Volvo XC60 T8 Facelift (hybrid) review: The best of both worlds!
Volvo XC60 T8 Hybrid Recharge AWD 2022/2023 (facelift) review: behind the wheel, it's a bit like the best of both worlds for this plug-in hybrid! This Swedish SUV is a solid alternative to German premium SUVs. Its main competitors include the Audi Q5, the BMW X3, and the latest Mercedes GLC. The Volvo XC60 MY23 Facelift has other strengths to appeal to a different clientele. 🏆 Join Cars Passion behind the scenes for all the behind-the-scenes footage of our tests: / @blogcarspassion 🚗 Read the review of the 455-hp Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge on our Cars Passion blog: https://www.leblog-carspassion.fr/ess... Technical specifications and performance: 2022 Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge AWD Hybrid 2.0L 4-cylinder gasoline engine with 310 hp 145 hp electric motor (located at the rear) Total power: 455 hp (like the Polestar version) Total torque: 709 NM 8-speed Geartronic automatic transmission All-wheel drive (AWD) 18.8 kWh battery Type 2 charging port Trunk capacity: 468 liters/1395 liters Length: 4.69 m Weight: 2150 kg Fuel tank capacity: 71 liters Performance: 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds Top speed: 180 km/h Electric range: 71-78 km Total range: 900-950 km Combined fuel consumption (full battery): 2 L/100 km Combined fuel consumption (empty battery): 9 L/100 km 15 tax horsepower CO2 emissions: 27 g/km Price starting from €69,980 No penalty tax This video features a Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge test drive 00:00 Introduction 01:00 What is it? 01:45 Exterior Design 03:00 18.8 kWh Battery 03:50 German SUVs 04:20 Under the Hood: 455 hp 05:00 Interior Exploration 05:55 Trunk Volume 07:30 The Interior in Detail 09:00 Premium Finishes 11:30 Android Multimedia 13:20 Rear Seats 15:00 Charging for 70 km 17:40 Gas Station 18:10 Total Range 19:00 Fuel Consumption 20:00 Faulty Ergonomics 20:28 Acceleration 22:00 Turning Radius 23:00 Behind the Wheel 25:00 A Single Pedal 26:40 Playing the Charging Game 28:00 For Better or For Worse 29:45 A Review to Read on the Blog Official manufacturer fuel consumption figures WLTP combined fuel consumption: 1.2 l/100km WLTP combined electric fuel consumption: 20.2 kWh/100 km WLTP combined electric range: 73 km WLTP urban electric fuel consumption: 19.8 kWh/100 km WLTP urban electric range: 91 km Fierce German competition In the premium SUV category, German manufacturers dominate, but the Volvo XC60 offers other advantages that could appeal to a different clientele. The XC60 clearly has a strong hand to play, and its success on our roads is undeniable. The Audi Q5 50 TFSI e: more dynamic handling Mercedes GLC 300 e (also available as a diesel hybrid): as comfortable as a Volvo XC60 BMW X3 30e: sharper chassis What I liked: Successful facelift Sporty look in the Ultimate trim Very comfortable interior (air suspension) Excellent soundproofing, even on the highway Excellent Bowers & Wilkins sound system 70 km electric range Lightning-fast acceleration 900-950 km total range 468-liter trunk capacity What I didn't like: Considerable weight of over 2150 kg Price too high for this T8 model Multimedia: lack of customization No driving mode selection No rear climate control settings Driver assistance systems too intrusive Intrusive High fuel consumption 9.3L (battery empty) Thank you for your loyalty See you soon! #volvo #hybrid #suv #xc60 #volvoxc60 #automobile #car #CarsPassion Automotive YouTuber / Crazy YouTube video production with the Cars Passion 2022 Vlog team, made with a touch of humor and irony.
