Volvo V60 Diesel Plug-in Hybrid

Does the article say if it will be sold in the US? I'm assuming it will be Europe only because you guys get all the cool cars

 

Good post.

I am following a Volvo forum, which in I also found that info regarding this project.
To be honest, i'm afraid price is going to hurt feelings, and also some lack of room (regular V60 is quite small).

Coming from...First, the 5in line turbo diesel 215hp
...second, the 12kwh batt (more than double the PHV Prius)...and third, the rear transaxle, changing suspension structure/fixing points

Let's wait for the first hybrid-diesel Peugeot 3008hyrid4, then my bet will be more accurate.

And I bet on...V60 costing +50keuros...and released only in 2013 (date for a first Volvo/Geely hybrid, while C30EV still under construction, seems more reasonable).
In Pt V60 2.4D already costs 54keuros...(taxes like hell, I know, we are trying to help Portugal to get free of debt LOL)

If I may ask...
Why a 200hp ICE engine after all? Can never "synergy" be finally understood by manufacturers other than Toyota? Jumping the step to a plug-in-hybrid development (erasing a "simple" hybrid development) is more what the consumer needs, when selling price is an important issue? Isn't that what keeps "normal" hybrids [if there were many hybrids on the list LOL] from selling more here in Europe, not only petrol/diesel prices?

 

This sounds similar to the diesel hybrid that Peugeot introduced earlier this year in some respects. Should be the Hammer regardless.

 

very cool. Any word on canadian/american pricing. I can see a number of friends wanting these and filling them with biodiesel if the price isn't too crazy.

 

And I'll bet they even light up when pressed. Someone needs to make a conversion kit for our 2010's to do something similar.

 

Diesel/plug-in/hybrid. That's a lot of combo. Now someone has to up the ante with a diesel/plug-in/hybrid/solar/hot dog powered car.

 

The BIG problem with this car is that it's a diesel. This car must meet Euro 5 emissions standards which are much more lenient with what a US car is allowed to spew out (especially one sold in California). However Euro 6 due in 2014 will change that. Diesel hybrid really is a dead end. I'm surprised Volvo went for this as they themselves are trying to get people to correctly not just look at CO2 when thinking about emissions. In London, UK we are having real difficulties with air quality. Particulate Matter and the ground Ozone is the problem and diesel vehicles are the problem. It will be interesting to see if this car uses Urea injection or not to greatly lower these emissions (i.e. being Euro 6)

 

diesels are the most efficient when HOT. Very poor choice for an engine that needs to start and stop constantly.

This vaporware car will never happen.

 

Must be kidding, a diesel based hybrid from Volvo with a 30 mile electric range and sub 7 second 0-60 will cost north of $50k I'd have to guess.

 

Sorry about reviving a Zombie thread . . . but Volvo is finally showing their hand (a bit more) with their 1st attempt at a plug-in:

https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/enhanced/en-gb/Media/Preview.aspx?mediaid=41587

Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept to Debut at Detroit Auto Show | Hybrid Cars

At the Detroit auto show - the Volvo hybrid that they're waving around is NOT diesel now. Maybe that's just because they're offering something different for the western hemisphere? Who knows. Volvo is late to the plug in party, but at least they're getting closer to getting with the program.

If this version comes to fruition, I won't be looking to installing the aftermarket Plug-In kit for our Lexus RX-SUV. This looks REALLY nice imo.
:eyebrows:

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More information Introducing the world's first diesel plug-in hybrid. Find out more about the V60 > (Wired UK)
There's also a

by Robert Llewellyn.

1. the diesel engine will always run at start-up to raise oil pressure and be ready for start-stop operation.
2. The battery can be saved for use in zero-emissions zones that might appear in some European cities
3. Up to 100km/h in EV mode
4. Power mode is 4WD and has towing capacity of 1800kg

Not vapour-ware.

 

Any word on pricing? I read elswhere that it is expected to fetch $70k+ usd. If it makes it here.

 

Volvo UK's website info;

V60 Plug-in Hybrid | Hybrid | Campaigns | www.volvocars.com/uk

The price doesn't show, but I have been led to believe it will be about the $70k including our 20% tax. Way, way too expensive.

You'd seriously have to be crazy to buy one for that. Especially with the Tesla Model S just around the corner

 

maybe the well-to-do will sell their range rovers for the Volvo

 

Hi Pakitt- Just came back from 2 weeks in Munich area. Did not see your Prii (any Prii) in Munich but did see a few outside of town where I was hanging out.