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Volvo XC40 Estate 1.5 T5 Recharge PHEV Inscription Pro 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1477
Trim	Inscription Pro
Price	£43,745
Battery Capacity	10.7
Engine Power - BHP	262
Acceleration	7.3
Top Speed	112 mph
Length	4425 mm
Width	1910 mm
Height	1658 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	452 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1741 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" Active TFT crystal driver's instrument display
9" centre console portrait touch screen
Adjustable steering wheel force
Bluetooth hands free telephone kit
Drive mode selector
E-call
Lane keep assist with driver alert control
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
Power operated tailgate
Sensus navigation with European mapping and traffic information
Speed limiter
Speed sensitive steering
Voice activated control for key functions
Volvo on call

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

7m 10amp charge cable with 3 pin plug and 7m 1 phase 16amp type 2/mode 3 charge cable
Dynamic chassis
Electric front axle drive
Recharging port located in nearside front wing

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Low speed exterior sound speaker
Steering wheel mounted remote controls

Exterior Features

Adaptive brake lights with high level LED brake lights
Auto dimming interior mirror
Automatic headlamp levelling
Automatic LED Headlights + Active high beam incorporating daytime running lights
Chrome window surround
Colour coordinated auto folding and heated power door mirrors
Front aluminium tread plates
Front and rear electric windows
Heated front windscreen
High gloss black front grille with chrome inserts
High gloss black sensus surround deco
High Gloss silver front and rear skid plate
Home safe and approach lighting
Integrated roof rails in silver
Rain sensor with automatic windscreen wiper activation
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Roof antenna
Roof spoiler
Visible VIN plate

Interior Features

12V socket in front tunnel console and luggage compartment
2 zone electronic climate control and rear air vent
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 Spoke tailored steering wheel with chrome trim
60/40 versatile split folding rear seat
A-pillar parking ticket holder
Blond headlining
Bright metal luggage threshold
Centre console cupholders and storage
Floor mats
Front footwell illumination
Front headrests
Front reading light and theatre lighting
Front seat cushion extensions
Glovebox bag hook
Heated front seats
Height/reach adjustable steering column
Height/tilt adjustable driver's seat
High gloss centre tunnel deco
Illuminated glovebox
Illuminated luggage compartment
Illuminated vanity mirrors
Isofix attachments on outer rear seats
Leather faced upholstery
Load protection net
Multi directional lumbar support
Orrefors Crystal gear lever knob
Power driver seat with memory + exterior mirrors memory
Power passenger seat
Rear armrest / integral cup holders / storage tray
Rear coat hook
Single front passenger seat
Underfloor cargo storage
Vanity mirror with ticket holder

Packs

Lighting pack - XC40
Park assist pack - XC40

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
City safety includes pedestrian, cyclist and large animal detection and front collision warning with full auto brake
Drivers knee airbag
Dual stage driver/passenger airbags
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
First aid kit
Front and outer rear seatbelt reminder and pretensioners
Front seats SIPS airbags
Hill descent control
Hill start assist
Inflatable curtain
Passenger airbag cut-off device
Road sign information display
Run off Road Mitigation
Run off Road Protection
SIPS (Side Impact Protection System)
Slippery road and hazard light alert
Stability and Traction Control with Spin control, Engine Drag Control and Corner Traction Control
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Vehicle deceleration control with Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake Distribution and Emergency Brake Assist
Warning triangle
WHIPS whiplash protection system - front

Security

Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser/volume sensor + level sensor
Care key with user defined top speed
Key integrated remote control central locking + fuel flap with deadlocking system and auto open/close power windows
Locking wheel nuts
Private locking for tailgate

Trim

Driftwood inlays

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	10.7
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	300
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	180
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	3.7
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	16.1
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	15.2
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	3.9
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	4.1
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	44
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH	41
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL	44
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	27.3
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	25.6
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	27.3

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.01
Standard Emissions	EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	49
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	57
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	49

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1477
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	2.5
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	2.1
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	112.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	134.5

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	32E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.3
Engine Power - BHP	262
Engine Power - RPM	5800
Engine Torque - NM	265
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	112 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/50 R19
Tyre Size Rear	235/50 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	5 DOUBLE SPOKE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1658 mm
Length	4425 mm
Wheelbase	2702 mm
Width	1910 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2034 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	48
Gross Vehicle Weight	2290 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1328 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	452 l
Max. Loading Weight	549 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1741 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.4 m

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