Just launched in Malaysia, the locally-assembled Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid sedan will be the second recent Volvo model to be exported to select markets in the region, after the XC90 T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid SUV.
Currently, Volvo Cars Malaysia exports to five other markets including Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam; Laos and Cambodia have been earmarked as potential export markets, and the company estimates that export volume will grow to 5,000 units per annum ‘in the next few years.’ As with the plug-in hybrid XC90, the S90 is assembled at Volvo’s facility in Shah Alam.
“The Shah Alam plant was established in 1967 and we have always been consistent in expanding the capabilities of our local production facility to cater to the growing demand within thin region and beyond,” said managing director of Volvo Car Malaysia Lennart Stegland. CKD S90 operations kick off with the T8 models first, while petrol-only T6 variants will follow suit later.
In T8 Twin Engine guise, the Volvo S90 can be had in two variants – Inscription and Inscription Plus, priced at RM368,888 and RM388,888 (OTR without insurance) respectively. Thanks to the Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) incentives from the Malaysian government, it undercuts the S90 T5 by RM20,000 and S90 T6 R-Design by RM85,000.
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Volvo should use the local production facility in Tanjung Malim to boost export volume.
Expecting 30% off but its not happen, very sad, plan to FAIL from MAI.MITI, [CKD+Export] still selling expensive… no extra incentives to promote local assembly hub, better assembly at Thai…
Dont worry, it is a matter of time before Volvo Sweden close shop here in Malaysia and open in Thailand.
This is because Thailand is far more productive and the Government does not have any tongkat issues.
Mitsubishi in Thailand has 6000 workers and they produce 320,000 cars per annum for export.
Proton has double the workers at 12,000 workers but produce 60,000 cars.
So, see for yourself our productivity. Volvo will eventually close shop and open in Thailand. Cheaper labour and 10x more productive
Hallo bro, Thai’s Volvo car plant already closed long time ago and Volvo Cars decided to centralize the South East Asia production in the Malaysian plant.
This is good car but till today i dont see one on the road. Please drop price by 30% to attract some potential buyers who choose between passat or peugeot
Waiting for CX40
hope to see PT Driven team comeout the review of comparison with BWM & Merc.
Our true national car, first brand assembled here, Made By Malaysia.
Meanwhile the ministers all clown dunno it existed at all. What a way to thank their contribution.
Volvo > all
5,000 per annum and only for export? Pls see how many Mesidis made only for local market. Belum tambah export. MY pipu now got money so go for Mesidis.
Grateful Msians support volvo = proton. Fakers gtfo.
I say it again…the backside was designed by the same moron who did the crap civic backside…case close k
Work harder
I tot this Volvo design are out first before those Civic.
Back looks like Perdana:(