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Volvo revives XC70 nameplate for new hybrid SUV with 200km electric range

The XC70 is back as a plug-in SUV. Image: Supplied In a further diversion from its original plan to go electric-only by the end of this decade, Volvo has partially revealed an all-new plug-in hybrid SUV. The newcomer, which was designed primarily for China, but which is also under consideration for other markets, revives the XC70 nameplate that was used for butched-up versions of the V70 estate car between 2003 and 2016. The new XC70, on the other hand, is a fully fledged SUV that resembles a scaled-down version of the recently introduced EX90. Despite the likeness, the XC70 is built on a new Scalable Modular Architecture (SMA) that will underpin future extended-range plug-in hybrid models. The XC70 will be Volvo's first 'extended-range' plug-in hybrid (PHEV). Volvo claims an all-electric range of up to 200km for the new model, which is more than double that offered by the XC60 Recharge PHEV. Its exterior design resembles the new EX90. Image: Supplied Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Volvo says the new XC70 will be slightly larger and more spacious than the current XC60, and it is expected to slot between that and the XC90. Volvo is remaining tight-lipped about the powertrain and other specifications pertaining to the XC70, but says the vehicle will be fully revealed in the coming months. Volvo's Chief Executive Håkan Samuelsson describes it as a perfect bridge to full electrification. ''It enables us to maintain and develop a balanced product portfolio, while offering a highly attractive alternative to customers who are not yet ready for fully electric cars. This is also an example of regionalisation, where we adapt to the local market needs.'