Volvo EX30 now in Malaysia, from RM189k

Volvo EX30, the latest EV from Volvo is now available in three spec levels, EX30 Plus, EX30 Ultra and all-wheel drive EX30 Ultra Twin Performance

Volvo Cars Malaysia has launched the all-new Volvo EX30 in Malaysia. The electric SUV is available in three variants, the entry-level EX30 Plus, the mid-spec EX30 Ultra and the all-wheel drive EX30 Ultra Twin Performance at the top of the range.

The EX30 was designed to have the lowest carbon footprint of any Volvo car to date with the upholstery made of 100 per cent recycled polyester and Nordico with recycled PET content.

The Plus and Ultra have a single motor which produces 268bhp of power and 343 Nm of torque. The 0-100km/h time is 5.3 seconds with a WLTP range of 476km. They are rear-wheel drive.

The Ultra Twin Performance is all-wheel drive with two motors, one at the front and the other at the rear axle producing a combined 423bhp and 543 Nm of torque. The 0-100km/h time is 3.6 seconds with a range of 450km from a 69kWh NMC battery.

The EX30 is capable of 175kW DC fast charging and takes 28 minutes to charge from 10 to 80 per cent.

The EX30 comes with Volvo’s full Safe Space Technology suite a advanced driver assistance systems enabled by radars, ultrasonic sensors and cameras located around the car. These include

• A door opening alert that detects bikes or other road users from behind and warns occupants with visual and audio alarms when attempting to open the door.
• Upgraded Pilot Assist that also adjusts the optimum distance from large vehicles on the highway.
• Automatic braking for front cross traffic, intersection turns, and low speed reversing.
• Automatic steering avoidance for vulnerable road users such as bikers travelling next to the lane and in the same direction.

The Volvo EX30 has the latest generation of Volvo’s Park Pilot Assist feature that can handle parallel, curved, perpendicular and diagonal fishbone parking spaces. Park Pilot Assist can automatically identify available parking spaces and take over the accelerator, brakes and steering to manoeuvre the car.

The Plus comes with Pilot Assist, Harman Kardon Premium Sound, ambient interior themes and the full suite of Volvo’s ADAS features while the Ultra gets all that and also Park Pilot Assist, 360º camera, powered front seats and a panoramic roof. The Ultra and Ultra Twin Performance have the same specs although the latter has twin electric motors. All have 19-inch diamond cut alloy wheels.

As with other Volvos, the infotainment system has Google built-in as well as wireless Apple AirPlay.

Luggage space is 318 litres with all the seats up or 718 with the second row fully folded. kk

Colours available are

• Cloud Blue
• Vapour Grey
• Crystal White
• Onyx Black
• Moss Yellow

The Volvo EX30 price is as follows:

• EX30 Plus RM188,888
• EX30 Ultra RM208,888
• EX30 Ultra Twin Performance RM228,888

The price includes five-year complimentary Volvo Service Plan (VSP), digital services, 24-hour roadside assistance, and unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty. The high-voltage battery pack has an eight year warranty.

Find out more www.volvocars.com/my at or order at www.volvocars.com/my/cars/ex30-electric or visit their nearest Volvo showroom.

Volvo EX30 Test Drive Experience

There will be an exclusive showcase and test drive experience from Thursday, 26 September to Sunday, 29 September at KL Base, Sungai Besi. Drive the new Volvo EX30 and learn more about the features, technology and performance of the car. Register attendance at https://forms.volvocarmalaysia.com/ex30.

Volvo Car Financial Services

Volvo Car Financial Services is offering preferential financing terms for the Volvo EX30. There is fixed-rate financing from RM1,588 per month with step-up financing. There is also an introductory Variable Financing Rate as low as 1.88%. This is only for the first 100 orders.