It may not look all that special, but this car, the Volvo S60L PPHEV (Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) concept, absolutely is. Volvo claims that it’s a zero-emission electric vehicle, an efficient hybrid and a high-performance car. Yup, all three in one tidy looking Volvo S60L.
The S60L PPHEV uses the same plug-in hybrid technology showcased in Detroit 2012’s XC60 Plug-in Hybrid concept, and this time it will reach production next year. It will join the existing diesel-powered V60 Plug-in Hybrid in Volvo’s fast-expanding ultra-efficient lineup.
Under the hood is a 2.0 litre turbocharged petrol engine that makes 238 hp and 350 Nm of torque on its own. The Drive-E engine powers the front wheels through an eight-speed auto’box, while an electric motor sends another 68 hp and 200 Nm to the rear tyres for instant trough-the-road all-wheel drive.
Volvo’s “most technologically advanced powertrain ever” offers three driving modes: Pure, Hybrid and Power. Pure gives a 50 km all-electric range, Hybrid uses as little as 2.0 litres of fuel per 100 km (50 km per litre) and Power offers a 0-100 km/h time of just 5.5 seconds. Now this is a three-in-one cocktail you won’t mind having every day.
Total range is said to be around 1,000 km in the default Hybrid mode, and a full recharge of the boot floor-mounted 11.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack takes between 4.5 to 4.0 hours, depending on the power outlet’s amperage. There’s no need for a dedicated charging station; a regular power socket will suffice.
Unique to the concept are its matte white crystal pearl colour with contrasting black/blue details, wind-cheating 17-inch wheels and subtle plug-in hybrid badges. Inside, the S60L is further glitzed-up with a hazel-brown leather interior and matching bespoke wood trim pieces. Who says one can’t have it all?
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The small boot is now smaller…
So… You still can’t have it all…
Unless u opt for the v60…
With blackened shuriken wheels..
Hard to charge via socket for SG buyers as most folks lives in flats.
Buy longer power cord? ;)
what the hell Volvo,u copy mazda 3 meter cluster design. pls lah
Excuse me, that meter cluster panel started in V40 hatch, first released in 2012, way before your copycat Mazda 3 was launched.
And it’s full LCD. Beat that.
Hahahaha…this poor mazda guy thought his mazda have most advance tech.. but turn out it is copied tech.
wow its volvo,
Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
dose it tax free?
I want one!
Can’t wait for the hybrid + diesel + electric combo to come. Higher mileage + High torque + additional hp and torque from electric motor.
Will this ever come to Malaysian shores??
Wow, when will it be available in Chicago USA, as I’d love to buy one.