Volvo XC70 (2025)

For the Volvo XC70 from 2003 to 2016, see Volvo V70.

Volvo XC70
Overview
Manufacturer	Volvo Cars
Model code	V446K
Production	2025–present
Assembly	China: Taizhou
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size luxury crossover SUV [1] [2]
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-motor, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
Platform	Scalable Modular Architecture
Related	Lynk & Co 08
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol plug-in hybrid: 1.5-liter BHE15-BFZ turbocharged I4
Transmission	3-speed DHT
Hybrid drivetrain	Series-parallel/PHEV
Battery	21.22 kWh LFP 39.63 kWh NMC
Range	Approx. 500 mi (805 km) (CLTC)
Electric range	61–112 mi (98–180 km) (CLTC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,895 mm (114.0 in)
Length	4,815 mm (189.6 in)
Width	1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Height	1,650 mm (65.0 in)

The Volvo XC70 is a plug-in hybrid mid-size luxury crossover SUV manufactured by Volvo Cars. The vehicle is built on the Scalable Modular Architecture (SMA) platform, a re-branded Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) from Geely. ^{[2] [3]}

Design and equipment

The XC70 uses a design language similar to the Volvo ES90 and Volvo EX90. It uses the brand's "Thor's Hammer" matrix headlights. There are also LED taillights integrated into the rear glass alongside another set of LED taillights on the sides of the rear glass. ^{[4] [5] [6]}

The interior uses a two-spoke steering wheel, a 92-inch-wide heads-up display, a 15.4-inch central touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. ^[7]

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  Rear view

Powertrain

The XC70 features a plug-in hybrid (series-parallel hybrid) system combining a 1.5 liter turbocharged engine with P1+P3 layout electric motors, paired with a 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT). It can travel up to 124 miles (200 km) on pure electric range.

Front-wheel-drive models are rated at 312 horsepower and all-wheel-drive models are rated at 469 horsepower. Front-wheel-drive have an all-electric range of 72 miles and all-wheel-drive models have an all-electric range of 131 miles. They use the 21.2 kWh and 39.6 kWh lithium iron phosphate batteries respectively. ^[7]

References

1. Fitzgerald, Jack (2025-05-07). "Volvo Reveals XC70 PHEV, a Potential New U.S. Model". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2025-08-28. Volvo has revealed the XC70 mid-size SUV, which the brand is touting as its first "extended-range plug-in hybrid," and it'll go on sale in China later this year.
2. "Coming soon: the new Volvo XC70, Volvo Cars' first extended-range plug-in hybrid". media.volvocars.com. 2025-05-07. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
3. "换壳领克08能卖多少钱？沃尔沃XC70正式亮相_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家". chejiahao.autohome.com.cn (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2025-05-10.
4. Nedelea, Andrei (2025-05-07). "The Volvo XC70 Returns As A Long-Range Plug-In Hybrid". InsideEVs. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
5. "沃尔沃XC70官宣：全新SMA架构首款长续航超级混动SUV". finance.sina.com.cn (in Chinese (China)). 2025-05-07. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
6. "The Volvo XC70 Returns As A Long-Range Plug-In Hybrid". InsideEVs. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
7. Glon, Ronan (August 29, 2025). "The 2026 Volvo XC70 Is Not the Wagon You Remember". Hagerty.