{"id":6162,"date":"2021-02-25T09:07:27","date_gmt":"2021-02-25T09:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/routehunters.co\/?p=6162"},"modified":"2021-02-25T09:07:30","modified_gmt":"2021-02-25T09:07:30","slug":"2021-volvo-xc40-recharge-t5-the-ultimate-urban-runabout-suv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routehunters.co\/?p=6162","title":{"rendered":"2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 – The ultimate urban runabout SUV?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Volvo’s\u00a0 baby SUV, the XC40 now comes in a new variant for the Malaysian market, called the Recharge T5<\/strong>.Its optimized for urban commutes<\/strong> and in-city efficiency, while being kinder on the planet<\/strong>. Here’s what you need to know about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theres a 3 cylinder engine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Replacing the regular T5’s 2.0 turbocharged 4 cylinder engine, is a 3 cylinder 1.5 liter turbo engine<\/strong>. The Petrol engine delivers its max rpm at 300rpms lower than the 2.0 engine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an Electric motor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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That 1.5 liter engine is assisted by an electric motor<\/strong>. The motor sits between the petrol engine and the gearbox, and power is set to only the front wheels.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More torque than an A35 AMG<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This eco, planet friendly setup puts out more torque than the A35 AMG performance hatch. Together they put out 262bhp and 425Nm<\/strong>, that’s 25Nm more than an AMG variant car.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Via a DCT Gearbox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Unlike the 2.0 T5’s 8 speed torque converter gearbox, the current car comes with a dual clutch gearbox<\/strong>. Its got 7 forward gears<\/strong> this time and a wet clutch system<\/strong>.\u00a0 As mentioned before, its power to the front wheels only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And lesser consumption than the Bezza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The combination of a high torque powertrain and a cut size 1.5 liter engine driving only the front wheels is amazing consumption. Volvo claims a consumption of 2.2 liters \/ 100km,\u00a0 or 45km \/ liter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That means this car will only cost you RM4.50 in fuel<\/strong> for a drive between SS3 Petaling Jaya to KLIA and back<\/strong>. It remains to see how effective it is in the real world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With 5 driving modes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Recharge T5 comes with multiple driving modes. This includes Hybrid, Pure, Power, Off-Road and Individual<\/strong>. Hybrid and Power are pretty self-explanatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pure means it will run on full EV mode<\/strong>, while Off-Road will help meter the power when you’re driving on loose surface<\/strong>. Individual allows you to tailor your own setting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loaded with Safety Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The XC40 comes loaded with a comprehensive list of automated driving assistance<\/strong>. It will help you stay on your lane, keep the car on the road, brake when there’s cross traffic infront of you, and of course Emergency Brake Assist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will take real effort to get into a fender bender with this car. We will bring you a full breakdown of their safety system once we review this variant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finished in R-Design bits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The exterior and interior of the XC40 Recharge T5 is finished in R Design bits<\/strong>. They range from the blacked out front grille<\/strong>, glossy roof rail finish, solid black roof top, and 19 inch rims<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the inside, the R Design dash inlays continue, with a choice of interior trims and front thread plates which read “Recharge”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An additional premium over the regular XC40<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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With the exemption of After Sales tax, you can get one of these for RM241, 468<\/strong>. Otherwise it retails at RM255,468 with sales tax, which is about RM10,000 more<\/strong> expensive than the regular XC40 T5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The ultra-efficient XC40 Recharge T5 features a whole lot of tech that on paper makes it an excellent urban commute. Its going to be super efficient in urban areas, and the high riding position will make it a comfortable experience too. Not to mention the number of safety systems.
What are your thoughts on the XC40 T5? Share your thoughts in the comments below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Volvo’s\u00a0 baby SUV, the XC40 now comes in a new variant for the Malaysian market, called the Recharge T5.Its optimized for urban commutes and in-city efficiency, while being kinder on the planet. Here’s what you need to know about it. Theres a 3 cylinder engine Replacing the regular T5’s 2.0 turbocharged 4 cylinder engine, is 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