The new Volvo XC70 rolled off the assembly line in Taizhou, pre-sales begin on August 27 in Chengdu. Under the hood: the new SMA Super Hybrid Architecture, 3-motor drive and 3-speed DHT. Literally Swedish rationality on a Chinese battery.
The new Volvo XC70 no longer a raised station wagon, but Volvo's first extended-range plug-in hybrid on the new one SMA (Scalable Modular Architecture)Volvo officially promises up to 200 km clean electricity (CLTC) and emphasizes that the model is developed with China in mind, where it will be available first - other markets are possible later. "Calm confidence and rational simplicity." This is how they describe his philosophy.
Dimensions and design: EX90 look, XC60 footprint
The dimensions of the Volvo XC70 are 4815 × 1890 × 1650mm, wheelbase 2895mm – so exactly between the XC60 and the XC90. In terms of design, it leans towards the EX90: closed mask with active flaps, evolution “Thor’s Hammer” daytime running lights and vertical C-lights, integrated into the rear window. For aerodynamic reasons, they are here sunken pegs and even frameless door and mirrors.
3-motor drive + 3-speed DHT: what's going on under the skin
The node of the system is 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol (Miller) with 120 kW (161 hp) and 255 Nm (188 lb‑ft) and declared 44% thermal efficiencyElectricity is supplied by three motors: P1 (60 kW ≈ 80 hp) for startup and generation, P2 (107 kW ≈ 144 hp) as the main front-wheel drive, and P4 (156 kW ≈ 209 hp) on the rear axle for AWD on demandThe gearbox is 3-stage DHTwith which the engine mechanically engages at ~20 km/h – most PHEVs can only do this above ~60 km/h. The system knows 7 hybrid modes.
Batteries and range: LFP or NMC, numbers in black on white
MIIT reveals two batteries: 21.22 kWh LFP for 100 km (CLTC) and 39.63 kWh NMC for 180 km (CLTC). With them, the mass varies 2110–2275 kg, the top speed is 180 km/h (112 mph). Volvo communicates in parallel up to 200 km (CLTC), which hints at the versions/equipment; in any case, this remains longest electric range in Volvo PHEVs to date.
Performance: numbers that are easy to read
According to data from China (CNC), the new Volvo XC70 accelerates 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.28 s, while Volvo states 1200 km combined range and economy 5.85 L/100 km (WLTC) with a flat battery. Some sources add a total of up to ~593 PS (≈436 kW; ≈585 hp) and 905 Nm (667 lb‑ft), although Volvo official total strength has not yet been confirmed.
Volvo XC70 electronics and cabin: screen, screen, AR‑HUD
It is mentioned inside 15.4-inch center screen, 12.3-inch drivers and huge 92-inch AR-HUD. New NPA driver assistant supports help from 0 to 150 km/h, and it also parks in more annoying “dead ends”. Yes, this is the Scandinavian AI that doesn’t scream in your face with lines and grayscale, but breathesCharging: fast, but we are (still) waiting for exact numbers
Volvo officially mentions "fast charging capabilities", without specifying power. Because the XC70 shares technology with the Geely family, it is working hypothesisto make reality close Lynk & Co 08 (same hybrid architecture): 10–80 % in ~33 minUntil Volvo publishes its kW, this remains educated guess – but still very useful because it's a large battery (39.63 kWh) with a PHEV, it only makes sense when you can charge it quickly.
Industry Insights: Aurobay, HORSE and the Award-Winning 3DHT100
Engine BHE15 comes from Aurobay, which has been part of the joint venture since 2024 HORSE Powertrain (Renault+Geely).Drivetrain 3DHT100 (combination 1.5T + multi-stage hybrid DHT) received in 2025 PACE Award – so it's not just exotic, but recognized technology within the entire group.
Volvo XC70 production, pre-sales and price
The first XC70 has already driven from the conveyor belt in Taizhou (Zhejiang). Pre-sale it starts August 27 on Chengdu Auto Show, and the unofficial price guide is around 360,000 CNY (~50,000 USD)To put it simply: between the XC60 and the XC90 in size, and in logic “XC60 on long electric range".
Conclusion: Volvo XC70
The XC70 works as soberly bold The answer to market reality: people they want electricity, a they don't want plan every weekend trip around the gas stations. That's why large PHEV battery and serious hybrid mechanics with 3-stage DHT – less “CVT-like” growl, more efficient transmission. 0–100 in 5.28 seconds, 180 km/h (112 mph) and WLTC 5.85 L/100 km (with a flat battery) are numbers that soothe both ego and conscience. Yes, with 200 km (CLTC) a reserve must be taken, and yes, Volvo has not yet revealed of total kW – a package is technically coherent, industrially supported (HORSE/Aurobay) and design-wise sufficient Volvoto stay calm. Price around 360,000 CNY seems realistic if the XC70 also offers the European NVH quality and software stability that Volvo owes to the EX90. If the model from China does indeed “float” elsewhere, the XC70 could become a textbook on how to do a PHEV right – with a battery that really lasts every day on electricity, and the engine that is there for those days when the road is longer than a cable.
