This is an electric car, a very economical hybrid and a powerful high-performance petrol car all rolled into one.
At the touch of a button, the driver decides via three buttons on the instrument panel, how the available power from the combination of the high-performance petrol engine and the electric motor is to be utilised.
Volvo say 'no other manufacturer has succeeded in delivering fuel economy and electrical range on this level in a capable, spacious performance car with 350 horsepower on tap'.
The car's electric range is 28 miles. C02 emissions are just 53g/km (2.3 L/100km) which translates into fuel economy of over 100mpg. The car has a total operating range of up to 600 miles (960 kms).
The electric 4WD in teh XC60 Plug-in hybrid concept is activated by pressing the AWD button. Power is distributed between the petrol-driven front wheels and the electrically driven rear axle. The electric 4WD system has been designed to provide better traction when starting and when driving on slippery road like in snow or mud.
The car is painted in a special white colour and the 21-inch wheels enhance the muscular appearance.
