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[Understand Chedi original products] "Simplicity" and "refinement" are my first impressions of the Volvo brand, even if it does not have the fancy atmosphere and ceremonial sense of Mercedes-Benz BMW Audi, but the flat and straightforward design style and strong passive safety performance still bring me a lot of impact. As the brand's "home flower Dan", Volvo XC60 also completed a mid-term redesign in the middle of the year, and after tasting the fuel version of the model, we also test-drove the plug-in hybrid version of the XC60 RECHARGE, which represents the height of the product.
Close-up of the engine compartment
The XC60 RECHARGE is powered by a four-cylinder, 2.0-litre turbocharged engine. The engine uses a mechanical and turbo double-supercharged structure with a maximum horsepower output of 303 hp and a peak torque of 400 Nm. At the same time, the rear axle is equipped with a maximum power of 88 horsepower electric motors, and has a peak torque of 240 Nm, which together with the internal combustion engine driving the front axle forms a full-time four-wheel drive architecture. The combined maximum horsepower of the system is 391 hp and the peak torque is up to 640 Nm.
The addition of electric motors gives the new car a very exaggerated book data, but after driving it, it can still feel that this is an urban SUV for most users
Exaggerated numbers do not mean that it is a performance-seeking plaything, and the power output of XC60 RECHARGE is relatively smooth and stable on the daily road. Without losing power, the electric motor is basically responsible for the driving work of low and medium speeds, bringing the same driving experience as an electric car, and only when the accelerator pedal is deeply stepped on, the engine will intervene.
The lightweight accelerator pedals and brakes don't place much of a burden on everyday driving, and the steering can also be adjusted at the push buttons
Compared with the smooth acceleration, the power output of XC60 RECHARGE in the case of rapid acceleration has some sluggishness, which has a lot to do with the amount of power. When the battery is fully charged and the driving mode is Hybrid (Hybrid), the power machine bursts out one step ahead, and the engine follows the power connection well. When the battery is de-energized, the engine assumes the main responsibility for power output, and in the case of rapid acceleration, it is necessary to give the engine and the gearbox a reaction time.
The Power mode is more active in the release of power, taking full advantage of the plug-in hybrid
Power (sport) mode power output logic will be adjusted, the engine remains working and always intervene in the power output, the overall performance will be more exciting, for users who like to drive intensely, the power (sport) mode will feel more direct, power response can be said to be on call.
The 8-speed manual transmission does not have much sense of existence, and it will not feel obvious setbacks in the case of traffic jams, and the downshift is still very positive in the case of sharp acceleration
The overall texture of the new car has changed significantly under the condition of power loss
In addition, the power battery has three modes, namely automatic, maintain power and charging mode. The first two naturally need not be said, the last charging mode will consume more fuel to replenish the battery, but the overall consumption is not much, roughly estimated from 0% charge to 22% show that the fuel consumption of 100 kilometers rose from 7.9 liters / 100 kilometers to 8.5 liters / 100 kilometers.
Chassis close-up
The XC60 RECHARGE's suspension is in the form of a front double wishbone independent suspension and a rear multi-link independent suspension. In the daily test drive of the city section and on the highway, the chassis performance of the car is very satisfactory. In the face of some fine bumps, the chassis is handled cleanly and sharply, and does not bring too much vibration to the cabin, even the large pothole suspension can hold the body very well, and there will be no excess shaking.
The steering feel is decent, and the light and weight can be adjusted by the car machine system
The steering feel is biased towards the calibration logic of the home style, and the steering damping is light, so any user can easily control it. Of course, the performance of the new car in terms of directivity will not be very flexible, and there is a certain amount of vacancy in the middle position. From the perspective of an urban SUV, such a setting also makes sense. Friends who like a heavy feel can adjust the steering damping force like me, and the feel after adjustment will be heavier, but not exaggerated.
NVH performs well at low speeds, but needs to be improved at high speeds
The NVH is very good at low to medium speeds, and the performance of road noise and wind noise at high speeds will be slightly more obvious. In addition, some noise will be heard when the engine intervenes in the event of a power loss. And this sound does not sound so pleasant, it always gives people a feeling of thinness.
The driver assistance system is still delicate in its control of the brakes, and it would be much better if it could intervene earlier
The new car is also equipped with L2-level intelligent driver assistance functions based on millimeter-wave radar and high-definition cameras, which can realize ACC adaptive cruise, automatic following, active lane keeping, lane departure warning and so on in the full speed domain. According to the actual experience of the feeling, the performance of this system is still beyond expectations, in addition to a good control of the braking distance, the acceleration performance is also very smooth, but each braking force there is some room for optimization, the overall emphasis is somewhat.
The exterior is almost unchanged compared to the older models
Like most plug-in hybrids, the overall design of the XC60 RECHARGE is not much different from the fuel version, with the iconic Quake headlights and rectangular grille on the front. The biggest difference between it and ordinary models can be discerned at a glance is the green license plate on the front of the car, in addition to the hybrid marking and charging interface on the side is also a clear feature.
The straight waterfall grille design with chrome decoration brings a nice sense of sophistication
On the side, as in the old models, the spoke-and-spoke spoke design enhances the sense of heaviness
The body side shape is very smooth and not much different from the old model, and the concave lines under the door panels add some layering to the sides. In terms of tires, the new car has a tire specification of 255/45 R20 and a Pirelli P ZERO tire, which is a tire model with the main performance.
The design of this rim is still more in line with the positioning of the XC60, neither ostentatious nor too low-key
The tail design is rich in layering, and the "Viking Tomahawk" taillights are highly recognizable
The rear design is also consistent with the fuel version, and the iconic "Viking Tomahawk" taillights are highly recognizable and have a good visual effect when lit. In addition, the new car adopts a bilateral double-out exhaust layout, and the unique RECHARGE logo indicates the identity of its hybrid model.
The interior materials are basically covered with soft materials
The interior part still continues Volvo's consistent simplicity and refinement, the traditional T-shaped layout planning is very clear, with a 9-inch central control screen, although it does not have a strong sense of technology, but it is not outdated under today's aesthetics. It is worth mentioning that the interior of the new car adopts a large area of solid wood decoration, whether it is tactile or visual sense is very outstanding, thanks to the blessing of a large number of environmentally friendly materials, there is no odor in the carriage.
There are also careful thoughts left by the designers in the car
In addition, many details of the car have added unique branding, such as the swedish flag style decoration under the air conditioning outlet and the inside of the seat. The knobs in the car are all uniquely designed with waves, which have a very good operating feel.
The car machine system has been greatly modified, but the vertical screen is still a problem for the compatibility of some Apps
The size of the central control large screen is 9 inches, although it looks small, but the operation is very smooth, and the internal functions are also very comprehensive after the upgrade. If changes can be made in the UI design in the future, I believe there will be better results. In addition, the reversing image of the new car is very clear, but the stitching of the picture is still somewhat insufficient, and the distortion will be more obvious.
The storage space in the first row is in line with the regular level of the same level
The door panels in the second row are somewhat smaller than the first row, and the overall level is no different from the old model
The front storage space is very large, and there are still some areas worth improving in terms of function, such as the space in front of the gear lever is too small, and after the cigarette lighter connection is placed, it will always be stuck together whether it is on or off. In addition, the cup holder of the center console can not be placed at an overly high level, and the size of the wireless charging panel is also somewhat small.
Front-row space experience
Second row of space experiences
The front row experience personnel 180 cm, the seats adjusted to the most paired after, the head remaining. Under the premise that the front row remains unchanged, the second row of heads can leave 1 punch x finger space, and the head also has a margin of about 3 fingers. However, given the higher protrusions of the middle platform in the second row, the feelings of the intermediate passengers may be greatly reduced.
The drive form of the plug-in hybrid system gives the new car a clear advantage in short-distance urban travel, and long-distance driving does not have to worry about problems caused by endurance. However, there are still some differences in the experience under the two conditions of full power and power loss, which is the same as most plug-in hybrid models, and on the whole, it is still in line with expectations. As a year-rounded model, XC60 RECHARGE has improved its interior more humanely, and the new car system belt has improved convenience. If you're interested in plug-in hybrids, the XC60 RECHARGE is worth considering, provided you accept its high price.