Volvo adds to S90, V90 and XC90 models with new petrol engine
T5 powertrain utilises a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine
Volvo has increased the number of available powertrain options for its S90, V90 and XC90 models with the addition of an all-new petrol engine.
Also available on the V90 Cross Country model, the new 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine has been designed to provide decent performance alongside excellent economy figures.
As such, the engine delivers 247bhp and 350Nm of torque, while returning 42.8mpg and emitting just 154g/km CO2 in the V90 and S90, and 38.2mpg and 172g/km CO2 in the V90 Cross Country.
Performance is brisk, with the sprint to 60mph dispatched in just 6.8 seconds in the V90 and S90, and 7.2 seconds in the V90 Cross Country.
The economy figures for the XC90 T5 are just as impressive. Volvo claims 35.9mpg on the combined cycle, while emissions are set at 184g/km CO2. Reaching 60mph takes just 7.7 seconds.
Jon Wakefield, managing director of Volvo Car UK, said: “The T5 petrol engine is a superb addition to the S90, V90 and XC90 ranges.
“This cutting-edge engine brings increased choice for our customers, and offers strong performance with excellent efficiency and refinement. We’re sure it’ll be a hit with retail and business users alike.”
The engine has been created with lightweight aluminium and aluminium alloy, helping to keep the car’s overall weight down and as standard, power is driven through an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
Prices for the S90 T5 in R-Design trim start at £41,420, while a T5 V90 R-Design will cost from £43,120. The V90 Cross Country, meanwhile, commands a slightly higher premium of £44,685.
The larger, seven-seater XC90 T5 costs from £50,435 in Momentum specification.
