A refined XC90 T8 PHEV has been launched by VOLVO Car SA
The seven-seater SUV brings cleaner lines, a calmer cabin, and our latest user experience, while preserving the XC90’s practical spirit and long-distance capability.
It offers over 70km of electric range on the WLTP Cycle, making many daily trips emissions-free.
Locally, the XC90 will continue to be offered with mild-hybrid petrol (B5) options alongside the plug-in hybrid (T8). The B5 variant pairs a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a 48-volt battery and integrated starter generator (ISG) to reduce fuel use in everyday driving.
Outputs of 183 kW and 350 N.m of torque ensure strong performance, while also delivering frugal fuel economy, with a manufacturer’s estimated fuel consumption of 8.1 L/100 km.
The plug-in hybrid model, the T8 PHEV, delivers combined outputs of 340 kW and 709 N.m, providing strong acceleration (0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds), but returning a combined fuel consumption figure of 1.8 L/100 km*.
This range of electrified powertrains offers buyers the flexibility to select the combination of efficiency and capability that best suits their needs.
“The XC90 has always been a cornerstone of Volvo’s success in South Africa,” says Grant Locke, Managing Director of VCSA.
“With this latest update, it remains a luxury SUV that families can trust for space, comfort, and safety, while introducing the technology and efficiency that define our next chapter. Alongside the fully electric EX90, the new XC90 gives South Africans the choice between advanced hybrid capability and pure electric driving, ensuring our brand is ready to meet both today’s needs and tomorrow’s expectations.”
Standard driver support systems in the XC90 include:
- Pilot Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Collision Mitigation Support, front
- Lane Keeping Aid
- Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross-Traffic Alert
- Collision Warning and Mitigation Support, rear
- 360-degree camera
- Park Assist Front, Rear, and Side
- Hill Start Assist
- Hill Descent Control
The new XC90 is available in four derivatives:
- XC90 B5 Plus – R1,555,500
- XC90 B5 Ultra – R1,657,500
- XC90 T8 PHEV Plus – R1,834,500
- XC90 T8 PHEV Ultra – R1,936,500
All variants are sold with a five-year/100,000 km warranty, a five-year/100,000 km service plan, and five years of unlimited roadside assistance. On T8 PHEV models, the hybrid battery is covered for 8 years/160,000 km, ensuring long-term peace of mind.
Image (The XC90 T8 PHEV has been launched).
