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Volvo XC60, XC90 PHEVs get larger battery, more electric range
Volvo has globally revealed updated versions of its XC60 and XC90 plug-in hybrid SUVs, with the key change being a larger 41.2 kWh battery, replacing the previous 19 kWh unit. This increases…
Volvo has globally revealed updated versions of its XC60 and XC90 plug-in hybrid SUVs, with the key change being a larger 41.2 kWh battery, replacing the previous 19 kWh unit. This increases the electric-only range to up to 200 km for the XC60 and around 162 km for the XC90.
Both SUVs continue with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and rear electric motors. The XC60 produces 461 hp and 759 Nm, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, while the XC90 makes 461 hp and 751 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds. The XC60 also gets cosmetic updates including a revised grille, bumper, and new LED headlights.
The updated SUVs feature an 11.2-inch touchscreen with Volvo's new Car UX interface. Currently, the XC60 and XC90 sold in India have a 48V mild-hybrid setup producing 250 hp and 360 Nm, and there is no word on when the new PHEV versions will arrive in India.
Indian Opinion Analysis
India's luxury SUV segment has seen strong demand, but Volvo's local lineup currently lacks a plug-in hybrid option. The XC60 and XC90 sold here use a mild-hybrid system, which offers limited electric assist. With the new PHEVs boasting over 160 km of electric range, they would qualify for lower GST under India's FAME II framework if locally assembled, though Volvo has not indicated any plans. The bigger battery also addresses a key buyer concern: real-world electric range. Whether Volvo brings these to India will depend on its strategy for meeting stricter CAFE norms from 2027 and competing with rivals like the BMW X5 xDrive50e and Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 de, which already offer plug-in hybrids locally.
Source: timesnownews.com
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