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Volvo has announced what S90 and V90 models will be available in Britain and at what price. The good news is that these flagship models are cheap, since the sedan kicks off at £32,555 while the wagon is £2,000 more.
The most reasonable and likely most popular version is the D4. It's like a BMW "20d" engine, producing 190 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque for the front wheels to enjoy. It's the most sensible choice, promising CO2 emissions of just 116 grams and 64.2 mpg UK on the combined cycle in the case of the S90 or 62.8 mpg and 119 g/km for the wagon.
It's not slow either, as 0 to 100 km/h sprints take 8.2 seconds, and the top speed is a respectable 230 km/h (143 mph).
For quite a lot more money, you could have the D5 Power Pulse. Continuing the BMW analogy, this is the Swedish version of the 25d engine, delivering a respectable 235 hp and 480 Nm of torque. Don't keep reading this story expecting to find a 6-cylinder engine because there are none, not in Britain or anywhere else in the world for that matter.
The D5 engine is fitted with something called Power Pulse, which is essentially a canister of compressed air that spins the turbo to get rid of turbo lag. To get a 235 PS S90, you will have to pay £39,555. But it's not that bad considering AWD and an 8-speed automatic gearbox come standard.
The powertrains are identical for the V90, but the price goes up by £2,000 to £34,555 and £41,555, respectively. The standard trim level is called Momentum and includes LED headlights, leather seats, dual-zone climate control and an 8-inch infotainment screen with sat-nav and Apple CarPlay. On the safety side, both models are among the best equipped in the segment, even featuring large animal detection systems.
Upgrade to the Ingenium trim and you get fine Nappa leather and a 12.3-inch screen. Available from £35,555 for the S90 and £37,555 for the V90, this grade includes 18-inch diamond cut alloys, extra chrome trim, keyless trunk and one of those new-fangled automatic trunks.
It's not slow either, as 0 to 100 km/h sprints take 8.2 seconds, and the top speed is a respectable 230 km/h (143 mph).
For quite a lot more money, you could have the D5 Power Pulse. Continuing the BMW analogy, this is the Swedish version of the 25d engine, delivering a respectable 235 hp and 480 Nm of torque. Don't keep reading this story expecting to find a 6-cylinder engine because there are none, not in Britain or anywhere else in the world for that matter.
The D5 engine is fitted with something called Power Pulse, which is essentially a canister of compressed air that spins the turbo to get rid of turbo lag. To get a 235 PS S90, you will have to pay £39,555. But it's not that bad considering AWD and an 8-speed automatic gearbox come standard.
The powertrains are identical for the V90, but the price goes up by £2,000 to £34,555 and £41,555, respectively. The standard trim level is called Momentum and includes LED headlights, leather seats, dual-zone climate control and an 8-inch infotainment screen with sat-nav and Apple CarPlay. On the safety side, both models are among the best equipped in the segment, even featuring large animal detection systems.
Upgrade to the Ingenium trim and you get fine Nappa leather and a 12.3-inch screen. Available from £35,555 for the S90 and £37,555 for the V90, this grade includes 18-inch diamond cut alloys, extra chrome trim, keyless trunk and one of those new-fangled automatic trunks.
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