2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 Inscription Prolonged Vary
Class: Premium Compact Crossover
Miles Pushed: 998
Gasoline Used: 27.0 gallons
Actual-world gas economic system: 37.0 mpg*
CG Report Card
Room and ComfortB+
Energy and PerformanceA-
Match and FinishA
Gasoline EconomyB+
ValueC+
Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus different autos in the identical class. Worth grade is for particular trim degree evaluated, and will not mirror Shopper Information’s impressions of your complete mannequin lineup.
Large & Tall Consolation
Large GuyA-
Tall GuyA-
Large & Tall consolation rankings are for entrance seats solely. “Large” ranking primarily based on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” ranking primarily based on 6’6″-tall male tester.
Drivetrain
Engine Specs455-hp 2.0L
Engine Type4-cyl turbocharged plug-in hybrid
Transmission 8-speed computerized
Drive WheelsAWD
Driving combine: 25% metropolis, 75% freeway
EPA-estimated gas economic system: 63 MPGe/28 mpg (metropolis/freeway mixed)
Gasoline sort: Premium gasoline really useful
Base worth: $62,250 (not together with $1095 vacation spot cost)
Choices: Local weather Bundle ($750), Superior Bundle ($2050), metallic paint ($695), Bowers and Wilkins premium audio system ($3200), 4-corner air suspension ($1800), 20-inch 8-spoke black alloy wheels ($800), energy tailgate ($200)
Worth as examined: $72,840
Fast Hits
The good: Commonplace security options; very high-class inside supplies
The great: Profound acceleration; fuel-economy potential and eco versatility of plug-in hybrid powertrain
The not so good: Sophisticated touchscreen controls; non-compulsory tools rapidly drives up the bottom-line worth; not fairly as nimble or athletic-feeling as some performance-focused class rivals
CG Says:
We’re no strangers to the plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and we understand that figuring out any form of real-word gas economic system with a PHEV is troublesome. This, as a result of cost alternatives—and total mileage pushed—are totally different for each shopper, and is it seems, each Shopper Information editor as properly. Because of this, our analysis of the 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge, seen right here in topline Inscription trim, contains an asterisk subsequent to our reported mileage above. Extra on that in a second.
The XC60 Recharge hybrid system was upgraded considerably for 2022, and boasts better battery electric-only vary and extra energy in consequence. For ’22, the Recharge battery is bumped from 11.6 to 18.8 kWh of capability, extending vary from 19 to 35 miles, therefore the Prolonged Vary addition to the car’s correct identify. Word that “standard-range” variations of the 2022 XC60 recharge are additionally out there, however is not going to be supplied for 2023.
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With the bump in battery capability comes a bump in energy, up from 400 to 455. Not that the standard-range Recharge was wanting for muscle, however the Prolonged-Vary version gives thrilling acceleration, and seamless energy supply.
The added vary and energy haven’t compromised the XC60 Recharge’s total goodness, and Volvo’s compact crossover stays a positive 4-passenger conveyance, boasting a roomy, well-appointed cabin, glorious experience high quality, and simply sufficient dealing with prowess to finish with different European autos in the identical class. You may learn extra in regards to the XC60 Recharge drive expertise right here.
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As for our gas economic system, plugging in as typically as attainable, we averaged 37.0 mpg over 998 miles. Right here’s the deal, that quantity features a 468-mile Chicago-Indianapolis-Chicago street journey throughout which no charging occurred. Gasoline economic system for less than the city-to-city jaunt got here to only 27.9 mpg—bringing down our common reported mileage considerably. However, exclude the street journey, and our common mileage jumps to 57.5 mpg, not too far off the EPA estimated quantity.
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At greater than $72,000, the XC60 Recharge in Prolonged Vary Inscription trim strikes as costly, however the added vary and high-end cabin do so much to assist justify the value. To extract the utmost worth out of your plug-in hybrid, decide to plugging in as typically as you possibly can. There’s no level in hauling round a heavy, expensive battery in the event you’re not going to make good use of it.
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