We’re happy that things are slowly getting back to normal, after a complete halt to almost all activities during the earlier stages of the movement control order (MCO), which was of course brought in to stem the coronavirus tide.
New cars have to be launched, and one that was on the agenda is the locally assembled Volvo S60 T8. Now that it’s clear to do so, Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) is proceeding with the unveiling, and you are invited. Watch the live stream of the CKD S60’s launch, which starts at noon, here.
As is the standard practice for VCM, new models will initially arrive in CBU fully imported form, before local assembly starts in Shah Alam. Malaysia is of course the regional production hub for the Swedish brand. The CBU S60 T8 was launched here in October 2019, and we were told then that the 2020 CKD model would be similar in terms of price and specs. Let’s follow the launch for the confirmation.
The latest Volvo S60 with the T8 badge has the brand’s “Twin Engine” AWD plug-in hybrid powertrain under the hood, which consists of a Drive-E 2.0 litre supercharged and turbocharged petrol engine with 320 hp/400 Nm, a crankshaft-integrated starter/generator and an Aisin eight-speed automatic transmission.
While the internal combustion engine drives the front wheels, an 87 hp/240 Nm electric motor at the rear provides AWD and a claimed total system output of 407 hp and 640 Nm. The S60 T8 does 0-100 km/h 4.4 seconds, a top speed of 250 km/h and claimed official fuel consumption of two litres per 100 km.
The PHEV battery is a 11.6 kWh lithium-ion unit located in the transmission tunnel, providing an electric range of up to 49 km. The car comes with an onboard 3.7 kW charger with a Type 2 connection – it’ll take about three hours for a full charge at an outlet that puts out 3.7 kW or more.
The CBU car also comes with Dynamic Chassis with passive damping, the R-Design styling package, 19-inch alloys, the Sensus Connect infotainment system, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, head-up display and the full suite of safety and driver assistance systems that you’d expect from a Volvo. The CBU’s launch price was RM295,888 on-the-road without insurance. Full launch report heading your way soon.
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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.
You just cannot compare Japanese cars with continental makes.
Just like comparing the Lexus , it is still japanese but the ride quality is still nothing that of continental Luxuries yet.
(Like) 3 Series and S60
(Dislike) C Class
Pls don’t include volvo together with BMW. Obviously you have no confident in volvo. Ppl will choose 3 series or c class over s60. that s the hard truth in Malaysia. I just collected my 2020 330i. I wish for volvo s 60 but my sexy GF just dislike Volvo. when I asked for advice, my family just look funny at me a 28yr old guy proposing volvo. My friend told me wtf did i knocked my head choosing a volvo over a BMW. Seems Volvo brand really suck in many ppl head. After I test drove, mm..Volvo just excel on paper, the transmission is half baked. It is 4.4s fast but..not always achievable with that hesitating hybrid..the battery imminent life end, the disastrous of resale value, the pathetic few charging point. I cant believe I bought the 330i in the end and not regret. I dream for a supercar acceleration but, Volvo driving feel and suspension robustness and nvh still..far from BMW. Maybe next round.
28yrs old bmw? Haha dreaming ahboy. Go back to pubg. Adult is talking here
small boy. don pretend to be me.
This looks like a small boy talking.
Please show us your affordability before you bragged on Volvo and BMW ..
Both are fantastic good cars but some hates BMW but love Volvo more and vice versa.
In UK , BMW is term as hooligan car not so good image to the British ppl mind sets.
Malaysia is an under rated country , your comments and opinions does not hold much water to other Malaysians