Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid to be built locally

TusharK · 5th July 2018, 17:08

According to a media report, Volvo is planning to build plug-in hybrid variants of the XC90 in India from 2019. The cars will be imported as a completely knocked down (CKD) units and will be assembled alongside the standard XC90 and S90. Meanwhile, CKD assembly of the XC60 is set to begin later this year.

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The XC90 plug-in hybrid is offered in 2 variants - Inscription and Excellence priced at Rs. 96.65 lakh and Rs. 1.31 crore (ex-showroom) respectively. Local production is expected to bring down costs and boost sales.

The plug-in hybrid powertrain consists of a turbocharged and supercharged 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor. It develops a combined output of 401 BHP and 640 Nm of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox.

Source: Money Control

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GTO · 6th July 2018, 09:46

Great news and especially important since Volvo is not going to develop new diesel engines anymore. For all the talk of EVs, hybrids make more sense for India in the shorter term. Instant availability & twice or thrice the fuel economy. I feel well-priced hybrid SUVs can partly take away the market's obsession with diesel SUVs.

TusharK · 14th March 2019, 11:27

Locally built Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid launch in H2-2019

According to a media report, Volvo is planning to launch a locally assembled version of the XC90 plug-in hybrid in the second half of 2019. The car will be brought into the country through the completely knocked down (CKD) route and assembled at Volvo's Bangalore factory.

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The company reportedly discussed its plans to bring battery-operated vehicles to India in January 2019 when the government reduced the import duty on parts and components of electric vehicles from 15% to 10%.

Currently, the XC90 plug-in hybrid is imported as a completely built unit (CBU). It is available in 2 variants - Inscription and Excellence. The SUV is powered by a 2.0-litre, turbocharged and supercharged 4-cylinder petrol engine coupled with an electric motor. The combined output of the hybrid powertrain is 401 BHP and 640 Nm of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Source: Economic Times

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5th July 2018, 17:08	#1
TusharK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pune Posts: 6,266 Thanked: 55,810 Times	Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid to be built locally According to a media report, Volvo is planning to build plug-in hybrid variants of the XC90 in India from 2019. The cars will be imported as a completely knocked down (CKD) units and will be assembled alongside the standard XC90 and S90. Meanwhile, CKD assembly of the XC60 is set to begin later this year. The XC90 plug-in hybrid is offered in 2 variants - Inscription and Excellence priced at Rs. 96.65 lakh and Rs. 1.31 crore (ex-showroom) respectively. Local production is expected to bring down costs and boost sales. The plug-in hybrid powertrain consists of a turbocharged and supercharged 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor. It develops a combined output of 401 BHP and 640 Nm of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox. Source: Money Control Link to Team-BHP News
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6th July 2018, 09:46	#2
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,534 Thanked: 300,732 Times View My Garage	Re: Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid to be built locally Great news and especially important since Volvo is not going to develop new diesel engines anymore. For all the talk of EVs, hybrids make more sense for India in the shorter term. Instant availability & twice or thrice the fuel economy. I feel well-priced hybrid SUVs can partly take away the market's obsession with diesel SUVs.
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14th March 2019, 11:27	#3
TusharK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pune Posts: 6,266 Thanked: 55,810 Times	Re: Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid to be built locally Locally built Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid launch in H2-2019 According to a media report, Volvo is planning to launch a locally assembled version of the XC90 plug-in hybrid in the second half of 2019. The car will be brought into the country through the completely knocked down (CKD) route and assembled at Volvo's Bangalore factory. The company reportedly discussed its plans to bring battery-operated vehicles to India in January 2019 when the government reduced the import duty on parts and components of electric vehicles from 15% to 10%. Currently, the XC90 plug-in hybrid is imported as a completely built unit (CBU). It is available in 2 variants - Inscription and Excellence. The SUV is powered by a 2.0-litre, turbocharged and supercharged 4-cylinder petrol engine coupled with an electric motor. The combined output of the hybrid powertrain is 401 BHP and 640 Nm of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. Source: Economic Times Link to Team-BHP News
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