2023 Volvo XC40 facelift in Malaysia – full pics of B5 mild-hybrid and T5 PHEV Final, priced at RM269k

The facelifted 2023 Volvo XC40 is now on sale in Malaysia with two variants out there – the B5 mild-hybrid and Recharge T5 plug-in hybrid. Each the B5 mild-hybrid and Recharge T5 plug-in hybrid can be found in a single variant – Final – and are priced equally at RM268,888 on-the-road with out insurance coverage.

They’re locally-assembled in Shah Alam and are accompanied by a five-year limitless mileage guarantee. By comparability, costs have gone up because the pre-facelift non-PHEV XC40 was priced at RM249,888 (up RM20k), with the earlier PHEV model at RM259,888 (up RM10k).

The XC40 B5 Final mild-hybrid variant is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 263 hp at 5,500 rpm and 390 Nm from 1,800 to 4,800 rpm. The engine is paired with an eight-speed Geartronic computerized transmission to drive all 4 wheels. The XC40 B5’s 0-100 km/h time is 6.4 seconds. The B5 mild-hybrid replaces the earlier non Recharge T5 with 252 hp and 350 Nm, representing an 11 hp and 30 Nm improve in output from earlier than.

The output figures on the XC40 B5 Final are additionally barely increased than the XC60 and XC90 B5 variants. The XC40 Recharge T5 Final PHEV, however, is powered by a 1.5 litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (moist clutch). The powertrain produces 262 hp at 5,800 rpm and 425 Nm from 1,500 to three,000 rpm to drive the entrance wheels, with a 0-100 km/h time of seven.3 seconds. These figures are unchanged from the pre-facelift fashions.

Volvo claims the Recharge T5 Final’s gasoline consumption to be 2.2L/100 km and with a ten.7 kWh lithium-ion battery, it might probably provide a pure electrical driving vary of as much as 44 km. To accommodate the batteries, the Recharge T5 Final will get a smaller 48-litre gasoline tank in comparison with the 54-litre tank within the B5 mild-hybrid.

On the skin, the trim ranges have modified from R-Design to Final. Adjustments on the facelift XC40 lie primarily within the entrance part with triangular headlights, with the identical therapy utilized to the fog mild surrounds. In case you didn’t discover, the headlight design is much like the C40 crossover, Volvo’s first pure electrical crossover.

Each the Recharge T5 Final and B5 Final variants are fitted with 19-inch wheels (albeit completely different designs) and wrapped in 235/50 R19 profile Michelin e.Primacy tyres. Each variants are fitted with a tyre stress monitoring system whereas exterior colors embrace Fjord Blue, Black Stone, Crystal White, Thunder Gray and Silver Daybreak. The facelift XC40 variants additionally appear to have ditched the dual-tone exterior with a black roof from earlier than, as all look like single tone colors.

Onboard the XC40 B5 Final and Recharge T5 Final variants are primarily differentiated by the dashboard trim though each interiors are upholstered in suede textile and Microtech upholstery in Charcoal. Commonplace options in each variants embrace a dual-zone local weather management system with Clear Zone inside air high quality system with PM2.5 sensor, a nine-inch touchscreen, 14-speaker, 600-watt Harman Kardon sound system and Bluetooth connectivity.

Entry to a variety of Google providers together with Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play Retailer, together with Volvo Automotive App distant features for 4 years, can be out there. Different consolation and comfort options resembling power-adjustable driver and entrance passenger seats, reminiscence operate for the motive force seat and facet mirror positions, four-way energy adjustable lumbar help, 360-degree encompass view digicam, adaptive cruise management, and the Pilot Help driver help system.

Driver aids additionally come within the type of the Metropolis Security pack. It provides collision avoidance and mitigation with intersection help, together with pedestrian, bicycle owner and huge animal detection with steering and braking help.

Additionally commonplace are options resembling entrance and rear collision warning and mitigation help, lane conserving help, run-off street mitigation with street edge detection, blind spot data with steer help, and cross-traffic alert with autonomous emergency braking. There is no such thing as a scarcity of airbags in each the B5 and T5 variants as they embrace dual-stage driver and entrance passenger airbags, driver’s knee airbags, dual-chamber facet airbags, and full-length inflatable curtains.

GALLERY: Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 PHEV Final

GALLERY: Volvo XC40 B5 mild-hybrid Final