The new Volvo V60 that runs on diesel and electric powertrain will be rolling out in the UK market come spring time and has a tag price of £47,000. This car though will qualify the buyer for a £5,000 car grant from the government which can bring the price down to £42,000.

The plug-in V60 will be marketed by Volvo as the V60 D6 with carbon dioxide emission of just 49 grams per kilometer. No figures were disclosed yet about the fuel economy of the ride but we can expect this as the launch comes near. The front wheels of the D6 will be depending on a 2.4L turbodiesel poweplant that gives out 212 bhp and a torque of 324 lb-ft paired with a six speed automatic gearbox.

The all wheel drive setup is completed on the rear axle by the electric motor that gives out 69 bhp and a torque of 147 lb ft. The electric motor depends on a pack of lithium ion battery stored under the floor of the boot. Set the driving mode on Pure (there is also Power and Hybrid) and you will be able to cruise for 32 miles. The electric only driving range will be enough for the daily European driver according to studies done by Volvo. The hybrid mode can bring drivers thru 746 miles.

The Power mode is specifically designed to bring the best performance of the hybrid setup. The driver will be able to make use of the maximum potential of the car’s engine and zoom from 0 to 62 miles per hour in just 6.2 seconds.

Another great feature of the Volvo V60 D6 is the option to switch on an electrical AWD mode which is more economical than a mechanical system and only used during low grip scenarios like when driving in mud or snow.

Production will have an initial release of 1,000 units and is expected to ramp up to 6,000 cars per year thru 2013.