The Volvo V40 was launched in Malaysia back in 2014, which at that time, was offered with a lone T4 variant that outputs 180 hp and 240 Nm. Today, Volvo Car Malaysia has announced that the V40 is now available with the company’s Drive-E engine!
Designated as the V40 T5, the Volvo now outputs 245 hp and 350 Nm that is transferred to the front wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. This translates to a 0-100 km/h performance of only 6.3 seconds and a top speed of 240 km/h.
“Our main goal during the development of the Drive-E powertrains was to deliver efficient driving pleasure – powerful engines that consumes less fuel and emits lower emissions,” said Lennart Stegland, Managing Director of Volvo Car Malaysia.
The new Drive-E engine certainly improves on the figures set by its non Drive-E predecessor by recording better fuel consumption at 16.4 km/l and lower emissions at 143 g/km, while producing 32 hp and 50 Nm more power!
Priced at RM192,888.00 (OTR without insurance), the Volvo V40 T5 features City Safety, Blind Spot Information System, Cross Traffic Alert and Park Assist Pilot, making it one of the safest cars on the road today. Buyers can choose between Ice White, Ember Black, Raw Copper, Bright Silver and Osmium Grey as their preferred colour, and they will be backed by a 5-year warranty and 5 years of Volvo-on- Call Roadside Assist.
Volvo V40 T5 Photo Gallery
