Alongside the EX90, Volvo Automobile Malaysia (VCM) additionally launched the facelifted XC90 at present. Nonetheless retaining the unique SPA platform, the three-row SUV obtained a considerable replace final September and is now accessible in two Extremely variants (renamed from Final beforehand).
By way of styling adjustments, the XC90 maintains its acquainted profile however the entrance finish has been overhauled with inspiration from the EX90. For starters, the Thor’s Hammer LED headlamps have a extra pronounced T form and now terminate on the wider grille, which now has a sample of overlapping diagonal strains that remind us of the most recent BMW 1 Sequence and X3.
Elsewhere, the bumper has a wider central air consumption and the nook inlets have been reshaped and oriented vertically. You’ll should look inside for additional adjustments, as the remainder of the outside stays just about the identical, together with the vertical taillights.
Entering into the facelifted XC90, you’ll discover a acquainted format of screens and controls, however the dashboard has really been redesigned to now characteristic a backside chrome body, reshaped nook air vents and bigger central air vents that flank the bigger touchscreen (beforehand 9 inches). Extra minor revisions are a smaller third cupholder within the broad centre console, upgraded ambient lighting and the repositioning of the wi-fi charger to the entrance.
For many who need the XC90 with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, there’s the Extremely T8 that retails for RM434,888 on-the-road with out insurance coverage. This comes with a 2.0 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine making 317 PS (313 hp or 233 kW at 6,000 rpm and 400 Nm of torque from 3,000 to five,400 rpm, with drive going to the entrance wheels through an eight-speed computerized transmission.
Accompanying the inner combustion engine is a rear electrical motor rated at 145 PS (143 hp or 107 kW) and 309 Nm. This contributes to a complete system output of 462 PS (456 hp or 340 kW) and 709 Nm, that are the precise figures for the pre-facelift mannequin we’ve got right here. With this setup, the 0-100 km/h time is 5.3 seconds whereas the highest velocity is restricted to 180 km/h.
No change to the battery both, with the power capability nonetheless at 18.8 kWh to supply an electric-only driving vary of 77 km following the ECE R101 customary. A full cost with a 3.7-kW AC charger (Sort 2) takes 5 hours or 13 hours with a home socket.
If the PHEV way of life will not be for you, there’s additionally the Extremely B5 for much less at RM418,888. It too has a 2.0 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine however with a 48-volt delicate hybrid that options an built-in starter generator (ISG) between the engine and transmission.
The engine by itself makes 249 PS (246 hp or 183 kW) from 5,400 to five,700 rpm and 350 Nm from 1,800 to 4,800 rpm. In the meantime, the ISG is rated at 14 PS (14 hp or 10 kW) and 40 Nm for a complete system output of 263 PS (259 hp or 193 kW) and 390 Nm. Not like the PHEV variant, there’s a mechanical all-wheel drive system as an alternative of an electrical one, with the transmission additionally being an eight-speed computerized.
The delicate hybrid variant takes longer to finish the century dash at 7.7 seconds and can return a mixed gasoline consumption of 8.1 litres per 100 km. The PHEV’s rated gasoline consumption is superior at 1.8 litres per 100 km, whereas additionally emitting much less CO2 at 40 g/km in comparison with the delicate hybrid’s 185 g/km. Each variants include a 71-litre gasoline tank.
Other than the powertrain, the 2 new XC90 variants are equivalent in relation to gear. Each include 20-inch five-spoke alloy wheels in a black diamond-cut end, lively chassis air suspension, a head-up show, a 11.2-inch central infotainment touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 19-speaker Bowers and Wilkins audio system in addition to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto help.
The infotainment, like many latest Volvo fashions, include Google built-in for entry to issues just like the Google Assistant, Maps and Play Retailer. The value you’ll be paying contains entry to those digital providers for 5 years, after which a subscription price is relevant.
Different options embody powered entrance seats with reminiscence and air flow features, a hands-free powered tailgate, four-zone local weather management with PM2.5 sensor, a powered panoramic sunroof, a tyre stress monitor and a 2-2-3 seating format to accommodate as much as seven passengers.
This being a Volvo, the security package stays complete and contains entrance, facet, curtain and driver’s knee airbags. These are joined by an built-in booster cushion, ISOFIX mounts, collision avoidance and mitigation, steering avoidance (with pedestrian, bicycle owner and scooter detection), rear collision warning and avoidance, lane preserving help, run-off street mitigation, blind spot monitoring, cross visitors alert with auto brake, oncoming lane mitigation, Pilot Help and a 360-degree digital camera.
4 exterior colors can be found for the facelifted XC90, together with Onyx Black, Denim Blue, Crystal White and Vapour Gray. All are paired with a Charcoal inside with Gray Ash decor and Nappa leather-based seat upholstery. A five-year, unlimited-mileage new automobile guarantee is included with every buy, together with an eight-year, 160,000-km guarantee on the PHEV battery.
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