Earlier this month, Volvo announced the return of the iconic XC70 nameplate, complementing its existing SUV model lineup.

The XC70 is no longer a crossover wagon; instead, it has transformed into a true SUV model.

The Volvo XC70 is the first Volvo vehicle built on the Scalable Modular Architecture (SMA) platform. This platform has previously served as the foundation for the Lynk & Co 07 and 08 models.

According to information disclosed on the website of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Volvo XC70 PHEV will measure 4,815 mm in length, 1,890 mm in width, 1,650 mm in height, and have a wheelbase of 2,895 mm.

There will be options for 19-inch or 20-inch wheels.

Utilizing the SMA platform, the Volvo XC70 features a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system that includes an electric motor and a 1.5-liter engine developed by Aurobay.

For your information, Aurobay is now part of the Geely-Renault joint venture known as Horse Powertrain.

For the Chinese market, there will be two battery pack options.

The base variant will come with a 21.22 kWh LFP CATL battery, allowing for an all-electric range of 100 km (CTLC data).

Meanwhile, the top variant will feature a 39.63 kWh NMC battery pack, enabling the XC70 to travel 180 km without a drop of petrol.

In terms of design, the XC70 adopts the styling used in the XC90 facelift, such as the Thor hammer-designed headlights and vertical LED taillight graphics.

It also features hidden door handles and a frameless window design.

Currently, the Volvo XC70 is being developed specifically for the Chinese market, responding to the growing demand for PHEV models with longer electric ranges there.