Volvo S60 T8 CKD
THE new Volvo S60 T8 midsized sports sedan is now locally assembled and priced at RM295,888 on-the-road, without insurance - like the imported model which was launched here last October.
Similar to the imported model, the 2.0-litre S60 T8 also comes in a sporty R-Design trim and is powered by the award-winning T8 Twin Engine e-AWD plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system that delivers 407hp and 640 Nm of torque.
Its electric motor outputs 87hp and 240Nm of torque while its Drive-E petrol engine, equipped with supercharger and turbocharger technology, produces 320hp and 400Nm of torque.
This translates to a 0-100kph run in a mere 4.4 seconds.
“Being a PHEV, the S60 T8 not only helps to minimise exhaust emissions, but also offers exhilarating acceleration and performance,” said Volvo Car Malaysia managing director Nalin Jain, who launched the car via Facebook livestream.
Features include contoured seats with Nappa leather and textile upholstery, a 14-speaker sound system powered by Harman Kardon, and a Sensus Connect infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The intuitive control is a tablet-style touchscreen interface that combines car functions, navigation and in-car entertainment apps.
Safety features include City Safety with Autobrake technology, which assists the driver in avoiding potential collisions and is the only system now to recognise pedestrians, cyclists and large animals.
In a world-first for the mid-size sedan segment, City Safety now also engages auto braking to mitigate oncoming collisions.
The Pilot Assist system – which supports the driver with steering, acceleration and braking on well-marked roads up to 130kph – has been upgraded with improved cornering performance.
The S60 T8 includes Run-off Road Mitigation, Oncoming Lane Mitigation and other steering assistance systems.
The Cross Traffic Alert further enhances safety for people inside and outside the car designed to detect traffic crossing behind the car when reversing.
The S60 T8 is underpinned by Volvo Cars’ own Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform, safety technology and infotainment system, which is used in the top-ofthe-line 90 Series cars, and the award-winning XC60.
It is offered in four colours, namely Crystal White Pearl, Fusion Red Metallic, Onyx Black Metallic and Pebble Grey Metallic.