Volvo Cars has teased its latest plug-in-hybrid SUV, the XC70, ahead of its world premiere in the coming months. The new SUV marks the return of the XC70 nameplate after nearly a decade, previously used for a five-door crossover estate that was discontinued in 2016. Built on the company’s Scalable Modular Architecture (SMA) platform, Volvo states the XC70 will be the brand's longest-range plug-in hybrid model to date. Volvo says the XC70 will initially be offered on sale in China, with other markets to follow at a later stage.
While Volvo is yet to provide any specifics on the XC70’s powertrain, it has stated that the electric-only range will be an astronomical 200 km on the CLTC cycle. However, considering the CLTC scale only applies to the Chinese market, one can expect a reasonably lower range figure when tested on the more widely-accepted WLTP cycle. Although technical details remain under wraps, it is also safe to expect a battery which will be larger than the XC60 PHEV’s 18.8 kWh pack. Volvo also states that the vehicle will have fast-charging capabilities, although, no details have been confirmed at this point.
Volvo has given away much of the upcoming vehicle's design in the teaser images that it shared. The SUV seems to borrow plenty of styling cues from Volvo's all-electric range which includes models such as the EM90 and the EX90. The front end of the vehicle is charachterised by the Swedish carmaker's signature Thor’s Hammer daytime running lamps that sit above vertically stacked LED headlights. Volvo’s statement also mentions an active grille shutter for the closed grille that adjusts automatically to optimise aerodynamics, cabin climate and cooling. Towards the rear, the SUV gets C-shaped tail lamps with staggered lighting signatures, part of which is also integrated on the rear windshield.
Other Upcoming Volvo Models are the EX30 Recharge, EX90 Recharge, EM 90 and ES90 Electric
