US EditionVolvo revives XC70 nameplate for new hybrid SUV with 200km electric range
- Volvo Cars revived the XC70 nameplate for a new mid-size extended-range plug-in hybrid SUV launching later in 2025 in China.
- The new XC70 addresses demand for longer-range plug-in hybrids and is based on the scalable modular architecture designed for range extenders.
- The vehicle delivers a pure electric driving distance of as much as 124 miles , supports rapid charging, and features a fuel-efficient combustion engine to enhance versatility for extended journeys.
- Volvo CEO Håkan Samuelsson described the XC70 as a key move into the market for extended-range plug-in hybrids, serving as an ideal step towards achieving full electric vehicle adoption.
- The XC70 will support Volvo in maintaining a well-rounded lineup by offering an appealing choice for buyers who have not transitioned to fully electric vehicles, with an initial focus on the Chinese market.
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Volvo XC70 to return as plug-in hybrid SUV for China, but it's not for Australia – yet
To meet the demand for long-range hybrid vehicles in China, Volvo revives the XC70 name on a new SUV rated for up to 200 kilometres of driving range. The 2026 Volvo XC70 extended-range plug-in hybrid has been announced, with a focus on the Chinese market but the potential to join the brand’s wider international line-up. Initial details of the new model are limited, but this XC70 plug-in hybrid has been rated for up to 200 kilometres of electric…
Volvo presents first extended-range plug-in hybrid
Volvo has announced a new addition to its hybrid range. Technically, it's a return, as the XC70 is the model in question that is back, except this time as a mid-size SUV that is also a Volvo first by being the company's first extended-range plug-in hybrid. We're told that this iteration of the XC70 has a pure electric range of up to 200 kilometres, with a full-range that isn't specified. What is noted is that the electric element and the fast-c…
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