Announced specifically for the North American market this week, the Volvo XC60 Black Edition may be an aptly-named special, but it arguably is one very tastefully executed special indeed.
Reserved solely for the range-topping Ultimate trim of said mid-sized crossover SUV, the Black Edition treatment sees the XC60 don a Black Onyx paintjob matched with gloss black-finished 21-inch five-spoke wheels, blacked-out badges, plus a front grille that’s also been blacked-out.
On board, the Black Edition treats the XC60’s cabin with a host of – you guessed it – black-hued touches, namely the headliner, and both the nappa leather or textile seat and cabin upholstery. Offering some contrast here is the presence of aluminium cabin trims plus the signature Orrefors crystal shift knob.
Apart from this darkened yet surprisingly stylish aesthetic redux, this special edition XC60 remains mechanically unchanged. It soldiers on with the familiar Volvo plug-in hybrid (PHEV) setup featuring a 2.0-litre 4-cyl turbo mill working with an electric motor plus an 18.8 kWh battery.
Altogether, this setup generates 455 HP and 708 NM combined to drive all four wheels, enabling 0-60 MPH (96 KM/H) in about 4.5 seconds. With a full charge, the aforementioned battery and electric motor also enables up to 56 KM of full-electric driving.
Volvo is now taking orders for this special from its North American customers ahead of planned deliveries starting early next year. Whilst this is an exclusive offer for American buyers, we’re certain a similar treatment would bode well with prospects in other markets such as ours.
Presently, Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) still offers the XC60 in similar Recharge Ultimate PHEV guise with an Onyx Black paint option, though it doesn’t get the blacked-out wheels, exterior trims, and matching blacked-out cabin to match. Said electrified SUV also presently retails at RM355,888 sans insurance.
By the way, we've revisited the XC60's larger XC90 sibling recently, which you can read about by clicking here. If you're more keen on a full EV offering instead, then check out our twin-test of both the XC40 and C40 Recharge by clicking here.
KUALA LUMPUR | VMJ7753 |
SELANGOR | BRT8258 |
JOHOR | JXA3174 |
PULAU PINANG | PRF1630 |
PERAK | ANK7481 |
PAHANG | CEW7282 |
KEDAH | KFU2582 |
NEGERI SEMBILAN | NEB7681 |
KOTA KINABALU | SJE1246 |
KUCHING | QAB2395J |
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RON 95 | RM 2.05 |   | |
RON 97 | RM 3.47 |   | |
RON 100 | RM 4.50 |   | |
VPR | RM 5.50 |   |
Diesel | |||
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EURO 2M | RM 2.15 |   | |
EURO 5 | RM 2.35 |   |
KUALA LUMPUR | VMJ7753 |
SELANGOR | BRT8258 |
JOHOR | JXA3174 |
PULAU PINANG | PRF1630 |
PERAK | ANK7481 |
PAHANG | CEW7282 |
KEDAH | KFU2582 |
NEGERI SEMBILAN | NEB7681 |
KOTA KINABALU | SJE1246 |
KUCHING | QAB2395J |
Petrol | |||
---|---|---|---|
RON 95 | RM 2.05 |   | |
RON 97 | RM 3.47 |   | |
RON 100 | RM 4.50 |   | |
VPR | RM 5.50 |   |
Diesel | |||
---|---|---|---|
EURO 2M | RM 2.15 |   | |
EURO 5 | RM 2.35 |   |