Volvo EX90

  • 2025 Volvo EX90 review in Malaysia – everything good and bad about the flagship electric SUV, on video

    2025 Volvo EX90 review in Malaysia – everything good and bad about the flagship electric SUV, on video

    Launched in Malaysia in April this year, the Volvo EX90 is positioned as the Swedish brand’s battery-electric flagship model, alongside the internal combustion-engined XC90. Sold in Malaysia in a sole Twin Motor Performance variant, the EX90 is priced locally at RM442,888.

    This features a pair of drive motors to deliver all-wheel-drive, the front unit delivering 245 PS and 420 Nm while the rear motor outputs 272 PS and 490 Nm for a combined 517 PS and 910 Nm. Thus, the EX90 Twin Motor Performance does the 0-100 km/h run in 4.9 seconds, and a governed top speed of 180 km/h.

    Energy in the EX90 is stored in a 111 kWh nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) battery (107 kWh nett capacity), offering a WLTP-rated rage of 623 km. This can be recharged via AC at up to 11 kW through an onbaord charger, which brings a full charge in 10 hours, while DC fast charging is supported at up to 250 kW which enables a 10-80% recharge in 30 minutes.

    Inside, the EX90 gets a 14.5-inch infotainment touchscreen that is portrait-oriented and comes with Google built-in, granting access to services like the Google Assistant, Maps and Play Store without requiring the physical handling of one’s smartphone, and these digital services are included with the price of the vehicle for a period of five years.

    For the driver, a nine-inch digital instrument display is located ahead of the air-conditioning vents which are styled to have a full-width look, while the steering wheel offers touch controls and a rotary dial is located on the centre console for basic media playback functions.

    In addition to the included Google services, the EX90 comes with wireless Apple CarPlay, Digital Key Plus, key card and key tag support, a 25-speaker Bowers and Wilkins sound system, powered front seats (with ventilation and massage functions), one-pedal driving, a powered tailgate, a fixed panoramic sunroof and four-zone climate control with vents for all three rows.

    For advanced driving assistance systems, the EX90 offers collision avoidance and mitigation, oncoming mitigation by braking, steering avoidance (with pedestrian, cyclist and scooter detection), rear collision warning and avoidance, intersection auto brake, and blind spot monitoring with steer assist.

    Also on are lane keeping assist, run-off road mitigation, oncoming lane mitigation, rear cross traffic alert with low-speed auto brake, door opening alert, driver monitoring, emergency stop assist, Pilot Assist with Lane Change Assist and a 360-degree camera with 3D view.

    Now, what is the Volvo EX90 experience like? Check out our video review here as Hafriz Shah takes an in-depth sampling of what is Volvo’s first all-new model in a considerable length of time. Also here, is a comprehensive live image gallery for your detailed viewing.

     
     
  • Volvo EX90 6-seater being considered for Malaysia to target luxury MPV market – no Zeekr 009-based EM90

    Volvo EX90 6-seater being considered for Malaysia to target luxury MPV market – no Zeekr 009-based EM90

    Despite MPVs being a big thing in this part of the world, Volvo says it will not be offering its first ever MPV to Malaysian buyers, as the Volvo EM90 is not slated for introduction here. According to Chris Wailes, MD of Volvo Car Malaysia & Thailand, the all-electric model, which shares its underpinnings with the Zeekr 009, will remain a very specific market product.

    “We don’t have any plan to bring in the EM90, because it’s always been designed for China. We said that from the start,” he said during a recent interview with selected members of the Malaysian motoring press. However, he said the brand is set to explore how it can offer consumers something with a similar scope, albeit utilising a different approach and body style.

    “Have we looked at whether there would be an opportunity for something along those lines? Yes, of course, as there is demand, but there are other ways we can do it, with the existing car lines that we have. Without giving too much away, you’ll see what those other ways are, hopefully, next year,” he said.

    Volvo EX90 6-seater being considered for Malaysia to target luxury MPV market – no Zeekr 009-based EM90

    The allusion of how this will be accomplished would be from combining the interior usability of a luxury people mover with the practicality of an SUV through a simple lounge seat configuration. With Wailes citing the good response to the six-seat version of the EX90 in Thailand, with buyers picking it over the seven-seat version, the indication points to it likely coming our way, possibly sometime in 2026.

    “In Thailand, we thought about that as well, and so we introduced the six-seat version of the EX90 when we launched it in Thailand, and it’s now the number one EX90 seller there. Everybody wants a six-seat, and the people that are buying that car had MPVs before,” he explained.

    “Basically, this gives the same structure as an MPV, with four captain chairs and the space to be able to get in the back. Child seats can be left in place, and everybody can fit in easily, whereas with the seven-seat, you can’t do that because you’ve got to pull the second-row forward for access to the back,” he said.

    Volvo EX90 6-seater being considered for Malaysia to target luxury MPV market – no Zeekr 009-based EM90

    Six-seat configuration on the Volvo EX90.

    Wailes said going with a SUV approach had additional benefits, “What buyers would value is a slightly higher riding position, but they also get four-wheel drive as well. So if the weather, like it does here as well as over the border, puts a lot of water and stuff on the roads, it doesn’t matter, because they’ve got that higher position, which is better than being in a lower vehicle,” he said.

    As for the four-seat Excellence, Wailes said that the ultra-luxury version of the EX90 is not under consideration. “I don’t see there really being an opportunity for it in the market,” he stated.

    At present, the Volvo EX90, which was launched in April, is available only in a seven-seat Ultra Twin variant in Malaysia. The EV, which has a the total system output is 517 PS (510 hp or 380 kW) and 910 Nm and offers up to 623 km of WLTP-rated travel, is priced at RM442,888 on-the-road without insurance.

    GALLERY: 2025 Volvo EX90 in Malaysia

     
     
  • 2025 Volvo EX90 launched in Malaysia – 623 km WLTP EV range; RM442,888; RM8k more than XC90 PHEV

    2025 Volvo EX90 launched in Malaysia – 623 km WLTP EV range; RM442,888; RM8k more than XC90 PHEV

    It took a while but Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has finally launched the EX90 here. First revealed to the world back in November 2022, getting the electric SUV to dealerships has been a challenge globally, what with delays that led to production only beginning in June last year. In any case, the EX90 is here now and is being offered in a sole Ultra Twin variant that is priced at RM442,888 on-the-road without insurance.

    If you’re considering this over the facelifted XC90 that is also making its local launch debut today, the EX90 is more only RM8,000 more than the PHEV version of the XC90. The EX90, unlike the new XC90, is a fully imported (CBU) model from China for now, although VMC has confirmed that local assembly (CKD) will start later this year.

    For the money you’ll be paying, you’re getting an SUV built on Volvo’s SPA2 platform and an electric powertrain capable of delivering 623 km of range following the WLTP standard. The latter is made possible by a nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) battery with a gross energy capacity of 111 kWh (107 kWh net) that feeds a pair of electric motors for an all-wheel drive setup.

    No shortage of oomph from the Performance version of the Twin Motor powertrain, with the front electric motor delivering 245 PS (241 hp or 180 kW) and 420 Nm, while the one in the rear is rated at 272 PS (268 hp or 200 kW) and 490 Nm. Together, the total system output is 517 PS (510 hp or 380 kW) and 910 Nm, enabling a 0-100 km/h time of 4.9 seconds and top speed of 180 km/h.

    2025 Volvo EX90 launched in Malaysia – 623 km WLTP EV range; RM442,888; RM8k more than XC90 PHEV

    As for charging, the EX90 supports AC charging (Type 2), with a full charge from 0-100% taking 10 hours thanks to an 11-kW onboard charger, which is actually behind rivals like the BMW iX and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV that can handle up to 22 kW. There’s also DC fast charging (CCS2) at a max of 250 kW, which gets the battery from a 10-80% state of charge in just 30 minutes.

    While the EX90 may have a profile similar to the XC90, the electric-only model gets distinctive design cues to set it apart from its sibling. These include a closed-off front grille bearing the Iron Mark and pixel-style daytime running lights that extend into the front bumper has a trapezoidal-shaped lower intake. The DRLs split open when the main LED headlamps are switched on, which is a neat party trick to impress onlookers.

    Elsewhere, you’ll find a roof-mounted lidar sensor and flush door handles – both absent on the XC90 – while the C-shaped taillights at the rear encroach more into the tailgate. They also mimic the “extended look” of the front DRLs with dashed light bars going along sides of the rear window.

    The differences continue on the inside, with the EX90 sporting an even more minimalist dashboard that forgoes physical buttons. A large 14.5-inch touchscreen in a portrait orientation serves as the display for the infotainment system with Google built-in, so you’ll have access to services like the Google Assistant, Maps and Play Store without having to whip out your phone – VCM says the price of the car includes access to these digital services for a period of five years.

    2025 Volvo EX90 launched in Malaysia – 623 km WLTP EV range; RM442,888; RM8k more than XC90 PHEV

    The only other display inside the cabin is a 9-inch digital instrument cluster set just above air vents that have a full-width look. Touch controls can also be found on the steering wheel and there is a rotary dial on the centre console for basic media controls.

    Exterior colours for the EX90 include Onyx Black, Sand Dune, Crystal White or Vapour Grey, all of which have an interior trimmed in Birch Wood décor, although you get to choose between Charcoal or Cardamom themes that also affect the seat upholstery.

    Standard features for the EX90 include a 25-speaker Bowers and Wilkins audio system, a head-up display, wireless Apple CarPlay, Digital Key Plus, key card and key tag support, 21-inch eight-spoke aero wheels, a tyre pressure monitoring system, active air suspension, powered front seats (with ventilation and massage functions), one-pedal driving, a powered tailgate, a fixed panoramic sunroof as well as four-zone climate control with vents for all three rows.

    On the mention of seats, the EX90 for Malaysia can accommodate up to seven people in a 2-2-3 layout. With all the seats in their default position, you get 310 litres of boot space, which is expendable to 655 litres if you fold down the third row.

    2025 Volvo EX90 spec sheet and price list; click to enlarge

    It is known that Volvo takes safety seriously, and the EX90 comes loaded up in that aspect. In addition to the dual front, side, inner side, curtain and driver’s knee airbags, there are ISOFIX mounting points, an integrated booster cushion and an interior radar for occupant sensing.

    Driver assistance features include collision avoidance and mitigation, oncoming mitigation by braking, steering avoidance (with pedestrian, cyclist and scooter detection), rear collision warning and avoidance, intersection auto brake, blind spot monitoring with steer assist, lane keeping assist, run-off road mitigation, oncoming lane mitigation, rear cross traffic alert with low-speed auto brake, door opening alert, driver monitoring, emergency stop assist, Pilot Assist with Lane Change Assist and a 360-degree camera with 3D view.

    Every EX90 comes with a five-year, unlimited-mileage new car warranty, while the battery is covered for eight years or 160,000 km (whichever comes first).With all said and done, what do you think of the EX90? Would you pick it over other premium electric SUVs on sale in Malaysia?

    GALLERY: 2025 Volvo EX90 in Malaysia

    GALLERY: 2025 Volvo EX90 brochure

     
     
  • Volvo EX90, XC90 facelift launch confirmed for April 10

    Volvo EX90, XC90 facelift launch confirmed for April 10

    The Volvo EX90 and XC90 facelift will be launched on April 10. The ’90/90′ launch date was revealed by Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) in its social media posts. “Discover the safest Volvo ever made, or explore the electric car that comes with a backup plan, ready for whatever life brings your way. Join us on 10th April to meet the Volvo EX90 and its hybrid sibling, the all-new Volvo XC90,” the company said.

    Order books for the two electrified seven-seater SUV flagships – one fully-electric and the other a plug-in hybrid – opened last month, when we were given a preview of the EX30. By the way, Volvo’s definition of electrified means cars that come with a charging cable, which includes PHEVs like the T8 AWD but not mild hybrids like the B5. The outgoing pre-facelift XC90 had a B5 option in Malaysia, but VCM is focusing on the PHEV, at least for the 90/90 launch.

    The XC90 T8 AWD facelift pairs a 2.0L turbo-four (310 PS/400 Nm) with an eight-speed automatic gearbox and an electric motor (145 PS/309 Nm) at the rear axle. Total output is 455 PS/709 Nm and the 0-100 km/h sprint is dispatched in 5.4 seconds. By the way, the outgoing T8 AWD is rated at 462 PS and 5.3 seconds, so the figures are lower but marginally so, and inconsequential in a big Volvo SUV. We saw the XC90 facelift at the just-concluded Bangkok International Motor Show and detailed it for you here.

    Volvo EX90, XC90 facelift launch confirmed for April 10

    Volvo XC90 facelift at BIMS 2025

    The EX90 is an all-new badge and model for Gothenburg. First things first, it’s not the XC90 converted into an EV, but a completely different car underpinned by Volvo’s SPA2 platform exclusive to EVs.

    It looks exactly like how you’d imagine a giant, seven-seater EX30 would look like, and much of the small EV’s cues are replicated here, including the pixel daytime running light signature (the way it opens up to make way for the headlamps is very cool), C-shaped taillights and little dash light bars bookending the glass. The clamshell bonnet opens to reveal a small 37-litre ‘frunk’.

    The EX90 is 5,037 mm long and 1,964 mm wide, which makes it 87 mm longer and 41 mm wider than the already-large XC90. The wheelbase is about the same length (2,985 mm, + 1mm), but the EV sits 29 mm lower (1,747 mm) than its PHEV sister.

    Volvo EX90, XC90 facelift launch confirmed for April 10

    Volvo EX90 in Malaysia

    This big electric SUV is offered with two all-wheel drive configurations. The base model is the Twin Motor with 408 PS (300 kW) and 770 Nm, but we’re getting the Twin Motor Performance with 517 PS (380 kW) and 910 Nm of torque. It’s the car you see here, which we shot in a preview last week. The 111 kWh (107 kWh usable) nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery provides 590 km of WLTP range, which is 10 km less than the Twin Motor.

    As for charging, maximum AC input is 11 kW, which gets the big pack fully charged in approximately 10 hours. DC fast charging’s peak rate is 250 kW, and getting the battery from 10-80% state of charge takes about 30 minutes.

    We understand that for now, Malaysia is getting a single top-spec variant of the Twin Motor Performance with a very long list of equipment. Everything that the top Thailand spec has is here, including a panoramic glass roof (doesn’t open, no sunshade), 9.0-inch instrument cluster display and 14.5-inch portrait touchscreen infotainment system (powered by Android Automotive OS, but there’s wireless Apple CarPlay).

    Volvo EX90, XC90 facelift launch confirmed for April 10

    Volvo EX90 in Malaysia

    Also present are four-zone climate control, air suspension with adaptive damping, high-def pixel LED headlamps with active high beam, massage for the front seats and a posh 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins 3D sound system.

    Our neighbours get 20-inch alloys, but the wheels you see here are 21-inch items – curiously, they’re not even the largest available for the model, which is 22″. The contraption you see on the roof, above the windscreen, is the EX90’s LIDAR, which is not in use now, but is something for the future. Aside from that, this SUV has five radars, eight cameras, two interior cameras and 16 ultrasonic sensors. No unsupervised driving for now, just regular ADAS.

    As for trim, we’re getting black leather with responsibly-sourced wood in a light brown tone. The latter, which is backlit, is genuine, unpolished and oozes a warm feeling. Luxuries that will be appreciated by affluent families in real-world usage include limo-style soft close doors (a first for Volvo), double glazing front windows and powered steering column adjustment via the touchscreen.

    Volvo EX90, XC90 facelift launch confirmed for April 10

    Volvo EX90 in Malaysia

    Open the rear hatch and you’ll find decent space even with the third row seats erect (310 litres), and on the right side panel there’s a row of buttons for the third-row powered fold/unfold (50:50) and lowering of the rear air suspension. The latter makes loading things easy, and if you’re wondering if a big item will fit, Volvo has etched the interior dimensions and a ‘will it fit?’ guide on the boot trim. There’s also a rather deep bin under the boot floor.

    Parents of young children, the middle row centre seat has a booster. Does your parental habit include opening/closing the rear windows? If yes, note that there are only two window switches on the driver’s door – like in the EX30, you’ll need to press a rear button first to control the rear windows.

    That saving of one switch coincides with Volvo’s super minimalist dashboard style, again, as sampled in the EX30. Away from the steering spokes, there’s one rotary dial on the centre console and nothing else – but at least there’s a ‘meter panel’, HUD and stalks, so it’s not quite the full Tesla madness. VCM says that both the EX90 and XC90 facelift will be priced around RM450,000, but we’ll have to wait for the launch this Thursday for the final RRP.

    GALLERY: Volvo EX90 in Malaysia

    GALLERY: Volvo XC90 T8 PHEV facelift at BIMS 2025

     
     
  • 2025 Volvo EX90 and XC90 facelift open for booking – both 590 km EV and PHEV 7-seaters at RM450k est

    2025 Volvo EX90 and XC90 facelift open for booking – both 590 km EV and PHEV 7-seaters at RM450k est

    Volvo EX90 in Malaysia

    The Volvo EX90 and XC90 facelift seven-seater SUVs are now open for booking. Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) calls the two electrified SUVs its 90/90 flagships – basically, you can choose between a full EV (the EX90) or a plug-in hybrid (the XC90) for RM450,000 estimated.

    “With the imminent introduction of the Volvo EX90 and new XC90 for Malaysia, we are making good progress towards our global ambitions of 90 to 100% electrified car sales before the end of the decade. Last year, our BEV and PHEV models already made up more than 80% of our sales,” said VCM MD Chris Wailes.

    “The EX90 is a compelling addition to our current BEV portfolio of compact SUVs as it represents an option for owners who require more space, luxury, comfort and technology in a powerful, fully electric package. The EX90 complements the new, facelifted XC90 as the best of Volvo with our unwavering focus on safety to give you the freedom to move,” he added.

    Volvo XC90 facelift

    By the way, Volvo’s definition of electrified means cars that come with a charging cable, which includes PHEVs like the T8 AWD but not mild hybrids like the B5. The outgoing pre-facelift XC90 has a B5 option in Malaysia, but VCM is focusing on the PHEV, at least for the 90/90 launch.

    The XC90 T8 AWD facelift pairs a 2.0L turbo-four (310 PS/400 Nm) with an eight-speed automatic gearbox and an electric motor (145 PS/309 Nm) at the rear axle. Total output is 455 PS/709 Nm and the 0-100 km/h sprint is dispatched in 5.4 seconds. By the way, the outgoing T8 AWD is rated at 462 PS and 5.3 seconds, so the figures are lower but marginally so, and inconsequential in a big Volvo SUV. More on the XC90 facelift here.

    Let’s focus on the EX90, which is an all-new badge and model for Gothenburg. First things first, the EX90 is not the XC90 converted into an EV, but a completely different car underpinned by Volvo’s SPA2 platform that is exclusive to EVs.

    2025 Volvo EX90 and XC90 facelift open for booking – both 590 km EV and PHEV 7-seaters at RM450k est

    Volvo EX90 in Malaysia

    It looks exactly like how you’d imagine a giant, seven-seater EX30 would look like, and much of the small EV’s cues are replicated here, including the pixel daytime running light signature (the way it opens up to make way for the headlamps is very cool), C-shaped taillights and little dash light bars bookending the glass. The clamshell bonnet opens to reveal a small 37-litre ‘frunk’.

    The EX90 is 5,037 mm long and 1,964 mm wide, which makes it 87 mm longer and 41 mm wider than the already-large XC90. The wheelbase is about the same length (2,985 mm, + 1mm), but the EV sits 29 mm lower (1,747 mm) than its PHEV sister.

    This big electric SUV is offered with two all-wheel drive configurations. The base model is the Twin Motor with 408 PS (300 kW) and 770 Nm, but we’re getting the Twin Motor Performance with 517 PS (380 kW) and 910 Nm of torque. It’s the car you see here, which we shot in a preview last week. The 111 kWh (107 kWh usable) nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery provides 590 km of WLTP range, which is 10 km less than the Twin Motor.

    2025 Volvo EX90 and XC90 facelift open for booking – both 590 km EV and PHEV 7-seaters at RM450k est

    Volvo EX90 in Malaysia

    As for charging, maximum AC input is 11 kW, which gets the big pack fully charged in approximately 10 hours. DC fast charging’s peak rate is 250 kW, and getting the battery from 10-80% state of charge takes about 30 minutes.

    We understand that for now, Malaysia is getting a single top-spec variant of the Twin Motor Performance with a very long list of equipment. Everything that the top Thailand spec has is here, including a panoramic glass roof (doesn’t open, no sunshade), 9.0-inch instrument cluster display and 14.5-inch portrait touchscreen infotainment system (powered by Android Automotive OS, but there’s wireless Apple CarPlay).

    Also present are four-zone climate control, air suspension with adaptive damping, high-def pixel LED headlamps with active high beam, massage for the front seats and a posh 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins 3D sound system.

    Our neighbours get 20-inch alloys, but the wheels you see here are 21-inch items – curiously, they’re not even the largest available for the model, which is 22″. The contraption you see on the roof, above the windscreen, is the EX90’s LIDAR, which is not in use now, but is something for the future. Aside from that, this SUV has five radars, eight cameras, two interior cameras and 16 ultrasonic sensors. No unsupervised driving for now, just regular ADAS.

    As for trim, we’re getting black leather with responsibly-sourced wood in a light brown tone. The latter, which is backlit, is genuine, unpolished and oozes a warm feeling. Luxuries that will be appreciated by affluent families in real-world usage include limo-style soft close doors (a first for Volvo), double glazing front windows and powered steering column adjustment via the touchscreen.

    Open the rear hatch and you’ll find decent space even with the third row seats erect (310 litres), and on the right side panel there’s a row of buttons for the third-row powered fold/unfold (50:50) and lowering of the rear air suspension. The latter makes loading things easy, and if you’re wondering if a big item will fit, Volvo has etched the interior dimensions and a ‘will it fit?’ guide on the boot trim. There’s also a rather deep bin under the boot floor.

    Parents of young children, the middle row centre seat has a booster. Does your parental habit include opening/closing the rear windows? If yes, note that there are only two window switches on the driver’s door – like in the EX30, you’ll need to press a rear button first to control the rear windows.

    That saving of one switch coincides with Volvo’s super minimalist dashboard style, again, as sampled in the EX30. Away from the steering spokes, there’s one rotary dial on the centre console and nothing else – but at least there’s a ‘meter panel’, HUD and stalks, so it’s not quite the full Tesla madness.

    Again, both the EX90 and XC90 facelift (there will be no media preview for the still-handsome PHEV – see what’s new here) will be priced circa RM450,000, and we’ll have to wait for next month’s launch for the final RRP. The EX90 will kick off as a CBU import from China, but CKD Shah Alam is in the plan, just like the EX30 and most Volvo models before EVs.

    If you’re looking for a big three-row electric SUV, there aren’t many options, but the RM370k Kia EV9 is one. What do you think of the EX90?

    GALLERY: Volvo EX90 in Malaysia

     
     
  • Volvo EX90 and XC90 facelift launching in Malaysia soon – EV SUV to come with lidar tech, ROI now open

    Volvo EX90 and XC90 facelift launching in Malaysia soon – EV SUV to come with lidar tech, ROI now open

    Volvo EX90

    Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has announced that it will be launching the fully electric EX90 and plug-in hybrid XC90 facelift soon. The company isn’t providing much in the way of details for now, merely stating that “both models will be made available for local purchase with a date to be announced via the brand’s website.”

    “Regardless of whether you want the best-ever safety technology in a fully electric vehicle, or whether you want to upgrade to the latest version of our iconic SUV awarded multiple times over, there is a ‘90’ flagship model to best suit your life and your lifestyle,” said Chris Wailes, managing director of VCM.

    For those interested in the EX90, you can now register your interest at this link. The SUV made its global debut in 2022 but deliveries only commenced in 2024. Malaysia is set to be one of the first Asia Pacific markets to get the SPA2-based electric vehicle (EV) after Thailand.

    In terms of powertrains, the EX90 is offered with two all-wheel drive configurations. The first is known as the Twin Motor and packs 408 PS (402 hp or 300 kW) and 770 Nm, while the second option is the Twin Motor Performance with 517 PS (510 hp or 380 kW) and 910 Nm.

    Volvo EX90 and XC90 facelift launching in Malaysia soon – EV SUV to come with lidar tech, ROI now open

    Volvo XC90 facelift

    Both feature a nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery with a gross energy capacity of 111 kWh (107 kWh usable), enabling a WLTP-rated range of 600 km (Twin Motor) or 590 km (Twin Motor Performance). For charging, the EX90 supports a maximum AC input of 11 kW, which will get the battery fully charged in approximately 10 hours.

    With DC fast charging at a peak rate of 250 kW, a 10-80% state of charge is reached in about 30 minutes. It remains to be seen which variant we’ll get, but the company did confirm lidar and the brand’s Superset tech stack for our market.

    As for the XC90, Malaysia’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle to be locally assembled (in 2016) received a facelift in September last year that brought with it an updated yet familiar design. The current XC90 here is offered with plug-in hybrid (T8 AWD) and mild hybrid (B5 AWD) powertrains, and we expect these to be retained for the newer model.

    The facelifted XC90’s T8 AWD powertrain consists of a 2.0 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine that serves up 310 PS (306 hp or 228 kW) and 400 Nm of torque. This is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the rear axle gets an electric motor rated at 145 PS (143 hp or 107 kW) and 309 Nm.

    Volvo EX90 (left), XC90 facelift (right)

    Together, the total system output is 455 PS (449 hp or 335 kW) and 709 Nm. Compared to the pre-facelift model we have here, power is actually down – the older model packs 462 PS (456 hp or 340 kW) – with torque remaining unchanged. As such, the 0-100 km/h time has gone up by 0.1 seconds to 5.4 seconds, while top speed stays the same at a capped 180 km/h.

    The B5 gets a 2.0 litre turbocharged and supercharged inline-four with slightly higher outputs of 250 PS (247 hp or 184 kW) and 360 Nm – current Malaysian model is rated at 249 PS (245 hp or 183 kW) and 350 Nm. Armed with an eight-speed auto gearbox and mechanical all-wheel drive system, the B5 AWD needs 7.7 seconds to complete the century sprint and tops out at 180 km/h, identical the pre-facelift model.

    We’ll bring you more information about the Volvo seven-seaters as they become available. In the meantime, which of the two are you looking forward to the most? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

     
     
  • Volvo EX90 spotted in Malaysia ahead of launch this year – EV SUV with up to 517 PS, 600 km WLTP range

    Volvo EX90 spotted in Malaysia ahead of launch this year – EV SUV with up to 517 PS, 600 km WLTP range

    It looks like Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) is gearing up to launch the Volvo EX90, as the electric SUV has been spotted in Petaling Jaya by paultan.org reader Ismail Mohd. Earlier this month, the company confirmed the EX90 would be its next new model launch this year.

    The EX90 first made its global debut in November 2022 but faced production delays, with units only rolling off the line in mid-2024. Compared to the XC90, the EX90 is a larger vehicle that measures 5,037 mm long (versus 4,950 mm), 1,964 mm wide (vs 1,923 mm), 1,747 mm tall (vs 1,776 mm) and has a wheelbase that spans 2,985 mm (vs 2,984 mm).

    In terms of powertrains, the EX90 is offered with two all-wheel drive configurations. The first is known as the Twin Motor and packs 408 PS (402 hp or 300 kW) and 770 Nm, while the second option is the Twin Motor Performance with 517 PS (510 hp or 380 kW) and 910 Nm.

    Both feature a nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery with a gross energy capacity of 111 kWh (107 kWh usable), enabling a WLTP-rated range of 600 km (Twin Motor) or 590 km (Twin Motor Performance). For charging, the EX90 supports a maximum AC input of 11 kW, which will get the battery fully charged in approximately 10 hours. With DC fast charging at a peak rate of 250 kW, a 10-80% state of charge is reached in about 30 minutes.

    The EX90 has already gone on sale in Thailand, where the available kit includes 20-inch wheels, LED headlamps, panoramic glass roof, 9.0-inch instrument cluster display, 14.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 14-speaker Bose sound system and four-zone climate control. Ultra variants get air suspension system with adaptive damping, high-def pixel LED headlamps with active high beam, massage function for the front seats and a 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins 3D sound system.

    We don’t any indication on pricing just yet, but we can only refer to Thailand for some idea. Over there, the EX90 starts from 4.29 million baht (about RM565k) for the base Plus/Twin Motor variant, while the top-spec Ultra/Twin Motor Performance (available with either six or seven seats) is 4.89 million baht (RM644k). The XC90 is currently listed with only a sole Ultra/T8 AWD PHEV variant that goes for 4.69 million baht (RM618k).

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