Revised brakes more range and a new six seat layout highlight the changes to the 2020 volvo xc90 t8.
Volvo xc90 t8 range.
Now a three model range the plug in hybrid version of the xc90 also boasts new seating.
And for 2019 its sensus infotainment display gained a 50 percent quicker processor.
In addition to delivering rapid acceleration the t8 plug in version will run on electricity alone.
The base price is around 68 000 though my tester drove off the assembly line.
The hybrid also referred to as the recharge t8 is the most expensive fastest most economical and cleanest of the.
The lineup for 2020 has been trimmed slightly with the t8 excellence model excluded for this year.
With a full battery the xc90 recharge t8 will cover up to a claimed 31 miles on electric power alone by official standards but in reality you ll see more like 20 25 miles depending on the sort of driving that you do.
The volvo xc90 recharge t8 is a fantastic plug in hybrid suv and was arguably the first car to successfully nail the brief in the large premium off roader class.
Find out in our first drive why those changes are worth talking about.
Range charging and battery life.
The 2020 xc90 received a larger battery pack and its range.
In 2018 the xc90 s dropped the two row option and the t8 plug in hybrid variant got slightly more electric range.
Like volvo s other recharge models it uses a powerful petrol engine working in conjunction with an electric motor combining to give the xc90 almost 400bhp despite its low emissions.
Depending on amongst other things driving style temperature and climate normal range for electric mode is at 25 45 km 15 27 miles for a s60 t6 t8 v60 t6 t8 and s90 v90 20 40 km 12 24 miles for an xc60 xc90 and 25 50 km 15 30 miles for a v60 d6 d5.
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Volvo xc90 recharge t8 hybrid range.