The company is now the first and only automotive brand in Malaysia to offer a full range of Completely Knocked-Down (CKD) plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) all assembled in Malaysia.
Priced at RM255,888, the XC40 Recharge T5 is now reduced to RM241,997.04 after sales tax exemption (on-the-road, without insurance) and will be available for viewing at all authorised Volvo dealers nationwide starting today.
At the same time, it is also available for online booking through Volvo Car Malaysia’s website.
The XC40 is also available as a fully electric SUV but it is not sold in Malaysia (see bottom promo video of this version of XC40).
The conventional 2.0-litre XC40 T5 R-Design remains on sale, priced at RM231,651, which is over RM10,000 lower than the PHEV.
The Recharge T5 powertrain has a combined output of 262hp and 425Nm of torque, while 160Nm of torque and a maximum power of 82hp is generated from the electric motor to give a boost of instantaneous acceleration.
Together with the petrol engine, the XC40 Recharge T5 reaches 100kph in 7.3 seconds and comes with its speed capped at 180kph following the company’s announcement in 2020.
Built on Volvo’s Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform , the XC40 Recharge T5 comes with Volvo’s first-ever 1.5 litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine Drive-E powertrain, with an electric motor mounted to its seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox to drive the
front wheels.
Designed for the city and the planet, the twin engine setup provides a more sustainable drive, with CO2 emissions of just 50 grams per kilometre. Electric range from the 10,7kWh Li-ion battery stashed in the centre tunnel is officially rated at 44km.
“The launch of the XC40 Recharge T5 is a sign of greener times ahead as we continue to strive towards a more sustainable future and do our part to not only reduce our carbon footprint, but also help our customers reduce theirs as well,” said Volvo Car Malaysia managing director Nalin Jain.
Some of the technology included in the XC40 Recharge T5 are safety and driver assistance features such as the Pilot Assist system, City Safety, Run-off Road protection and mitigation, Cross Traffic alert with brake support. These features will help instill driver confidence and increase comfort for an overall safer drive.
The XC40 Recharge T5 offers five different drive modes for a more dynamic driving experience: Hybrid (default), Pure, Off-road, Power and Individual.
The Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 is near identical to the other XC40 variant.
Featuring a stylish and urban look, the new XC40 retains its bold and expressive design, highlighting its signature R-Design trim, allowing drivers to stand out from the crowd when exploring the city without blending into the crowd.
The car also comes with a charging lid on the left-hand front wing as well as a new approach to storage within the car.
The storage areas in the cabin have been designed to provide drivers with more functional storage space in the doors, including retractable hooks for hanging items.
A choice of five colours are available: Blackstone, Crystal White Pearl, Bursting Blue Metallic, Glacier Silver Metallic and Coral Red Metallic.
> Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 Factsheet (pdf)
