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Report: Powertrain Spec for the 2015 Volvo XC90

Volvo has released the engine spec for the redesigned 2015 XC90, here are engines offered:

D4 single turbo diesel engine: 190 hp, 295 lb-ft torque
D5 turbo+supercharged diesel engine: 225 hp, 347 lb-ft torque
T5 single turbo gas engine: 254 hp, 258 lb-ft torque
T6 turbo+supercharged gas engine: 320hp, 295 lb-ft torque
T8 turbo+supercharged gas engine for front axle, electric motor for rear axle, plug-in hybrid combined power: 400hp, 472 lb-ft torque

All engines will be paired to a 8-speed automatic transmission sourced from Aisin...

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Redesigned 2016 Volvo XC90 Interior Officially Revealed

Today Volvo officially released how the interior looks for the next-generation XC90. From the images we can see the center console is occupied by an iPad-like huge LCD screen, and a “Home” button on the bottom, which is similar to the iPad layout. This is because the XC90 is the first vehicle that utilized Apple’s CarPlay system.

Volvo does not say anything about the mechanical part, but please take a look at our previous report here. The new XC90 is expected to come with a 4-cylinder turbo+supercharged engine, output is around 302hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. The XC90’s 8-speed transmission will be provided by Aisin, and AWD system sourced from Haldex.

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