Verdict
The Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 asks RM36,621 more, yet its 246 hp/350 Nm 1,969 cc mild-hybrid petrol powertrain, AWD and 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time are unchanged. Its case is equipment: panoramic glass roof, 11.2-inch display, Bowers & Wilkins audio and a 40:20:40 rear bench with integrated booster cushions. The outgoing Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift is 608 kg lighter on paper, carries 22 litres more luggage and has a published 7.6 L/100 km rating. For a used buyer, it is the rational one unless the newer cabin kit matters greatly.
Pick the Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift if you want the 505-litre boot, a published 7.6 L/100 km rating and the much lower purchase price.
Pick the Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 if the panoramic roof, Bowers & Wilkins audio, 11.2-inch display and more flexible rear seating justify RM36,621.
Key differences
- Price: Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift RM292,267; Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 RM328,888.
- Kerb weight: Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 1,842 kg; Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 2,450 kg.
- Length: Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 4,688 mm; Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 4,708 mm.
- Boot space: Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 505 litres; Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 483 litres.
- Rear seat: Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 60:40 split-folding; Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 40:20:40 split-folding with integrated two-stage outer booster cushions.
- Infotainment: Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 9-inch screen and 14-speaker 600-watt Harman Kardon; Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 11.
Mk2 Facelift
- RM36,621 cheaper to buy.
- 505-litre boot is 22 litres larger.
- Published 7.6 L/100 km fuel-consumption rating and 608 kg lower listed weight.
- No panoramic glass roof or powered sunshade.
- Smaller 9-inch display and Harman Kardon audio rather than Bowers & Wilkins.
- 60:40 rear bench lacks the newer car's centre section and integrated booster cushions.
Mk2 Facelift 2
- Panoramic glass roof with powered sunshade.
- 11.2-inch central display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus Bowers & Wilkins audio.
- 40:20:40 rear bench with integrated two-stage booster cushions; six front and six rear parking sensors.
- RM36,621 more expensive.
- 483-litre boot is 22 litres smaller.
- Listed weight is 2,450 kg, 608 kg higher; it also loses the front foglamps.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM292,267✓ | RM328,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM428 | RM428 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with MHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | 1,969 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 246 hp at 5,500 rpm | 246 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm at 1,500 rpm | 350 Nm at 1,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 93.2 mm | 82 mm × 93.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 | 10.8 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 13 hp | 13 hp |
| Motor Torque | 30 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Geartronic | 8-Speed Geartronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | 174 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,688 mm | 4,708 mm |
| Width | 1,902 mm | 1,902 mm |
| Height | 1,658 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Weight | 1,842 kg | 2,450 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 71 litres | 71 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 505 litres✓ | 483 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/40R19 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 235/40R19 | — |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Transverse Leaf Spring | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" 5-Y-spoke Alloy | 19" 5-double-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" 5-Y-spoke Alloy | 19" 5-double-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Passive Dynamic Chassis | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, with Integrated Boosters | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, with Integrated Boosters |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian, Cyclist and Large Animal Detection (4 to 80 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Evasive Steering Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated 2-stage booster child seat cushions for the outer seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Sunshade for Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Audio | 9" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Android Automotive Operating System and 14-speaker, 600-watt Harman Kardon Sound System | 11.2" Central Display with Android Automotive OS, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity Audio System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Knob Twist | Keyless Knob Twist |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Steering Assist | Active Cruise Control with Steering Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera System | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, Grocery Holder in Boot | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Mk2 Facelift vs Mk2 Facelift 2 FAQ
Is the Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift or Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 better?
The Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 is better equipped, with its panoramic roof, 11.2-inch display, Bowers & Wilkins audio and more versatile rear seat. The Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift is the better-value choice, retaining identical 246 hp, 350 Nm, AWD and 6.9-second performance figures.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift costs RM292,267 and the Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 costs RM328,888, a difference of RM36,621.
Which XC60 has the bigger boot?
The Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift has the larger boot at 505 litres. The Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 has 483 litres, but its 40:20:40 rear seat includes integrated two-stage booster cushions for the outer positions.
