Volvo Does Its Diesel One Better? Could This Still Be Ford?s Doing?

Latest D5 ups power and fuel economy. The upgraded versions of the Volvo V70, XC70 and S80 (shown) are the first in the model range to feature the new five-cylinder D5 and D3 turbo-diesels. The engineer?s quest. Place everything on the table and target exceeding all? Or is it a compromise? In the case of the diesel engine, improved driveability, lower fuel consumption and less environmental impact has led Volvo to now focus on internal friction inside the engine.