Volvo has introduced the new XC60 T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid SUV to South Africa as part of the brand’s “shift towards electrification.”
This model slots in at the top of the XC60 range and is available in R-Design and Inscription specification grades.
The XC60 T8 Recharge has a South African starting price of R1,218,900, which includes a 5-year/100,000km warranty and maintenance plan.
Powertrain
The highlight of the new XC60 T8 Recharge is a powerful plug-in hybrid drivetrain.
The setup incorporates a 2.0-litre, turbocharged and supercharged petrol engine that produces 233kW and 400Nm, along with a rear-mounted electric motor generating 107kW and 309Nm.
An 18.8kWh lithium-ion battery powers the electric engine and is rechargeable via a cable, while an eight-speed automatic transmission sends power to all four wheels.
The results are a 0-100km/h sprint time of 4.8 seconds, a pure electric driving range of up to 81km, and a combined fuel consumption rating of 1.6l/100km.
Features
Standard features are plentiful in the new top-of-the-line XC60 T8 Recharge.
Every model is fitted with a panoramic sunroof, heated front seats, a wireless charger, and 19-inch alloys, while the R-Design variant gains sportier model-specific interior and exterior styling cues.
In addition, the SUV gets a 9.0-inch Android infotainment system offering built-in Google apps and services, as well as access to Volvo’s plug-in-hybrid-specific features such as preconditioning the cabin without starting the petrol engine, tracking the battery’s charge levels, and monitoring electricity consumption.
Various options are further available for either the R-Design or the Inscription, including a Harman Kardon sound system, air suspension, and wheels measuring up to 22 inches.
The XC60 also earned the Top Safety Pick Plus award from the American Institute for Highway Safety in 2021, as well as a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating.
Luggage capacity for the SUV is rated at 505 litres with all five seats up and 1,432 litres with only the front seats erected.
Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge
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