2011 Volvo models promise significant improvements
Volvo is taking great steps to improve their vehicles set to debut in 2011. The automaker is focusing on what is important to car buyers today; cost and performance. A large array of Volvo vehicles will receive improved engines to up their speed and ability while lowering emissions and improving fuel economy. Many of the 2011 Volvo cars will be powered by diesel engines. Volvo also has created a new way of naming their engines to make designations of power clearer to car buyers.
Volvo is adding onto the engines is many of their cars, specifically the XC60 and XC70. The XC60 Ft. Myers drivers agree, will benefit from this new addition. The addition to these two vehicles has been named the D3, falling in with the new engine designations created by Volvo. Each new designation begins with a D for diesel and then a number to describe the power of the engine. The D3 is a 2 liter diesel engine that allows the XC60 to achieve better fuel economy as well as improved emissions rating. The front wheel drive XC60 now operates at 47.9 miles per gallon fuel efficiency.
An engine addition is also being included on the C30, S40, V50 and C70 models. These models will receive the D3 as well and can be upgraded to a D4. Ft. Myers Volvo S40 drivers are eager to see the performance of the 2011 S40 with the improved engine. The D3 and the D4 have many things in common, the D4 however is capable of 177 PS. The D3 and D4 are both rated at 55.4 miles per gallon fuel efficiency in these vehicles and have improved emissions over their predecessors. The D4 is available in either manual or automatic transmissions.
Volvo automobiles are being updated in other ways as well. All the models will have the best safety systems Volvo has available. The XC60 will include luxurious features such as a great sound system, electric climate control system, and a headlight cleaning system. Volvo is taking great steps to improve their vehicles and demonstrate Volvo is the top name in safety as well as comfort. For more information visit your local XC60 Ft. Myers Volvo dealer.