2024 Volvo S60 in Malaysia – CKD PHEV updated with new wheels, colour, 6.4 kW OBC; priced from RM316k

2024 Volvo S60 in Malaysia – CKD PHEV updated with new wheels, colour, 6.4 kW OBC; priced from RM316k

Here’s a live gallery of the Volvo S60 that has been revised for the 2024 model year. First announced in September this year, the locally-assembled sedan gets some minor changes to its kit list as well as colour palette.

As before, the S60 only comes in one Recharge T8 Ultimate variant, which is now priced at RM315,888 on-the-road without insurance. In terms of equipment revisions, the S60’s 19-inch wheels now sport a six-spoke design with black accents and 235/40 profile tyres. As for the colours, there’s a new Vapour Grey option that joins Crystal White, Onyx Black and Platinum Grey.

The onboard AC charger also got an upgrade to handle up to 6.4 kW instead of the previous 3.7 kW. With a charger capable of that output, charging the 18.8 kWh battery (this update was introduced last April) fully will take three hours – you get 90 km of pure electric driving range.

The 2024 S60 will come with complimentary five-year access to digital services, including Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Play Store and the Volvo Cars app remote functions. The Google built-in infotainment system also gains the YouTube app that can be used when the vehicle is stationary – this will be pushed to existing S60 models with the same system through on over-the-air (OTA) update.

Beyond these adjustments, the rest of the S60 remains unchanged from before. The standard plug-in hybrid powertrain is made up of a 2.0 litre turbocharged and supercharged inline-four petrol engine serves up 317 PS and 400 Nm of torque, which is augmented by a rear-mounted electric motor rated at 145 PS and 309 Nm for a total system output of 462 PS and 709 Nm.

Together with an eight-speed automatic transmission, this setup enables a 0-100 km/h time of 4.5 seconds, a limited top speed of 180 km/h and will return a combined fuel consumption as low las 1.4 l/100 km.

2024 Volvo S60 Recharge T8 Ultimate spec sheet; click to enlarge

The kit list includes a head-up display, City Safety (AEB), lane keep assist, off road mitigation with road edge detection, blind spot monitoring with steer assist, cross traffic alert with auto brake, run-off road protection, adaptive cruise control, Pilot Assist, powered front seats, dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, a nine-inch infotainment touchscreen as well as a 14-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.

All exterior colours are paired with a Charcoal interior that also includes Charcoal Open Grid fabric/leather seat upholstery and Metal Mesh décor. Each S60 purchase comes with a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty and the PHEV battery is covered for eight years or 160,000 km.

GALLERY: 2024 Volvo S60 Recharge T8 Ultimate

GALLERY: 2023 Volvo S60 Recharge T8 Ultimate

GALLERY: 2024 Volvo S60 Recharge T8 Ultimate Malaysian brochure

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Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard’s strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

Comments

  • Ben Yap on Nov 20, 2023 at 11:43 am

    limited top speed of 180kmph is a deal breaker. many will give it a pass.

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  • Richie on Nov 20, 2023 at 12:05 pm

    Any option for Polestar treatment?

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  • Bob Mal on Nov 20, 2023 at 12:46 pm

    Can’t wait for Volvo Ex30 as the car in UK is priced cheaper than BYD Atto 3 can’t wait to buy the Volvo EX30 small fully electric car for RM130k.

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  • ROTI CANAI on Nov 20, 2023 at 12:48 pm

    overpriced as yahudi

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  • Boycott Team Cacing on Nov 20, 2023 at 9:17 pm

    Eik…Tak boycott ke? Cepat la.. kan dah boycott Mcd.

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  • JJTan on Nov 21, 2023 at 9:32 am

    Wonder if Volvo Malaysia will update V60 and XC60 as well as bring back V90 to sell in Malaysia

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    • anonymous on Nov 21, 2023 at 10:59 am

      they recently updated the v60 and xc60 though. but the v90 would be sweet to see on the roads again.

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  • Can someone double confirm on the powertrain? I thought they removed the superchargers from their engines back in 2022?

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    • Jason Teow on Nov 23, 2023 at 7:22 am

      Yes they remove the supercharged ever since in 2022. All PHEV from Volvo cars during that year got upgraded battery capacity range (80km from what I got tested) and more powerful electric motor making it combine 462hp and 710nm

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    • Jason Teow on Nov 23, 2023 at 7:24 am

      Yes, in 2022 Volvo updated all their PHEV cars by removing the supercharger and just one single turbocharge and a powerful and bigger electric motor.

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  • Ahhhk on Nov 21, 2023 at 8:56 pm

    Who want to buy petrol car ? My gods !

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