XC40 :)
Replies: 67
Views: 16863

Loving my 1 year young XC40 :)

Been using a XC40 for an year now. Absolutely loving it’!

The car is impeccable. Offers great comfort, driving pleasure and practicality.

Have a few wish list items though. Would love to start a few posts and get thoughts from this lovely community!

Cheers