Volvo has extended its S60 line-up in the UK with the addition of a 385bhp plug-in hybrid option. The S60 saloon can now be equipped with the four-wheel-drive T8 Twin Engine powertrain, which combines a 299bhp turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an 86bhp electric motor for a combined output of 385bhp and 472lb ft.
In this configuration, the S60 officially offers 36 miles of electric-only range, emits just 39g/km of CO2 and is capable of 176.5mpg combined on the WLTP test cycle.
The S60 T8 Twin Engine also transforms the commute – its electric-only mode is enough to get most people to and from work with zero emissions. And it’s a car that adapts to differing needs, offering a choice of Pure, Power and Hybrid driving modes that allows the driver to select whatever is right for their journey and circumstances. An All-Wheel Drive mode improves traction in slippery conditions, while an Individual mode allows the driver to select their own combination of settings.
The T8 Twin Engine will soon be available with a Polestar Engineered upgrade, a software optimisation package that brings an additional 14bhp. It also sharpens throttle response, holds gears for longer and sends more power to the rear wheels in Dynamic driving mode.
