XC90
comentada em 18/10/2014 22:53

The most powerful engine will feature in the plug-in hybrid gasoline T8 variant. A turbocharged and supercharged engine developing 236 kW (316 hp) at 5700 rpm and 400 N·m (295 lb·ft) between 2200 and 4500 rpm will drive the front wheels and a 60-kW electric motor provides drive to the rear wheels. In electric drive mode, the battery offers a range of around 40 km (25 mi). The default hybrid drive mode will employ both engine and motor.

Two diesel engine options will also be available. The D5 twin-turbocharged diesel will produce 165 kW (221 hp) at 4250 rpm and 470 N·m (347 lb·ft) between 1750 and 2500 rpm. NEDC combined consumption is 39 mpg U.S. or 5.8 L/100 km. T6 and D5 models are equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The D4 turbodiesel will generate 142 kW (190 hp), and Volvo quotes NEDC combined fuel consumption of around 46.6 mpg U.S. or 5.05 L/100 km.
Volvo’s Roll Stability Control system has also been updated. Sensors calculate the rollover risk and, if it is high, engine torque is reduced and braking force applied to the appropriate wheels to counter a possible rollover. If this is not effective and a rollover becomes inevitable, the curtain airbags would be activated to help reduce head injuries.

Among the standard equipment fitted to the XC90 is Road Sign Information technology. Volvo claims that this is the first car on the market to be fitted with a road-sign-recognition system as standard, and it can read an extended selection of road signs.
New XC90 burnishes Volvo's safety credentials - SAE International