Volvo XC90 Model Year 2006 - Driving Dynamics

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In the UK, the majority of Volvo XC90 customers choose the performance, economy and …. The 2.5T engine is offered with a six-speed manual transmission as …

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DRIVING DYNAMICS
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In brief:
The XC90 is available with a choice of powerful petrol and diesel engines producing plenty of power and, especially, torque from low engine speeds and through the mid-range, for maximum flexibility and driving pleasure.
Volvo has also ensured that the XC90 offers class leading emissions and fuel economy. The new D5 (185bhp) diesel engine has received extensive modifications for 2006 to enhance power delivery, refinement, performance and emissions. A DPF (diesel particulate filter) with oxidising coating is now standard and the engine is Euro IV compliant.
In Full:
The XC90 is available with a choice of three powerful, turbo engines: one diesel and two petrol:
?T6: transverse 6-cylinder, 24 valve, 2.9-litre petrol engine with twin turbochargers. 272bhp and 380 Nm of torque from 1,800-5,000 rpm.
?2.5T: transverse, 5-cylinder, 2.5-litre turbo petrol engine. 210bhp and 320Nm of torque at 1,500-4,500 rpm.
?New D5: transverse 5-cylinder, 2.4-litre common rail turbodiesel engine with standard DPF (diesel particulate filter) with oxidising coating. Now with 185bhp and 400 Nm of torque from 2,000-2,750 rpm. Euro IV compliant.
All engines produce plenty of power and,…