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T5R92011 · Sep 23rd, 2019, 14:28

You can get the 2.5 T5 (249bhp) in the pre-facelift version of the regular V40, but it's automatic only. You can get them in R-Design trim as well.... though I have never seen one on the road as they are extremely rare. At the time, they were more expensive than an Audi S3... which is probably why they are so rare.

Seen more of these T5 in Cross Country 'SE LUX' spec.

I am led to believe that this final version of the 2.5T engine had oil consumption issues as a result of Volvo updating the engine (in 2013) to reduce internal friction and produce more power. At least, this is what the American forums report based on the P3 S60 T5 (which is the 2.5T engine over there, compared to the 2.0-litre ford ecoboost engine that we got).

Somebody like Clan may be more knowledgeable on that particular issue.

Other options if you want a larger car with the same version of T5 engine as yours:

- Focus ST
- Mondeo 2.5T
- Kuga 2.5T AWD
- S80 2.5T
- V70 2.5T
- S40/V50 T5

Sep 23rd, 2019, 14:28	#2
T5R92011 FCW Auto Service Last Online: Today 20:11 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Gloucester	You can get the 2.5 T5 (249bhp) in the pre-facelift version of the regular V40, but it's automatic only. You can get them in R-Design trim as well.... though I have never seen one on the road as they are extremely rare. At the time, they were more expensive than an Audi S3... which is probably why they are so rare. Seen more of these T5 in Cross Country 'SE LUX' spec. I am led to believe that this final version of the 2.5T engine had oil consumption issues as a result of Volvo updating the engine (in 2013) to reduce internal friction and produce more power. At least, this is what the American forums report based on the P3 S60 T5 (which is the 2.5T engine over there, compared to the 2.0-litre ford ecoboost engine that we got). Somebody like Clan may be more knowledgeable on that particular issue. Other options if you want a larger car with the same version of T5 engine as yours: - Focus ST - Mondeo 2.5T - Kuga 2.5T AWD - S80 2.5T - V70 2.5T - S40/V50 T5 __________________ FCW Auto Service (Gloucester) https://www.fcw-autoservice.com Last edited by T5R92011; Sep 23rd, 2019 at 14:44.