FEATURE | TIE UP

Translated By DeepL

The new view from STUTS and Volvo's EV cars running into the future.
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With a new view of STUTS,
Volvo's EV car running into the future.

These days, we hear the term "electric vehicle" more and more. The XC40 Recharge Ultimate Twin Motor, an electric vehicle (EV) created by Volvo, a Swedish company born in Scandinavia, a country known for its advanced environmental technologies, is a vehicle that will drive us toward a new future of automobiles. The person who test-drove this Volvo EV this time was STUTS, who continues to make fresh music with the MPC as his weapon of choice, and who also drives a Volvo in his private life. We asked him to take a short cruise around Tokyo behind the wheel of a Volvo EV.

The scenery I have seen so far and the scenery I want to see in the future.

STUTS has been making music at his own pace for more than 10 years, and even though his attitude toward music has not changed, the scenery in front of his eyes is changing at a dizzying pace, and now it is not unusual to hear the music of STUTS and his friends on TV.

I thought it would be a dream come true (to hold a solo show at the Budokan), and I never thought I would be able to do it. (I think it was about a year ago, around the time "Presence" was released (when the Budokan was first mentioned). It is something I could not do by myself alone, and it is a big deal to stand at the Budokan with the people I have been making music with. I would like to continue to make music with people I am close with and with new people as well, and I hope to be able to be heard by many people regardless of where I am.

Lastly, we introduce the details and specifications of the XC40 Recharge Ultimate Twin Motor. This is the first time that Volvo, one of the first car makers to steer the course toward electrification of all vehicles, has paid attention to every detail of its design and functionality.

Sage Green Metallic is the body color that symbolizes Volvo's EV vehicles. While vivid, the metallic flakes shine with a touch of elegance. The sharp-eyed LED headlights feature pixel technology to prevent glare from oncoming traffic. With a newly designed front face, electric panoramic glass sunroof, and other standard features, the casual and sporty styling makes its presence felt in any field, from city to outdoor. By the way.The 2024 model debuted on March 8, so check that out as well.

Infotainment monitor with Google that fits in the center of the instrument panel. Data transmission is available free of charge for four years from new. The leather-wrapped steering wheel is made of an alternative material, and Volvo's EVs are made entirely of leather. The crystal glass shift knob made by Swedish company Orefoss echoes Volvo's philosophy.

The seat material is also leather-free, and the tailored wool blend shown in the photo is a new material that blends recycled material with wool. This is a sustainable material that is currently attracting attention in the fashion industry. The suspension, which supports powerful driving, is made up of large 20-inch wheels and Pirelli P Zero tires specially designed for EVs.

The XC40 has plenty of storage both inside and outside, with a lidded storage area under the hood. It is equipped with a 200V regular charging port (up to 9.6 kW) in the front and a CHAdeMO fast charging port (up to 150 kW) in the rear to accommodate future charging speeds.

INFORMATION

Volvo Car Japan

XC40 Recharge Ultimate Twin Motor
¥7,390,000 MSRP
Overall length x overall width x overall height (mm): 4,440 x 1,875 x 1,650
Maximum output: 300 kW
Maximum torque: 660 Nm
Driving range per charge: 484 km
Drivetrain: AWD (all-wheel drive)