There are two powerful, five-cylinder engines available for the XC70, a petrol and a diesel. Both are turbocharged and offer the flexibility of high levels of torque at lower engine speeds.
The 2.5T petrol engine boasts four valves per cylinder with a light pressure turbo and dual continuously variable valve timing to provide stirring performance with excellent mid-range torque.
Volvo’s new D5 Euro IV turbodiesel is a refined, all aluminium unit, with 20 valves, and the latest common rail technology. It is available with a six-speed manual or a new six-speed Geartronic transmission.
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