Following its international debut in February this yr, the facelifted Volvo XC60 has now been launched in Malaysia. As earlier than, you get two electrified variants to select from, albeit with new names following Volvo’s revised naming system. The road-up contains the B5 AWD Core (previously B5 AWD Plus) and T8 AWD Extremely (previously T8 AWD Final), each at present with estimated costs of RM333,888 and RM367,888 respectively – costs have elevated from earlier than.
When it comes to visible modifications, the up to date model of Volvo’s hottest mannequin in Malaysia sports activities a brand new entrance grille comparable in look to what’s fitted on the bigger XC90 that additionally received refreshed right here in April.
Now with a diagonal mesh sample, the grille is flanked by LED headlamps that retain the model’s signature Thor’s Hammer daytime operating mild signature. One other minor change on the surface is the darkened taillights, with the bumpers and basic design remaining unchanged from earlier than.
On the within, the massive change is the adoption of a bigger 11.2-inch infotainment touchscreen that stands out of the dashboard as a substitute of the earlier unit that sat flush. This showcases new software program and accompanying person interface, with Google built-in that allow entry to quite a lot of apps and companies. All that is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon Cockpit Platform chip.
As for powertrains, each variants are powered by a 2.0 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine paired with an eight-speed automated transmission. The B5 AWD Core is a gentle hybrid, with its engine alone serving up 249 PS and 350 Nm of torque.
Augmenting it is a 48-volt battery and built-in starter generator (ISG), the latter rated at 14 PS and 40 Nm and positioned between the engine and gearbox to contribute to a complete system output of 263 PS and 390 Nm. The entry-level, all-wheel drive variant wants 6.9 seconds to get from 0-100 km/h and has a claimed gasoline consumption of seven.6 litres per 100 km.
The T8 AWD Final can be all-wheel drive is an electric-type setup with a rear electrical motor rated at 145 PS and 309 Nm. This works with the engine making 317 PS and 400 Nm for a complete system output of 462 PS and 709 Nm. The highest variant has a faster century dash time of 4.8 seconds and consumes as little as 1.6 litres per 100 km.
When operating on pure electrical energy alone, the T8 AWD Final can cowl as much as 89 km following the WLTP customary. That is barely greater than 81 km beforehand, with the development being the results of a battery with a better nominal capability of 19 kWh (18.8 kWh earlier than). With Each variants include a 71-litre gasoline tank and are restricted to a high pace of 180 km/h as per Volvo’s security initiative.
Commonplace tools for the XC60 contains 19-inch five-double-spoke alloy wheels in a black diamond minimize end (with 235/55 profile tyres), a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, the aforementioned 11.2-inch infotainment touchscreen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay assist, a wi-fi telephone charger, a powered entrance seats with driver’s facet reminiscence perform, a hands-free powered tailgate, dual-zone local weather management with PM2.5 sensor in addition to a powered panoramic sunroof.
The range-topper is the one one which will get air suspension, a head-up show, a 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system, a reminiscence perform for the entrance passenger seat, extra lumbar assist adjustability (four-way as a substitute of two-way) and powered cushion extension.
No compromises in the case of security and driver assists, with all the XC60 vary receiving collision avoidance and mitigation, rear collision warning and avoidance, lane protecting support, run-off street mitigation, blind spot monitoring with steer help, cross visitors alert with auto brake, Pilot Help and a 360-degree digicam system.
Exterior colors supplied for the XC60 embody Crystal White, Onyx Black, Denim Blue and Forest Lake, with the usual Charocal inside paired with Nordico vinyl upholstery that is available in both Cardamom or Charcoal. Pure Driftwood décor trim is fitted to the plug-in hybrid variant, with the delicate hybrid receiving Metallic Mesh décor trim as a substitute.
The XC60 continues to be a regionally assembled (CKD) mannequin from Volvo Automotive Manufacturing Malaysia’s plant in Shah Alam. Each XC60 comes with a five-year, unlimited-mileage automobile guarantee, with the plug-in hybrid variant additionally getting an eight-year, 160,000-km guarantee for its battery.
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