When the engine is operating, the high-voltage battery provides that low-end torque, while a 34-kW integrated starter-generator contributes power to start the stopped engine once the car has moved off the line. That gives it an EPA-rated range of 35 miles, just about double the previous 18-and makes the XC60 Recharge eminently practical as an electric SUV for daily use around town.Īt the same time, Volvo has simplified the 2.0-liter inline-4 engine somewhat, eliminating the supercharger that provided low-end torque until the exhaust-driven turbocharger spooled up. It’s powered by a battery with considerably more energy: 18.8 kilowatt-hours, against the 11.6 kWh of the 2018 to 2021 versions. The power of that motor has almost doubled, from 64 kilowatts (87 horsepower) to 105 kW (143 hp). John Voelcker Bigger Battery, More Motor Power The 2022 Volvo XC60 T8 rocketed away from the stoplights and boulevards of Palm Springs, and impressed by holding its electric range well into the mountains above the city. These cars remain “through-the-road hybrids,” meaning a gasoline engine powers the front wheels while the rears are driven by an electric motor, but there’s more juice flowing. This year, its five plug-in hybrid models (with the powertrain designation T8) receive an upgraded drive system that virtually doubles their power and electric-only range. For 2014, the softer Sovereign leather is available as on option on the entry-level 3.2 model.But those aren’t the only cars it sells with plugs. Additionally, the ride quality is smooth and stable, with less pitchiness and side-to-side motion than in many other crossovers. The interior is as reconfigurable as any large family might hope for keep the third row down and you'll generally have lots of space for larger grocery runs. The third row can be hard to get to for all but the smallest kids, but the second row feels comfortable and shaped for adults. This model still lives up to Volvo's reputation for excellent seats-especially in the first two rows-and they're worthy of all-day drives. ![]() Thanks to three rows of seating, the XC90 can accommodate up to seven and is a good alternative to either the more trucklike SUVs or a well-optioned minivan. Synthetic motor oil is standard on all XC90 models it extends oil-change intervals to 10,000 miles. ![]() Yet the XC90 just isn't much fun to drive it's mostly a matter of the detached feel of the steering, even though quick maneuvers are safe and sound. You'll find plenty of power from the 240-horsepower, 3.2-liter six-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic (the V-8 was discontinued last year and is a fading memory), and it's an exceptionally smooth combination with the six-speed automatic. The XC90 performs as well as you might expect from a family-oriented crossover, but there's no reward here for driving enthusiasts. All-wheel drive is now a stand-alone option, as is the Blind Sport Information System, dual-screen rear seat entertainment system, the Red wood steering wheel, and the 19-inch Galateia wheels. The R-Design model also receives the Homelink garage door opener and digital compass and the new Crystal White Metallic paint. This year, the 2014 XC90 3.2 gets the executive c-pillar emblem and floor mats, the folding front passenger seat, 19-inch "Galateia" wheels and the option for the upgraded Sovereign leather. While Volvo updated the exterior look of the XC90 yet again in 2013-with a new body-color bumper-and-trim look, new bumper brightwork, and LED running lamps and taillamps, all of which make this model look more carlike once again-the XC90 does show its age inside, where it still shows the design direction of Volvo before it went to more minimalist layouts and thin-panel controls (as you'll find in the S60 and XC60, among others). In fact, the XC90 has more technology now than ever before, and it's a great choice for families who need as many as seven seats. You'd never guess its age from its exterior, features list or driving dynamics, though. Though it was new in 2003, and hasn't been updated substantially since, it's one of the safest vehicles you can buy. ![]() The Volvo XC90 is one of the older crossover SUVs on the market, but it's still a favorite for families that put safety and prestige on about the same level.
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