With the 2024 mannequin 12 months replace for the Volvo XC40 vary, the B5 mild-hybrid combustion engine-powered variant is now priced the identical because the XC40 P8 EV, at RM278,888 on-the-road with out insurance coverage.

The replace additionally means the discontinuation of the XC40 Recharge T5 plug-in hybrid variant, which was final up to date for Malaysia in October 2022, leaving mild-hybrid and totally electrical variants to type the XC40’s line-up within the nation.

In Malaysia, the XC40 EV is at the moment on sale as a 2023 mannequin whereas the XC40 B5 mild-hybrid is a 2024 mannequin, with some specification particulars to distinguish the 2 externally. In entrance, the XC50 B5 is specified with LED projector headlamps, whereas the XC40 EV will get LED reflector models, together with the blanked entrance grille that signifies the dearth of a combustion engine in its bay.

Rolling inventory for each the XC40 B5 and EV variants are alloy wheels shod in tyres measuring 235/50R19, with the B5 getting Michelin e.Primacy rubber whereas the EV will get Pirelli P Zero Elect. Tyres on each variants get the ‘VOL’ OE (authentic tools) marking for Volvo vehicles; the B5 variant in Malaysia will get a distinct alloy wheel design.

The important thing distinction, after all lies within the powertrain, with the XC40 B5 powered by a a 2.0 litre turbocharged petrol engine that outputs 249 hp from 5,400 rpm to five,700 rpm and 350 Nm of torque from 1,800 rpm to 4,800 rpm.

Delicate-hybrid help contributes 11 hp and 40 Nm for whole outputs of 260 hp and 390 Nm, which drive all 4 wheels by means of an eight-speed Geartronic computerized transmission. Mixed gas consumption is 7.3 litres per 100 km, and 0-100 km/h acceleration is elapsed in 6.4 seconds.

For comparability, the XC40 EV packs a dual-motor electrical powertrain, totalling 408 PS and 660 Nm of torque throughout the entrance and rear axles. Its 78 kWh battery pack presents as much as 438 km (WLTP) on a single cost with consumption rated at 22.1 kWh per 100 km, whereas 0-100 km/h acceleration is finished in 4.9 seconds.

For inside tools, each the XC40 B5 and XC40 EV are outfitted with and Android Automotive OS-powered infotainment system with built-in Google Companies, Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Play Retailer and the Volvo Automotive App. {Hardware} features a 12-inch digital instrument show for the motive force and a nine-inch portrait-oriented infotainment touchscreen on each variants.

Differentiating the cabin of every variant is the dotted-line motif within the trim sections of the dashboard and door playing cards of the XC40 B5 mild-hybrid, whereas these trim sections within the XC40 EV put on topography-inspired backlit graphics, much like these discovered within the additionally all-electric C40.

Additionally present in each variants is the 600-watt Harman Kardon sound system with 13 audio system plus subwoofer, whereas conveniences embrace a Qi wi-fi cellphone charging pad within the entrance centre console.

By way of energetic security and driver help techniques, each the XC40 B5 and XC40 EV get the Metropolis Security pack which brings collision avoidance and mitigation with Intersection Assist Pedestrian, bicycle owner and enormous animal detection with steering assist and braking.

Additionally included within the security equipment are entrance and rear collision warning and mitigation assist, lane conserving support, run-off highway mitigation (the 2024 B5 provides highway edge detection), blind spot data system with steer help, cross site visitors alert with auto brake, seat belt detection with graphical indicator for all seats, and emergency cease help, plus adaptive cruise management (the XC40 EV provides Visitors Jam Help), 360-degree Encompass View digicam (the XC40 EV provides Park Help) and the Pilot Help driver help system.

For passive security tools, each the XC40 B5 and XC40 EV characteristic run-off highway safety, dual-stage driver and entrance passenger airbags, aspect impression safety system with twin chamber airbags, full-length curtain airbags and whiplash safety for the entrance seats.

The XC40 B5 mild-hybrid will get the Vapour Gray exterior paint color for the 2024 mannequin 12 months, changing Thunder Gray within the palette from the mannequin’s earlier iteration whereas additionally bringing over Sage Inexperienced that was beforehand the protect of the full-EV XC40 Recharge.

Final however not least, the 2024 Volvo XC40 B5 Final is offered in Malaysia with a five-year, limitless mileage guarantee, whereas the XC40 EV provides an eight-year, 160,000 km guarantee on the EV drive battery.

2023 Volvo XC40 EV

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