Verdict
At RM373,888, the Volvo XC90 Mk2 is RM45,000 cheaper and 323 kg lighter, yet its 254 hp petrol engine is 5 hp up on the facelift’s 249 hp mild-hybrid unit. The Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 counters with a 14 hp/40 Nm motor, a 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time against 7.9 seconds, air suspension, 20-inch wheels and far more cabin kit. For a Malaysian seven-seater, the facelift’s panoramic roof, ventilated seats and 360-degree camera make the extra spend tangible; the older car remains the sensible buy if outright equipment matters less.
Pick the Volvo XC90 Mk2 if you want to save RM45,000, prefer its 2,027 kg kerb weight and need a space-saver spare tyre.
Pick the Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 if you will use the air suspension, ventilated front seats, panoramic roof and 360-degree camera.
Key differences
- Price: Volvo XC90 Mk2 RM373,888; Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 RM418,888.
- Powertrain output: Volvo XC90 Mk2 254 hp and 350 Nm; Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 249 hp, 350 Nm plus a 14 hp/40 Nm motor.
- 0-100 km/h: Volvo XC90 Mk2 7.9 seconds; Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 7.7 seconds.
- Kerb weight: Volvo XC90 Mk2 2,027 kg; Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 2,350 kg.
- Wheels and suspension: Volvo XC90 Mk2 19-inch alloys with conventional double-wishbone/multi-link suspension; Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 20-inch alloys with air…
- Top speed: Volvo XC90 Mk2 215 km/h; Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 180 km/h.
Mk2
- RM45,000 lower purchase price
- 323 kg lighter kerb weight
- Space-saver spare tyre
- No mild-hybrid motor
- No air suspension
- Misses the facelift’s panoramic roof, ventilated seats and 360-degree camera
Mk2 Facelift 2
- 14 hp/40 Nm mild-hybrid motor and quicker 7.7-second sprint
- Air suspension and 20-inch wheels
- Panoramic roof, ventilated front seats and 360-degree camera
- RM45,000 more expensive
- 323 kg heavier
- Tyre repair kit instead of a space-saver spare
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM373,888✓ | RM418,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | 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✓ | 249 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | 10.3 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 14 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 40 Nm✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Geartronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Volvo |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9 seconds | 7.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.9 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 215 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | 181 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,950 mm | 4,950 mm |
| Width | 1,958 mm | 1,958 mm |
| Height | 1,776 mm | 1,776 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,984 mm | 2,984 mm |
| Weight | 2,027 kg | 2,350 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 71 litres | 71 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 451 litres | 451 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 275/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 275/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Latitude Sport 3 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" 5-spoke Black Diamond Cut Black Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" 5-spoke Black Diamond Cut Black Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, 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 | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer middle row seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, with Integrated Boosters |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | Dynamic LED Projectors 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 Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | Manual Recline, Sliding, 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | Second row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50 |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual Rear Door Window Shades, Powered Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 9" Sensus Connect High Performance Audio System with 10 Speakers (330 watt) | 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 | Active Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot with contactless operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| 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 |
| Warranty Notes | 5 years free service, inclusive of maintenance parts, plus 5 years Volvo on Call | 8-year/160,000 km Hybrid Battery Warranty |
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 XC90 Mk2 or Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 better?
The Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 is better equipped, adding air suspension, a panoramic roof, ventilated front seats and a 360-degree camera. The Volvo XC90 Mk2 is the better-value choice if those features do not justify RM45,000.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 costs RM45,000 more: RM418,888 against RM373,888 for the Volvo XC90 Mk2.
Which XC90 is quicker?
The Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 reaches 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds, 0.2 seconds ahead of the Volvo XC90 Mk2’s 7.9 seconds. Its petrol engine makes 249 hp, but it also has a 14 hp electric motor.
