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Volvo XC90 Estate 2.0 T8 [455] RC PHEV Ultimate Dark 5dr AWD Gtron

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1969
Trim	Ultimate Dark
Price	£83,720
Battery Capacity	18.8
Engine Power - BHP	455
Acceleration	5.4
Top Speed	112 mph
Length	4953 mm
Width	2008 mm
Height	1772 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	262 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2227 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" Progressive Driver Display
360 degree surround view parking camera with side proximity sensors
9" centre console portrait touch screen
Adjustable steering wheel force
Bluetooth hands free telephone connection
Drive mode settings
Driver alert control with lane keeping aid
Driver assistance (pilot assist and adaptive cruise control)
Driver awareness - Blind spot information system with steer assist, cross traffic alert with autobrake and rear collision warning and mitigation
Emergency call service
Front and rear park assist
Google Automotive Services - Navigation with Voice recoginition and google assistant
Handsfree power tailgate opening and closing
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
Power operated tailgate
Service interval indicator
Speed limiter
Speed sensitive steering
Trip computer
Volvo on call
Wireless Mobile Phone Charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

3.7 kW monophase on board charger
6m 3 phase 16amp Type 2 / mode 3 charge cable
7m 10amp charge cable with 3 pin plug
8 speed automatic transmission with start/stop + manual change functions
Active four C chassis - four corner adaptive dampers with electronic air suspension
Electric rear axle drive
Lithium-ion battery
On board charger - 6.4 kW 2 phase/3.7kW single phase
Recharging port located in nearside front wing

Entertainment

DAB Radio (Digital Audio Broadcasting)
Low speed exterior sound speaker
Premium Sound by Bowers and Wilkins, dirac live, dolby pro logic II surround sound, 18 speakers/1400W output and fresh air subwoofer
Steering wheel remote infotainment controls

Exterior Features

Active bending headlights with adaptive shadow technology
Adaptive brake lights with high level LED brake lights
Auto dimming interior + exterior mirrors
Auto folding and heated power door mirrors
Automatic headlight levelling system
Automatic LED Headlights + Active high beam incorporating daytime running lights
Body colour bumpers
Dark tinted windows - rear side windows and rear screen
Front and rear power windows
Headlight cleaning system
High gloss black door mirrors and window surround
High gloss black front and rear bumper deco
High gloss black mesh front grille with surround
Home safe and approach lighting
Integrated roof rails in high gloss black
Power glass tilt and slide panoramic sunroof with sun curtain
Puddle lights
Rain sensor with automatic windscreen wiper activation
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe with intermittent wipe setting
Roof antenna
Roof spoiler
Visible VIN plate

Interior Features

12V socket front tunnel console, rear passenger compartment and cargo area
2 seat bench in 3rd row
2nd Row centre armrest with and cupholders
3 seat bench in 2nd row
4 zone electronic climate control with Clean zone air quality system + pollen filter
A-pillar parking ticket holder
Advanced interior air cleaner PM2.5
Air conditioning for 3rd row of seats
Ambient door and instrument panel lighting
B Pillar ventilation
Bright metal luggage threshold
Centre console cupholders and storage
Floor mats
Front and rear door pocket and front cupholder illumination
Front and rear reading lights, Theatre lighting and centre armrest storage illumination
Front footwell and side step illumination
Front headrests
Front seat cushion extensions
Heated front seats
Heated rear seats
Heated steering wheel
Height/reach adjustable steering column
Illuminated front and rear tread plates
Illuminated luggage compartment
Illuminated tailgate
Illuminated vanity mirrors + ticket holder
Illumination lockable glovebox compartment
Integrated sun curtains in rear doors
Isofix outer rear child seat preparation in 2nd row
Load protection net
Luggage compartment divider with grocery bag holder
Outboard armrest with cupholder and storage for third row passengers
Power driver seat with multi directional lumbar support and memory for seat and exterior mirrors
Power folding 2nd row headrests
Power passenger seat with multi directional lumbar support and memory
Rear footwell and side step illumination
Rear headrests
Recharge aluminium tread plates
Semi automatic load cover
Single front passenger seat
Underfloor luggage compartment storage

Passive Safety

7 three point seatbelts
City safety with steering support includes pedestrian, cyclist and large animal detection and front collision warning with full auto brake
Drivers knee airbag
Dual stage driver/passenger airbags
First aid kit
Front seats SIPS airbags
Hill descent control - off drive mode
Hill start assist
IC (Inflatable Curtains) - Full Length
Passenger airbag cut-off switch
Power child locks on rear doors
Power parking brake with auto hold function
Road sign information display
Run off Road Mitigation
Run off Road Protection
Seatbelt reminder and pretensioners for all seats
SIPS (Side Impact Protection System)
Slippery road and hazard light alert
Stability and Traction Control with Spin control, Engine Drag Control and Corner Traction Control
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Vehicle deceleration control with Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake Distribution and Emergency Brake Assist
Warning triangle
WHIPS whiplash protection system - front

Security

Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser/volume sensor + level sensor
Care key with user defined top speed
Key integrated remote control central locking + fuel flap with deadlocking system and auto open/close power windows
Keyless drive includes keyless entry and keyless start
Locking wheel nuts
Private locking for glovebox and tailgate

Trim

Tailored Instrument Panel and Door Tops with Contrast Stitching

Wheels

Tyre sealant kit and compressor

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	18.8
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	420
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	300
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	3.7
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	180
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	11
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	14.7
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	22.6
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	20.4
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	2.8
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	3
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	67
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH	64
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL	70
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	41.6
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	39.7
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	43.5

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions

EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	31
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	34
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	28

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1969
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.5
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	188.1
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	235.1

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	44E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	8
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	5.4
Engine Power - BHP	455
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	400
Engine Torque - RPM	3000
Top Speed	112 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	275/40 R21
Tyre Size Rear	275/40 R21
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	8 SPOKE
Wheel Type	21" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1772 mm
Length	4953 mm
Wheelbase	2984 mm
Width	2008 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2140 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	71
Gross Vehicle Weight	2950 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1816 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	262 l
Max. Loading Weight	723 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2400
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2227 kg
No. of Seats	7
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.8 m

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