2025 Volvo XC60 Plug-In Hybrid Review: Worth $60K or Just Hype?
When it comes to the 2025 Volvo XC60, the difference between “fine” and “fantastic” comes down to the powertrain. The standard gas-powered version? It’s serviceable, but it won’t exactly stir your soul. The Plug-In Hybrid, though—that’s a whole different machine. Now simply called the XC60 Plug-In Hybrid (formerly the “Recharge”), this version packs a seriously potent setup: a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that’s **turbocharged, supercharged**, and paired with a responsive electric motor. The result? A jaw-dropping 455 horsepower and 523 lb-ft of torque. That’s nearly double the output of its gas-only counterpart—launching this luxury SUV from 0 to 60 in just 4.5 seconds. But it's not just about speed. This Volvo also offers real-world electric efficiency, with an EPA-estimated 36 miles of EV-
When it comes to the 2025 Volvo XC60, the difference between “fine” and “fantastic” comes down to the powertrain. The standard gas-powered version? It’s serviceable, but it won’t exactly stir your soul. The Plug-In Hybrid, though—that’s a whole different machine. Now simply called the XC60 Plug-In Hybrid (formerly the “Recharge”), this version packs a seriously potent setup: a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that’s **turbocharged, supercharged**, and paired with a responsive electric motor. The result? A jaw-dropping 455 horsepower and 523 lb-ft of torque. That’s nearly double the output of its gas-only counterpart—launching this luxury SUV from 0 to 60 in just 4.5 seconds. But it's not just about speed. This Volvo also offers real-world electric efficiency, with an EPA-estimated 36 miles of EV-