2023 Volvo XC60 B5 Plus in Malaysia – 2.0L turbo delicate hybrid with 263 PS and 390 Nm; priced from RM321k

Following our earlier report of the Volvo XC60 being up to date for the 2023 mannequin 12 months in Malaysia, we now deliver you reside pictures of the SUV in its base variant, the B5 Plus. Retailing at RM320,888 on-the-road with out insurance coverage, the B5 Plus replaces the earlier B5 Momentum and joins the range-topping Recharge T8 Final plug-in hybrid that we lined earlier.

Mechanically, the B5 Plus retains the identical 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, which is augmented by a 48-volt delicate hybrid system with an built-in starter generator (ISG) between the engine and eight-speed computerized transmission.

The ISG is rated at 14 PS and 40 Nm and works with the engine to provide a complete system output of 263 PS at 6,000 rpm and 390 Nm from 1,800 to 4,800 rpm. Efficiency-wise, the B5 Plus will get from 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds on its solution to a restricted high pace of 180 km/h.

By way of styling, the B5 Plus doesn’t get the range-topper’s sporty R-Design exterior (revealed final 12 months). As a substitute, it bears extra resemblance to the earlier Inscription look, albeit with quite a bit much less chrome garnish on the outside. One other simple clue is the 19-inch five-V-spoke black diamond-cut alloy wheels that seem completely different from the PHEV’s five-double spoke black diamond-cut models.

Inside, the B5 Plus comes with a Charcoal inside and is obtainable with two completely different upholstery and décor trim combos – Charcoal Moritz with Metallic Mesh décor in addition to Maroon Brown Moritz with Linear Lime décor – the latter being what you see right here. As for the outside, this hue is the brand new Shiny Nightfall, with options being Crystal White, Onyx Black and Denim Blue.

As for tools, dual-zone local weather management comes customary, as do powered entrance seats with reminiscence perform, an Android Automotive OS-powered infotainment system with a nine-inch touchscreen, a 14-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, LED headlamps and a 12.3-inch digital instrument show.

Security-wise, the B5 Plus is on par with the PHEV, retaining the identical energetic security options, together with collision avoidance with pedestrian, bike owner and enormous animal detection in addition to steering assist and braking, Pilot Help Stage 2 semi-autonomous driving functionality, lane protecting help, blind spot monitoring with steering help, a 360-degree digital camera, run-off highway mitigation, entrance and rear collision warning and mitigation assist and rear cross site visitors alert with braking.