I do remember the Volvo XC70 — it was the cross-country, all-wheel-drive version of the V70 estate. Discontinued in 2016 after a 10-year run, it was succeeded by the V90. The XC90, while large on the outside, often felt surprisingly compact inside. Now, nearly a decade later, the XC70 nameplate is being revived — and yes, as you might have guessed, it’s returning as a “super SUV,” positioned as the larger sibling to the XC60.

Initially targeted at the Chinese market, the new XC70 will feature an extended-range plug-in hybrid powertrain with a pure electric range of up to 124 miles. The design borrows heavily from the XC60, including the distinctive Thor’s Hammer daytime running lights with advanced Matrix LED technology.

Technical details remain scarce, as Volvo is holding back further information for a future press release. What is known is that the XC70 will be Volvo Cars’ first extended-range plug-in hybrid, offering the company’s longest all-electric range to date.

Built on Volvo’s new SMA platform — a premium extended-range plug-in hybrid architecture — the XC70 marks a significant addition to the brand’s lineup.

Designed to meet growing demand for longer-range plug-in hybrids in China, the new XC70 will be available for order later this year. Volvo is also considering additional markets in the future.