Volvo Car Malaysia made history by introducing the only locally-assembled luxury 5-seater SUV in the country with the unveiling of a new variant of its most stunning and safest Volvo to date - the XC60 2.0 Turbo Powershift.
Assembled at Volvo’s plant in Shah Alam, the XC60 2.0 Turbo Powershift now joins the only other locally-assembled luxury SUVs in the country, the extremely popular 7-seater XC90 2.5T petrol and XC90 diesel D5.
Deemed Volvo’s safest and most stunning car ever, the award-winning crossover XC60 is considered a ‘Perfect 10’ by Volvo themselves, and promises to be another smash hit, like the fully-imported XC60 T6 variant, which was completely sold out.
“Worldwide, we had overwhelming response to the XC60, and it was no different in Malaysia,” said Volvo Car Malaysia President Mr Goran Larsson. “We expect an even better response to the XC60 2.0 Turbo Powershift, which is now the only one in its class to be locally-assembled.”
The locally assembled XC60 is no different than its imported twin. It still has the same sculptured, seductive design characteristics that has captured the imagination and ultimately impressive sales figures. The high-quality build continues inside with a drive-oriented interior and it retains the same characteristic Volvo center console.
The XC60 boasts a six-speed, dual-clutch Powershift, four-cylinder 2.0T GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) engine, which produces a generous 203 hp with 300 Nm of torque available from 1750 rpm.
The fact that the XC60 is now locally assembled doesn't change the fact that it's a Volvo and safety is still top notch. The XC60’s safety features include:
• City Safety – a world’s first safety technology that helps avoid low-speed collisions by automatically slowing or stopping the XC60. Standard on the XC60, City Safety automatically brakes the car if the driver fails to react in time when the vehicle ahead slows, stops or if the XC60 driver is driving too fast towards a stationary object. The system lessens or even avoids low-speed rear-end impacts at speeds up to 30 km/h.
• Collision Warning with Auto Break (CWAB) - If the XC60 approaches another vehicle from behind and the SUV’s driver does not react, the system alerts the driver with audible and visual signals. If the risk of a collision continues to increase despite the warning, the brake support system is activated.
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) - Activates at speeds above 30 km/h to automatically adjust the car's distance to vehicles ahead. ACC is adjustable to five different time intervals to the vehicle ahead.
• Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) - helps reduce the risk of skidding by cutting the engine's torque when necessary and applying braking power. The function has been further developed in the XC60 to register the car's roll rate as well.
• Roll Stability Control (RSC) and Roll-Over Protection System – RSC is an active function that helps stabilise the car and reduces the risk of rolling over in an accident. If a rollover accident occurs, ROPS helps to protect the passengers.
The XC60 2.0 Turbo Powershift is priced at RM281,950 (OTR, without insurance). Buyers will be able to see the new XC60 2.0 Turbo Powershift at all Volvo showrooms across Malaysia from Nov 25 onwards.
Please visit www.volvocars.com.my for more details.
