2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid Review
As the company itself points out, today there are a lot of hybrid vehicles available in international markets, but the new Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is proclaimed as the first diesel hybrid option, thanks to the great team of design and development which counts the manufacturer. Technically, it is one of the vehicles in the Volvo range and generally more advanced in the world, showing not only a very modern and streamlined, but many entirely new elements, drawn as a reference when making other models manufacturers.
Earlier this year, as we anticipate, Volvo started making this new model and is now about to be launched in most European countries. The European continent is the first to receive units of the new Volvo hybrid, as in other continents still take several months to arrive. With this hybrid diesel, the manufacturer has won many points to be among the best in the segment of the plug as well set the trend for the coming years.
Engines and performance
the combination of a Turbo Diesel and electric motor get a very attractive return, placing the vehicle itself among the most powerful and efficient in the segment.
The engine that equips the new V60 Plug-in Hybrid diesel is a turbocharged 2.4 l with a power of 218CV. With this engine, the vehicle is capable of delivering a maximum torque of no more and no less than 440nm. Is also accompanied by a six-speed automatic transmission.
The diesel engine is the one that is directly connected to the front axle, while the rear axle is driven by an electric motor capable of providing power 71CV. This motor is powered by a battery of 11.2kW ions located on the bottom of the vehicle, at the height of the boot.
Cooperation between the diesel engine and electric motor ensure optimal vehicle performance in any situation. The set has a fuel consumption of just 1.9 l/100km and CO2 emissions do not exceed at any time the 49 g / km. The vehicle, with the further development featuring Volvo acquires a range of approximately 1,000 km.
The new Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid depending on the intensity of current that you connect, it will take more or less to load. The average loading time is at 5 hours, less than in most competitive products.
Among the hybrids have large vehicles like the new Audi A6, which has become a benchmark in the segment, but the new Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid comes with desire to win and in the European territories, its success is assured.
