The Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid has arrived in SA and we have pricing.
The electrified flagship of the Volvo XC60 range has touched down and comes with an advanced and powerful powertrain. Under the bonnet is a 2.0-litre turbo and supercharged petrol engine, which is paired to an electric motor which is positioned on the rear axle.
The numbers are impressive, with 233 kW and 400 Nm coming from the petrol engine, while the electric motor has outputs of 107 kW and 309 Nm.
As far as performance is concerned, the Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge is good for a 0-100 kph of just 4.8 seconds, but its consumption figures are even more impressive, with just 1.6 L/100 km and a pure electric range of 81 km. The battery is an 18.8 kWh unit and can be topped up via a cable.
Inside, the car features the new Android-powered infotainment system that comes with an array of Google apps and services, like Maps. The car is also app compatible and allows owners to warm or cool the cabin remotely, without having to step inside the vehicle.
Standard features at this point are all-encompassing, with a panoramic sunroof, heated front seats, inductive smartphone charging and 19-inch alloys, while the R-Design variant gains sporty model-specific interior and exterior styling cues. Various options are also available for either derivative, including a Harman Kardon Premium Sound system, air suspension and wheels measuring up to 22 inches in diameter.
There will be two trim levels on offer: R-Design, which focuses on a sporty look and Inscription, which leans towards all-out luxury. The range also includes a pocket-friendly XC60 front wheel drive model, as well as the new B5 and B6 hybrid models.
How much does the Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge cost in South Africa?
The new electrified model from Volvo starts at R1 218 900.
