Volvo XC60
B5 (Diesel) AWD Inscription
What effect does a mild hybrid engine have on the driving and towing capabilities of the five-seat Volvo XC60?
Volvo XC60 B5 (Diesel) AWD Inscription
By DAVID MOTTON
Posted on 15 May 2020
Volvo is doing more than most manufacturers to move rapidly towards an all-electric future. It has pledged that 50 per cent of the cars it sells will be battery-powered by 2025. As a stepping stone, it’s adding ‘electrified’ versions of existing cars, such as the XC60 five-seat SUV tested here. A diesel engine still does most of the work, but it’s assisted by a mild hybrid system.
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