VOLVO EX30

Safety systems are so bleeping annoying sometimes

- JAMES ATTWOOD

So far, the Volvo EX30 is proving to be an enigma. In certain respects, it's brilliant, yet every time I settle back behind the wheel and think about declaring my love for it, something really annoying will happen. And that something will usually be accompanied by an even more annoying beep.

As you may recall from when Volvo's small crossover joined our fleet, it has much to prove, given our previous experiences with the touchscreen-dominated interface. But before we get distracted by that, I am impressed by how pleasant the EX30 is to drive. Colleagues have had reservations about the powerful twin-motor versions we've tried, but in this format - with a single rear motor and the biggest battery - it's a pleasing cruiser.