Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid launched at Rs 1.25 cr (ex Delhi)
NEW DELHI: Swedish luxury carmaker Volvo has
launched India's first plug-in hybrid SUV, the XC90 T8 Excellence, at a price
of Rs 1.25 crore (ex showroom Delhi). The 7-seater SUV's T8 petrol engine
delivers 49 g/km CO2 backed with an electric range of up to 40 km. It churns
out 407 hp of power and 640 Nm of torque, and clocks 0-100 kmph in 5.6 seconds.
"The XC90 T8 Excellence is not only a segment
first but India's first plug-in hybrid SUV and we see a lot of interest from
our more affluent customers, who prefer to experience 'responsible'
luxury," said Tom von Bonsdorff, Managing Director, Volvo Auto India.
It comes with three drive modes, which can be
selected by a touch on the centre console - Pure (the high voltage battery is
fully charged), Hybrid (default mode), and Power (combined performance of
combustion engine and electric motor).
It has a host of safety features - Adaptive cruise
control, Lane departure warning, Collision warning with full auto-braking,
Blind spot detection with cross traffic alert, Rear collision warning, and Park
pilot assist. It also comes with an integrated ionic air cleaner in the
CleanZone climate system, which restricts particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10 by
up to 95 percent, claims the company.
Some other features of the SUV include - surround
sound system with 20 speakers, panoramic sunroof, air suspension for all 4
wheels, perforated heating/cooling and massage functions in all seats, and
tyres with noise cancelation technology.