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Extra particulars of the 2026 Volvo XC70 have been revealed as orders open in China, forward of exports to world markets which can embrace Australia.
Volvo revealed the five-seat XC70’s new SUV physique – a shift from its origins because the V70 XC Cross Nation station wagon launched greater than twenty years in the past – earlier this 12 months, confirming will probably be powered completely with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain.
It comes after Volvo pulled again on its ambitions to promote solely electrical autos (EVs) by 2030, and the rise in recognition of hybrids on the planet’s largest automobile markets, China and the US.
The XC70 can even be the primary of a brand new era of fashions to make use of Volvo’s new Scalable Modular Structure (SMA), and – given its identify and 4815/1890/1650mm (size/width/peak) dimensions – shall be positioned between the smaller XC60 and bigger XC90 SUVs.
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Volvo Australia hasn’t confirmed the XC70 for native showrooms however has informed CarExpert it’ll consider a enterprise case for the car, ought to it’s produced in right-hand drive, as a possible addition to its native lineup.
“We perceive it’s a China-only, but it surely’s positively a consideration if it was to grow to be out there,” a spokesperson informed CarExpert. “We’d do a market research like we might another mannequin if it was an choice for us.”
The brand new mannequin shall be manufactured in China, the place Volvo additionally makes the XC60, smaller XC40 and electrical EX40 SUVs for markets similar to Australia.
In opening order books in China, Volvo has confirmed the XC70 may have an electrical vary of 200km underneath the CLTC cycle and a complete CLTC vary of 1200km – which equates to round 170km and 1020km, respectively, utilizing the extra life like WLTP measure.
The automaker hasn’t introduced additional technical particulars, nevertheless earlier Chinese language market filings revealed two batteries – an entry-level 21.22kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pack for two-wheel drive fashions, and a 39.63kWh ternary lithium nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) pack on all-wheel drive XC70s.
The filings additionally confirmed the XC70 will use a 120kW/255Nm 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine developed in partnership with Renault and already present in a number of autos made by Volvo’s guardian firm, Geely.
The petrol engine is mixed with three electrical motors, making 60kW, 107kW and 156kW in line with Automotive Information China.
Photographs and a few particulars of the XC70 inside have now been revealed, exhibiting a leather-lined cabin which continues to pay homage to the model’s Swedish roots, with the nation’s flag tucked into the seat seams, a practice kicked off underneath earlier Volvo designer and former Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath.
The pictures present 5 perforated leather-based seats with detailed leather-based stitching with a number of areas of adjustment – anticipated to comply with the Volvo custom of folding utterly flat, together with the motive force’s seat – with a two-spoke steering wheel and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
That’s flanked by a 15.4-inch horizontal centre touchscreen, with Volvo confirming a 92-inch augmented actuality head-up show for “a extra immersive cockpit expertise”.
The entrance row is split by a big centre console, together with larger and decrease stowage and 50W wi-fi smartphone charging, with the automaker confirming linked companies, similar to car preconditioning, by way of the Volvo Vehicles smartphone app.
The second row sees heated seats managed via the digital show on the rear of the centre console, the place there are additionally air vents and extra storage in addition to a number of USB-C ports.
There are map pockets on the entrance seatbacks, whereas the panoramic sunroof bathes the cabin in mild. The XC70 additionally contains a Harman Kardon sound system.
The second row additionally seems to be a 40:20:40 split-fold rear seat, with a centre armrest with two cup holders and not less than 4 child-seat anchorage factors.
Each lighter and darker cabin remedies have been proven, whereas the outside is obtainable in seven colors.
There’s additionally the requisite suite of energetic security and driver help expertise, powered by a mixture of cameras, radar and ultrasonic sensors.
Options embrace automated lane change help and automated parking options.
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