Everything is shipshape with Volvo New Zealand, with the 'docking' this week of a hybrid prototype of the XC90 in Auckland.
Landing at the Volvo Ocean Race headquarters next to the Auckland Viaduct Centre, the premium SUV is the world's first plug-in hybrid seven seater.
The first of the production vehicles will be on sale in New Zealand from July, with the starting price of $97,900 for the D5 2-litre twin-turbodiesel Momentum model, $110,900 for the 2-litre supercharged petrol Inscription version and $134,900 for the plug-in hybrid.
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The plug-in has the 2-litre petrol engine powering the front wheels and a 60kW electric engine powering the rear wheels.