Significantly, it has a more powerful rear electric motor that generates 107 kW of power and this, combined with 233 kW from the 2,0-litre turbo-charged engine, the 340 kW power output and the 709 Nm of torque from the two powertrains, make this car the most powerful XC90 ever.
The new e-motor also improves all-wheel drive capability, upping power in the rear wheels by 65%, while electric range has been boosted courtesy of a new long-range battery, allowing for 77 km of electric only driving.
“The average premium car owner travels less than 50 km daily, so most local Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid drivers will be able to do their daily motoring on pure electric power,” says Volvo Car South Africa Managing Director, Greg Maruszewski.
The seven-seater family SUV boasts a 0-100 km sprint time of 5,3 seconds, fuel consumption of 7,2 l/100 km and reduced emissions of 164 g/km.
The model is offered in Inscription and R-Design trim levels. Pricing for the Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid starts at R1 560 600 and it carries a 5-year/100 000km Warranty and Maintenance Plan, 5-year Roadside Assistance and an 8-year/160 000 km warranty on the lithium-ion battery.
