The R-Design version is the most racey, so you get sports part-leather seats and gearshift paddles behind the steering wheel. Doing my best Auntie Prius impression—coasting like mad, never topping 60 mph—I did manage to eke out 32 highway mpg on one run, still 2 mpg below the claimed figure. Standard versions of the Volvo plug-in hybrids have will have about 20 miles of electric range for 2020, according to manufacturer. The V60 T8 uses a 2. Inscription trim includes Driftwood - a unique wood treatment that is satisfying to the touch, and pays homage to Volvo Cars' Swedish heritage. This car is finished in Black Stone with Charcoal Leather Interior. The T8's interior is the same as any other V60, except for the hybrid-specific crystal shift lever.
So book your viewing soon to avoid disappointment. The S60 and V60 are simply fine-looking cars, including interiors that come across like artfully staged studios in a Stockholm high-rise. We've experienced significant—and significantly annoying—lag times with Volvo's Sensus infotainment system, particularly within the first few minutes of starting the car. I know this because everyone from my neighbors to my family to random people in the street ask me about it whenever Volvo's name comes up, all in a tizzy over Volvo's progressive ideals. Drive with the battery empty and the petrol engine is likely to return between 35 and 40mpg. Unfortunately, due to the subzero temperatures during my time testing the V60 T8 in Lulea, Sweden, the only time the car ever ran solely on electricity was when it was parked. Volvo makes a plug-in hybrid version of its wagon that has 390 horsepower and 472 pound-feet of torque and can accelerate to 60 miles per hour in less than 5 seconds.
But traffic is crawling through 4 the Euston underpass, so I hit the brakes. You can have a safer journey with this comfort function which helps you stay in own lane and maintain a safe distance from vehicles in front of you. You can even create your own combination with Individual mode. Toimintasäde pelkällä sähköllä ajettessa on maksimissaan 50 kilometriä, mutta riippuu hyvin paljon ajotyylistä ja sääoloista. The S60 and V60 have been a breath of fresh Scandinavian air in an often-formulaic luxury class. As with virtually all cars with a lane departure warning system, this feature is just plain annoying. We drove to a meeting that was 20 miles away in hybrid mode and we achieved 120mpg.
Hybrid uses electric or diesel power as the car sees fit. There's a noticeable lack of bite as you hit the brake pedal; the initial regenerative braking is vague in its response. It costs £51,675 before options! The V60 T8 is set to be the middle version of three plug-in hybrid V60s, with a less powerful and more affordable T6 Twin Engine expected in the near future. You also suffer a pronounced wind whistle, and plentiful tyre roar on scored surfaces. Inside, Scandinavian craftsmanship combines with smart technology to create a place where you'll always enjoy spending time. And indeed, cost is already the biggest issue with the T8 setup. Automatic Level Adjustment creates a consistent level of volume and intensity, while special algorithms adjust the output to compensate for external noise.
Performance styling, a beautifully crafted interior and intuitive technology complete a package with true dynamism at its core. The battery and electric motor add more than 350 pounds to the V60's curb weight. This is without doubt impressive for a Volvo estate. High points include City Safety, which can automatically brake for not only cars, pedestrians and bicycles, but large animals such as deer, horses or moose. You then reach for the button to disable the annoying noise, in the process taking your eyes off the road and thereby increasing the likelihood of crashing. The comparison is eye-opening — and teeth-rattling when it comes to ride quality.
The portrait-oriented touch screen enables easy and fast access to a host of functions and features. I was first considering a Mercedes , then decided to test drive this vehicle. It has awd and does great in rain and snow with comfort and stability. It happened every time I stepped off the brake, whether the car was cold or warm, hundreds of times over a week of driving. Trouble: debris strewn across the Black Cat roundabout. Away from mud and back on normal roads the V60 is powerful, refined and comfortable.
There are diamond-pattern finishes for the air vents' control knobs, starter button, and driving mode rotary controller. We also had a blowout, with the 18-inch Bridgestone costing £198 to replace, and the 12v battery had to be changed under warranty. Essentially, it sounds like the same vague, easily dodged or forgotten promises that every other car company is making, all the way up to Ferrari. Tukeva ajettava ja 18 tuuman pyörillä jopa urheilullinen. D3 Summum + Driver Support.
Each one is designed to perfectly complement the crisp , confident lines, whatever trim level you chose. The S60 T8 Polestar Engineered is a performance sedan with a powerful plug-in hybrid powertrain, for a pure, dynamic experience. Ajoavustinpaketti lisää ajamisen vaivattomuutta entisestään. Like every plug-in hybrid model, the fuel-efficiency you achieve in the T8 Twin Engine will depend entirely on how much you drive using battery power. Its plug-in hybrid powertrain uses the same 2. For the most part, the T8 operates as a front-drive hybrid, and occasionally overburdens those front wheels until the rears come to the rescue with a burst of electric boost. Pelkällä sähköllä ajettessa auto on siis takavetoinen ja pelkän dieselmoottorin voimin ajettaessa etuvetoinen.