Volvo to sell 1,800 vehicles in 2011

SHAH ALAM: Volvo Car Malaysia Sdn Bhd aims to sell 1,800 vehicles this year against the 850 units in 2010, said its Field
Manager for Sales, Su Chee Oon.

He said the introduction of two S80 T5 variants, namely the Powershift and Exclusive Powershift, will contribute at least 100 units towards the sales target.

"We also plan to introduce our completely knocked down S60 in September and that will help further boost sales," he told reporters after launching the S80 T5 models here today.

Su said both T5 variants come with more horsepower than the previous 2.5T, pushing out a roaring 240hp @ 5,500rpm and torque of 320@1800-5000 that propels them from 0-100 km/h in 7.7secs.


He said the T5 Exclusive also comes with Volvo's cutting-edge Pedestrian Detection as well as new Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake, features that were unavailable in the previous variant.

The all-new S80 T5 is priced at RM268,000 on the road without insurance, while the T5 Exclusive is going for RM295,000.

On recent amendments to the Hire-Purchase Act 1967, Su said it has affected Volvo Car Malaysia's bookings and orders by between 20 and 25 per cent as it has slowed down processing.

"We are not sure how the new Act would affect the industry in the long term.

But the industry is so far, not comfortable," he added. - Bernama