Volvo Car Malaysia has revealed via its social media pages that it will launch the locally-assembled (CKD) version of the Volvo S60 T8 R-Design on May 18, 2020. The CKD model will replace the fully-imported (CBU) version, which carried a price tag of RM295,888 on-the-road without insurance when it was launched in October 2019.
We were told at last year’s launch that the CKD model would be identical to the CBU in terms of price and specifications, but we’ll have to wait until official details are provided to see if that still holds true.
The S60 CKD will likely retain the familiar T8 Twin Engine AWD plug-in hybrid powertrain, which consists of a Drive-E 2.0 litre supercharged and turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with 320 hp and 400 Nm of torque, a crankshaft-integrated starter/generator (CISG) and an Aisin-sourced AW TG-81SD eight-speed automatic transmission.
While the internal combustion engine drives the front wheels, an electric motor (87 hp/240 Nm) at the rear provides all-wheel drive and a total system output of 407 hp and 640 Nm. Performance-wise, the S60 will accelerate from zero to 100 km/h 4.4 seconds, hit a top speed of 250 km/h and has a rated fuel consumption of two litres per 100 km.
Powering the electric motor is an 11.6 kWh lithium-ion battery that is located in the transmission tunnel, providing an EV range of up to 49 km. The sedan also comes with an onboard 3.7 kW charger, which can be plugged into charging stations via a Type 2 connection – it’ll take about three hours for a full charge with an outlet that puts out 3.7 kW or more.
Other items likely shared between the CKD and CBU cars include the Dynamic Chassis with passive damping, R-Design styling package, 19-inch five triple-spoke diamond cut/matte black alloy wheels, a Sensus Connect infotainment system, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a head-up display, dual-zone climate control and a comprehensive suite of safety and driver assistance systems.
The S60 competes against models like the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, BMW 3 Series and Audi A4. We’ve already had a chance to try out the all-new Volvo S60, and you can read our review of the sedan here
GALLERY: Volvo S60 T8 R-Design (CBU)
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man, if the price really drops to around 240k it’ll be the steal of the century.
same priced sama 330e hybrid. berbaloi
If this price around 240k for this. They will rather get longer life, high safety and more exciting feel which is Volvo S60 or Bmw 3 series sport rather than overpriced Honda accord that feel so boring and Honda quality is too poor.
(Like) 3 Series and S60
(Dislike) C Class
Have not seen a single S60 on the road. See more Passat that looks and feel more premium.
Because the drive train of hybrid no matter how fancy the acceleration will cause the customer to escape from 0-100 in below 2 seconds.
Its becos Volvo marketing (price) is an idiot
that’s just because you are staying in a different class of housing area with those who can afford this car and also you go to/off from the office timing are different from those boss’s…
RIP rm305k c300
Looking forward for the T5 AWD. Coz not all place have charging stations.
hopefully they will spec T5 equally and give it the full city safety suite with pilot assist. XC60 and XC90 T5 don’t get pilot assist like the T8 variants
Imagine Abang abang and family balik kampung driving this beauty! Handsome bergaya Hari Raya!
Handsome setakat saudara kawan yg bawa Benz BMW sampai. Pastu, semua org panggil diorang boss, dato Dan takde org perasan pemandu Volvo tu. Bwahaha
Hmmm paying the same 300k for a locally assembled Volvo doesn’t sound as enticing as the initial CBU units with the same price tag.
Much preferred the Indon made CBU Volvo
Hopefully it was either a misprint or misquote.
I want V60 T6
As a golfer, Volvo will never be my choice. because of small boot
Dear Volvo,
Yes your car has more power & tech, compare to Merc C, BMW 3 & Audi 4, but if you thnk selling at $290+ price tag is a good idea, thn you’re an idiot, might as well keep it in your showroom…… Forever
Volvo price wrongly and too greedy. S60 shall be at Accord and Camry price. Or not lower.
just because you can only afford Accord or Camry ?