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Specification and Information Modification Specification Image Review 2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid
For Spec and Information about 2012 Volvo V60 Plug in Hybrid, If you’ve been on the hunt for a vehicle with great gas mileage, you’re likely familiar with the fuel-sipping hybrid and diesel power plants that will give you the most miles per gallon. Now, Volvo plans to combine both elements with the introduction of the V60 Plug-in Hybrid next week at the Geneva Motor Show. “The V60 Plug-In Hybrid is billed as the world's first diesel plug-in hybrid, packing a 2.4-liter five-cylinder turbo diesel coupled with a 70-hp electric motor on the rear axle,” says Auto blog. “The hybrid diesel wagon enables the driver to select from one of three modes of propulsion: Pure for electric drive, Hybrid for alternating propulsion and Power for an extra boost from both.”
For Engine Of 2012 Volvo V60 Plug in Hybrid
For Engine Of 2012 Volvo V60 Plug in Hybrid, Volvo has taken some interesting decisions with its pursuit of hybrid technology. For example, the V60 is a full plug-in car. So when you get home, you hook it up to your mains and it tops up the battery, giving you a range of about 30 miles at speeds up to 70mph. It charges in around seven-and-a-half hours, at the worst case, but on a 16 amp socket it can be ready in as little as three-and-a-half hours.
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For Exterior Of 2012 Volvo V60 Plug in Hybrid
Exterior Of 2012 Volvo V60 Plug in Hybrid, The company describes it as three cars in one, which is overselling it slightly, but the different modes on offer are very clever. First, you can "switch to pure" - which is Volvo's marketing term for the car. What it means is that the electric motor drives the car, with no intervention from the diesel engine. Volvo says Europeans have an average daily drive of less than 30 miles, which means many will be able to drive only on electric power.
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| 2012 Volvo V60 Plug in Hybrid |
But how does it drive? T3 were granted exclusive access at the Good wood Festival of Speed. The V60 feels every inch the £47,000 luxury car. The cabin is spacious, comfortable and packed with tech. The large TFT dashboard displays battery charge, speed and the split between battery and diesel power while the drive buttons are mounted below the center column.
Volvo’s ethos follows in the car’s specifications. Up front there’s a 2.4 liter, five-cylinder diesel engine married to a six-speed automatic gearbox. Producing 215 horsepower, it is supplemented by a 7 kilowatt electric motor, which enables the V60 Plug-in Hybrid to enter all-electric all-wheel drive mode when required.
Driving the rear wheels is a 50 kilowatt peak electric motor, making the V60 Plug-in Hybrid Wagon a through-the-road hybrid. Combined, the entire drivetrain system can produce an impressive 472 foot-pounds of torque, and, in power mode, accelerate the car from 0-62 mph in just 6.2 seconds.
All that torque comes in handy for towing too: Volvo claims the V60 Plug-in Hybrid Wagon can easily tow up to 1.9 tons, although fuel economy won’t be anywhere near the headline-grabbing 1.9 l/100km (124 mpg) it has achieved on the European test cycle. The only major downside we could argue is that the gearbox is a little less snappy than we've come to expect. It's not a double-clutch model - although Volvo does this tech in other cars - so don't expect that sort of response. It's still very good, though, even with the traditional automatic. Even so, there's plenty of speed here, and most people buying this car will find it enjoyable to drive, but snappy when it's needed.
Driving the rear wheels is a 50 kilowatt peak electric motor, making the V60 Plug-in Hybrid Wagon a through-the-road hybrid. Combined, the entire drivetrain system can produce an impressive 472 foot-pounds of torque, and, in power mode, accelerate the car from 0-62 mph in just 6.2 seconds.
All that torque comes in handy for towing too: Volvo claims the V60 Plug-in Hybrid Wagon can easily tow up to 1.9 tons, although fuel economy won’t be anywhere near the headline-grabbing 1.9 l/100km (124 mpg) it has achieved on the European test cycle. The only major downside we could argue is that the gearbox is a little less snappy than we've come to expect. It's not a double-clutch model - although Volvo does this tech in other cars - so don't expect that sort of response. It's still very good, though, even with the traditional automatic. Even so, there's plenty of speed here, and most people buying this car will find it enjoyable to drive, but snappy when it's needed.
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For Interior Of 2012 Volvo V60 Plug in Hybrid
Interior Of 2012 Volvo V60 Plug in Hybrid, Specifically, the XC60 concept is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four engine rated for 280 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque, which drives the front wheels by way of an eight-speed automatic transmission. An engine stop-start system is standard. An electric motor rated for 70 hp and 148 lb-ft can power the rear wheels, and there also is an electric motor/generator to supplement the gasoline engine, rated for 45 hp and 111 lb-ft. Volvo says combined power output of the three units is 350 hp. Electricity is stored in a 12 kWh battery that is located beneath the cargo area.
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| 2012 Volvo V60 Plug in Hybrid Interior |
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| 2012 Volvo V60 Plug in Hybrid Interior |
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| 2012 Volvo V60 Plug in Hybrid Interior |
Then there's the hybrid mode. No surprises here really: the car does low speed and low rev stuff on the battery, but the diesel engine kicks in if you require more than the 70hp electric motor can deliver. As with most hybrids, braking can create electricity but the car's engine will also charge the power pack to 40 per cent of its maximum. We asked if this put a strain on diesel economy, and were assured that it didn't. The final mode, power, is designed to make the car go as fast as possible. We like this feature, because it means that this car is still fun to drive and on those occasions where you want to enjoy performance, it's just a button press away. The diesel engine has plenty of grunt too, it's Volvo's powerful 2.4 litre 215hp effort. The company says it will get you to 60mph in a shade under 7 seconds, and in our test we certainly managed to haul ourselves to that speed in little or no time. We weren't allowed to push it harder though, because the car we drove was still bedding in.
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For Price Of 2012 Volvo V60 Plug in Hybrid
MSRP: $33,300 - $43,700, MPG Range: 22 - 25 mpg, Body Style: SUV
Volvo V60 D6 Plug-in Hybrid price: £47,000 (£42,000 with government incentive)
