Following its launch on Wednesday, it looks like the locally-asssembled Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine could soon be joined in Volvo’s Malaysian lineup by its siblings the S90 sedan and V90 station wagon.
They’ve appeared on Volvo’s Malaysian website, with the V90 even being featured in a prominent position as the first slide on the homepage. Details are scant with no indication of price or a launch date, but its virtual appearance should mean the duo’s official arrival are on the horizon (some say early next year).
As indicated on the website, features to be expected from the S90/V90 duo include lane keeping aid, run-off road mitigation, pedestrian and large animal detection, and more. As with the recently launched XC90, the S90 and V90 feature the marque’s latest design language incorporating the “Thor’s Hammer” full-LED headlamps, “Iron Mark” grille and C-shaped tail lights.
As part of the 90 Series, both the S90 and V90 could feature the T8 Twin Engine 407 hp/640 Nm plug-in hybrid powertrain – with a 2.0 litre turbo- and supercharged petrol engine mated to a rear electric motor and an eight-speed automatic. Thus equipped, should be able to achieve Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) status and enjoy the same tax breaks that allow the CKD XC90 T8 to achieve its RM403,888 sticker price.
After all, the foundations for Scalable Platform Architecture (SPA) production are already in place, as Volvo has made huge investments to improve the the current infrastructure and capabilities of the Swedish Motor Assemblies plant in Shah Alam to handle the platform and the sophisticated powertrain.
“Our recent investment in Malaysia underscores our commitment to the country’s aspiration to become an ASEAN hub for EEVs, in line with the National Automotive Policy,” said Volvo Car Malaysia managing director Lennart Stegland at the launch of the CKD XC90.
GALLERY: Volvo S90
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- Front Volvo S90 Mussel Blue
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- Rear Volvo S90 Mussel Blue
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- Thor’s Hammer Headlight Volvo S90 Mussel Blue
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- Detail Door Mirror Volvo S90 Mussel Blue
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- Detail Door Handle Volvo S90 Mussel Blue
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- Detail Rear Quarter Lines Volvo S90 Mussel Blue
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- Detail Rear Light Volvo S90 Mussel Blue
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- Rear Volvo Word mark Volvo S90 Mussel Blue
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- Detail T6 Badge Volvo S90 Mussel Blue
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- Interior cockpit Volvo S90
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- Interior centre display and air blades Volvo S90
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- Detail Airblade Volvo S90
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- Detail Crystal Gear lever Silhouette Volvo S90
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- Interior driver door Volvo S90
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- Interior All Seats Volvo S90
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- Close-up Volvo S90 seat Made by Sweden
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- Emblem Twin Engine T8 Volvo S90 Inscription White
GALLERY: Volvo V90
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what a time to be alive
nothing to bash today. dropby here to see-see
The China make all things possible for mankind.
One month after launch, China come out with clone that can interchange parts with ori. Thats the real power of China. High possibly might have cloned me to be RBA trooper too.
You’re just a BN cybertrooper. Why would China want to clone you?
Good resurgence of Volvo. Hope it would extend to the lower segment models
Wait until XC60 gets the new family look – that would be awesome!
volvo china just launched new V40 T3 1.5 152hp 250nm 6-speed 8.3s 0-100km/hr,T4 2.0 190hp 300nm 6-speed 6.9s 0-100km/hr, T5 CC 2.0 245hp 350nm 8-speed 6.1s 0-100km/hr, awesome!!!!
Reliable like jepunis overlord toyota???
Ok so p1 coming engine more awesome. 1.5l can do 180hp 240Nm
does tis mean, there’s a chance s90 will be priced under 300k?
I believe yes, assuming they brought in the turbo-only T5.
Last gen’s S80 starts from RM 268k.
http://paultan.org/2011/07/15/volvo-s80-t5-launched-two-versions-rm268k-and-rm295k/
i was hoping that price for the xc90’s plug in hybrid engine.
My guess is around 300-320k for ckd? Then add another 10-20k for V90.
And the Perdana is still not yet out…
I know u eager to buy. Sabar je lah! Nabti keluar aku britau mu, okey?
V90 is hot. Wagons are hot.
You will also be feeling very hot having to call tow truck operators every now and then
When will S90 be launched in Malaysia?
sub 200k would be great
Bought ur Mazda-3?
All cars are shite to you. In conclusion you will go book your mazda 3, for the 1000th time.
already beli…now buy volvo for 2nd wife…
Your mistress got porsche?
I bought 3 cars this months, so what?
I would echo ‘gaviny’s thoughts too…what a time to be alive…Volvo is truly kicking ass…
What about our ‘Volvo of Asia’?
Say no to trolling
The V90 looks great. Can’t wait to see them on our roads!
Somehow Volvo, the once future-in-doubt marque has reinvented itself (no doubt with a lot of thanks to China money) to attain sublime beauty (its engineering acumen being beyond any doubt for decades) surpassing the long-established Germans. Uncommon achievement. Well done and welcome to these shores again Volvo.
Still ugly, BMW much nicer
Federal auto sold lots of swedish marque when it was accepted as the corporate cars. Not anymore now. Volvo has to reinvent itself for malaysian market to sustain a strong image.