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April 10,2025 ,KUALA LUMPUR– “The all-new, fully electric Volvo EX90 and Volvo XC90 -the most technologically advanced Volvo car to date, has been built with hardware in anticipation for a fully “Autonomous Driving“. “,Chris Wailes- MD of Volvo Malaysia and Thailand.,emphasise at the official unveiling .The Volvo “computer on wheels”, have been made to get better and safer with the regular over-the-air software updates informed by real-time data collection.
Patricia Yaw -Marketing Operations & PR Director of Volvo Car Malaysia and Chris Tan– Sales Director of Volvo Car Malaysia ,officially unveiled the Volvo XC90 ,the award-winning seven-seater hybrid SUV and Volvo EX90, the marque’s first fully electric seven-seater SUV, available in Malaysia as the Ultra Twin variant with the highest powertrain and trim specifications.
Also presence at the unveiling was Sun Qian-Head of APec Region Commercial Offer -Volvo.
The EX90 is Volvo’s flagship SUV of many firsts, including being the first to incorporate lidar, the first to be fully software-driven, and the first Volvo car built with hardware in anticipation of fully autonomous driving.
The EX90 Ultra Twin for Malaysia comes with Performance all-wheel drive software that unlocks a maximum of 380 kW or 517 hp of power and 910 Nm of torque, propelling it from standstill to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. Power comes from a 111 kWh lithium-ion nickel-rich NMC battery with 107 kWh of usable capacity that can be charged from 10 percent to 80 percent in 30 minutes2, enabling a range of up to 623 km on the WLTP testing cycle3.
The EX90 is designed to be the safest Volvo car to date, protecting people both inside and outside the car through Safe Space Technology – Volvo’s suite of passive and active safety features – now powered by core computing to create a real-time, 360-degree understanding of its surroundings.
The EX90 comes with a laminated panoramic sunroof, Pilot Assist with adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera with 3D view, powered tailgate and folding third-row seats, and four-zone climate control. The Ultra trim for the local market includes active chassis with air suspension, first-row seat massage and power side bolsters, power release and soft-close doors, 21-inch eight-spoke Aero wheels, and laminated side and rear windows.
The first units to be sold this year will be imported, fully assembled units with a recommended retail price of RM442,888 for Peninsular Malaysia and RM442,648 for Sabah and Sarawak.
The EX90 comes with five-years’ complimentary digital services, 24-hour roadside assistance, and unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty. For further peace of mind, the high-voltage battery pack is warranty for eight years.
The first 50 customers of the Volvo EX90 will receive a complimentary charging wallbox voucher and foldable sunshade for the panoramic sunroof worth RM5,000.
The EX90 will be offered in four colours – Onyx Black, Crystal White, Vapour Grey, and a new Sand Dune colourway – whereas customers can choose between Charcoal or Cardamom interiors and Nordico upholstery paired with FSC™-certified natural Birch Wood décor.
The first batch of the Volvo EX90 is available to order this month and customers can visit Volvo Car Malaysia’s website or selected authorised Volvo Car dealerships to book a test drive.
The new XC90 features a new exterior design and user interface to bring it closer to the rest of Volvo Cars’ fully electric models, the XC90 has a redesigned cockpit and larger user central display, upgraded suspension and interior materials, and improved sound insulation for superior comfort.
The new XC90 will be available in two powertrain options – the T8 plug-in hybrid or the B5 mild hybrid – each with 2.0 litre engine mated to an eight-speed Geartronic transmission powering all-wheel drive. The electric motor in the XC90 Ultra T8 gives it a maximum combined power of 462 hp and 709 Nm of torque that gives it a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration figure of 5.3 seconds and fuel consumption as low was 1.8 litres per 100km2. On the other hand, the XC90 Ultra B5 has a maximum of 263 hp of power and 390 Nm of torque on tap for a century sprint of 7.7 seconds.
For Malaysia, both new Volvo XC90 variants comes with the top Ultra trim featuring a 11.2-inch centre display, 12.3-inch driver display and a head-up display, next-generation Pilot Assist with adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera, Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity audio, powered and ventilated front seats with memory function and four-way lumbar support, panoramic sunroof with powered sunshade, and four-zone climate control.
The Ultra T8 variant of the new XC90 will be offered at no increase in the recommended retail price compared to the previous model year, retailing at RM434,888 for Peninsular Malaysia and RM434,457 for Sabah and Sarawak, while the Ultra B5 variant will retail for RM418,888 and RM418,457 respectively.
The new exterior design represents the first major facelift for the current generation XC90 model. A new front air intake graphic, slimmed-down headlights, sculpted hood and updated front bumper and fenders provide a contemporary, dynamic upgrade to a timeless and uniquely Scandinavian design.
The new XC90 comes with five-year complimentary digital services, 24-hour roadside assistance, and unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty. For further peace of mind, the high-voltage battery pack is warrantied for eight years
Four colours will be offered for the new model year – Onyx Black, Denim Blue, Crystal White, and Vapour Grey – all paired with a Charcoal interior, Charcoal ventilated Nappa leather upholstery, and Grey Ash wood décor.
Built to be the Safest Volvo to Date
Safe Space Technology encompasses automatic braking, steering, lane-keeping aids and alerts that act as a co-pilot in every modern Volvo car. The EX90 can alert the driver in the case of a potential collision, whether front or rear, and automatically take action by braking and steering.
With the lane-keeping aid, oncoming traffic & run-off road mitigation and vulnerable road user detection functions, the EX90 can keep drivers centred on the lane, reduce the risk of colliding with other road users, and even watch for pedestrians and motorcyclists sharing the road. Just like the Volvo EX30, the EX90 also has a door opening alert to help prevent “dooring” accidents that happen when pedestrians or motorists approach from behind an opening door.
The all-new new Driver Understanding Technology in the EX90 uses cameras, sensors and proprietary software to monitor drivers’ attention, alert them if they are drowsy or distracted, and even come to a safe stop, activate hazard lights and call for emergency services if the driver becomes suddenly ill or unconscious.
Another new feature debuting in the EX90 is the Occupant Sensing system that scans the entire cabin and trunk for movements the moment the car is locked to ensure no family member or pet is left behind. If it detects a forgotten occupant, the car will alert the driver through flashing lights, the car horn, and notifications on the Volvo Cars App while turning on climate controls.
The EX90 features a new-generation Pilot Assist that takes the burden off daily commutes and long highway journeys. It keeps an eye on the traffic and lane markings and supports drivers by adapting the speed and steering assistance to help keep the car centred in its lane while maintaining distance to the vehicle in front. Also new for the EX90’s Pilot Assist is the Lane Change Assist function, where drivers simply turn on the indicators for the car to automatically and safely change lanes when an opening is available.
Using navigation data, the car can also adapt speed in curves to optimise ride comfort. Pilot Assist will also in near future interact with the car’s navigation system to help decisions for lane positioning and overtaking of other vehicles.
Human-centric Technology
Built around and for people, the interior of the Volvo EX90 is inspired by a Scandinavian living room, featuring natural, recycled and renewable materials to create a calm, clean interior that exudes sustainable luxury. The theatre-style, orthopaedic-designed seats ensure comfort at any row, featuring a massage function for the first-row seats and a convertible child booster seat on the second row. Both the first and second row side seats are ventilated for additional comfort.
The EX90 has the quietest cabin of any Volvo car to date, thanks to vibration-absorbing chassis, improved sound insulation, and double-laminated glass. This allows occupants to truly enjoy the Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity sound system with 25 speakers throughout the cabin including the front headrests for immersive Dolby Atmos music and clear hands-free calls.
The top-end Bowers & Wilkins sound system can be further tailored for different modes, including the acoustic ambiance of the Concert Hall in Volvo’s home city of Gothenburg, and can be adjusted for driver or passenger-focused sound so different occupants can enjoy music and conversations at the same time.
The compliant chassis in the EX90 is designed to give drivers a plush yet dynamic handling experience. Its upgraded air suspension works together with an active chassis that monitors the car, road and driver 500 times per second to give the most comfortable ride possible. Air suspension allows the EX90 to automatically lower itself by 20 mm for better aerodynamics at speed or raise ride height by 40 mm such as when off-road mode is activated for rough or flooded terrain.
The EX90’s one-pedal drive maximises the smooth, powerful characteristic of this fully electric SUV by offering a controlled balance of acceleration and regenerative braking. One-pedal drive can be easily selected through the central display or customisable steering wheel button and has a new “Auto” mode that allows more battery regeneration in slower traffic and more cruising at higher speeds for maximum efficiency.
The EX90 also comes with Volvo’s industry-leading Interior Air Quality System that filters up to 95 percent of all PM 2.5 particles inside the cabin and 99.9 percent of grass, tree and weed pollen allergens from incoming air. Additionally, the system can remove more than 97 percent of airborne viruses entering cabin and remove existing viral levels in the vehicle by up to 95 percent. Occupants can monitor air quality levels in real time via the CleanZone in-car app and perform focused air cleaning for maximum filtration.
The EX90 is the first Volvo car to feature SunLike interior lighting that mimics natural light. This new, non-flickering lighting enables low light reflection and a high colour index that helps reduce eyestrain and headaches while maintaining occupants’ natural circadian rhythms.
SunLike lights are already used to bring natural light to interior spaces in residential spaces, hospitals, schools, museums and horticultural applications, and Volvo Cars is the first to introduce this LED technology to a production vehicle. All non-decorative lights in the Volvo EX90 interior on the ceiling, floor, door pocket or trunk come with SunLike LEDs as standard.
The EX90 also features with digital phone key technology, where a smartphone or smartwatch can automatically unlock the car and load your personal profile automatically as you approach the car. Owners can also share and control access to digital keys remotely.
Finally, the EX90 features High-Definition Pixel headlights that have 1.3 million pixels in each module for optimum lighting in any conditions. When driving in the dark, advanced active high-beam technology allows drivers to stay on high beam the entire time, with the car identifying oncoming road users and adjusting sections accordingly to prevent dazzling others. Up to five cars and three objects can be auto-dimmed at the same time.
The EX90’s next-generation safety features, user interface and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are powered by Volvo Cars’ Superset tech stack built on a core computing system with NVIDIA DRIVE AI platforms and Volvo Cars’ in-house software.
The EX90’s powerful computing capability complements its broad suite of radars, cameras, ultrasonic sensors and the all-new lidar unit to make it the first Volvo car to be ready for progressive degrees of unsupervised driving as software improves, and local laws allow. The sensors also contribute to the reliability and overall performance of the next-generation Pilot Assist, with a new automatic steering function while changing lanes.
Lidar: A New Perspective for Safety
Embedded in the roofline of the EX90 and future Volvo models is the Luminar lidar unit that uses pulsed lasers to measure ranges with high precision and in three-dimensional space. Unlike systems that rely solely on radars and cameras, lidar adds a new perspective that helps identify actual objects and surroundings in real-time to give the EX90 a better understanding of potential hazards.
A key benefit of lidar over conventional cameras is the ability to work even in complete darkness. The EX90’s lidar can detect pedestrians at up to 250-metre distances or hazards as small and dark as a loose tyre on a black road 120m ahead, all while traveling at highway speeds.
Driver Understanding: A Co-pilot that Looks Out for You
Inside the car, the Volvo EX90 features a new Driver Understanding system that uses two cameras, capacitive steering wheel sensors, and patented software that recognises real-time gaze patterns and steering behaviour to detect if a driver is distracted, drowsy or otherwise impaired, so the car can step in to support if needed.
In most cases, the Volvo EX90 will start with soft audio and visual alerts followed by louder and more consistent notifications and prepare to steer or slow the car safely in traffic. In case the driver becomes suddenly ill or unconscious, the EX90 can safely stop the car, turn on hazard lights, and contact emergency services.
The Driver Understanding system can even differentiate if the driver is visually distracted by looking at the road too little or if the driver shows signs of cognitive distraction by staring at the road too much. The technology is derived from learnings from decades of real-world research, simulation testing and studies conducted by Volvo Cars.
Occupant Sensing: Leave No One Behind
Another new safety technology in the Volvo EX90 is the Occupant Sensing feature, designed to help address a cause of tragedy that has proven all too real for too many families – the “forgotten baby syndrome”.
Occupant Sensing consists of radars integrated throughout the car and is designed to be accurate and sensitive enough to detect the tiniest movements at sub-millimetre scale – such as those of a sleeping toddler. It’s the first such feature to cover the entire interior of the car, including the trunk.
To avoid ‘reminder fatigue’, Occupant Sensing only activates when you attempt to lock the car. If a family member or pet is detected inside, the car will remain unlocked and the car will alert you through lights, the car horn, and via notifications on the Volvo Cars App. The EX90’s climate system will also remain on to improve comfort and lower the risk of heatstroke.
Next-generation User Interface
A 14.5-inch centre screen powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms is the Volvo EX90’s gateway to one of the best infotainment systems. Car functions and settings, navigation, media controls, connectivity and more can be accessed through a simplified, more intuitive next-generation user interface that requires less taps to access required functions.
The next-generation interface comes with a contextual section at the bottom that offers the most useful functions and apps in different scenarios, such as YouTube and media while parked or idling, or the 360-camera with 3D view when slowing down or stopped. Just as a smartphone, it learns from owners’ behaviour and frequently used apps to offer better recommendations over time.
Google Built-in provides more hands-free control of the EX90 simply by saying “Hey Google” to play media, change car settings, or navigate to the nearest charging station without drivers needing to take their eyes off the road. By logging on with a Google account, the most useful apps can be downloaded from Google Play and Apple Car Play comes standard for an even more seamless transition from phone to car.
