Volvo EX90 and XC90 facelift officially launched in Malaysia – starting price RM418,888
Volvo Car Malaysia has officially launched two models of three-row SUVs today: the 2025 Volvo EX90 and the facelifted 2025 Volvo XC90 for the local market.
As showcased last month, the Volvo EX90 is a fully electric SUV built on the SPA2 platform, in contrast to the second-generation Volvo XC90, which uses the SPA platform.
Here are some brief details regarding both the EX90 and XC90 SUVs for the local market:
Volvo EX90
Volvo Malaysia is offering the EX90 in a single variant, the Twin Motor Performance, which features a power output of 517 hp and 910 Nm. It is paired with a 111 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery pack that offers a range of 623 km.
The EX90 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds.
In terms of dimensions, the EX90 is indeed larger than the XC90, measuring 5,037 mm in length, 1,964 mm in width, 1,747 mm in height, and with a wheelbase of 2,985 mm.
The EX90 supports AC fast charging of up to 11 kW (10-hour charging time) and DC fast charging of up to 250 kW, allowing the battery to charge from 10% to 80% state of charge (SoC) in just 30 minutes.
Standard features of the EX90 include 21-inch wheels, front and rear LED lights, doors with soft-close functionality, and the new Sand Dune color.
Inside the cabin, equipment includes a nine-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.5-inch infotainment screen, Bowers & Wilkins 3D audio system with 25 speakers, four-zone climate control, front seat massage functions, and a panoramic glass roof.
Additionally, the Volvo EX90 is equipped with a housing for a LIDAR sensor, along with five radars, eight cameras, and 16 ultrasonic sensors.
The Volvo EX90 Ultra Twin is priced at RM442,888.
Volvo XC90 facelift
This marks the second facelift for the XC90 model after the first facelift was introduced in 2019.
A significant change is the design approach, which now resembles that of the EX30 and EX90 models, featuring more pronounced Thor’s Hammer headlights and a wider grille.
Moreover, the XC90 facelift is equipped with an Active Chassis Air suspension system and 20-inch wheels.
Volvo has placed greater emphasis on the cabin space, with an updated layout, an 11.2-inch vertical infotainment screen that supports Google Maps, a crystal Orrefors gear selector, Nappa leather upholstery, and much more.
For the Malaysian market, the Volvo XC90 is offered in the T8 AWD variant, powered by a 2.0-liter turbo engine (310 PS/400 Nm) paired with an electric motor (145 PS/309 Nm).
The total power output of this SUV reaches 462 hp, enabling acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.3 seconds, while achieving fuel consumption as low as 1.8 liters per 100 km.
The battery pack capacity is 18.8 kWh, allowing for a zero-emission range of 77 km, with a full AC charge at 6.4 kW taking three hours.
In the Malaysian market, the Volvo XC90 Ultra T8 PHEV is priced starting from RM434,888, or the light hybrid version, the Ultra B5, which is priced at RM418,888.
