2025 Volvo XC90 facelift is here - MHEV & PHEV options from RM 418,888

KUALA LUMPUR: Alongside the seven-seater EX90 EV, Volvo Car Malaysia also introduced the XC90 facelift earlier this morning. The upgraded XC90 hosts a number of significant upgrades inside and out, making this award-winning hybrid SUV better than before.

Let’s know the all-new 2025 Volvo XC90 facelift in detail -

Price

The new XC90 is offered in two variants - B5 AWD Mild Hybrid and T8 AWD Plug-in Hybrid, priced as follows - 

Variants	Price (on the road, without insurance)
Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Mild Hybrid	RM 418,888
Volvo XC90 T8 AWD Plug-in Hybrid	RM 434,888

Drivetrain, range, and charging

As the variant names indicate, the XC90 is offered in two powertrain options, one of which is a mild-hybrid setup while the other is a plug-in hybrid. Here are the key specifications of both -

Specs	Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Mild Hybrid	Volvo XC90 T8 AWD Plug-in Hybrid
Engine	2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder making 249 PS and 350 Nm	2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder making 317 PS and 400 Nm
Electric motor	14 PS and 40 Nm	145 PS and 309 Nm
Total system output	263 PS and 390 Nm	462 PS and 709 Nm
Transmission	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic
Drive system	AWD (Electric)	AWD (Mechanical)
0-100km/h	7.7 seconds	5.3 seconds
Battery pack	NA	18.8 kWh offering all-electric range of 77 km (WLTP)

The PHEV trim comes equipped with a larger rear-mounted e-motor and a dedicated lithium-ion battery pack, offering all-electric driving. It is also more powerful and has an electric AWD setup.

The MHEV, on the other hand, comes with a 48-volt mild hybrid system that houses an integrated starter generator between the engine and gearbox. It has a mechanical AWD setup and cannot use electric power alone.

Exterior

The all-new Volvo XC90 boasts a new exterior design representing the current-gen model's first major facelift. It gets a new front air intake graphic, slimmed-down Thor’s Hammer LED headlights, sculpted hood, and updated front bumper and fenders. The SUV runs on 20-inch five-spoke glossy black diamond-cut wheels.

Interior

The seven-seater Volvo SUV (2-2-3 layout) is kitted with a larger, free-standing 11.2-inch portrait-oriented central screen with improved pixel density. It has a new user interface shared with its electric counterpart, the EX90. This intuitive interface has a contextual bar that can learn drivers’ habits and showcase the most useful apps as per the situation.

For example, it showcases the 360-degree camera when driving at low speeds and the preferred media streaming app when the vehicle is stopped and charging.

It also enables the driver to conveniently change “Pure”, “Hybrid”, and “Performance” modes by offering “Drive Modes” options on the home screen. Notably, this feature is exclusive to the XC90 T8.

Other key changes include -

• Redesigned horizontal dashboard with decorative panels made from premium materials for a more textured finish 
• New vertical air vents
• Enhanced illumination for a more luxurious feel at night
• New interior materials
• Additional cupholder and storage space in the centre console for more practicality 
• Relocated wireless phone charging pad for more convenience
• Improved sound insulation with acoustic foam-filled pillars
• New frequency-selective damping system for even less wind and road noise
• Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity audio system with 19 speakers 

Standard equipment kit also comprises - a 12.3-inch digital driver display, head-up display, four-zone automatic climate control with PM2.5 sensor, Ventilated Nappa leather upholstery, Charcoal-tailored steering wheel, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, powered front seats with four-way lumbar support and ventilated function, powered tailgate and panoramic sunroof.

Ride and handling

Just like the EX90, the new XC90 also equips an active chassis with air suspension on all four wheels. It offers self-leveling functionality with a constant ride height adjustment by smart chassis monitoring (500x per second) and thus gives the most comfortable ride possible. 

Adding to the ride comfort is an electronically controlled damping system and automatic adjustable suspension that lowers itself by 20 mm for more aerodynamic efficiency or raises itself by 40 mm for off-road driving.

Safety

The XC90 is equipped with an advanced safety cage and comprehensive Safe Space Technology, keeping occupants and other road users safe. The list of active and passive safety technologies includes - 

• Front, side, curtain, and driver’s knee airbags
• Integrated booster cushion,
• Collision avoidance and mitigation
• Steering avoidance (with pedestrian, cyclist, and scooter detection
• Rear collision warning and avoidance
• Lane keeping assist
• Run-off road mitigation
• Blind spot monitoring
• Cross traffic alert with auto brake
• Oncoming lane mitigation
• Pilot Assist
• 360-degree camera

The all-new 2025 Volvo XC90 facelift will hit Malaysian showrooms by mid-April. For further information, you can visit www.volvocars.com/my or follow Volvo Car Malaysia on Facebook at bit.ly/VolvoMY-FB and Instagram at bit.ly/VolvoMY-IG.

 

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