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Volvo S60 Saloon 2.0 T8 [455] RC PHEV Ultimate Dark 4dr AWD Auto

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1969
Trim	Ultimate Dark
Price	£57,175
Battery Capacity	18.8
Engine Power - BHP	455
Acceleration	4.6
Top Speed	112 mph
Length	4761 mm
Width	1916 mm
Height	1430 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	391 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1969 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" Progressive Driver Display
360 degree surround view parking camera with side proximity sensors
9" centre console touch screen
Adjustable steering wheel force
Bluetooth handsfree system
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 and breakdown call function
Front and rear park assist
Google automotive services - Enabled entertainment apps, navigation with google maps, voice recognition with google assistant
Hands free boot opening
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
Service interval indicator
Speed limiter
Speed sensitive steering
Trip computer
Volvo cars services with app
Wired Apple CarPlay

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

11 kW AC onboard charger
7m 10amp charge cable with 3 pin plug and 6m 3 phase 16amp type 2/mode 3 charge cable
Automatic transmission with start/stop and manual change functions
Dynamic chassis
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 Digital radio
Low speed exterior sound speaker
Premium sound by Harman Kardon, Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound, Dirac Unison, 13 speakers/600W 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
Bootlid/tailgate illumination
Front and rear power windows
Heated front windscreen
High gloss black door mirrors and window surround
High gloss black mesh front grille with high gloss black surround
Home safe and approach lighting
Power glass tilt and slide panoramic sunroof with sun curtain
Puddle lights
Rain sensor with automatic windscreen wiper activation
Rear boot
Rear side wing doors
Roof antenna
Visible VIN plate

Interior Features

12V socket in front tunnel console and cargo compartment
2 zone electronic climate control with Clean zone air quality system + pollen filter
3 rear head restraints
60/40 versatile split folding 3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
A-pillar parking ticket holder
Advanced interior air cleaner PM2.5
B Pillar ventilation
Centre console storage
Charcoal carpets and floor mats
Extended front seat cushions
Front and rear courtesy and front reading lights
Front cupholders
Front footwell illumination
Front head restraints
Front/rear door pockets and front cupholder illumination
Glovebox compartment with illumination
Heated front seats
Heated rear seats outer positions
Heated steering wheel
Height/reach adjustable steering column
Illuminated vanity mirrors + ticket holder
ISOFIX attachment on outer rear seats
Luggage compartment baggage hooks
Luggage compartment illumination
Luggage compartment load hooks
Multi directional lumbar support
Power driver seat with memory + exterior mirrors memory
Power folding rear headrests
Power passenger seat with memory
Rear armrest with cupholder
Rear footwell and front and rear side step illumination
Rear reading lights
Recharge aluminium tread plates
Single front passenger seat

Passive Safety

5 x 3 point seatbelts
City safety with steering support with Pedestrian + cyclist + front collision warning with full auto brake and rear auto brake
Dual stage driver/passenger airbags
First aid kit
Front seats SIPS airbags
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

2X Key integrated remote control central locking with deadlocking system and auto open/close power windows
Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser/volume sensor + level sensor
Care key with user defined top speed
Keyless drive includes keyless entry and keyless start
Locking wheel nuts
Private locking luggage compartment

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	20
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	17.1
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	3.1
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	3.6
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	90
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH	75
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL	90
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	55.9
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	46.6
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	55.9

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions

EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	17
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	25
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	17

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	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	1.1
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.1
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	0.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	256.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	256.5
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	352.6

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	40E
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)	4.6
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	235/40 R19
Tyre Size Rear	235/40 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	6 DOUBLE SPOKE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1430 mm
Length	4761 mm
Wheelbase	2872 mm
Width	1916 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2040 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	60
Gross Vehicle Weight	2500 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	391 l
Max. Loading Weight	531 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2000
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1969 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.3 m

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