Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has teased the arrival of the third-generation S60 on its official website and social media pages, with those interested now able to register their interest. The company previously said that the sedan would be launched locally in the third quarter of 2019, but since we’re now in the fourth quarter of the year, it’s clear that this plan has been pushed back slightly.
For now, details about the available variants and pricing are not available, but we’re expecting the former to include the T6 AWD, which features a 2.0 litre turbocharged and supercharged four-cylinder petrol engine with 310 hp and 400 Nm. This is mated to an Aisin-sourced eight-speed automatic transmission.
The S60 is also available with two plug-in hybrid options, including the T6 Twin Engine AWD (340 hp and 590 Nm) and T8 Twin Engine AWD (390 hp and 640 Nm), with both also offered for the V60. On that mention, the station wagon sibling of the S60 was recently spotted in Malaysia in T8 AWD Inscription guise, although it isn’t known if the model will be launched alongside the sedan.
Given VCM’s track record, we’re expecting the early batches of the S60 (and V60) to arrive as fully-imported (CBU) units first before local assembly (CKD) cars roll off the assembly plant in Shah Alam for domestic consumption and exports to Thailand. As we’ve seen with the S90, XC90 and XC60 before this, a T5 variant (254 hp and 350 Nm) should also join the mix when this happens.
We’ll only know more when the S60 officially makes its launch debut here in Malaysia, which should take place soon as suggested by VCM. The S60 goes up against the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and should be an interesting prospect for car buyers in the premium segment. It certainly has a good look to it, but will you prefer the Swedish sedan to its German counterparts?
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In latest group test, this Volvo S60 came up top again. Among usual suspects Audi A4, 3series G20, AR Giulia and the C class. truly 1 class above.
If my English is not perfect can I interpret that
AR Gulia is just a low life premium car
Audi A4 is such ugly to consider a premium buy so truly 1 class below.
C class is not a True standard Mercedes other than the E and S class so also 1 class below
3 series only love by performance orientated drivers. Family and well to do will never consider it a premium other than a hooligan car , So also drop 1 class below
In summary , all the Audi A4, 3series G20, AR Giulia and the C class truly 1 class BELOW..as they are..
# Zia, Let me correct for you
S60 is better looking car, more powerful and good features so 1 class above
3 Series looks better looking, powerful, more dynamic, good handling and good features so 1class above
C class is not up to standard and look ugly so 1 class below
In summary , 3series G20 and S60 truly 1 class ABOVE as they are.. but not C Class
Jaguar XE. fullstop
Another model to fail from Volvo. Hardly see any Volvo on the road. See more VW and Peugeot.
Fuk u, buy one of them first before commenting, poor dicko, haha… All your cheap talks, just like urself
Forgot to add that from Zia:
AR Gulia is just a low life premium car
Audi A4 is such ugly to consider a premium buy so truly 1 class below.
In summary , 3series G20 and S60 truly 1 class ABOVE as they are.. while not C Class, Audi A4 and AR Guila are 1 class BELOW
Bet u dont even own one, crap talk here… Poor dick
Volvo sales in Malaysia jatuh a lot because Malaysians believe might as well buy the Proton X70. Still use Volvo technology mah
4bini ,
You are living inside the Cave
So you are living in some part of Malaysia Cave land never in touch with outside news . So sorry of your Living situation
FYI , Audi sales in Malaysia already goes into the Jamban
Toyota sales in Malaysia Jatuh the most…currently..
Mercedes and BMW sales in Malaysia can be seen Jatuh a lot this year
While Volvo and Lexus sales are increasing their Market share every month
From Paulberg news,,
Condemn people living in cave does not make you become superior neither smart, he has his point you just have to counter but not attack his personality. Be wise to use your word.
Oh, what was 4bini’s credible point other than hearsay and his own assumption? Please elaborate, smart one.
(Like) BMW 3 Series and S60
(Dislike) Mercedes C Class
Please buy one of them then u r qualified to have a voting, else continue driving ur proton and wank alone at home :)
Proton will rebadge Geely model that base on this one as Perdana, so I’ll buy that one lah ..sure cheap cheap.
Hopefully they bring in the high end range T6 and T8 hybrid only. Hopefully it is fully kited out with the latest safety package such as the pilot assist 2.0
This car’s rear end looks much better then the S90 too.
Hi guys, the s60 looks really nice! But i’ve not own a volvo before, hence would like to ask all sifu here on hows the reliability of a volvo in Malaysia? Any feedback from previous / existing owners would be much appreciated, thanks.
I have a Volvo since 2005 which was a 5 cylinder….No complains at all. Still going strong. Would love to get the new S60 when its launched
No need to guess when will it be launched, It will obviously launch at PACE 2019
Ah pek interior for current volvo models… Off….
So many volvo glorifiers here, must be salesmen, drive proton and promote volvo but criticise other manufacturers, El Cheapos
You mean like so many German car salesmen that criticise people just because talking about Volvo?