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2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 Inscription Prolonged Vary

Class: Premium Compact Crossover

Miles Pushed: 998

Gasoline Used: 27.0 gallons

Actual-world gas economic system: 37.0 mpg*

CG Report Card
Room and Consolation	B+
Energy and Efficiency	A-
Match and End	A
Gasoline Financial system	B+
Worth	C+
Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus different automobiles in the identical class. Worth grade is for particular trim degree evaluated, and will not mirror Client Information’s impressions of your complete mannequin lineup.
Massive & Tall Consolation
Massive Man	A-
Tall Man	A-
Massive & Tall consolation rankings are for entrance seats solely. “Massive” ranking based mostly on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” ranking based mostly on 6’6″-tall male tester.
Drivetrain
Engine Specs	455-hp 2.0L
Engine Sort	4-cyl turbocharged plug-in hybrid
Transmission	8-speed computerized
Drive Wheels	AWD

Driving combine: 25% metropolis, 75% freeway

EPA-estimated gas economic system: 63 MPGe/28 mpg (metropolis/freeway mixed)

Gasoline sort: Premium gasoline advisable

Base value: $62,250 (not together with $1095 vacation spot cost)

Choices: Local weather Package deal ($750), Superior Package deal ($2050), metallic paint ($695), Bowers and Wilkins premium audio system ($3200), 4-corner air suspension ($1800), 20-inch 8-spoke black alloy wheels ($800), energy tailgate ($200)

Value as examined: $72,840

 

Fast Hits

The nice: Commonplace security options; very high-class inside supplies

The nice: Profound acceleration; fuel-economy potential and eco versatility of plug-in hybrid powertrain

The not so good: Sophisticated touchscreen controls; elective gear rapidly drives up the bottom-line value; not fairly as nimble or athletic-feeling as some performance-focused class rivals

 

CG Says:

We’re no strangers to the plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and we understand that figuring out any kind of real-word gas economic system with a PHEV is tough. This, as a result of cost alternatives—and total mileage pushed—are completely different for each shopper, and is it seems, each Client Information editor as properly. Because of this, our analysis of the 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge, seen right here in topline Inscription trim, contains an asterisk subsequent to our reported mileage above. Extra on that in a second.

The XC60 Recharge hybrid system was upgraded considerably for 2022, and boasts larger battery electric-only vary and extra energy in consequence. For ’22, the Recharge battery is bumped from 11.6 to 18.8 kWh of capability, extending vary from 19 to 35 miles, therefore the Prolonged Vary addition to the automobile’s correct title. Notice that “standard-range” variations of the 2022 XC60 recharge are additionally out there, however is not going to be provided for 2023.

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With the bump in battery capability comes a bump in energy, up from 400 to 455. Not that the standard-range Recharge was wanting for muscle, however the Prolonged-Vary version offers thrilling acceleration, and seamless energy supply.

The added vary and energy haven’t compromised the XC60 Recharge’s total goodness, and Volvo’s compact crossover stays a superb 4-passenger conveyance, boasting a roomy, well-appointed cabin, wonderful experience high quality, and simply sufficient dealing with prowess to finish with different European automobiles in the identical class. You possibly can learn extra concerning the XC60 Recharge drive expertise right here.

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As for our gas economic system, plugging in as typically as potential, we averaged 37.0 mpg over 998 miles. Right here’s the deal, that quantity features a 468-mile Chicago-Indianapolis-Chicago highway journey throughout which no charging passed off. Gasoline economic system for less than the city-to-city jaunt got here to only 27.9 mpg—bringing down our common reported mileage considerably. However, exclude the highway journey, and our common mileage jumps to 57.5 mpg, not too far off the EPA estimated quantity.

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At greater than $72,000, the XC60 Recharge in Prolonged Vary Inscription trim strikes as costly, however the added vary and high-end cabin do lots to assist justify the value. To extract the utmost worth out of your plug-in hybrid, decide to plugging in as typically as you possibly can. There’s no level in hauling round a heavy, dear battery in the event you’re not going to make good use of it.

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