Volvo EX90 6 Seater coming to Malaysia in 2026? Electrical SUV with captain seats to tackle China MPVs

Whereas the Zeekr 009-based Volvo EM90 shouldn’t be obtainable outdoors China, the Swedish premium carmaker could quickly have a viable different to the varied electrical MPVs which can be taking the Malaysian market by storm currently: the brand new Volvo EX90 6 Seater. Sure, it’s an SUV slightly 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 slightly than later, as beforehand hinted at by Chris Wailes, MD of Volvo Automobile Malaysia earlier within the yr. In our neighbouring market Thailand, the place these images had been taken, it has been by far and away the EX90’s best-selling variant (outselling the 7 Seater), with a lot 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 slightly than the usual seventhat includes a pair of particular person captain seats with adjustable centre armrests (with hidden cupholders) within the center row.

That’s actually plusher than the customary bench within the present mannequinand it goes a good distance in remedying one of many EX90’s greatest drawbacks as an govt, chauffer-driven automobile. Add that to the truth that Volvo makes the very best seats within the business – particularly so in relation to shapely particular person seats – and the Volvo EX90 6 Seater undoubtedly stands out.

As comfortable as they’re, nevertheless, 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 obtainable. 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. This can permit mother and father to maintain youngster seats put in within the second row always, or have their youngsters get out and in of the final row with out unseating second row-occupants each single time.

Then there’s additionally the extra subjective aspect of look or slightly picture, with Volvo wishing VIPs or folks of stature would slightly be seen getting out of a classy Volvo SUV as a substitute of a typical boxy MPV. It’s not an actual science, certain, however I do must 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 Seaterwhich at the moment 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 selection between the 2 seating configurations. Full overview of the EX90 right here.

GALLERY: Volvo EX90 6 Seater, Thailand spec

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