Volvo Presents The All-New V40 and The World’s First Plug-In Diesel Hybrid V60

Volvo will be showcasing its latest offerings to the public with the first UK viewing of its new five-door hatchback, the Volvo V40, and the world’s first plug-in diesel hybrid, the Volvo V60 D6 AWD, at this year’s Moving Motorshow and Goodwood Festival of Speed, held between the 28th June and 1st July 2012 in the grounds of Goodwood House.

The all-new V40 enters the premium hatchback segment with a class-leading set of innovative high-tech features. The new V40 is the first car in the world to feature a pedestrian airbag, an innovation which helps reduce the severity of pedestrian injuries in the event of an impact. It is also the only model in its class to fit Bluetooth and the low speed collision avoidance system, City Safety, as standard.

With CO2 emissions as low as 94 g/km, the D2 version of the Volvo V40 boasts a combined fuel consumption of 3.6L/100km*. Its 1.6-litre diesel engine has 86kW and 270 Nm of torque and comes with a six-speed manual gearbox and start/stop function. This means V40 drivers will benefit from improved running costs and the lowest vehicle tax bands.

Joining the all-new V40 at this year’s Festival is the world’s first plug-in diesel hybrid, the Volvo V60 D6 AWD, Volvo Car Corporation’s most technically advanced model ever – an electric car, hybrid car and muscle-car all rolled into one. At the touch of a button, the driver can choose which of the three cars they want to drive at any given moment.

The front wheels of the V60 Plug-in Hybrid are powered by a five-cylinder 2.4-litre turbo diesel producing 160kW and maximum torque is 440 Nm, while the rear axle is powered by an electric motor producing 52kW, all while only producing 49g/km of CO2 on the combined cycle.

The driver can select the required driving mode via three buttons that gives the car three entirely different temperaments: Pure, Hybrid or Power.

In Pure mode the car is powered solely by its electric motor as much as possible. If the battery pack has been recharged with electricity from renewable sources, its range is up to 51kms with no carbon dioxide emissions from the tailpipe. The electric range varies with terrain, climate and driving style.
Hybrid is the standard setting whenever the car is started. The diesel engine and electric motor cooperate to ensure optimal balance between driving pleasure and environmental footprint. CO2 emissions (NEDC, mixed driving cycle for certification) are just 49g/km and it has a total range of up to 999kilometers.
In Power mode the technology is optimised to give the car the maximum possible power. The diesel engine and electric motor have a total power output of 160+52 kilowatts and maximum torque of 440+200Nm. The electric motor’s lightning-quick torque delivery contributes to the car’s acceleration from 0 to 100kph in 6.2 seconds.

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