2023 Volvo V60 Recharge T8 Ultimate in Malaysia – 462 PS, 709 Nm PHEV with 90 km EV range; from RM322k
Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has updated the V60 for the 2023 model year, with the scooter now offered in a single Recharge T8 Ultimate variant replacing the previous one. Recharge T8 Inscription. This is in line with the Swedish brand’s recent decision to modify the trim level offerings, which have also been applied to XC40.
The asking price for Recharge T8 Ultimate is RM321,888 on the go without insurance, RM16,000 more than Recharge T8 Inscription – the latter has been priced up to RM305,888 after Expiry date of SCT exemption.
In terms of equipment, the V60 is now equipped with a new infotainment system running on the Android Automotive operating system platform linked to a 9-inch vertical touchscreen display inside the cabin. With it, you can enjoy built-in Google services like Google Assistant, Google Maps, and the Google Play Store.
These services, including remote functions of the Volvo Cars App, require a subscription as a Digital Service Pack (DSP) which is included in the asking price for the four-year period prior to renewal. term. You’ll still get dual-zone climate control (with Clean and a 600-watt Harman Kardon sound system, though the speaker count has been reduced from 16 to 14.
As for upholstery and trim, there are two combinations, with the first being Maroon Brown Moritz leather and Linear Lime trim, while the other option is Charcoal Moritz leather with Metal Mesh trim. Both are available for the V60, regardless of the exterior chosen, of which there are four options: Crystal White, Onyx Black, Thunder Gray and Bright Dusk (which replaces Bright Silver).
For that, the Recharge T8 Ultimate retains the chrome-plated look of the previous Inscription as well as the panoramic sunroof. However, the wheels are new, which are 19-inch 5-spoke black diamond-cut alloys with 235/40 tires instead of 5-spoke. Also, you won’t find dual exhausts integrated in the lower rear apron.
The rest of the accessory list is pretty much the same as before, including power front seats with memory function, head-up display, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display, 360-degree camera, and more. Adaptive LED headlights, roof rails, keyless entry. entry and start and an Orrefors crystal gear button.
As for the driver assistance system, there’s Pilot Assist that enables Level 2 semi-autonomous driving, which combines adaptive cruise control and lane centering assist. In addition, City Safety also has automatic emergency braking with pedestrian, cyclist and large animal detection, along with front and rear collision mitigation, lane keeping assist. road, road collision mitigation, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert with automatic braking.
The plug-in hybrid powertrain is also available upgrade for MY2023 with a total system output of 462 PS and 709 Nm of torque – previously 407 PS and 640 Nm. The all-wheel drive system includes a 2.0-liter turbocharged and supercharged 4-cylinder petrol engine that works on the front wheels through an eight-speed Geartronic automatic transmission, while an electric motor is fitted to the rear wheels. .
This engine alone produces 317 PS at 6,000 rpm and 400 Nm from 3,000 to 5,400 rpm. Meanwhile, the electric motor has a capacity of 145 hp and 309 Nm, along with that, the V60 can accelerate from 0-100 km / h in just 4.5 seconds and is capable of combined fuel consumption at level 1.4 l / 100 km.
On electricity alone, you get a range of 90 km, significantly higher than the 49 km offered by the launched Recharge T8 Inscription. This is thanks to the larger 18.8 kWh battery that the VCM promise in April, which is higher than the previous 11.6 kWh unit. Charging the battery takes five hours with the 3.7 kW AC charger (Type 2 connection) and 13 hours when using an indoor outlet. As before, the V60 comes with a five-year, unlimited-kilometer warranty as well as an eight-year, 160,000-km warranty on its PHEV battery.
