Volvo S60 T8 R-Design Now Locally Assembled

The Volvo S60 T8 is now available in CKD (completely knocked down) units for Malaysia. Assembled by Volvo Car Manufacturing in Shah Alam (the second oldest Volvo plant outside of Sweden), the S60 T8 only comes in one trim – the T8 R-Design, like the fully imported version available earlier.

The locally assembled Volvo S60 T8 is built on Volvo Cars’ Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform. The S60 T8 CKD is identical to its CBU (completely built up) variant and is powered by the award-winning T8 Twin Engine e-AWD plug-in hybrid. This powertrain combination can deliver a total output of 407hp and 640Nm of torque. The electric motor produces 87hp and 240Nm of torque while the Drive-E petrol engine, equipped with supercharger and turbocharger technology, produces 320hp and 400Nm of torque. This translates into a 0-100 km/h run in a mere 4.4 seconds.

“Being a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), the S60 T8 CKD not only helps to minimise exhaust emissions, but also offers exhilarating acceleration and performance. In a sense, it is a vehicle that lets you recharge by giving you control over amazing performance, whilst helping the world recharge via a cleaner environment,” said Nalin Jain, Managing Director of Volvo Car Malaysia.

Sustainable and Premium

To recharge the world, Volvo is not only taking the initiative to introduce PHEVs but also purely electric vehicles. The company’s aim is to reduce its carbon footprint per vehicle by 40 percent between 2018 and 2025. It is also making a change from its supply chain itself – Volvo is the first car manufacturer to use blockchain technology to monitor and trace cobalt throughout the supply line, meaning that the battery packs used in the S60 T8 CKD are sourced responsibly.

Joining Volvo’s line-up of luxurious vehicles, the Volvo S60 T8 CKD’s interior is the very definition of Scandinavian beauty. Owners can comfortably enjoy the open roads in contoured seats that are made with exclusive Charcoal Fine Nappa Leather with Open Grid Textile upholstery and a tailored dashboard. Adding to the ambience is an immersive 14-speaker system powered by Harman Kardon that is linked to a Sensus Connect infotainment system.

Volvo Cars’ Sensus Connect infotainment system is fully compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, to keep drivers connected at all times. The intuitive control is a tablet-style touch screen interface that combines car functions, navigation and in-car entertainment apps.

No Compromise on Safety

The same safety technology in the S60 T8 CKD is also used in the top-of-the-line 90 Series cars, and the award-winning XC60.

The Volvo S60 T8 CKD offers City Safety with Autobrake technology, which assists the driver in avoiding potential collisions and is the only system in the market 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 130km/h – has been upgraded with improved cornering performance. The Volvo S60 T8 CKD also 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 CKD is an amazing driver’s car, as it combines precision handling, sporty performance and our legendary legacy for safety. And with the CKD variant now available here in Malaysia, we are giving our customers the ability to experience the best of luxury and performance,” Nalin added.

Book Online

The Volvo S60 T8 CKD is priced at RM295,888 (on-the-road, without insurance, inclusive of excise duty and sales tax). It is available for viewing at all authorised Volvo dealers nationwide. At the same time, the Volvo S60 T8 CKD is made available for booking online through Volvo Car Malaysia’s website as a safer alternative and in adherence to the government’s advice on social distancing.

Customers will have the option to choose among four distinct colours: Crystal White Pearl, Fusion Red Metallic, Onyx Black Metallic and Pebble Grey Metallic.

For more information please visit www.volvocars.com/my.