Say hello to the latest variant for Volvo’s V40 range in Malaysia – the V40 T5. This four cylinder engine is part of the Drive E ‘series’ and produces 245hp and 350Nm of torque between 1,500rpm to 4,800rpm which goes to the front wheels. 0-100kph takes 6.3 seconds while maximum speed is 240kph.

In terms of fuel efficiency, the company claims 6.1-litre/100km of consumption, part of this performance also assisted by its eight-speed auto transmission. This is fairly better than the T5’s predecessor; plus the new makes 32hp and 50Nm more.

The V40 T5 already offers the best, in-class active safety features, namely:

Park Assist Pilot
The Park Assist Pilot makes parallel parking easy and precise by taking over and operating the steering wheel while the driver handles the gearbox and controls the car's speed.

Enhanced Blind Spot Information System
The V40 offers the enhanced Blind Sport Information System (BLIS), which is radar-based. The technology can now also monitor and alert the driver to rapidly approaching vehicles up to 70 m behind the car. Of course it still informs the driver about vehicles in the blind spots on both sides.

Cross Traffic Alert
Cross Traffic Alert uses the radar sensors at the rear end of the car to alert the driver to crossing traffic from the sides when reversing out of a parking space. This is especially helpful in tight and crowded areas where the side view might be limited due to infrastructure, vegetation or other parked cars.

City Safety
The V40 features the upgraded City Safety system. This system is active at speeds up to 50 km/h. The car automatically brakes if the driver fails to react in time when the vehicle in front slows down or stops - or if the car is approaching a stationary vehicle too fast.

The retail price (on-the-road, without insurance, inclusive of GST) for the Volvo V40 T5 Drive-E is RM192,888.00, which includes a 5-year warranty and 5 years of Volvo-on-Call Roadside Assist.