The Volvo V40 is now available with a new petrol engine and a new automatic gearbox, both of which make for improved fuel economy and CO2 emissions.
The new T2 model replaces the T3 as the entry-level petrol model in the V40 range. It comes fitted with a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine which develops 120bhp and 177lb-ft of torque. With the manual gearbox fitted, the new T2 emits just 124g/km of CO2 and will return a combined 53.3mpg.
In addition to this, Volvo's entry-level V40 diesel -- the D2 -- is now available with an automatic gearbox for the first time. Volvo claims that the D2 automatic will emit 102g/km in both standard and R-Design trim and return a combined 72.4mpg. The V40 Cross Country, meanwhile, will emit 108g/km of CO2 and return 68.9mpg.
Volvo has also announced economy and emissions improvements for the manual versions of the D2 and the D2 R-Design. The new models will emit just 88g/km of CO2 (down from 94g/km), while returning 83.1mpg (up from 78.5mpg).
The V40 range is now available with Volvo's Sensus Connected Touch system which allows the driver to browse the internet (except when driving), stream music online via Spotify and Deezer, listen to internet radio and access online traffic information. The touchscreen can even be operated while wearing gloves -- a world first.
Prices for the new V40 will be announced when order books open next month.
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