Volvo XC40 T4 Recharge, the interesting 211 hp plug-in hybrid version

The different car brands continue to expand their offer of "clean" mechanics; that is, there are more and more engine options beyond the traditional gasoline and diesel. The Volvo XC40 T4 Twin Engine joins the Recharge family of the company, which previously also had a higher power T5 hybrid version available.

Thus, the T4 Recharge is positioned as the version of access to hybridization of the XC40. In addition, it maintains the structure and follows in the footsteps of the Twin Engine T5, that is, it uses the same compact modular platform CMA, the same heat engine and the same electric motor, identical gearbox and exactly the same battery for the hybrid system.

211 CV and 50 km of autonomy

Under the hood of the Volvo XC40 T4 Recharge we have an engine from the Drive-E family. It's about a three-cylinder 1.5 liters, which delivers 129 hp in the case of the T4 (180 hp in the T5). For its part, the electric motor is 82 hp in both cases. This means that the joint power is 211 hp in the XC40 T4, increasing to 262 hp in the T5. For its part, the transmission is a dual-clutch gearbox with 7 gears.

Volvo XC40 T4 Recharge interior

Both the thermal motor and the electric motor, thanks to their contained dimensions, are located in the front axle. They can work by driving the vehicle separately and also jointly.

If we take a look at the benefits we find a 0 to 100 km/h in 8,5 seconds and a maximum speed of 180 km / h. as you know, Volvo It already limits the top speed of all its vehicles to 180 km/h. The consumption data is 1,8 l/100 km and 15,6 kWh/100 km.

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La battery of this hybrid SUV from the Swedish brand is lithium ion and has a capacity of 10,7 kWh, which allows it an electric autonomy of between 47 and 50 kilometers, being able to circulate at a speed of up to 125 km/h. Depending on the recharging power, the time for this operation ranges between 3, 5 and 9 hours.

Finishes and prices Volvo XC40 Twin Engine

Volvo XC40 T4 Recharge rear profile

The Volvo XC 40 T4 and T5 Recharge are available in different finishes. Below we leave you the configuration possibilities, as well as the price of each variant:

Version Finish Price
Version Finish Price
XC40 T4 Recharge Inscription Expression 45.250 €
XC40 T4 Recharge Registration 49.605 €
XC40 T4 Recharge R-Design Expression 47.900 €
XC40 T4 Recharge R design 50.320 €
XC40 T5 Recharge Inscription Expression 46.350 €
XC40 T5 Recharge Registration 50.706 €
XC40 T5 Recharge R-Design Expression 49.000 €
XC40 T5 Recharge R design 51.420 €

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