2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 Final in Malaysia – 81 km EV vary, 462 PS; styling tweaks; from RM356k

Right here’s a reside gallery of the brand new Volvo XC60 that has been up to date for the 2023 mannequin yr in Malaysia. Pictured right here is the range-topping variant known as the Recharge T8 Final that retails at RM355,888, which is one in every of two choices, with the opposite being the bottom B5 Plus for RM320,888.

These variants change the earlier duo which might be the B5 Momentum and Recharge T8 Inscription Plus, and their asking costs are on-the-road with out insurance coverage, inclusive of an ordinary five-year, unlimited-mileage guarantee.

The Recharge T8 Final will get an additional eight-year, 160,000-km guarantee for its plug-in hybrid battery. Stated battery has an elevated vitality capability of 18.8 kWh that allows an electric-only vary of 81 km, as per a previous replace launched in Could this yr.

Different parts of the PHEV powertrain embody a 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine offering 317 PS at 6,000 rpm and 400 Nm from 3,000 to five,400 rpm, a rear electrical motor (to finish the all-wheel drive structure) rated at 145 PS and 309 Nm in addition to an eight-speed computerized transmission. This setup has a complete system output of 462 PS and 709 Nm for a 0-100 km/h time of 4.8 seconds, a 180 km/h prime pace and a mixed gasoline consumption as little as 1.6 l/100 km.

Visible adjustments are evident on the entrance, with the Recharge T8 Final sporting the newer R-Design exterior bundle (revealed final yr) as a substitute of the Inscription look. The distinctive “X-wing” profile of the entrance bumper, square-mesh grille insert and a extra expressive rear bumper are key identifiers of the 2023 mannequin yr XC60 PHEV.

Normal package for the range-topper embody 19-inch five-double spoke black diamond-cut alloy wheels, an Android Automotive OS-based infotainment system with a 9-inch touchscreen, a 1,100-watt Bowers & Wilkins sound system, dual-zone local weather management, powered entrance seats with reminiscence operate, an Orrefors crystal gearknob, a head-up show, full LED headlamps with Lively Excessive Beam in addition to lively bending lights, Charcoal inside with Charcoal Open Grid Textile upholstery and Metallic Mesh décor.

The XC60 retains the identical lively security options, together with collision avoidance with pedestrian, bike owner and huge animal detection in addition to steering help and braking, Pilot Help Stage 2 semi-autonomous driving functionality, lane conserving help, blind spot monitoring with steering help, a 360-degree digicam, run-off highway mitigation, entrance and rear collision warning and mitigation help and rear cross site visitors alert with braking.