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Volvo is now a true rival to the likes of Audi, BMW, Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz, offering an alternative take on premium executive cars to a rapidly growing fanbase.

After a string of strong launches – notably with the Mk2 XC90 and XC60 SUVs – it struck gold in early 2018 when it launched its smallest SUV, the XC40. When our testers compared the car with its rivals, they concluded that it was the best launch of the previous 12 months, earning it our coveted overall Car of the Year Award.

The good news is that, like many car makers, Volvo now uses the same structure underneath most of its cars – so if they get it right on one model, it usually bodes well for the rest. That’s the case here, with Volvo’s subsequent saloon and estate launches complementing the SUVs and making for a generally extremely appealing line-up.

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Volvo is adding a new diesel engine to its S80 saloon range. The 205bhp, 2.4-litre unit averages 45.6mpg and emits 164g/km of carbon dioxide. It has twin sequential turbochargers, plus 'piezoelectric' fuel injectors (which help lower fuel consumption, and reduce exhaust emissions) and ceramic glow plugs for more efficient cold-starting.

As in the upcoming Jaguar 3.0 V6 diesels, one turbo works for rapid acceleration and the other kicks in higher up the rev range. The S80 D5 will go on sale in the UK towards the middle of the year, with prices set to be announced closer to the launch date.

Volvo is adding a new diesel engine to its S80 saloon range. The 205bhp, 2.4-litre unit averages 45.6mpg and emits 164g/km of carbon dioxide.

It has twin sequential turbochargers, plus 'piezoelectric' fuel injectors (which help lower fuel consumption, and reduce exhaust emissions) and ceramic glow plugs for more efficient cold-starting. As in the upcoming Jaguar 3.0 V6 diesels, one turbo works for rapid acceleration and the other kicks in higher up the rev range. The S80 D5 will go on sale in the UK towards the middle of the year, with prices set to be announced closer to the launch date.

Volvo S80 gets a new diesel

*   205bhp 2.4-litre unit
*   On sale mid-2009
*   Has twin turbochargers for maximum efficiency

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