2018 Volvo XC60 (2nd Generation)

Volvo introduces competitively-priced entry-level XC60 B5

The Volvo XC60 B5 has been introduced by Volvo Car South Africa as a more affordable version of their best-selling vehicle, the XC60.

The new model is available as a front wheel drive (FWD) model only and as with its five stablemates within the XC60 range, features a mild-hybrid powertrain which includes a Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) which recuperates braking energy in order to charge the vehicle’s 48-volt battery. This energy is then used by an integrated starter generator to support the 183 kW/350 N.m 2,0-litre turbocharged engine, returning an impressive combined fuel consumption figure of 6,9 L/100km.

Available from the 1st of February, the XC60 B5 slots in below the XC60 B5 Momentum AWD at a price of R750 000 (including VAT). It features an impressive array of standard items which includes 18-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry, heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, parking assist (front and rear), a reversing camera and inductive smartphone charging. Should you wish to have a bit of cow on the seats, however, you’ll have to tick that option box.

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Volvo introduces competitively-priced entry-level XC60 B5

The Volvo XC60 B5 has been introduced by Volvo Car South Africa as a more affordable version of their best-selling vehicle, the XC60.
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Volvo launches more affordable XC60, but hasn't lost sight of electrifying South Africa

  • The new front-wheel-drive XC60 offers plenty of poke and is packed with features.
  • Mild-hybrid technology provides a claimed 6.9 litres/100km fuel consumption.
  • Volvo boss says all-electric XC40s are selling fast, but stock is a challenge.
A new entry-level version of Volvo's best-selling XC60 premium sports utility vehicle (SUV) goes on sale in South Africa this month (February 2022), priced at R750 000 all in (including VAT and emissions tax). It's called the XC60 B5 Momentum, and it comes with front-wheel drive only, but it's still packing fuel-saving and luxury features that make it attractive.

Like all derivatives in the recently updated XC60 range, the new B5 model offers a mild-hybrid powertrain that includes a Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) capable of recuperating braking energy to charge a 48-volt battery. Its integrated starter generator uses this recovered energy to support the turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine and further reduce tailpipe emissions. As a result, the vehicle's claimed combined fuel consumption figure comes in at just 6.9 litres/100km.

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Volvo launches more affordable XC60, but hasn't lost sight of electrifying South Africa | Life

We talk to Volvo Car South Africa's MD Greg Maruszewski about the new budget-friendly XC60 that's just been launched, and the all-electric XC40 that's rising in popularity despite lack of availability.
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Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge announced for South Africa

The local introduction of the highly anticipated XC60 T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid has been announced by Volvo Car South Africa as the Swedish luxury firm continues its shift towards electrification.

Positioned as the flagship of the recently refreshed XC60 line-up, above the B5 and B6 mild-hybrid variants, the all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid is available in both distinctive R-Design guise and luxury Inscription form. Pricing starts at R1 218 900.

The high-performance, low-emissions powertrain comprises the Scandinavian company’s 233 kW/400 Nm turbo- and supercharged 2.0-litre petrol engine, a 107 kW/309 Nm electric motor sited on the rear axle and an 18.8 kWh lithium-ion battery capable of receiving a charge via cable. As a result, the XC60 T8 Recharge boasts a pure electric range of up to 81 km, a combined fuel consumption of just 1.6 L/100 km and an impressive 0-100 km/h sprint time of just 4,8 seconds. Power is sent to all four wheels via Volvo’s standard Geartronic eight-speed automatic transmission.

As with other models in the XC60 range, the T8 Recharge features Volvo’s latest Android-powered infotainment system, complete with built-in Google apps and services. Volvo was the first automaker to directly integrate its cars with Google Assistant-enabled devices.

Additionally, the number of services available through the Volvo Cars app increases for the T8 Recharge thanks to the vehicle’s plug-in hybrid configuration, allowing owners to remotely precondition the cabin without having to start the engine, track the battery’s charge levels and monitor electricity consumption, for example.

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Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge announced for South Africa

The local introduction of the highly anticipated XC60 T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid has been announced by Volvo Car South Africa as the Swedish luxury firm continues its shift towards electrification.
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Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge Arrives in SA

The Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid has arrived in SA and we have pricing.

The electrified flagship of the Volvo XC60 range has touched down and comes with an advanced and powerful powertrain. Under the bonnet is a 2.0-litre turbo and supercharged petrol engine, which is paired to an electric motor which is positioned on the rear axle.

The numbers are impressive, with 233 kW and 400 Nm coming from the petrol engine, while the electric motor has outputs of 107 kW and 309 Nm.

As far as performance is concerned, the Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge is good for a 0-100 kph of just 4.8 seconds, but its consumption figures are even more impressive, with just 1.6 L/100 km and a pure electric range of 81 km. The battery is an 18.8 kWh unit and can be topped up via a cable.

Inside, the car features the new Android-powered infotainment system that comes with an array of Google apps and services, like Maps. The car is also app compatible and allows owners to warm or cool the cabin remotely, without having to step inside the vehicle.

Standard features at this point are all-encompassing, with a panoramic sunroof, heated front seats, inductive smartphone charging and 19-inch alloys, while the R-Design variant gains sporty model-specific interior and exterior styling cues. Various options are also available for either derivative, including a Harman Kardon Premium Sound system, air suspension and wheels measuring up to 22 inches in diameter.

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Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge Arrives in SA

The Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid has arrived in SA and we have pricing. Not only is it light on fuel, but it's fast too!
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New in SA: Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge is a high performance plug-in hybrid

Following hot on the heels of the more accessible Volvo XC60 B5 model that was announced earlier this month, Volvo Cars South Africa has launched a new plug-in hybrid derivative that forms the new flagship of the MY2022 range.

The Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge is powered by a 2.0-litre turbopetrol engine that produces 233kW and 400Nm, and it pairs with a 109kW electric motor that’s positioned on the rear axle. As a result, the new Volvo is capable of sprinting from 0-100km/h in 4.8 seconds, according to claims.

Being a plug-in hybrid, the vehicle is also fitted with an 18.8 kWh lithium-ion battery that allows for a (claimed) all-electric range of up to 81km between charges, which should cover most commutes.

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New in SA: Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge is a high performance plug-in hybrid

The Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid model has been launched in South Africa as the new performance flagship of the mid-size SUV range.
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Plug-in, baby! Volvo's electrifying XC60 Recharge hybrid has landed in South Africa

  • The Plug-in Hybrid version of Volvo's best-selling SUV might be ideal if you can't wait for the all-electric XC40 Recharge stock to arrive.
  • Blistering performance on offer from its turbocharged, supercharged, and electrified drivetrain will satisfy adrenalin fanatics.
  • One of the most fuel economical vehicles on sale in SA, claimed at least, using less than 2.0 litres/100km in a combined cycle.
Earlier this week, we reported on the new entry-level Volvo XC60 with front-wheel drive and mild-hybrid technology that comes in at R750 000. Now, the company is ready to talk about the plug-in hybrid version of the premium SUV that's officially priced at R1 218 900.

Greg Maruszewski, Managing Director at Volvo Car South Africa, says the XC60 T8 Recharge arrives at the right time, with local interest in electrified vehicles growing fast.

Globally, sales of Volvo Recharge models increased 11.5% year-on-year in January 2022, accounting for 31.7% of all Volvo vehicles sold around the world during the month, and Maruszewski believes a similar trend will emerge in South Africa.

"You need only look at the popularity of our first fully electric model - the XC40 P8 Recharge - to understand there's a growing local appetite for electrified vehicles," says Maruszewski. "A plug-in hybrid is an attractive first step for South Africans considering making the switch to electric, and an XC60 T8 Recharge is a compelling option, combining ultra-low emissions with brisk performance. Its arrival is a further demonstration of our commitment to increasingly electrify our model range, with the ultimate ambition of becoming a fully electric car company by 2030."

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Plug-in, baby! Volvo's electrifying XC60 Recharge hybrid has landed in South Africa | Life

Volvo's new XC60 T8 Recharge will allow you to drive up to 81km in pure electric zero-emissions silence. But, stamp your right foot and it will haul - from 0 to 100km/h in just 4.8 seconds.
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Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge (2022) Launch Review

How much does the Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge cost in South Africa?

The new Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge starts at R1 218 900

Final thoughts

Available in Inscription or R-Design specification, the XC60 remains one of Volvo’s most convincing packages in a segment that includes competitors such as the Audi Q5, Alfa Romeo Stelvio, BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC and even the Hyundai Sante Fe and Kia Sorento. The new T8 Recharge derivative, especially, exudes the kind of effortless sophistication that sets this Swedish brand apart.

Unlike mild-hybrid or closed hybrid (non-plug-in) offerings from other brands, the appeal of Volvo’s modern application is that the owner can actually experience the benefit of notable pure-electric (electric-only) mobility in their everyday lives, with enough range for most South Africans to enjoy an emissions-free (and, significantly, petrol-free) school run or, indeed, commute.

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Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge (2022) Launch Review

The XC60 T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid offers an appealing compromise between an internal-combustion-engined car and a battery-electric vehicle.
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DRIVEN | Volvo's XC60 T8 and XC90 T8 - now recharged with new triple layer EV battery

- XC90 flagship, with 340kW on tap, can also drive in pure electric mode for petrol-free motoring.
- XC60 range-topper can also go full EV, and it travels further than the XC90 before its battery dies.
- Loaded with luxury, safety and comfort, and surprisingly competitively priced.

Pricey, but they might be worth it

The XC60 T8 Recharge (prices start at R1 218 900) and the XC90 T8 Recharge (prices start at R1 560 600) are not cheap cars. But, you get so much value and potential fuel savings that the asking price isn't that bad compared to some of the competitors' offerings. For example, this diesel SUV we recently tested costs as much as the XC60 T8 Recharge.

Considering the high level of luxury, safety, features and a decent warranty and Maintenance Plan, these cars might be a worthwhile consideration if you're tired of filling up your thirsty premium car. As fuel prices rise, we do not doubt that more affluent people will be flocking to Volvo dealers to look at hybrids. Look at how well the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid models are doing around the R500 000 price point, and you'll see that we want hybrids in SA; no, we need hybrids in SA if we're going to be able to make a litre of fuel last longer.

Both models come with a five-year or 100 000km Maintenance Plan, and you get an eight-year or 160 000km warranty for the battery pack.

www.news24.com

DRIVEN | Volvo's XC60 T8 and XC90 T8 - now recharged with new triple layer EV battery | Life

Volvo's made it no secret that it's becoming an electric car company. These sleek refreshed SUV models represent its latest charge in the plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) segment.
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FiestaST said:
DRIVEN | Volvo's XC60 T8 and XC90 T8 - now recharged with new triple layer EV battery

- XC90 flagship, with 340kW on tap, can also drive in pure electric mode for petrol-free motoring.
- XC60 range-topper can also go full EV, and it travels further than the XC90 before its battery dies.
- Loaded with luxury, safety and comfort, and surprisingly competitively priced.

Pricey, but they might be worth it

The XC60 T8 Recharge (prices start at R1 218 900) and the XC90 T8 Recharge (prices start at R1 560 600) are not cheap cars. But, you get so much value and potential fuel savings that the asking price isn't that bad compared to some of the competitors' offerings. For example, this diesel SUV we recently tested costs as much as the XC60 T8 Recharge.

Considering the high level of luxury, safety, features and a decent warranty and Maintenance Plan, these cars might be a worthwhile consideration if you're tired of filling up your thirsty premium car. As fuel prices rise, we do not doubt that more affluent people will be flocking to Volvo dealers to look at hybrids. Look at how well the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid models are doing around the R500 000 price point, and you'll see that we want hybrids in SA; no, we need hybrids in SA if we're going to be able to make a litre of fuel last longer.

Both models come with a five-year or 100 000km Maintenance Plan, and you get an eight-year or 160 000km warranty for the battery pack.

www.news24.com

DRIVEN | Volvo's XC60 T8 and XC90 T8 - now recharged with new triple layer EV battery | Life

Volvo's made it no secret that it's becoming an electric car company. These sleek refreshed SUV models represent its latest charge in the plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) segment.
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Price is not too far off my T6 with polestar upgrade and all the other extras. Would seriously consider an electric hybrid at this stage.
 
New 2025 Volvo XC60 to gain estate styling and EV option

Electric version of firm’s best-selling car will arrive in 2025 and join Volvo XC90 replacement

Among the crucial models in development as part of Volvo’s EV onslaught is the all-new, all-electric and all-important successor to the Volvo XC60. The SUV has been the Swedish brand’s best-selling car for the past four years running.

Due in 2024 to fill the gap between the XC40 Recharge electric SUV and the long-awaited electric replacement for the XC90 SUV coming later this year, the XC60 successor (which will have a name rather than a numerical designation) will play a core role in taking Volvo to its goal of all-out electrification by 2030.

EVs accounted for just 6.5% of Volvo’s global sales last year (its best on record), but the Swedish company aims to boost that figure to 50% by 2025 on the way to ditching combustion entirely by 2030. A swiftly expanding line-up of EVs, heavy investment in production facilities and new car construction processes will be key to achieving this goal, as Volvo looks to emerge as a front runner among the ‘legacy’ manufacturers going up against Tesla.

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New 2025 Volvo XC60 to gain estate styling and EV option | Autocar

Electric version of firm’s best-selling car will arrive in 2025 and join Volvo XC90 replacement
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How An Automatic Over-The-Air Update Left A Bunch Of Volvo Owners Stranded - The Autopian​

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Last week, The Autopian received an email from a reader describing a situation involving his mother’s 2022 Volvo XC60.

The car had received an over-the-air software update at some point during the night, and when the owner attempted to start the car the next day, it would not start. The car had somehow been put into anti-theft mode, which immobilizes the vehicle and prevents it from starting.

This incident does not appear to be limited to our reader’s mother, and we have confirmed more cases and details, plus we’ve received confirmation from Volvo about the issue.

But there’s still a lot we don’t know, and it brings up some interesting issues about software updates worth discussing.

The first dealership service department we reached out to is located in the same area as our reader’s mother – Englewood, New Jersey.

Speaking with service staff there confirmed that there were many, many customers who had this exact same problem, with the representative reporting they were “inundated with phone calls,” all from Volvo owners who had effectively bricked cars.

One of the details that makes this problem more alarming is that this particular software update is one that happened automatically, without owner authorization; the service department we spoke with explained that as of April 4th Volvo intended to send over-the-air software updates in waves, and these updates seemed to be, at least in part, updates to fix some reported infotainment display-related glitches.

Volvo’s owner’s manual notes that while some OTA updates are placed in a Notifications area of the user interface, some — “depending on software version” — may be downloaded automatically.

Our customer’s update appears to have fit in this latter category, which means there’s not a lot she could have done to prevent her car from bricking itself.

The update seems to have had a problem that puts the owner’s cars in the anti-theft mode, where it does not recognize the owner’s key and as a result can’t be started.

The technician we spoke with said performing a battery reset (disconnecting the battery for around 15 minutes and then reconnecting, effectively re-booting the car) seemed to fix the problem in at least a few cases, but they could not confirm this was a universal solution.

Volvo representatives stated that they are aware of an “issue relating to software installation,” and that the company’s “quality team is working directly with our retail partners to ensure customer vehicles affected by the issue are remedied promptly,” but declined to give any further information.
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DRIVEN: Volvo XC60 and XC90 T8 plug-in hybrids aim to bridge the EV gap

XC60 or XC90, which one is best?

This is very much a case of middle sibling versus larger sibling, with the XC60 T8 Recharge coming in at R1 222 400 and the XC90 T8 Recharge commanding a price of R1 560 600.

As you’d expect the smaller and nimbler XC60 is the most rewarding to drive if you enjoy a feeling of agility, although it’s not quite small enough to be parked easily in tight spaces.

In terms of cabin space, it’ll accommodate five adults in relative comfort and the boot will swallow 468 litres of luggage with the back seats in place.

The Volvo XC90, on the other hand, is a true cruise-liner on wheels, with comfortable seating for seven occupants.

Like the XC60, it is optionally available with air suspension, but in the XC90 it just feels waftier and more comfortable, while cabin noise insulation is out of this world. It’s a large, luxurious metal cocoon on wheels.

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DRIVEN: Volvo XC60 and XC90 T8 plug-in hybrids aim to bridge the EV gap

Volvo’s XC60 and XC90 T8 plug-in hybrids aim to bridge a gap in the market, and they’re a lot faster than they look. But do they meet the efficiency claims? We drove both back to back.
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