Click above for a gallery of Volvo DRIVe models Last year at the Paris Motor Show , Volvo introduced the world to its first three DRIVe models , which feature a slew of changes, including efficient diesel engines, manual gearboxes, stop/start, lowered ride height, aerodynamic tweaks and low rolling resistance tires. All of these modifications are meant to increase fuel efficiency and therefore decrease vehicle emissions. The models already available are based on the C30 SportsCoupe (53.4 mpg U.S.), the S40 saloon and the V50 Sportswagon (both at 52.3 mpg U.S.). Next week at the Geneva Motor Show , Volvo will debut four new vehicles to add to its growing DRIVe range. The Volvo V70 and S80 DRIVe will feature the same 108-horsepower and 177lb ft 1.6-liter turbodiesel that the DRIVe versions of the C30, S40 and V50 are fitted with, allowing for a rating of 57.6 mpg in EU testing (48 mpg U.S.), with CO 2 emissions of 129g/km. Volvo’s XC60 and XC70 also get the DRIVe treatment, though they feature a larger 2.4-liter 5-cylinder turbodiesel engine that drives the front wheels only and returns 47.1 mpg (39 mpg U.S.) and CO 2 emissions of 159g/km. All four new DRIVe models will be available in the UK.this summer. Gallery: Geneva 2009: Volvo DRIVe models [Source: Volvo] Continue reading Volvo to bring V70, S80, XC60, and XC70 DRIVe models to Geneva Auto Blog: Diesel , MPG , Volvo , Geneva Motor Show , Europe/EU , UK Volvo to bring V70, S80, XC60, and XC70 DRIVe models to Geneva originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds .Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green

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Volvo to bring V70, S80, XC60, and XC70 DRIVe models to Geneva