2023 XC60 Recharge T8 AWD Ultimate
Crystal White, Charcoal Ventilated Nappa Leather in Charcoal Interior
OVERALL: double the electric motor power, and almost quadruple the range = fast
- Volvo has been making a plug-in XC60 for years, a short-range plug-in hybrid
- 2023 refreshed: 18.8 kWh battery pack; up to 58 km EV range; 455 hp: more range, more performance
- Flagship of XC60 family in power and efficiency
- 0L, Direct-Injected Turbocharged Engine + 1 E.motor at rear = E-AWD; 455 hp/523 lb-ft. (Combined); 18.8 kWh Lithium-ion Battery; 8-Speed Geartronic Automatic Transmission; 3.500 tow; 58 KM of Pure Electric Range; Fuel Efficiency (L/100 km) gas alone: 8.5 City / 8.5 Highway/8.5 Combined
- Lexus NX450h+ has a stronger electric motor; others are Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid; no BMW or Merc rivals;
- Drive modes: Power mode 0-100 less than 5 sec
- Driver-side charge point: Level II = 4.5-5 hours charge time is kinda slow. 3.6 kW on-board charger is about half the capacity of the Lexus
- Thor’s hammer full LED headlights/turning signal; no fogs
- Standard 20” wheels twin spoke
- 4-corner air suspension is extra
- Right-sized for compact luxury SUV; looks good even though the design is several yrs ols