Driving Impressions
Volvo's smallest wagon is just as refined and tightly built as the bigger V70, if a bit snug inside. Performance is a strong point with the turbocharged model, but the T5's ride can get rough on harsher surfaces and a little jittery even when rolling through moderate imperfections. The T5's manual gearbox operates easily, and Volvo's automatic operates smoothly. An all-wheel-drive V50 behaved admirably on snow and ice.
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Occupant safety reminders
How safely you drive doesn't depend on how
old you are but rather on:
• How well you see.
• Your ability to concentrate.
• How quickly you make decisions under
stress to avoid an accident.
The ...
New dynamic chassis
The new Volvo S60 is the most sporting Volvo ever built and during the
development process, the chassis team refined every single detail to fine tune
the driving experience. The result of their la ...
Activating/deactivating park assist
The system is activated automatically when the
vehicle is started.
• Press the Park assist button on the center
console (see page 64) to temporarily deactivate
the system(s). The indicator light ...