Whereas the Zeekr 009-based Volvo EM90 shouldn’t be accessible outdoors China, the Swedish premium carmaker could quickly have a viable various to the assorted electrical MPVs which might be taking the Malaysian market by storm these days: the brand new Volvo EX90 6 Seater. Sure, it’s an SUV somewhat than an MPV, nevertheless it’s equally electrical and practically as sensible.
The 6 Seater model of Volvo’s flagship mannequin is probably going arrive on native shores sooner somewhat than later, as beforehand hinted at by Chris Wailes, MD of Volvo Automotive Malaysia earlier within the 12 months. In our neighbouring market Thailand, the place these pictures have been taken, it has been by far and away the EX90’s best-selling variant (outselling the 7 Seater), with lots of its clients upgrading from MPVs.
Whether or not or not the identical technique would work in Malaysia stays to be seen, in fact, however its monitor file is stable and sound. Because the title suggests, the EX90 6 Seater, nicely, seats six somewhat than the usual seven, that includes a pair of particular person captain seats with adjustable centre armrests (with hidden cupholders) within the center row.
That’s definitely plusher than the commonplace bench within the present mannequin, and it goes a good distance in remedying one of many EX90’s largest drawbacks as an government, chauffer-driven car. Add that to the truth that Volvo makes the perfect seats within the business – particularly so in terms of shapely particular person seats – and the Volvo EX90 6 Seater positively stands out.
As comfortable as they’re, nonetheless, they’re nonetheless methods off the extent of luxurious on supply in top-spec China MPVs. As an illustration, the seats are all manually adjustable, with out massaging and/or one-touch full recline features accessible. The rear doorways aren’t powered both, neither is there a big TV display to entertain its occupants.
On the flipside although, the seats being narrower than others does supply a sensible stroll solution to entry the third row with out having to fold the captain seats. It will enable mother and father to maintain little one seats put in within the second row always, or have their kids get out and in of the final row with out unseating second row-occupants each single time.
Then there’s additionally the extra subjective factor of look or somewhat picture, with Volvo wishing VIPs or individuals of stature would somewhat be seen getting out of a classy Volvo SUV as an alternative of a typical boxy MPV. It’s not a precise science, certain, however I do need to admit that I’d agree with that notion.
As for the value, it shouldn’t be all that totally different from the usual EX90 7 Seater, which presently carries a tag of RM442,888 in Malaysia. In Thailand, each the 6 and seven Seaters are priced precisely the identical, so clients there have a free alternative between the 2 seating configurations. Full overview of the EX90 right here.
GALLERY: Volvo EX90 6 Seater, Thailand spec
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