North East Motors News

Issue 70

The new Volvo XC60 looks the part. Under the bonnet it is equally impressive – demonstrating a fluidity and responsiveness that helps ensure the brand continues to remain highly competitive in this market. This XC60 driven was a T8 (petrol and electric) – 303+87hp hybrid. High on fuel economy with the beauty of moving from petrol to electric, this is a highly sophisticated adaptation of the petrol-electric plug-in hybrid powertrain. Both fuel economy and reduced emissions perform extremely well on this plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). CO2 emissions were as low as 56g/km. The XC60 is the second generation of Volvo’s premium mid-size SUV. Alongside the S60 saloon and V60 estate it completes Volvo’s mid-range ’60 series’ models. Despite recent turbulence across the motoring market due to Covid, Volvo Car UK has remained competitive over the past few years. just over a year ago it recorded its second highest annual…