Volvo has expanded the XC40 range with the
introduction of the new T4 plug-in hybrid and two mild-hybrid powertrains that
replace the regular T4 and T5 gasoline engines. Dubbed the XC40 Recharge
Plug-in Hybrid T4, the electrified option slots under the T5 PHEV and is
already on sale in the United Kingdom. It’s available in two trim levels,
R-Design and Inscription, with customer deliveries commencing in October.
Pricing starts at £ 39,130 (US$ 51,421) and £ 39,475 (US$ 51,875) respectively.
Both of them feature the 127 HP 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol unit and an 81 HP electric motor, connected to a seven-speed automatic transmission and
front-wheel drive. The 10.7 kWh battery gives it an electric range of up to 43 km, while the fuel economy and CO2 emissions in the WLTP cycle are
134.5 mpg UK (112 mpg US / 2.1 l/100 km) and 47 g/km.
Replacing the T4 and T5 petrol offerings
are two new mild-hybrid powertrains. The B4 and B5, priced from £ 32,760
(US$ 43,050) and £ 37,865 (US$ 49,759) respectively, pack a 2.0-liter gasoline power
unit, 48-volt battery, integrated starter generator and kinetic energy recovery
system.
The lesser variant of the premium
subcompact crossover is offered with 194 HP and either front-
or all-wheel drive, while the higher spec model has 246 HP and all-wheel drive. The eight-speed automatic transmission is standard on both
models. The new electrified powertrains join the existing T5 plug-in hybrid,
which offers a combined output of 258 HP, and the range-topping 402 HP XC40
Recharge P8 EV which offers 400 km of range.
