Driving Impressions

Driving Impressions  - 2008 Volvo V50 Review - Reviews - Volvo V50

Even when equipped with the automatic transmission, the V50 2.4i accelerates with spirit, though the engine growls when pushed. Despite a taut suspension, ride comfort is generally satisfactory, but the sedan can hit some bumps rather hard. We have yet to drive the newly upgraded T5.

Stable on the road, the V50 maneuvers easily and delivers appealing control. Curves produce only modest body lean, and it's easy to forget that you're piloting a wagon as opposed to a sedan. Occupants tend to sit on top of the seats rather than in them, but they still prove supportive and comfortable during long drives.

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    Activating/deactivating
    A short press on the TEL button in the center console activates the hands-free system. The symbol in the display indicates that the hands-free system is active. A long press on the TEL butto ...

    Clock
    Clock and setting control 1 - Display 2 - Control for setting the clock Turn the control clockwise/counterclockwise to set the time. The set time is shown in the information display. The clock ...

    Location of tail light bulbs
    1 Parking light 2 Turn signal 3 Back-up light 4 Parking light 5 Brake light NOTE If the message indicating a burned out bulb remains in the information display after a bulb has been replaced ...