Looks like Gothenburg’s claim of providing both brisk performance and outstanding fuel economy in the intriguing range-topping Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine – making its way into showrooms later this spring – have rung true, as final specifications reveal that the plug-in hybrid seven-seater SUV may be even more impressive than we once thought.
As previously reported, it features the same turbo- and supercharged 2.0 litre Drive-E four-cylinder petrol engine and eight-speed automatic transmission as on the T6; but all-wheel drive is now provided through a rear electric motor instead of a conventional transaxle. There’s also a 34 kW crankshaft-mounted starter generator (CISG) between the engine and gearbox, providing an extra 150 Nm of torque when needed.
What we now know is that both the 320 hp/400 Nm engine and the 87 hp/240 Nm rear motor are 2 hp and 5 hp more powerful than previously claimed, respectively – so the final combined power figure is now 7 hp up at 407 hp (torque stays the same at 640 Nm).
There’s more: the sprint time from 0-100 km/h is now quoted at 5.6 seconds instead of 5.9, CO2 emissions have been revised downwards to 49 grams per kilometre (g/km) – down from 59 g/km, itself over 20 g/km less than the previous target – and all-electric range has gone up 3 km to 43 km. Additionally, Volvo has finally released an official fuel consumption figure, which stands at an astounding 2.1 litres per 100 km.
“We have been working hard to earn our competitive edge and to give our customers the ultimate combination of performance and low fuel consumption,” said R&D senior vice president Peter Mertens. “Our Twin Engine technology has enabled us to build on our heritage of efficient powertrain development in a completely new way. Thanks to our new scalable product architecture, and our world-class four-cylinder engines, we have a clear and leading position.”
Over here in Malaysia, the new XC90 is now open for booking, with an official local introduction expected between August and September 2015 – this T8 Twin Engine is rumoured to be the sole offering for now, with pricing said to range between RM500k-550k. Excited for future 407 hp school runs?
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Tax exempted and still cost 500k?
Of course la Government need money to send the Mara students abroad to learn how to manufacture life size blow up doll.
Unlikely tax exempted. First batch CBU Sweden, by the time wanna prepare CKD, tax exemption period ended.
since when it is tax exempted? the exemptions already removed since last year. now only hybrids or EVs that are locally assembled are eligible for such exemptions. Even so, there is still no talk of continuing such exemptions beginning next year.
There is a strong optimism from Volvo’s dealer in Malaysia that the CKD versions would be priced attractively…I’m reading that to mean there’s an outside chance the T8 would qualify for exemptions (assuming an extension by the Govt to 2016 re exemptions for hybrid cars). If not, I doubt the XC90 will sell all that well around the half a mil mark
Look at the price. You can even buy a Porsche Cayenne. Would you buy a German Porshe Cayenne or buy this China Made Volvo? Now, every part of the Volvo is made by Geely in China. Go to the showroom and see each panel. Even the windscreen also Made in China.
How to pay RM600k for a Geely XC90?
Diam la murderer. This Chinese car far safer than your brand loved by rempit, killing innocent families, and orphaning kids.
Narrow minded people…China now have become super power in economy by manufacturing different level of quality depends on your money allocated..it have been mentioned million times that Geely only inject the fund but Volvo still the one that responsible in designing and finalizing the new model, technology enhancement and engine build up
holy cow! that fuel consumption is unreal. does it use air for power?! dang…
Under very specific condition, it can be achieved.
Max pure electric mode range is 43km. Theoretically, if your daily commute is below that, this car can become a pure EV.
It’s most disadvantaged in long distance travel. Due to added battery, motor etc, it’s less fuel efficient than normal fossil fuel variant.
Lovely but not thanks I can’t afford a condo on 4 wheels. Will wait to see what Volvo will offer with the all new XC60 and hopefully the price will not spike up so high like its bigger bro.
You can stick to your Myvi