Verdict
The Volvo XC90 Mk2 is the rational used-buying entry at RM373,888, saving RM45,000 while retaining seven seats, AWD and a 71-litre tank. It is also 323 kg lighter, reaches 215 km/h and carries a space-saver spare. The Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 justifies its RM418,888 price through hardware and cabin gains: 14-hp/40-Nm MHEV assistance, 7.7-second 0-100 km/h acceleration, air suspension, 20-inch wheels, rear climate control and a Bowers & Wilkins system. But its 180-km/h top speed and tyre repair kit are clear trade-offs.
Pick the Volvo XC90 Mk2 if RM45,000 saved, a 215-km/h top speed, auto parking and a space-saver spare matter more than the newer car’s comfort kit.
Pick the Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 if you want air suspension, MHEV assistance, a 360-degree camera and the substantially upgraded infotainment and rear-cabin equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Volvo XC90 Mk2 RM373,888; Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 RM418,888.
- Powertrain: XC90 Mk2 254 hp/350 Nm petrol; Facelift 2 249 hp/350 Nm plus a 14-hp/40-Nm motor.
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: XC90 Mk2 7.9 seconds and 215 km/h; Facelift 2 7.7 seconds and 180 km/h.
- Kerb weight: XC90 Mk2 2,027 kg; Facelift 2 2,350 kg.
- Wheels and suspension: XC90 Mk2 19-inch alloys with double-wishbone/multi-link suspension; Facelift 2 20-inch alloys with air suspension front and rear.
- Spare provision: XC90 Mk2 space-saver spare; Facelift 2 tyre repair kit.
Mk2
- RM45,000 cheaper.
- 323 kg lighter and has a 215-km/h top speed.
- Gets auto parking, front and rear six-sensor parking assistance, front foglamps and a space-saver spare.
- No 14-hp/40-Nm MHEV motor assistance.
- No air suspension or 20-inch wheels.
- Misses the panoramic sunroof, rear dual-zone climate control, 360-degree camera and Bowers & Wilkins audio.
Mk2 Facelift 2
- Air suspension front and rear, plus 20-inch wheels.
- 14-hp/40-Nm MHEV assistance and a quicker 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Gets an 11.2-inch Android Automotive display, Bowers & Wilkins audio, panoramic sunroof and 360-degree camera.
- Costs RM45,000 more.
- 323 kg heavier and limited to 180 km/h versus 215 km/h.
- Uses a tyre repair kit rather than the XC90 Mk2’s space-saver spare, and lacks front foglamps and auto parking.
| 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 at 5,500 rpm✓ | 249 hp at 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm at 1,500 rpm | 350 Nm at 1,800 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 93.2 mm | 82 mm × 93.2 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 | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (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, with air suspension, MHEV assistance, rear climate control, a 360-degree camera and Bowers & Wilkins audio. The XC90 Mk2 is the better value choice at RM45,000 less, with a higher 215-km/h top speed and a spare wheel.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC90 Mk2 costs RM373,888 and the Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 costs RM418,888, a difference of RM45,000.
Which XC90 is more practical for long-distance travel?
Both have seven seats, a 451-litre boot, AWD and a 71-litre fuel tank. The Facelift 2 adds air suspension, rear dual-zone air-conditioning and a panoramic sunroof, while the XC90 Mk2 carries a space-saver spare rather than a tyre repair kit.
