The Volvo XC40 was recently launched in Thailand,
where it is offered in two variants – T4 Momentum and T5 AWD R-Design. Prices
start at 2,090,000 baht for the entry-level variant, while the
range-topper goes for 2,390,000 baht.
Under the bonnet, both variants feature a 2.0 litre
turbocharged four-cylinder Drive-E engine that makes 190 hp/300 Nm in the T4,
and 252 hp/350 Nm in the T5. An eight-speed Geartronic automatic transmission
comes as standard, with all-wheel drive being another additional system for the
T5.
In terms of performance, the T4 will take 8.4
seconds to complete the 0-100 km/h sprint and comes with a top speed of 210
km/h. The T5 takes 6.4 seconds to do the same, and has a higher top speed of
230 km/h. The T5 also gets the Sport chassis, whereas the T4 comes with the
Dynamic chassis instead.
In terms of exterior features, the T4 comes with the
Momentum trim package and 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels in silver (235/55
profile tyres). The colour palette includes Ice White, Bright Silver Metallic,
Amazon Blue, Onyx Black Metallic and Fusion Red Metallic, with the last three
available with a white roof upon request.
The T5 R-Design meanwhile, gets its own unique
grille, bumpers (rear piece features integrated exhaust outlets) and R-Design
lettering near the top of the C-pillar. For the Thailand market, 19-inch
diamond cut five-double spoke alloy wheels in two-tone matte black/silver
finish (235/50 profile tyres) are standard for the T5, and buyers will have
four metallic colours – Crystal White Premium, Osmium Grey, Bursting Blue
Premium and Fusion Red – to choose from, all with black-painted roofs.
Moving inside, T4 cars get Charcoal black leather
upholstery with Urban Grid décor inlays, while the T5s receive R-Design
Charcoal Nubuck fine Nappa perforated leather and Cutting Edge inlays instead.
All variants come as standard with a 9-inch Sensus Connect infotainment system,
wireless mobile phone charger, dual-zone climate control (with Clean Zone
filter), 12.3-inch Digital Driver Display and powered front seats (with memory
function for the driver seat).
Similarly, City Safety, Collision Avoidance and
Mitigation Support with Auto Brake, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), Cross
Traffic Alert with Auto Brake, Lane Keeping Aid, Distance Alert, Dynamic
Stability and Traction Control (DSTC), Roll Stability Control (RSC), seven
airbags and Active High Beam Control are present on both variants.
The T5 naturally gets the most goodies, including a
13-speaker, 600-watt Harman Kardon sound system, navigation function, Pilot
Assist with Adaptive Cruise Control, paddle shifters, Park Assist Pilot, and
while both variants have LED headlamps, only the T5 gets the Active Bending
Lights (ABL) function.
