Volvo Announces New Low Emission 181HP D4 Diesel and 306HP 2.0L Inline-Four Gasoline T6

Volvo’s five-cylinder D3 and D4 diesel engines were never the most efficient two-liter units on the market, but they did punch well above their capacity in terms of torque and, of course, they made a pleasant telltale thrum that accompanied each prod of the throttle.

Now, the Swedes have brought out a new Drive-E powertrain for use under the bonnet of the S60/V60, but it’s not based on the old D4, because this new 181 hp one loses one cylinder, and with it, a lot of charm.

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