Volvo XC90 Hybrid Makes 400 HP, 472 LB-FT of Torque

Volvo has released details on the upcoming hybrid powertrain for its XC90 SUV.

“The XC90 T8 is a plug-in electric car, hybrid car and high-performance car rolled into one,” said Volvo R&D senior vice president Peter Mertens. “The Drive-E engines already offer highly competitive performance versus the competition. The T8 takes it further into a leading position.”

The plug-in hybrid system that will be powering the XC90 T8 will feature a 2.0-liter four-cylinder Drive-E engine that utilizes both a turbocharger and supercharger that will churn 318 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. When mated to an electric motor, the total system output boosts to 400 hp and 472 lb-ft of torque, allowing the XC90 to accelerate to 62 mph in 5.9 seconds.

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According to the Swedish automaker, the management system will automatically switch between gasoline or electric power in order to optimize fuel consumption. The XC90 will feature an eight-speed automatic transmission that has been adapted for the hybrid powertrain while a 34 kW starter motor serves as both generator and engine booster. The battery will provide up to 25 miles of electric-only driving and is regenerated through a two-step braking system.

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