Volvo XC60 2017 2.0 T8 TwEn

Volvo XC60 2017 2.0 hybrid description

Volvo XC60 2017 2.0 T8 TwEn has been produced from 2018 to 2019. It has four-cylinder engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 303 horsepower at 6000 rpm and torque 400 Nm (Newton metres) on 2200 revolutions per minute This plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) can run on either its internal combustion engine or its electric motor alone. Its battery is larger than those of conventional hybrids (HEVs) and can be charged from the power grid.

Volvo XC60 2017 2.0 T8 TwEn has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears. This Volvo has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive. It analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster application when needed. During normal driving, the torque split is 100% to the front and no torque to the rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50% to 50%).
Volvo XC60 2017 2.0 T8 TwEn accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 230 km/h.

The fuel and energy consumption of this version of Volvo XC60 2017 2.0 T8 TwEn in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving using both internal combustion and electric motors) is 3.4 litres and 15.9 kWh per 100km (29.4 km/l).
According to user reviews, this Volvo real everyday fuel consumption is 6 litres per 100 km, which is 76% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volvo XC60 fuel consumption.

Volvo XC60 safety

During safety testing Volvo XC60 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volvo XC60 is evaluated with outstanding rate 98 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 87 from 100, for pedestrian protection Volvo XC60 got 76 points from 100.
Volvo XC60 safety equipment has been rated as outstanding - 95 percents from 100.