Volvo XC 90 Technical Information download pdf (Page 80)

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Transmission and driveline

The Volvo XC90 is equipped with a new 8–speed automatic transmission using the latest technology. It has 2

overdrive speeds which help save fuel and a lock-up function (bypassing the torque converter to reduce

energy-consumption). It can be manually operated via the gear lever or (on R-Design) via steering wheel

paddles.

The AWD-variants of the All New Volvo XC90 have a very

efficient type of four-wheel drive system. A compact and

lightweight coupling (Haldex 5

generation) distributes

the engine’s power between the front and rear wheels.

Under normal, dry conditions practically all of the power is

distributed to the front wheels. The system constantly

calculates the need for power to the rear wheels and can

instantly redistribute up to 50% of the engine’s power to

the rear wheels. When at a standstill, full all-wheel drive is

always engaged to prepare for maximum traction during

accelerations.

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