Introducing.... LIKVAGN

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Oh also, I could not resist, and did a bit of research into the engine and what's possible with it... Interestingly, this generation of Volvos was designed while they were still a part of Ford, and thus many parts are stamped "FoMoCo", including the engine... A bit of digging later, and it turns out it's actually the same engine as is used on the Fiesta ST, i.e. the 1.6L Ecoboost engine.

This means there's actually quite a plethora of go-fast parts available, from reputable companies like COBB or Mountune. Looks like I can realistically get about 215WHP with a better intercooler, air filter and ECU tune (over the OBD port for minimal invasiveness)

A turbo upgrade is also available (the stock one is so tiny, it's adorable), bringing output to 280WHP and beyond... But honestly, even stock as it is now (180HP), it's more than fast enough to get out of sticky situations, and put a smile on my face!

The Yaris is the crazy fast toy, Thomas, the Yaris... Don't mess with the Volvo, it's fine as it is... You don't want to go down that rabbit hole again, you really don't... But maybe just a few tasteful things?