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Mechanically, the big news is that there will be no diesel version of the S60. Volvo will instead offer two 2.0-litre petrol engines in models badged T4 and T5. There’s also a brace of T8 models with a plug-in hybrid set-up for serious power, low CO 2 emissions and an electric-only range of around 28 miles.
We’ve driven both the flagship T8 Polestar Engineered model and a four-wheel-drive T6. The latter isn’t set to be sold in the UK, but its combination of a cushioned ride and a whisper quiet interior at motorway speeds bodes well for other variants. That said, while there’s little wind and road noise, the petrol engines are rather gruff under hard acceleration.
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