2021 VOLVO XC90 RECHARGE T8 eAWD

The new Volvo XC90 Recharge eAWD Inscription takes luxury to a new level, by continuing its world-famous Scandinavian design and advanced engineering. For 2021, the ongoing blending of thoughtful engineering, natural materials, and electrified powertrain, including the T8 Twin Engine, continues the powerful iconic brand that’s made Volvo famous.

The interior of the XC90, seats 7 and surrounds drivers with modern Swedish luxury.  Beautiful details includes the exclusive metal-finish air vents and, on certain variants, a crystal gear selector by the Swedish glassmakers Orrefors, which is the true crown jewel of the interior. The luxury continues with carefully selected materials accentuate the authentic, sustainable nature of luxury in the XC90. Decor trim options include Linear Walnut and Grey Ash – beautiful wood finishes with a natural, contemporary appearance. And to complete the Scandinavian luxury SUV experience, the Bowers & Wilkins high-end audio system will indulge your senses with crisp, faithful sound that brings you even closer to the music. This powerful audio system features a full 1400W output will take the experience to an even higher level.  The 19 separate high-end speakers – includes a tweeter-on top center speaker that minimizes acoustic reflection from the windscreen and our unique air-ventilated subwoofer. It all works together to create a powerful, pristine sound. The laminated panoramic moonroof with the power sunshade, with an open-and-tilt feature is yet another stylish option.

The high-performance T8 Twin Engine AWD with plug-in hybrid technology allows drivers to enjoy an involving drive as well as reduced CO2 emissions. The T8 Twin Engine AWD gives you the best of both worlds.  The combination of a high-performance four-cylinder petrol engine and a powerful electric motor offers the power and performance of a larger engine but uses less fuel. With just the electric motor powering the car in Pure electric mode, you can benefit from silent, emissions-free driving and an electric-only range that is ideally suited to daily commuting. Five different drive modes give you precise control over the car’s powertrain. Hybrid mode uses petrol and electric power for the best balance of power and efficiency, while Pure mode mainly uses the electric motor to enable zero-emission travel. Charging the 11.6 kWh lithium-ion battery is quick and easy. Drive the car and the battery charges itself, thanks to regenerative braking. If you need to top it up, plug it into the mains supply or at a charging station. 

THE NUMBERS:  MSRP/Starting at $63,945  — MPG:   Its Recharge plug-in hybrid tech officially registers up to 100.9mpg in WLTP testing. Fuel consumption is 19 mpg city/28 mpg hwy/22 mpg combined