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We've been sent some pics of an event set up in MidValley Megamall, showing a couple of "V-Nions" at work. The faceless inflatables are in the mall's centre court, where a sticker on the ground reads "Work in progress, see you tomorrow" with a big Volvo logo. Look south and you'll see Volvo V40 stickers on the ground.

So it looks like the new Volvo V40 will be officially unveiled tomorrow at MV. The five-door hatchback's entry is no surprise - we first spotted units on Klang Valley roads in May, before we chanced on Volvo dealer Federal Auto's booth in The Curve promoting the V40. Ten days later, our "JPJ pixman" Anol Alias sent in a collection of V40 pics, parked in JPJ Putrajaya's basement. All related images are attached below.

Both the regular V40 and SUV-styled, higher riding V40 Cross Country have been spotted in Malaysia, and it's likely that both variants will be introduced, if not simultaneously. Expect T4 (1.6 turbo) and T5 (2.0 turbo) direct injection engines paired to the Powershift twin-clutch gearbox.

The Volvo V40 will be a safe and stylish alternative to the Mk7 VW Golf TSI, which is priced at RM157,888. Stay tuned for full details tomorrow!