Limited units of the Volvo V40 T4 with a new Drive-E 2.0 litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine is now available in Malaysia. We understand that only Clear Marque Volvo on Jalan Kuching has the cars for sale at the moment, so if you want one, better hurry up.
We can’t say for sure if or not Volvo Car Malaysia will be introducing more units than what’s available now, but officially, we understand that a feasibility study for it is being carried out. For now, the updated V40 T4 is priced exactly the same as the old Ford EcoBoost-powered version, at RM175,888 (OTR without insurance).
The new Drive-E 2.0 litre four-pot in this variant replace the existing 180 hp/240 Nm 1.6 litre turbocharged engine, and offer a lot more power than before. The new mill in the base V40 produces 190 hp and 300 Nm of torque (60 Nm more).
Currently, the regular V40 T4 we’re used to having in Malaysia is capable of sprinting from zero to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds, and has a top speed of 225 km/h. We’ve checked with Volvo Car Malaysia, and we’ve been told that the updated version with the Drive-E engine can now perform the century sprint in 6.9 seconds with top speed limited to 210 km/h – this makes it just as quick as the current V40 T5 variant off the line.
The transmission has been swapped out as well, with a new Aisin-sourced six-speed torque converter automatic replacing the six-speed dual-clutch Ford Powershift by Getrag. Fuel consumption is rated at 5.6 litres per 100 km, whereas the EcoBoost-powered version returned 6.1 litres per 100 km.
The only other new item featured on the car are paddle shifters. All other specifications remain as before, highlights of which include 16-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, dual exhaust tips, five-inch centre screen, leather upholstery and more.
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Aisin 6 speed or 8 speed? Never heard Drive-E engine paired with the 6 speed before.
Hi tokmoh. We had this information confirmed by Volvo Car Malaysia. We too were a bit puzzled, but we understand that there are several variations/combinations used globally. This one, according to VCM, is a six-speed auto transmission. Thanks!
Why only Clear Marque selling and not Federal Auto? I drive by Federal Auto Glenmarie recently as saw all the giant Volvo posters missing
Volvo of today is not your Volvo of the 90s or 2000s. The Volvo today is purely China made car. When Geely took over, they promised that the car would remain Swedish. But like any China company, they lied.
The Volvo today is virtually 100% Made in China with a Ford engine. This car, not so bad but the higher end models, you are paying RM300k to RM500k for a China Made car.
Don’t believe? Go to the showroom and check every panel including the windscreen and windows. There is the word “Made in China”.
Nothing wrong with China made cars. You can go buy it. But when China made cars are asking RM500k, then you better think twice.
pretty nice looking in general, the new Volvos.. but Volvo.. come on that centre console.. round knobs.. this is 2016 not 1996
This model has been in the market for a while now and a refresh is due with their new platform…but I wonder why is it limited to 210kmh.
And what is wrong with round knobs and buttons?
They are so much easier to use without taking your eyes off the road.
Call me a luddite but I really don’t get all these touch sensitive controls.
Remember when we can still dial (or even text) a cellphone without looking at it?
Volvo still sticks to knob for a simple reason – it’s origin as a swedish car and usability across weather conditions. One needs to be able to use the controls in cold/freezing weather when wearing a glove.
Proven. DSG on its way out for good. Good to hear ecoboost engine now paired to capabble tranny.
It’s Volvo’s own engine, not Ecoboost. Good news in regard to the new engines
This is the 1 sharing Ford Focus platform
Aisin regular GB sounds much better than the dual clutch potentially problematic getrag.
Make no mistake, the V40 is a very very good little hatchback, and the biggest takeaway on the T4 (Ford’s PowerShift transmission) is now gone as well, making it pretty much perfect. It’s actually really nice to drive, but a pity that in our market, Volvo’s appeal isn’t too strong.
The multi information screen (Audio) has reduced in size compared to previous version. It looks really small sitting in the middle of the dashboard design.
the base 16 inch wheels are too small. compare with some lower-end continental hatchback like peugeot 308 comes with 18 inch wheels.
how come this car look like it has stripped out alot of stuff?
base model?