Power and Handling

The YCC is powered by a low-emission 215 hp, five-cylinder Partial Low Emission Vehicle (PZEV) engine with an Integrated Starter-Generator (ISG), which allows the car to meet the tough emission standards in states like California. The ISG prevents unnecessary idling because the engine cuts off when stopped at a red light. The car comes to life again as soon as you press the accelerator.

Volvo YCC at the Geneva Motor Show
Photo courtesy Volvo Cars' Newsroom
Photo credit: Tim Bishop for Volvo
Volvo launches the new Volvo YCC concept car at the Geneva Motor Show.

The car features a 6-speed Powershift gearbox with a fully automatic transmission mode. You can also choose manual shift by using the gear controls on the steering column. Powershift means that the car has a dual wet-clutch transmission system, which ensures that the car shifts gears at the right revs for smooth driving and low fuel consumption.

Volvo YCC exhaust pipe
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Even the exhaust pipe has a clean, stylish design.

In the next section, we'll look at some of the more unique technologies of the YCC.