The Volvo XC90 is expected to get the new 2.0-litre mild-hybrid petrol engine from the XC60, while the diesel motor will be given the boot as the automaker transitions to eco-friendly engine options.
see photosThe Volvo XC90 mild-hybrid will replace the diesel engine already on sale
Volvo Car India plans to complete its transition from diesel to petrol-hybrid cars and will introduce XC90 Mild-hybrid in the next country. The Swedish automaker confirmed the development during the launch of the updated XC60 and XC90 models, which come with a new petrol mild-hybrid engine and revised cosmetic changes and feature upgrades, earlier this month. The change is part of Volvo’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint globally, while the automaker aims to introduce electric vehicles in India each year starting in 2022. The XC90 Hybrid is expected to arrive before the end of the calendar year.
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The Volvo XC90 mild hybrid will continue to come in 6 and 7 seater options, while the infotainment system will be updated with Google services.
The Volvo XC90 is the flagship SUV of the brand and one of the more capable models in its category. The updated version will come with the same cosmetic and feature upgrades as its smaller sibling. This includes a new grille, revised bumpers, new chrome inserts in the interior, new color options and an updated Volvo emblem with forward-looking radar technology. A new alloy wheel design is also expected to be seen as part of the update.
Inside, the new XC90 is expected to get new upholstery, an updated touchscreen infotainment system that will include Google services including navigation, assistant and more. The SUV will come with a host of safety technologies including cross-traffic alert, blindspot detection system and oncoming lane mitigation.
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The Volvo XC90 mild-hybrid will be the brand’s last launch for this year before bringing the XC40 recharge in 2022.
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Power is likely to come from the same 2.0-litre petrol engine with 48-volt electric assist. On the XC60 and S90 mild-hybrid, the motor develops 247 bhp and 350 Nm of peak torque. The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and will get all-wheel drive. More details about the powertrain will be available closer to the launch. And with the introduction of the mild-hybrid motor, Volvo will discontinue the XC90 diesel already on sale. Volvo also sells the XC90 plug-in hybrid in India.
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