Driving Impressions

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.
See also:
Main instrument panel
Information display and menu controls
1 READ – access to the list of messages and
message confirmation.
2 Thumbwheel – browse among menus and
options in the list of functions.
3 RESET – reset ...
Engine specifications
Charge air cooler (Intercooler)
Turbocharged engines employ a turbo-compressor
to force air into the engine inlet manifold
and a charge air cooler to cool the compressed
inlet air. The resulting ...
Using voice commands
The driver initiates a voice command dialogue
by pressing the voice control button (see the
illustration on page 241).
When a dialogue has been initiated, commonly
used commands will be shown i ...
