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In the process of transforming fuel vehicles into electric vehicles,
The plug-in hybrid model is perhaps the most balanced form.
Superior Policy,
Under the consumer's endurance anxiety,
Carbon emissions can also be reduced in the middle.
We're going to say: Why not?
If the power source of the current car is represented by a line segment, the left end is a traditional internal combustion engine, and the right end is a pure electric BEV. In the middle of the line segment, there are three models: 48V light hybrid, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and power.
We studied carefully, and the 48V light presence is very low. There are corresponding articles in this issue that have been explained in detail, and there is no need to repeat them here; hybrids are now increasingly marginalized in China, and the national industrial planning is not recognized, so it does not have development potential.
The remaining plug-in hybrid models seem to incorporate all the policies, emission reduction effects, battery life anxieties, and the transition of consumer habits and partially solve them. This kind of all-round "three good students" balances the concerns of all parties, which is not easy.
Volvo's brand tone, which has been established over the years, is closest to the concept of environmental protection, so models in the field of new energy are naturally close to users. The XC60 T8 Recharge is one of the most iconic models.
The XC60 T8 Recharge looks almost identical to the XC60. Brand heritage is the hardest to grasp in today's unpredictable real world, and Volvo has achieved the unity of brand recognition and keeping pace with the times. The 3D mirror logo with the embedded black trim grille looks simple and generous without losing the subtlety of detail.
The XC60 T8 Recharge is almost identical to the fuel version of the model in the appearance part, and the road is whistling past, and it is impossible to tell whether it is a fuel version or a plug-in version if it is not through the license plate. The front face is still the familiar combination of straight waterfall grille + Quake headlights, and the rear of the car is the Viking Axe taillights, and the body lines are full and powerful.
As for the difference, there are only two, one is that there is a mixed signage at the rear of the car; the other is the rim style and size. The fuel version is only available with a maximum of 19 inches of rim, while the plug-in hybrid version comes standard with a 20-inch rim and a maximum of 21 inches of rim, and our test drive size is 255/45 R20.
Let's start with a set of data to get a quick overview of the power level. The XC60 T8 Recharge is still equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of 2.0T (supercharged) + motor, with a combined maximum power of 392 horsepower and a combined peak torque of 640 Nm. Among them, the maximum power of the electric motor is 88 horsepower, the peak torque is 240 Nm, the nominal pure electric cruising range is 64km (WLTC), and the acceleration time of 100 km is only 5.5 seconds, which is the level of the appropriate electric vehicle.
Let's look at the dynamic logic of this T8 system. First of all, the original T6 engine has not changed, or 303 hp, 400 Nm. What needs to be known is that the T6 is only responsible for driving the front wheels. Below the vehicle's central aisle is the location of the 11.6 kWh lithium-ion battery, which is responsible for delivering electrical energy to the rear axle motor, ultimately driving only the rear wheels.
Unlike the traditional fuel version of the XC60, the T8 Recharge has a total of 5 power modes, namely Hybrid, Power, Pure, Off-Road and AWD. In the urban conditions, we focused on experiencing the first three modes.
In cases where the battery is running at an adequate level, the electric rear wheel is prioritized when traveling in Hybrid mode. The acceleration is very sharp, no different from a pure electric car. However, if it is full throttle, it is more precise to say that the "full acceleration pedal", the engine intervenes instantaneously, and the front axle and rear axle are simultaneously forced. Power mode guarantees engine priority. Drivers feel the driving characteristics of traditional gasoline vehicles. Pure mode, as the name suggests, pure electric driving, drains the battery and automatically starts the engine to charge.
The above is the energy output of the control system from the perspective of power output. If the owner wants to control from the perspective of the battery, then he can switch between another set of battery hold modes and charging modes. The former uses the engine as much as possible to work, and the latter is to charge the battery while the engine drives the vehicle.
Regarding the charging of electric piles, the current XC60 only applies to slow charging, if it is said that fast charging and plug-in hybrid are not luxuries at the same time, or hope to have fast charging.
Traveling on the city road, the XC60 T8 Recharge chassis is still well tuned. The structure of the 4C adaptive chassis is a front double wishbone independent suspension and a rear multi-link independent suspension. We were driving the top-of-the-line model, so we also enjoyed the "pampering" of the air suspension. According to the data, the system scans the road conditions 500 times per second to adjust the production attitude. The effect is obvious, the suspension is felt to be full of toughness when walking over the speed bump, and the roll can be well controlled when the highway is cornered.
The XC60 T8 Recharge in hand has been greatly upgraded, volvo and Google direct cooperation, to achieve "no middleman to earn (install) the difference (plug-in)", to provide users with the original Android car machine system, so that the response speed of the entire car machine system reaches the level of the first echelon of the same level. However, on the contrary, the Home interface has some outdated feelings, and there is no showmanship (machine) level of the new forces, which makes people feel that the brand's simple and unpretentious "engineer thinking".
In addition, Volvo has also cooperated with Huawei in depth, and the car machine has built-in Huawei Mall, which basically meets all the needs of car owners for car machine audio and video entertainment. In addition to the smooth car engine system and rich app selection, XC60 T8Recharge also brings the voice assistant "Xiaowo", this set of voice operating system cooperated with iFLYTEK can carry out basic voice control such as air conditioning and navigation assistance, which is fast and reliable through our use, and the response speed and accuracy are fast and reliable.
In terms of interior design, the new car continues to follow the brand's consistent European minimalist style. At the heart of its style is a focus on practical function, restraint in form and decoration, and the use of natural materials as much as possible, thus creating a harmonious aesthetic. On closer inspection, the crystal gear has become the finishing touch of the overall design, refusing to be "greasy" while maintaining luxury. It would be relaxing to sit in volvo's car. Large screens are popular at present, but if they are too much, they will destroy the overall design ratio of the interior, and in addition, they do have a distracting "effect" on driving. And, no one has ever said that the bigger the screen, the more complete the functionality, at this point, the XC60 is a good car series, and the screen size is appropriate.
Also, what impressed me was the 360° panoramic bird's-eye view. Panoramic views are available with the help of four cameras. The system is automatically activated, and in the event of a road situation during driving, it is activated manually without the driver's distraction. If in the parking lot is more handy for the owner.
The intelligent safety assistive technology on the car has several functions. The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) provides active steering assistance when changing lanes. When there is a risk of collision with other vehicles in adjacent lanes, the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) can provide active steering assistance to help the vehicle return to the original lane. The Emergency Stop Module effectively detects and helps you avoid collisions with other vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and large animals. It warns the driver first, and if the driver fails to take action, the system will automatically brake the brakes.
Finally, let's talk about the buying process. Competitors are mainly the Audi Q5L45 TFSI, BMW X3 30i and Mercedes-Benz GLC 300L. The same is a luxury car, XC60 Recharge terminal discount, the key point, this plug brother can enjoy the treatment of green card. If you are a small partner in Shanghai, the sales model of the manufacturer in this area is direct sales, the price is well, you know.