Volvo Car Malaysia has officially unveiled the Volvo EX90, the marque’s first fully electric seven-seater SUV, designed to be the safest Volvo yet and now available in the Malaysia as the Ultra Twin variant with the highest powertrain and trim specifications.
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.
Through its uniquely Scandinavian design approach, the Volvo EX90 is built as an elegant,
efficient, fully electric family car. To optimise driving range, the sleek and rounded front, flush glazing and door handles work to achieve a drag coefficient of 0.29 without compromising the iconic road presence of this modern Volvo SUV.
Despite its local nomenclature, 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 minutes, enabling a range of up to 623 km on the WLTP testing cycle.
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 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.
Built to be the Safest Volvo to Date
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.
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.
