Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has officially launched the CKD locally-assembled Volvo S60 T8. The third-generation Volvo S60 was launched here in October 2019 as a CBU import, in T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid form with …
than the S90, which is fitting as it goes up against the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4, among other compact execs., the S60’s sides are more sculpted and the rear haunches are rather pronounced. At the back, the license plate is back on the boot lid for a more conventional and sporty look; it’s flanked by distinctive “E 3 shaped” LED taillights.
R-Design styling includes an aggressive front bumper with a larger lower intake and blacked-out fog lamp housing. The same gloss black treatment is also applied on the pin-like mesh insert for the grille, which gets a silver surround. The window surrounds and side mirror caps are also in black. The aggressive rear bumper has a body-coloured trim and prominent twin exhaust outlets. The wheels are the same 19-inch alloys with 235/40 tyres.
Specs wise, the CKD car retains the CBU’s Dynamic Chassis with passive damping, Sensus Connect infotainment system, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, head-up display, 14-speaker 600-watt Harman Kardon sound system, panoramic sunroof and the full suite of safety and driver assistance systems that you’d expect from a Volvo. As mentioned, Park Assist is a new addition.
The other spec differences are minor. We asked and VCM says that the CKD sedan’s rear seats don’t fold, but the centre pass through hole is still there. Also gone are the 12V socket and netting in the boot, as well as the Birch Light exterior colour option. Once again, the price is RM295,888 on-the-road without insurance.
Will there be further S60 variants? Not for now, says Jain, as VCM will study the market with this sole version. Click