Carsales Staff•30 Sept 2014
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DRIVE-E upgrade for V40 Cross Country T5
Volvo announces greener engine and eight-speed automatic for petrol V40 Cross CountryThe range-topping variant in Volvo's V40 Cross Country range is due for a DRIVE-E heart transplant that will see the current 2.5-litre five-cylinder petrol engine replaced by a 2.0-litre four.
But the smaller engine comes within 4kW of the older engine's peak power (183 vs. 187kW) and torque falls just 10Nm shy (350 vs. 360Nm). Against the lower output, the new engine is rated at considerably lower CO2 emissions and fuel consumption, with Volvo claiming 149g/km for the new engine, equating to 6.4L/100km. That's around two litres less than the five-cylinder engine (8.4L/100km).
According to the manufacturer, the upgraded V40 Cross Country T5 produces lower levels of CO2 than the Audi Q3 TFSI Quattro, the BMW X1 BMW X1 xDrive20i xLine auto and the Mercedes-Benz B 220 Sport 4MATIC DCT.
Volvo has also matched the DRIVE-E four-cylinder with an eight-speed automatic transmission that comes with shift paddles. That contributes to the new model's improved fuel efficiency as well.
Other changes include new 19-inch 'Damara' alloy wheels, a new exterior colour ('Power Blue') and updated 'Sensus Connect' satellite navigation and infotainment system.
Due to launch in Europe from the middle of the northern hemisphere autumn, the updated V40 Cross Country will reach other markets around the world (including Australia) in later months.
"Volvo Cars is continuing to evolve the V40 Cross Country with this powertrain upgrade. The combination of the Drive-E T5 engine with AWD will give adventurous customers the power to explore, and all the control they need to be confident in all road conditions," says Dr Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research & Development at Volvo Cars.
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