Volvo Adds Entry-Grade V40 Priced Under 3 Million Yen
Volvo V40 T2 Kinetic
V40 Adds Entry Grade Priced Under 3 Million Yen
On February 1st (Wednesday), Volvo Car Japan introduced the "T2 Kinetic," a new entry-grade model for its compact "V40" series, and began sales.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
IntelliSafe Safety System Standard Equipment
The "V40" series, announced in 2012, currently offers gasoline anddiesel modelswhich together accounted for about half of Volvo's sales in Japan last year. Now, a new entry-grade model, the "V40 T2 Kinetic," has been added to the V40 gasoline engine lineup.
The powertrain is a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline turbo engine, designated "T2." It produces a maximum output of 90 kW (122 ps) and a maximum torque of 220 Nm (22.4 kgm), paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. This differs from the "T3" engine previously featured in the entry-grade model, "T3 Kinetic".
While lowering the price, the "IntelliSafe" suite of over 11 advanced driver-assistance systems, including "Pedestrian Airbag," "Collision Avoidance and Mitigation System with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection," and "Adaptive Cruise Control with Full Speed Range," remains standard, just like in other V40 models.
The body is available in six colors, including Passion Red and Ice White. The price is 2.99 million yen, 400,000 yen less than the previous entry-grade model, the "V40 T3 Kinetic."
Volvo V40 T2 Kinetic
Body Dimensions | Length 4,370 × Width 1,800 × Height 1,440 mm
Wheelbase | 2,645 mm
Tread Front/Rear | 1,550 / 1,540 mm
Vehicle Weight | 1,480 kg
Engine | 1,497cc Inline 4-cylinder Gasoline Turbo
Max Output | 90 kW (122 ps) / 5,000 rpm
Max Torque | 220 Nm (22.4 kgm) / 1,600 - 3,500 rpm
Transmission | 6-speed AT
Drivetrain | FF
Suspension Front | MacPherson Strut
Suspension Rear | Multi-link
JC08 Mode Fuel Economy | 17.1 km/ℓ
Tires | 205/55R16
Price | 2.99 million yen