scott martini wrote:

> By the way the 5 cylinder is not offered in North America (may be the

> cause of the confusion)

While North America may represent one of Volvo's largest markets, it hardly comprises the majority of sales worldwide. I have to laugh when I see posts like the previous one questioning the use of an I5 in the S80 because they're not imported to U.S. soil. 3 out of every 10 Volvos sold last year landed on U.S. soil and yet the mindset of some seems to evoke images of the U.S. being the only market into which Volvo sells. Many of you would be floored if you knew just how many powertrain variants Volvo produces worldwide. Like the sales themselves, the U.S. may see a third of the total powertrain options offered worldwide in each model line. Maybe less.