Overview
Armed with a 2.0L Supercharged Turbo Inline-4 engine and a single more electric system and a 9.2 kWh battery, fused to an 8-speed automatic transmission, the 2016 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid makes 400 horsepower and 472 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 316 horsepower while the electric motor manages 87 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 2016 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid cover 0-60 in 5.7 seconds. You can drive the XC90 Plug-in Hybrid for 14 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for small trips in the city. Combined, the XC90 Plug-in Hybrid achieves an impressive 53 MPGE combined while getting 25 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP of $68,100, the XC90 Plug-in Hybrid makes a formidable competitor in the midsize SUV segment, competing with the likes of the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid SUV, the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Plug-In Hybrid SUV, and the BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid SUV.
