Volvo Malaysia extends free data for MY22 & MY23 owners: what you need to know

Great news for Malaysian owners of Model Year 2022 and 2023 Volvo cars! In a premium, industry-first move, Volvo Car Malaysia is extending its complimentary Volvo Car Connect Plus data service by an additional year for eligible owners.

This extension aligns the benefits for these early adopters with newer models, bringing their total complimentary data period to a full five years.

What is Volvo Car Connect Plus?

Previously known as Digital Services , Volvo Car Connect Plus is the data connectivity package that comes with all Google built-in Volvo cars.

This service is the key to unlocking the car's full potential, enabling:

• Tether-free data: No need to use your phone's hotspot for media streaming.

• Seamless Google Integration: Powers Google Assistant ("Hey Google"), Google Maps, and the Google Play Store directly from your car's infotainment system.

• Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates: Allows your car to receive important software updates automatically.

Who is Eligible and How Does It Work?

This fantastic offer is aimed at the first wave of customers who purchased Google built-in Volvos from the 2022 and 2023 model years.

The best part? The extension is completely automatic.

• You do not need a software update.

• You do not need a SIM card replacement.

When your current data package expires, the complimentary one-year extension will be applied automatically, giving you "further peace of mind".

Affected Models

This extension applies to the following model year 2022 and 2023 cars built on the CMA and first-gen SPA1 platforms:

• Model Year 2022 

  • XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

  • XC60

  • XC60 Recharge

  • S90 Recharge

• Model Year 2023 

  • C40

  • XC40

  • XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

  • XC60

  • XC60 Recharge

  • XC90

  • XC90 Recharge

  • S60 Recharge

  • S90 Recharge

  • V60 Recharge

A Major Boost for Resale Value

Beyond the daily convenience, this update has a significant and often-overlooked benefit: resale value.

The Volvo Car Connect Plus subscription is connected to the vehicle, not the owner. This means that if you sell your car, any remaining validity on your 5-year data package will automatically transfer to the new owner, making your car a much more attractive and valuable proposition on the used market.

This connectivity is also crucial for Volvo's future, as it powers the AI-powered computing and machine learning in upcoming fully electric models like the EX90, enhancing safety and autonomous driving capabilities.

Looking to buy, sell, or manage your vehicle? For all your motoring needs in Malaysia, check out motorist Malaysia for helpful tools and services.

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