Volvo confirms new range of three-cylinder engines – Turbo

After presenting the new family of four-cylinder DRIVE-E engines, Volvo is preparing to take this technological revolution also for units with three cylinders, with a new planned to reach the market in 2016 range New blocks, with the 1.5 L petrol and diesel already confirmed, are intended for models up to S60 and V60 and also for SUVs XC to medium range.

The information was confirmed by Derek Grabb, maximum charge by the department of motor Nordic manufacturer, who also explained that the choice of the mark for not these units to their more powerful models available. “I see the three cylinders as possible to the S60, but not above. Is not thought to upper XC right now. It is not the power it has more to do with binary. “

These new blocks three-cylinder will also be important for future hybrid models of the brand and also to help Volvo to meet emissions standards already announced . “If you get hit in the

engineering, it is possible to achieve 95 g / km (European target for 2021) without electrification. Eventually in 2025 the electrification will be a more sensitive topic in commercial terms and will be of high electrical power, but the three-cylinder engines will be needed. Why introduce a three-cylinder unit is paving the way with a view to 2025, “concluded Derek Grabb.

Nuno Fatela