The top-spec variant of Volvo's large XC90 SUV arrives early in 2016, following the XC90's initial release in August. It will be offered in three different engine variants.

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Volvo's next-generation XC90 large SUV should surface globally in 2014 and will feature the Swedish brand's lightweight new scalable architecture and members of its new four-cylinder engine range. A plug-in hybrid or fully electric model is also likely.

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Volvo's first ever V8 motivates the flagship of the facelifted XC90 luxury SUV range, which also comprises turbo-diesel for the first time from October. The new D5 offers 136kW/400Nm, the 4.4-litre V8 makes 232kW/440Nm and the entry-level 2.5 turbo five remains. Pricing spans $70,000 to $85,000.

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Volvo is expected to add turbo-diesel power to its two-model XC90 SUV range by early 2005, possibly around Melbourne show time in March. The oil-burning XC90 will get the entry-level 2.5T petrol's five-speed auto (not the T6's four-speeder), plus Volvo's new common rail five-cylinder 122kW D5 engine.

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