Volvo XC60 News in Malaysia

On-board Charger (OBC) 6.4 kW update for PHEV models A new exterior colour option, Vapour Grey Panoramic sunroof fitted as standard Volvo Car Malaysia has announced a series of updates and enhancements for its 2024 lineup of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), including the XC90, XC60, S90, S60, and V60 models. These updates include a more powerful on-board charger, which Volvo Car Malaysia says it accommodates up to 6.4 kW two- or three-phase charging (up from single-phase 3.6 kW charging

Shaun

Sep 11, 2023

It is believed that there is a keen interest among Malaysians when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs). However, many are still understandably hesitant about relying on EVs as their primary mode of transportation. With EVs, you’d have to tweak your habits from those associated with combustion engine cars in order to align with the EV lifestyle. Generally, you’d be treating the EV just like your smartphone (if you want to prolong the battery life, that is) – avoid extreme ends of State of Charge

Shaun

May 26, 2023

Between now until 31-March 2023, all hybrid Volvo cars in Malaysia will enjoy a free 5-year service package (VSA5+). VSA5+, otherwise known as the 'Volvo Service Agreement 5 Plus’, is a 5-year comprehensive car service package from Volvo Cars that covers the first five car services including wear and tear items that may need to be replaced, as well as labour. All Volvo cars with a combustion engine have a 1-year / 20,000 km service interval. The promotion is available to customers who place thei

Hans

Mar 2, 2023

Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has launched the 2023 Volvo XC60 SUV in Malaysia, at the ongoing Malaysia Motor Expo 2022 – highlighting some subtle aesthetic updates, as well two new variants that replace the outgoing lineup. Starting with the price, the new entry variant B5 Plus mild-hybrid is now priced at RM 320,888, whilst the range-topping Recharge T8 Ultimate plug-in hybrid (PHEV) comes in at RM 355,888. The new variants cost approximately RM 2k more than the outgoing models, namely the XC60 B5

Arvind

Nov 11, 2022

Hybrid cars are not new to Malaysians, seeing that they have been available in Malaysia for roughly 15 years with the introduction of the FD-generation Honda Civic Hybrid. And today, hybrids are even more popular, as manufacturers like Honda, Toyota, and Nissan all offer at least one hybrid model in their line-up here in Malaysia. More recently, Perodua has thrown their hat in the ring with the 2022 Perodua Ativa Hybrid. On one of the presentation slides that Perodua showed, the second national

Eric

Sep 30, 2022

Volvo Car Malaysia introduced its first dedicated body repair and paint service facilities through the launch of the Volvo Certified Damage Repair Centre (VCDR), and it's a service that's now available at Federal Auto Cars, Glenmarie. Nick Connor, Head of Volvo Cars APEC, was present with Charles Frump, Managing Director of Volvo Cars to officially launch VCDR. “We are very happy to be able to witness the milestones that Volvo Car Malaysia has achieved thus far,” said Nick Connor. “From the impl

Sanjay

Sep 10, 2022

Volvo rightfully prides itself on the sustainability efforts incorporated into the vehicles it rolls out. It’s a sense of achievement shared by Federal Auto Cars (FAC) as well, the largest Volvo dealer in the country, and they would like to invite the public to experience their Plastic Sustainable Awareness Weekend. The Plastic Sustainable Awareness Weekend will be held as follows: 16 – 17 July 2022 All Federal Auto Cars centres 10am to 5pm The carmaker as a whole has taken a huge leap forward i

Dinesh

Jul 14, 2022

Volvo Car Malaysia has just announced that it will be introducing the newly improved Recharge plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain in their Recharge T8 models soon along with some price adjustments which will be announced on 1-May 2022. In Malaysia, the Recharge T8 PHEV models include the 60 Series (Volvo S60, Volvo V60, Volvo XC60) and the 90 Series (Volvo S90, Volvo XC90). Some highlights of the new Recharge PHEV powertrain include: A new long-range battery of 18.8 kWh from 11.6 kWh A new rear ele

CY Foong

Apr 28, 2022

Volvo XC60 T8 packs the most firepower BMW X3 is priced lowest among the three Mercedes-Benz badge has most prestige Which would be your pick? Volvo Car Malaysia recently launched the 2022 Volvo XC60 facelift, subtly tweaking the exterior and featuring a new operating system for the infotainment. With that, let’s take a look at how the facelifted Volvo XC60 stacks up against the competition like the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC. Which is fastest? The Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 has a 2.0-litre twinch

Shaun

Dec 3, 2021

The 2022 Volvo XC60 facelift has two variants on offer in Malaysia - B5 Momentum and Recharge T8 Inscription Plus, priced at RM 292,266 and RM 325,449 respectively (prices are OTR without insurance and SST). The B5 Momentum variant has replaced the previous T5 Momentum; B5 denotes a mild-hybrid powertrain, details of which will be explained shortly. Changes to the Volvo XC60 are subtle and in this article, we’ll take a closer look at both variants of the facelifted Volvo XC60. Before we start, w

Shaun

Nov 27, 2021