Volvo Cars revamps SUV hybrid

Volvo Cars revamps SUV hybrid as it shifts plans away from pure electric

Volvo Cars said on Wednesday that plug-in hybrids would continue to be a critical part of its profit growth plans over the next few years

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The Swedish automaker said earlier on Wednesday that it had abandoned its ambition to sell only fully electric cars by 2030

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The refreshed XC90 model will have a similar interior and features to its fully electric counterpart, the EX90.

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The order books for the updated XC90 opened on Wednesday

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The production is set to start later in the year and initial customer deliveries expected around year-end.

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The hybrid three-row SUV will serve as the brand's co-flagship alongside the upcoming full-electric EX90.

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The new touchscreen isn't just bigger, it's also higher resolution and more responsive than the previous generation.

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Orders for the updated XC90 open today with the first example expected to reach customers in Q1 2025.

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