KUALA LUMPUR: All of Volvo Car Malaysia's Recharge T8 models will be receiving a newly improved Recharge plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain for a longer electric range and better drive performance.
Highlights of the new powertrain includes: A new long-range battery of 18.8kWh from 11.6kWh, a new rear electric motor of 145hp compared to the previous 88hp, an increased EV range of up to 90km from the previous 40 to 49km, an improved CO2 performance, an increased total power of 462hp compared to the previous 407hp, and the One-Pedal Drive will be available on the XC60 and S90 PHEV models.
The new powertrain will be featured on all of Volvo's Recharge PHEV models which include the Volvo XC90, S90, XC60, S60 and V60 models - based on the Scalable Product Architecture (SPA).
XC60 and S90 PHEV models will also include the One-Pedal Drive settings, offering a more effective battery regeneration and higher regenerative power that will improve fuel efficiency.
"Our new line of PHEVs will transform the way our customers experience electric driving. The improved powertrain lets our customers drive sustainably at a longer distance, at the same time providing them with range confidence that fits the needs of their everyday lives," said Volvo Car Malaysia managing director Charles Frump.
Volvo Car Malaysia will also be adjusting the prices of all of their vehicles from May onwards.
The price adjustment will start with Volvo's current models of the XC40 T5, XC40 Recharge T5, XC60 B5, and XC90 B5 while the new line-up of the 90 and 60 series will be sold at the new price point upon rollout.
Price for the current Recharge T8 models remains the same and will be sold while stocks last.