Hello, Guys Here is s vehicle which gives 42 KMPL, India’s first SUV to give mind-blowing mileage and the future of India’s SUV. In recent times Volvo has become active with new models like S40, S60, S80, S90, and XC90. Volvo has launched the latest XC90 hybrid worth 1.25 cr which gives a mileage of around 42 KMPL which is called XC90 Excellence.
About Volvo XC90 Excellence
This SUV has a hybrid motor which combines a small petrol engine and an electric motor which powers it with 407bhp, the small petrol engine improves fuel efficiency and also lowers the emission.
Earlier Volvo XC90 was powered by a 2.0 Lt diesel engine which was not powerful and had low mileage. But now it has launched new XC90 petrol with a T8 engine. It might sound like it has a big engine, but it has also the same 2.0 Lt turbo petrol engine. It also produces 225 bhp and 470 Nm torque as a diesel engine.
But it has a plug-in electric motor(It is a hybrid motor which has rechargeable batteries or another energy storage device, that can be recharged by plugging it into an external source of electric power.) in this hybrid model which makes this XC90 a special SUV, which delivers 407 bhp and 640 Nm torque, that is more than the current BMW i8 which delivers 362bhp and 570 Nm torque with the same Plug-in electric motor. Currently, Maruti Vitara Brezza has the highest mileage in the SUV range at 24.3 KMPL.
Features
This XC90 has three driving modes Pure, Hybrid and Power. Pure mode runs completely on an electric motor. Hybrid mode decides which power unit to use depending on throttle input and terrain. The power mode is when you get the real power output of 407 bhp and 640 nm torque and it does 0 to 100 KMPH in 5.6 sec.
The normal XC90 had 7 seating capacities but excellence has only 4 seating capacities. The seats are individual ones and can be reclined, offering massage functions as well as ventilation. These can be operated via a pop-up touchscreen unit which is placed between the two seats. Also on offer is the business class-like tray tables which can be folded into the armrest. The armrest has a storage area as well as USB points for charging. It also has a refrigerator with a set of exclusive crystal glasses and champagne flute holders so that your bottles are always safe.
This is the screen that controls all the features.
Specification
Summary
| Length | 4950 mm |
| Width | 2140 mm |
| Height | 1776 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 Person |
| Displacement | 1969 cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol/Electric |
| Max Power | 225 bhp @ 4250rpm |
| Max Torque | 470 Nm @ 1740rpm |
| Mileage (ARAI) | Around 42 KMPL |
| in electric Plug-in | |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| No of gears | 8 Gears |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes |
| Airbags | Front and Side |
Alternate FuelPlug
Dimensions & Weight
| Dimensions & Weight | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4950 mm |
| Width | 2140 mm |
| Height | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2984 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 238 mm |
Capacity
| Capacity | |
|---|---|
| Doors | 5 Doors |
| Seating Capacity | 4 Person |
| No Seating Rows | 2 Rows |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 litres |
Engine & Transmission
| Engine & Transmission |
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|---|---|
| Engine Type | 2.0-litre 407bhp 20V Twin Turbo & Super Charge Petrol Engine |
| Valve/Cylinder (Configuration) | 4, DOHC |
| Displacement | 1969 cc |
| Mileage (ARAI) | Around 42 km |
| Turbocharger/Supercharger | Yes |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Alternate Fuel | Plug-in electric Motor |
| Cylinders | 4, Inline |
| Fuel Type | Petrol/Electric |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 225 bhp @ 4250 RPM |
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 470 Nm @ 1740 RPM |
| Turbocharger Type | Yes |
| No of gears | 8 Gears |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Manual Shifting for Automatic | No |
| Driving Modes | Pure, Hybrid, Power |
Suspensions, Brakes & Steering
| Suspensions, Brakes & Steering | |
|---|---|
| Front Brake Type | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc |
Wheels & Tyres
| Wheels & Tyres | |
|---|---|
| Wheels | Alloy Wheels |
| Front Tyres | 275 / 45 R21 |
| Rear Tyres | 275 / 45 R21 |
Safety
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Airbags | Front and Side |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks | Yes |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes |
| Side Impact Beams | Yes |
| Front Impact Beams | Yes |
| Brake Assist (BA) | No |
| Crash Sensor | Yes |
| Four-Wheel-Drive | Yes |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes |
| Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank | Yes |
So Volvo XC90 Excellence 42kmpl SUV is thus far the most fuel-efficient in India. But considering that the price is very high for this price you can get Audi or BMW or Mercedes SUV with much better comfort and safety, the only thing that stands out is the mileage and low emission.
