Volvo XC70 PHEV: 180km Electric Range Redefines Adventure

Volvo’s all-new model, the mid-size SUV XC70, has been unveiled. The exterior is easy to think of as an electric car because it has the design DNA of the previously announced electric vehicles EX30 and EX90, but as the name XC70 indicates, it is not an electric car but a plug-in hybrid.

With a total length of 4,815 mm, it is located between XC60 and XC90.Equipped with a 39.63kWh NMC battery, it weighs 2,275kg.If CATL’s entry-level model with 21.22kWh lithium iron phosphate battery is selected, the weight will be reduced to 2110kg.

Volvo claims the XC70 is its first long-range plug-in hybrid.The upgraded battery provides an electric mileage of 180 km. The basic model can travel 100 kilometers on a single charge. Since it is based on China’s CLTC, there is a possibility that the distance will decrease by 20-30% if it enters Korea.

The XC70, which is equipped with a 161-horsepower turbocharger and 1.5-liter gasoline engine, does not feel intense in output.Like all Volvo vehicles, the XC70 is limited to 180 km/h.

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The MIIT document of China’s Ministry of Industrial Technology and Information does not contain performance data, but fuel efficiency expectations are expected to be low considering the four-cylinder engine and heavy tolerance weight. Electric motor performance is not yet known.

AWD badge is attached to the tailgate, suggesting four-wheel drive. The acceleration is expected to be good at the start compared to the specifications.It is expected to be similar to the performance of the GeelyCar family with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine and two electric motorsLink Nco 08′ engine. The model reaches 100 km/h from rest in just 4.6 seconds.

Volvo designed the XC70 based on a generous wheelbase of 2895mm.It has a total height of 1650mm and a total width of 1890mm.The body design looks a bit more ordinary than expected, but the familiar Volvo styling elements still stand out.The rear spoilers are hidden under the roof spoilers. The tires come in a variety of wheel sizes from 19 inches to 21 inches.

While the XC70 is primarily aimed at the Chinese market, it is likely to be sold in other countries as well. Volvo is considering expanding its sales in more countries after its launch later this year. Currently, the popularity of plug-in hybrid vehicles from European brands is increasing in the domestic market. Expectations for XC70 are also growing if the price is reasonable. XC70’s domestic launch is undecided.

Editor Song Moon-cheol mc.song@carguy.kr