Overview
The Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid fares well in the compact SUV segment. Adding $11,400 to the price of the standard gasoline variant, the XC60 plug-in hybrid carries a base price of MSRP $52,900 and is offered in 3 trims, reaching a price of MSRP $56,700 for its top trim. The engine on service here is a familiar 2.0L twin-charged inline-4 engine supported by an electric motor that drives the rear wheels. Mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission, it makes 400 horsepower and 472 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 24 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 26 MPG on the hybrid variant, making the increase in sticker price worth it. The performance of the XC60 plug-in hybrid also improves here, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds. Volvo offers the same 9 colors for the XC60 plug-in hybrid. The XC60 plug-in hybrid mainly competes against the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e Plug-in Hybrid. Alternative rivals from the midsize SUV segment include the Lexus RX450h, and the more expensive Porsche Cayenne E-hybrid.
