Volvo Car Malaysia has officially confirmed the upcoming arrival of two highly anticipated models for fans of its flagship seven-seater SUVs. The fully electric Volvo EX90 and the newly facelifted Volvo XC90 are both set to enter the Malaysian market, with official launch dates to be announced soon through the brand’s website.
The Volvo EX90, first revealed globally in 2022, marks a significant milestone for the company as its most advanced and safest vehicle to date. Designed to prevent accidents rather than simply mitigate them, the EX90 features cutting-edge active safety technologies both inside and outside the vehicle. This flagship SUV is the first Volvo model equipped with lidar technology, as well as the first to incorporate the Volvo Cars Superset core computing system. Additionally, the EX90 has been engineered with hardware designed to support future fully autonomous driving capabilities.
Global deliveries of the EX90 began in late 2024, and Malaysia will be among the first markets in the Asia Pacific region to introduce the model, following its launch in Thailand. The EX90 will lead Volvo’s growing lineup of fully electric vehicles, which already includes the EX30, XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, and EC40 (formerly known as the C40 Recharge Pure Electric).
Alongside the EX90, Volvo Car Malaysia is also preparing to debut the new XC90. Widely regarded as a modern icon, the XC90 holds the distinction of being Malaysia’s first locally assembled plug-in hybrid vehicle, introduced in 2016. Now refreshed and redefined for the electric era, the updated XC90 continues to provide a reliable and versatile driving experience, offering the benefits of electrification alongside the reassurance of a petrol-powered backup.
Both the EX90 and the new XC90 are designed to meet the needs of families seeking advanced safety, generous range, and everyday practicality, regardless of where they stand in their transition towards full electrification.
Chris Wailes, Managing Director of Volvo Car Malaysia, stated that the introduction of these flagship models will cater to diverse lifestyles and preferences. He emphasised that whether customers are seeking the ultimate in safety within a fully electric vehicle or are interested in upgrading to the latest version of Volvo’s award-winning SUV, there is a flagship “90” model tailored to meet their needs.
