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Volvo EX90, XC90 now open for booking in Malaysia – from RM450k

Volvo Car Malaysia has announced that it has opened orders for its two soon-to-be-launched seven-seat SUVs: the Volvo EX90 and the XC90.

The official pricing for both models has not yet been disclosed; however, according to Volvo, the EX90 and XC90 are expected to retail at around RM450,000.

Details regarding the variants and specifications remain undisclosed, but for the EX90, it is likely that Volvo Car Malaysia will offer the range-topping Twin Motor Performance variant, which was previewed to the media last week.

With a pair of electric motors (one on each axle) delivering 517 PS and an earth-shattering 910 Nm, the EX90 Twin Motor Performance can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds.

The Twin Motor variant also features two electric motors, but with lower output at 408 PS and 770 Nm. That being so, the century sprint time is also longer, at 5.9 seconds.

For the battery, the EX90 is equipped with an NMC battery with a capacity of 111 kWh, providing a range of up to 600 km for the Twin Motor and 590 km for the Twin Motor Performance. Charging from 10% to 80% takes approximately 30 minutes via a DC fast charger.

Built on the SPA2 platform (in contrast to the XC90 which uses the SPA platform), the EX90 measures 5,037 mm in length, 1,964 mm in width, and 1,747 mm in height, meaning it is longer, wider, and lower compared to the XC90. Its wheelbase measures 2,985 mm, just 1 mm longer than that of the XC90.

As can be seen, the exterior design closely resembles that of the EX30, featuring the Iron Mark logo at the front, Thor’s Hammer-shaped LED pixel daytime running lights, and C-shaped LED tail lights. Unless turned on, the main headlight units are not visible, as they are ‘hidden’ behind the row of pixel lights.

Inside, the EX90 showcases a minimalist theme that has become synonymous with the Swedish brand. Key features include a 14.5-inch touchscreen, a 9.0-inch digital instrument panel, a Bowers & Wilkins audio system, and a panoramic glass roof.

Volvo XC90 facelift

As for the XC90, the facelift version is expected to continue being offered here in a PHEV variant known as the T8. It is powered by a combination of a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine and an electric motor at the rear axle, producing 455 PS and 709 Nm of torque.

Chris Wailes, Managing Director of Volvo Car Malaysia commented, “With the imminent introduction of the Volvo EX90 and new XC90 for Malaysia, we are making good progress towards our global ambitions of 90 to 100 percent electrified car sales before the end of the decade. Last year, our BEV and PHEV models already made up more than 80 percent of our sales.”

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Volvo XC90 facelift officially revealed, boasts range of over 800 km

The last time the Volvo XC90 was given an update was back in 2019. Now, five years later, the flagship SUV has received another round of makeover that sees it adapting design elements from the Swedish marque’s electric offering.

As you can see, the XC90 sports a new grille and LED headlights with sharper ‘Thor’s hammer’ DRL signatures. The front bumper also gets a fresh look with vertical air vents and wider lower air intake.

The shape of the taillights remains unchanged, but they now appear more modern thanks to a new lighting pattern.

For the interior, Volvo has made it even more practical in response to feedback from current XC90 owners. The center console now has additional storage space and cup holders, while the wireless charger is placed behind the central tunnel for better convenience.

On top of that, the XC90 gets a larger 11.2-inch touchscreen with a sharper and brighter display with 21% higher pixel density.

There’s also the the Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity audio system which Volvo claims can “faithfully replicate the  acoustics of a stage, a concert hall or a jazz club.”

The XC90 will continue to be offered in the range-topping T8 plug-in hybrid variant. It combines a petrol engine and an electric motor that offers a range of over 800 km.

Volvo also offers B5 and B6 petrol mild hybrid variants, both assisted by a 48v lithium-ion battery and an integrated starter/generator which can help reduce emissions and fuel consumption by up to 15% in real-world driving.

The automaker has revised the suspension system so that each individual damper can adapt mechanically to current road conditions to optimise both comfort and stability.

Alternatively, customers can tick the box for the available air suspension system that works with an active chassis system to monitor the car, road and driver 500 times per second to give the most comfortable ride possible.

The air suspension system can lower itself by 20 mm or raise itself by 40 mm, making it easier for passengers to get in and out, improving aerodynamics, and increasing ground clearance for off-road driving.

Finally, Volvo has added extra insulation to certain parts of the car for less wind and road noise.

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Volvo Safety Driving Experience provides opportunity to face emergency situations, experiencing advanced safety systems

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When asked what comes to mind with Volvo, undoubtedly safety springs to mind. The Swedish manufacturer is synonymous with safety and takes pride in it.

Recently, Volvo Car Malaysia organized their first Volvo Safety Driving Experience at the country’s first air base (former) in Bandar Malaysia, Sungai Besi.

The event, held on a Saturday a few weeks ago, saw over 240 Volvo owners and enthusiasts learning driving skills through exercises such as braking, steering, and quick lane changes.

For us in the media industry, such activities are not entirely unfamiliar, but it was the first time with Volvo, making it still something interesting to observe.

The first driving activity involved changing lanes to the left or right followed by maximum braking until the vehicle stopped. Using the Volvo C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge, this activity was performed at speeds of 60 or 70 km/h.

Even at this speed, it was evident that it could feel aggressive for passengers despite the car remaining stable. Imagine having to perform this emergency maneuver while driving at 110 km/h on the highway…

Next, we were taken to the braking activity on a straight road while avoiding obstacles. Here, it could be seen that the ABS allowed the car to remain controllable even when braking hard.

Most importantly, the driver’s ability to react and focus during driving to reduce the risk of collisions in emergency situations is crucial.

Next, we were shown demonstrations of the safety systems present in the latest Volvo models.

Among them was the Cross Traffic Alert, which warns the driver of traffic behind when attempting to reverse out of a parking spot. The warning provided is accurate depending on the direction and distance of the traffic.

We also had the opportunity to try the Pilot Assist system with the Volvo V60, which helps the driver control speed in traffic along with steering assistance.

Crucially, Pilot Assist is also capable of braking automatically if the traffic ahead slows down, and it does so smoothly and naturally, like a real driver. This can undoubtedly reduce the burden and fatigue on the driver in everyday situations.

The last activity included a slalom course and high-speed acceleration. During the slalom, we could feel the agility of the Volvo S90, V60, XC60, and XC90 being driven through narrow routes adeptly, but in a safe manner.

Despite most of these models weighing around two tons, they were still stable and agile and had very convincing braking performance.

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Lastly, for the high-speed driving activity, we were given the opportunity to accelerate on the Sungai Besi Airfield runway, which is 1.8 km long, although we were not pilots wanting to take off.

Instead, we pushed these Volvo plug-in hybrid models to their maximum speed of 180 km/h and demonstrated the stability of these models when braking from high speeds. This maximum speed could also be achieved very quickly, in about 20 seconds.

Overall, the Volvo Safety Driving Experience provides participants the chance to experience and test the capabilities of Volvo models in safety-related situations.

Moreover, in the hangar, there was an exhibition of all Volvo models, sponsored by Pirelli, the main tire sponsor, and family activities such as Småland for children, as well as an exhibition by PURAS.