Volvo V40 (2012–2019)
The Volvo V40 is a small family car manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars from 2012 to 2019. It was unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, and has been on sale in Europe Between May 2012 – 2019, and the United Kingdom between August 2012 – 2019.
Models
V40
The V40 was designed by American Chris Benjamin, the interior is the work of Pontus Fontaeus, and was the last Volvo to be designed under Peter Horbury, before he moved to Volvo's parent Geely.It is built on the Global C platform with modifications to the electric power steering, and revised spring and damper settings.
The engine lineup at launch are: two petrol engines; a 1.6 litre EcoBoost I4 producing either 150 or 180 hp, dependent on specification, and a 2.5 litre Volvo B525 I5 producing 254 hp, and two diesel engines; a 1.6 litre PSA Peugeot Citroën / Ford Duratorq engine, which produces 115 hp, whilst only emitting 94 g/km of CO2, and a 2.0 litre I5 Volvo diesel engine available in two versions, 150 hp and 177 hp. In some countries, the V40 T5 uses a 2.0 litre I5 producing 213 hp @ 6000 rpm and 300 nm from 2,700 to 5,000 rpm.
From the model year of 2014, Volvo has begun fitting its in-house developed Drive E diesel and petrol engines to the V40. As of January 2015, these engines are available in the new V40 D4 and V40 T5. Also available is the IntelliSafe safety precrash system.
Available in both the V40 and V40 Cross Country bodies, the D4 Drive E includes a four cylinder twin turbo diesel engine rated and, a six speed manual transmission tuned for improved fuel economy, pressure feedback from each fuel injector, reduced friction, and a smart valve solution on the cooling system for a more rapid heat up phase after a cold start.
The T5 Drive-E includes a four cylinder turbo petrol engine rated and, with eight speed automatic transmission.
These new engines replace the older, but identically branded, five cylinder engines. After introduction of the VEA D4 and T5, the 1.6 D2 and 2.0 five cylinder D3 are replaced with VEA 2.0 D2 and D3 engines. The 1.6 EcoBoost and 2.0 five cylinder are replaced with VEA 2.0 T2, T3, and T4 engines. For some petrol automatic models, a de stroked version of the VEA 2.0, with 1.5 litre displacement, is used for T2 and T3.
Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–present)
The Cross Country is a version of the Volvo V40 with protective body panels, bigger wheels and tyres along with an increased ride height. Its T4 and T5 petrol variants feature Haldex Gen-5 All Wheel Drive as an option, along with hill descent control. The V40 Cross Country is equipped with more powerful engines than the regular V40.In June 2013, Volvo launched the V40 Cross Country in India, and is priced at Rs. 28.5 lakh.
2016 facelift
A facelifted V40 made an appearance. This new version of the V40 includes the Thor's hammer headlights on all variants of V40, as featured on the XC90 II, S90 II and V90 II. Also added the option opened for straw patterns on the interior seats.Engines
| Model | Engine code | Year | Power | Torque at rpm | Displacement | Comment |
| T3 | B4164T3 | 2012–2015 | at 1600–4000 | EcoBoost | ||
| T4 | B4164T | 2012–2015 | at 1600–5000 | EcoBoost | ||
| T2 | B4154T5 | 2016–2019 | at 1600-3500 | VEA, Automatic models only | ||
| T3 | B4154T6 | 2015–2019 | at 1700–4000 | VEA, Automatic models only | ||
| T2 | B4204T38 | 2015–2019 | at 1100-3500 | VEA | ||
| T3 | B4204T37 | 2015–2019 | at 1300–4000 | VEA | ||
| T4 | B4204T19 | 2015–2019 | at 1300–4000 | VEA | ||
| T5 | B4204T41 | 2015–2019 | at 1500–4800 | VEA | ||
| T5 | B4204T11 | 2015–2019 | at 1500–4800 | VEA |
| Model | Engine code | Year | Power | Torque at rpm | Displacement | Comment |
| D2 | D4162T | 2012–2015 | at 1750–2500 | PSA | ||
| D3 | D5204T6 | 2012–2015 | at 1500–2750 | VD5 | ||
| D4 | D5204T4 | 2012–2015 | at 1750–2750 | VD5 | ||
| D2 | D4204T8 | 2015–2019 | at 1500–2250 | VEA | ||
| D3 | D4204T9 | 2015–2019 | at 1750–3000 | VEA | ||
| D4 | D4204T14 | 2015–2019 | at 1750–2500 | VEA |
From 2012 to 2014: Two petrol engines, a 1.6 litre EcoBoost I4 producing 120, 150 and 180 hp, according to specifications and a 2.5 litre five cylinder producing 254 hp. Two diesel engines, a 1.6 litre Ford Duratorq, which produces 115 hp, a 2.0 litre five cylinder Volvo, developing 150 hp or 177ch.
2014 to 2015: Two petrol engines, a 1.6 litre EcoBoost I4 producing 120, 150 and 180 hp, according to specifications and a 2.0 litre producing 245 hp. Three diesel engines, a 1.6 litre Ford Duratorq, which produces 115 hp, a 2.0 liter five cylinder Volvo developing 150 hp and a 2.0 litre four cylinder with 190 hp.
2015 to date: Two petrol engines, a 1.5 litre producing 122 and 150 hp used only with automatic transmissions, according to specifications and a 2.0 litre producing 122, 152, 190, or 245 hp used with manual or automatic transmissions. One diesel engine, a 2.0 litre producing 120, 150 and 190 hp, according to specifications, used with manual or automatic transmission.
The 1.5 petrol VEA is a de stroked version of the 2.0 petrol VEA, with matching bores of 82.0mm, but the 1.5 having a stroke of 70.9mm compared to the 2.0 stroke of 93.2mm
Awards
- Best Executive Hatch, at the Scottish Car of the Year awards in 2012, which was held in Glasgow, Scotland on October 14, 2012.
- Auto Express Safety Award 2013, held at Grand Connaught Rooms, London on July 2, 2013.
- Best Medium Family Car and 2013 Car of the Year, by the motoring website on July 2, 2013.