Verdict
The Volvo XC60 Mk2 costs RM298,888, while the Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 asks RM328,888. That RM30,000 gap brings a 13 hp/30 Nm mild-hybrid motor, 19-inch wheels, a panoramic glass roof, 11.2-inch Android Automotive screen with Bowers & Wilkins audio, active cruise control with steering assist and a 360-degree camera. The older car is not clearly outgunned for driving: its 254 hp, 6.8-second century sprint and 210 km/h top speed beat the facelift’s 246 hp, 6.9 seconds and 180 km/h. It also carries 22 litres more luggage.
Pick the Volvo XC60 Mk2 if you want the quicker 254 hp SUV with a 505-litre boot and RM30,000 left in your pocket.
Pick the Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 if you want the newer cabin technology, panoramic roof, 360-degree camera and active cruise control with steering assist.
Key differences
- Price: Volvo XC60 Mk2 RM298,888; Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 RM328,888.
- Powertrain output: Volvo XC60 Mk2 254 hp and 350 Nm; Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 246 hp and 350 Nm, plus a 13 hp/30 Nm motor.
- Performance: Volvo XC60 Mk2 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and 210 km/h; Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 6.9 seconds and 180 km/h.
- Dimensions and boot: Volvo XC60 Mk2 is 4,688 mm long with 505 litres; Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 is 4,708 mm long with 483 litres.
- Wheels: Volvo XC60 Mk2 gets 18-inch 5-Y-spoke alloys; Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 gets 19-inch 5-double-spoke alloys.
- Parking assistance: Volvo XC60 Mk2 has four front and four rear sensors with a reverse camera; Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 has six front and six rear sensors…
Mk2
- RM30,000 cheaper.
- Quicker 6.8-second 0-100 km/h time and higher 210 km/h top speed.
- 505-litre boot, 22 litres larger.
- No panoramic glass roof or powered sunshade.
- No 360-degree camera, navigation or active cruise control with steering assist.
- Smaller 9-inch screen and no Bowers & Wilkins audio system.
Mk2 Facelift 2
- 11.2-inch Android Automotive display with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bowers & Wilkins audio.
- Panoramic glass roof, powered sunshade and 40:20:40 rear seat with integrated booster cushions.
- Six front and rear parking sensors, 360-degree camera and active cruise control with steering assist.
- RM30,000 more expensive.
- Slower to 100 km/h at 6.9 seconds, with a 180 km/h top speed.
- 483-litre boot is 22 litres smaller.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM298,888✓ | 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 direct injection with turbocharger, 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 | 254 hp✓ | 246 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 | 10.8 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 13 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 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 | 6.8 seconds✓ | 6.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.8 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | 179 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 | 60 litres | 71 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 505 litres✓ | 483 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | — |
| 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 | 18" 5-Y-spoke Alloy | 19" 5-double-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" 5-Y-spoke Alloy | 19" 5-double-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Dynamic Chassis | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, with Integrated Boosters |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, City Safety with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian, Cyclist and Large Animal Detection | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | — |
| 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" Sensus Connect with High Performance Audio System, 10 Speakers, 224W | 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 | Passive Cruise Control | 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 | 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 |
| 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 vs Mk2 Facelift 2 FAQ
Is the Volvo XC60 Mk2 or Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 better?
The Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 is better equipped, adding the 11.2-inch Android Automotive display, panoramic roof, 360-degree camera and active cruise control with steering assist. Choose the XC60 Mk2 instead for quicker acceleration, a higher top speed and more boot space.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 costs RM30,000 more than the Volvo XC60 Mk2. Its extra money goes chiefly on cabin technology, panoramic roof, upgraded parking cameras and sensors, active cruise control with steering assist, and 19-inch wheels.
Which XC60 has the larger boot?
The Volvo XC60 Mk2 has the larger boot at 505 litres. The Volvo XC60 Mk2 Facelift 2 has 483 litres, a 22-litre reduction, despite being 20 mm longer.
