Volvo Automotive Malaysia has formally launched the 2021 XC60 facelift for Malaysia, ranging from RM292,266.50 for the B5 Momentum and RM325,449.00 for the plug-in hybrid Recharge T8 Inscription Plus. Costs are for Peninsular Malaysia on-the-road with out insurance coverage, together with the sales tax exemption that has been prolonged till June 30, 2022.
The 2 variants of the facelifted XC60 are distinguished by trim parts such because the Inscription grille with chrome body and exterior parts with chrome detailing, together with the built-in roof rails with a shiny end; the B5 Momentum will get roof rails in a black end. the B5 will get LED headlights with Lively Excessive Beam, whereas the T8 will get full LED headlamps with Lively Excessive Beam in addition to energetic bending lights.
For the Malaysian market, each variants get 19-inch alloys albeit in several designs; the B5 will get a five-Y-spoke black diamond-cut wheel set, whereas the T8 will get a multi-spoke black diamond-cut wheel set, and each are shod on tyres measuring 235/55R19.
The delicate set of updates to the XC60 exterior is joined by a brand new infotainment system constructed on the Android Automotive OS which premiered on the fully electric XC40, which brings to the XC60 a Digital Companies Package deal consisting of voice-activated Google Assistant.
This controls in-car purposes akin to Google Maps for hands-free operation, and is joined by the Volvo Automotive App and related companies which permits the person to have distant management over chosen capabilities. This consists of pre-setting of local weather management, checking of the automotive’s standing, locking and unlocking of doorways, and extra.
Each the B5 Momentum and Recharge T8 Inscription Plus powertrain variants use a 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine; this produces 249 hp at 5,500 rpm and 350 Nm of torque from 1,500 rpm to 4,800 rpm within the B5, whereas the T8 PHEV powertrain provides a supercharger to the proceedings and along with the electrical drivetrain, brings a complete system output of 407 hp and 640 Nm of torque. The PHEV variant makes use of a 11.6 kWh lithium-ion battery that’s good for 45 km of vary in purely electrical driving.
Each powerplants are paired with an eight-speed automated transmission, with the 0-100 km/h dash finished in 6.9 seconds within the B5 Momentum and in 5.2 seconds within the Recharge T8 Inscription Plus. Gasoline consumption on the mixed cycle is 7.6 l/100 km for the B5 Momentum, and a couple of.2 l/100 km for the Recharge T8 Inscription Plus.
Inside, the 2021 XC60 facelift vary will get maroon brown leather-vinyl mixture upholstery and a headliner in charcoal with linear lime decor inlays throughout each variants; alternatively, the B5 can have Iron Ore Aluminium inlays whereas the T8 can get Driftwood Decor inlays, and each options might be paired with Charcoal Moritz upholstery and headliner in Blond.
Infotainment is obtainable within the 2021 XC60 facelift through a nine-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen as normal. For audio, the B5 Momentum will get a 14-speaker, 600-watt Harman Kardon premium sound system, whereas the Recharge T8 Inscription Plus receives a 15-speaker, 1,10-watt Bowers & Wilkins premium sound system.
In each variants, {hardware} connectivity is offered by way of two USB ports within the entrance tunnel storage space, whereas rear passengers can entry two USB-C ports. Additional conveniences embody cup holders and a storage compartment within the rear seat armrest, whereas the bags compartment will get a load cowl, protecting scuff plate for the tailgate and a 12-volt energy socket.
The Intellisafe energetic security tools vary for each the B5 and T8 variants embody the Metropolis Security pack with collision avoidance and mitigation with intersection assist for pedestrian, bike owner and enormous animal detection; Metropolis Security with steering assist and braking; entrance and rear collision warning and mitigation assist (entrance and rear AEB); driver alert management and lane maintaining help.
There’s extra. Additionally included are run-off highway mitigation with highway edge detection, oncoming lane mitigation, blind-spot info system with Steer Help, cross site visitors alert with auto brake, emergency cease help, in addition to ABS and brake help.
By way of passive security, the Intellisafe suite consists of pre-prepared restraints, run-off highway safety, dual-stage driver and entrance passenger airbags, dual-chamber facet airbags as a part of the Facet Impression Safety System (SIPS), full-length curtain airbags, whiplash safety for entrance seat occupants, and post-collision auto braking and unlocking.
For little one occupants within the car, fitted as normal package are ISOFIX mounts and built-in two-stage booster cushions on the outer rear seats, little one security lock, passenger airbag cut-off swap and pinch-protected energy home windows.
4 colors are supplied for the 2021 Volvo XC60 in Malaysia, and these are Crystal White Pearl, Daybreak Silver Metallic, Onyx Black Metallic and Denim Blue Metallic. Volvo Automotive Malaysia affords a five-year, limitless mileage guarantee on its new autos, with an eight-year, 160,000 km guarantee on the PHEV battery for the Recharge T8 Inscription Plus.
GALLERY: 2021 Volvo XC60 facelift
