5/17/2023 0 Comments 2018 volvo crossover![]() Transmission operation is unobtrusive.ĮPA energy-economy estimates for the T8 are 59 MPGe with electric operation, and 26 mpg combined city/highway for the gas engine. Initial throttle response is quicker, though followed by a brief flat spot before resuming a brisk pace. Still, acceleration is noticeably stronger in Power mode. The XC60 T8 delivers good around-town performance in Pure or Hybrid modes. Selectable drive modes include traditional “Hybrid,” limited-range electric-only “Pure,” fully combined “Power” for heightened performance, “AWD” for full-time all-wheel-drive operation as road and weather conditions warrant, and “Individual” to blend elements of the other modes. Power is managed via an 8-speed automatic transmission. The engine drives the front wheels and the electric motor powers the rear. Regardless of how much fuss Volvo does or doesn’t make about the T8, which is available in all three XC60 trim levels, the core facts about it are this: The 2.0-liter turbocharged and supercharged T6 4-cylinder gas engine is combined with an electric motor for a maximum 400 system horsepower and 472 lb-ft of torque. The sweep of a needle in the right-hand dial in the cluster informs the driver of operational status from “charging” through to “power,” and a discreet graph next to the gas-gauge indicator displays the charge level of the battery. There are no showy animated power-flow graphics on the instrument display. The view from behind the wheel is similarly low key. XC60s with the T8 plug-in hybrid powerplant don’t boldly advertise that fact to the world - you have to kind of know your Volvos to realize the T8 badge on the hands-free liftgate stands for the gas/electric unit. Hints that you’re driving a plug-in hybrid are subtle, the most noticeable being a badge on the right side of the tailgate … and then only if you know what “T8” designates. So, it’s a touch ironic that the hybrid offering in its redesigned 2018 XC60 compact crossover SUV lineup is kind of downplayed. It has announced that, starting in 2019, every new or redesigned product line it rolls out will have either pure-electric or hybrid power – no more solely fossil-fueled engines. Volvo apparently has a high regard for electrified vehicles. The not so good: Complicated touchscreen controls, pricey options The good: Pleasant road manners, strong acceleration, good fuel economy (if using charger) The great: Interior materials, available safety features, ability to run on all-electric power Options on test vehicle: Convenience Package ($2000), Vision Package ($1100), Luxury Seat Package ($3000), Advance Package ($1900), black headliner and sport steering wheel ($300), metallic paint ($595), Bowers and Wilkins Premium Sound ($3200), 4-Corner Air Suspension ($1800) Value grade is for specific trim level evaluated, and may not reflect Consumer Guide's impressions of the entire model lineup.īase price: $56,700 (not including $995 destination charge) All grades are versus other vehicles in the same class. Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. "Big" rating based on male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, "Tall" rating based on 6'6"-tall male tester. ![]() Fuel economy is 44 mpg, while emissions is 139 grams per kilometer.2018 Volvo XC60 T8 Inscription in Crystal White Metallic (a $595 option) 2018 Volvo XC60 T8 E-AWD InscriptionĮPA-estimated fuel economy: 59 MPGe, 26 mpg (combined) CG Report Cardīig & Tall comfort ratings are for front seats only. A run to 62 mph takes 7.5 seconds, while top speed is rated at 143 mph. ![]() Output comes in at 235 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 354 pound-feet of torque at 1,750 rpm. Fuel economy is 45 mpg, while emissions clock in at 138 grams per km.įinally, there’s the D5, another twin-turbo oil burner. A run to 62 mph takes 8.8 seconds, and top speed is rated at 130 mph. The first is the D4, a twin-turbo unit producing 190 horsepower at 4,250 rpm and 295 pound-feet of torque at 1,750 rpm. There will also be a few turbo diesel options on the table. Fuel economy is 31 mpg combined, while emissions clock in at 176 grams per km. A run to 62 mph takes 6.3 seconds, and top speed is rated at 149 mph. Output is raised to 320 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 295 pound-feet of torque at 2,200 rpm. Next up is the T6, which adds a supercharger on top of the 2.0-liter turbo for twincharged goodness. Fuel economy is 32 mpg combined, while emissions clock in at 169 grams per km. A run to 62 mph takes 7.4 seconds, while top speed is rated at 143 mph. ![]() The base model is dubbed the T5, which comes with a single turbo onboard upping output to 254 horsepower at 5,500 rpm 258 pound-feet of torque at 1,500 rpm. ![]()
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