Verdict
The Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 asks RM36,621 more, yet its 246 hp, 350 Nm mild-hybrid petrol drivetrain, eight-speed automatic, AWD and 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time are unchanged. The money goes into a larger 11.2-inch display, Bowers & Wilkins audio, panoramic roof and a more flexible 40:20:40 rear bench. But it is 608 kg heavier and gives up 22 litres of boot space. For a Malaysian used-car buyer, the earlier XC60 Mk2 Facelift is the rational choice unless those cabin upgrades matter daily.
Pick the Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift if you want the same 246 hp AWD performance with a 505-litre boot, 1,842 kg kerb weight and far lower entry cost.
Pick the Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 if you will use the panoramic glass roof, 11.2-inch display, Bowers & Wilkins audio and 40:20:40 rear seating enough to justify the premium.
Key differences
- Price: Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift RM292,267; Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 RM328,888.
- Length and weight: 4,688 mm and 1,842 kg versus 4,708 mm and 2,450 kg.
- Boot space: 505 litres versus 483 litres.
- Rear seating: 60:40 split-folding versus 40:20:40 split-folding with outer integrated two-stage booster cushions.
- Infotainment and audio: 9-inch Android Automotive display with 14-speaker 600-watt Harman Kardon versus 11.
- Roof and parking sensors: no sunroof and four front sensors versus panoramic glass roof with powered sunshade and six front sensors.
Mk2 Facelift
- RM36,621 less expensive.
- 505-litre boot is 22 litres larger.
- 608 kg lighter, with passive dynamic chassis and front foglamps.
- No panoramic glass roof or powered sunshade.
- Smaller 9-inch display and Harman Kardon system instead of the 11.2-inch Bowers & Wilkins setup.
- Less versatile 60:40 rear bench and only four front parking sensors.
Mk2 Facelift 2
- 11.2-inch central display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus Bowers & Wilkins audio.
- Panoramic glass roof with powered sunshade.
- 40:20:40 rear seat with integrated outer booster cushions, six front sensors and more USB-C ports.
- Costs RM36,621 more.
- At 2,450 kg, it is 608 kg heavier.
- 483-litre boot is 22 litres smaller.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM292,267✓ | RM328,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM428 | RM428 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with MHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | 1,969 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 246 hp | 246 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 | 10.8 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 13 hp | 13 hp |
| Motor Torque | 30 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Geartronic | 8-Speed Geartronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | 174 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,688 mm | 4,708 mm |
| Width | 1,902 mm | 1,902 mm |
| Height | 1,658 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Weight | 1,842 kg | 2,450 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 71 litres | 71 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 505 litres✓ | 483 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/40R19 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 235/40R19 | — |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Transverse Leaf Spring | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" 5-Y-spoke Alloy | 19" 5-double-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" 5-Y-spoke Alloy | 19" 5-double-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Passive Dynamic Chassis | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, with Integrated Boosters | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, with Integrated Boosters |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian, Cyclist and Large Animal Detection (4 to 80 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Evasive Steering Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated 2-stage booster child seat cushions for the outer seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Sunshade for Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Audio | 9" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Android Automotive Operating System and 14-speaker, 600-watt Harman Kardon Sound System | 11.2" Central Display with Android Automotive OS, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity Audio System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Knob Twist | Keyless Knob Twist |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Steering Assist | Active Cruise Control with Steering Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera System | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, Grocery Holder in Boot | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Mk2 Facelift vs Mk2 Facelift 2 FAQ
Is the Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift or Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 better?
The Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift is the better buy on mechanical parity: both have 246 hp, 350 Nm, AWD and a 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time. Choose the XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 only for its substantially richer cabin equipment and more flexible rear seat.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 costs RM36,621 more than the Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift: RM328,888 against RM292,267.
Which Volvo XC60 has the larger boot?
The Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift has the larger boot at 505 litres. The Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 has 483 litres, a 22-litre deficit, despite being 20 mm longer.