Jan27

Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid set for debut in Geneva

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Volvo officially announced it will unveil its first hybrid model at the Geneva Motor Show in March. According to the company V60 Plug-in Hybrid is a revolutionary model that has an average fuel consumption of just 1.9 liters per 100 km (123 mpg). From Volvo said that a conceptual model is not a concept, the car is ready for mass production. Engine used in the V60 Plug-in Hybrid is a 2.4-litre D5 turbo diesel, which produces 215 horsepower and maximum torque of 440 Nm, which transmits the movement of the front wheels. The rear axle features ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) in the form of an electric motor producing 70 horsepower, which receives its power from a 12 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The gearbox in the V60 Hybrid will be a six-speed automatic.

“This second-generation hybrid is the perfect choice for the uncompromising buyer who wants a superbly carbon dioxide-lean car packed with driving pleasure,” says Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Cars.

“In order to get true car enthusiasts to think green, you have to offer them the opportunity to drive with low carbon dioxide emissions without taking away the adrenaline rush that promotes genuine driving pleasure. The V60 Plug-in Hybrid has all the traditional properties of a genuine sports wagon. What we’ve done is to spice it up with spearhead technology, “says Stefan Jacoby.