Volvo S80, V70 & XC60 get new engines in UAE

Volvo has introduced upgraded versions of their turbo and non-turbo engine offerings. The new 6-cylinder engines will become available in various 2011 Volvo models.

The top-spec Volvo S80 T6, Volvo V70 T6 and Volvo XC60 T6 models will get an updated 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbocharged engine from the new Volvo S60, good for 304 hp and 440 Nm of torque between 2100 rpm and 4200 rpm. All four get 6-speed automatic gearboxes and all-wheel-drive as standard.

Lower models feature an updated 3.2-litre 6-cylinder naturally-aspirated engine, offering 243 hp and 320 Nm of torque.

Among the other new features in the 2011 Volvo S80, V70 and XC60 line-up are new exterior colours, new range of wheel rims, and colour-coded lower body panels as standard, among other small changes.

The 2011 range will be available in the UAE by the end of September 2010.

Keep track of the anonymous range in the Volvo buyer guide.