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Volvo Malaysia has officially launched the PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) variant of its XC40 T5 R-Design. The new SUV is part of the automotive company’s Recharge line, which consists of electrified (full or hybrid) versions of its existing vehicles such as the V60 and XC90.
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The XC40 Recharge T5 R-Design is built on Volvo’s Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform, featuring the company’s first-ever 1.5 litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine Drive-E powertrain. It is capable of producing a combined output of 262 hp and 425 Nm of torque, with an added 82 hp and 160 Nm torque via its electric motor, which is mounted to its seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox that’s powering the SUV’s front wheels.