Exterior
Some V50 design characteristics were borrowed from early Volvo wagons. Still, styling hasn't veered dramatically away from the V40. Volvo notes that "from above, the body resembles the shape of a sleek speedboat, with a rounded prow, a broad mid-ship section and a narrowing stern."
Designed with softly rounded lines overall, the V50 has a short hood and a cab-forward profile, led by a protruding upright eggcrate grille with a diagonal cross-member. Outside mirrors contain turn-signal repeaters.
Built on a 103.9-inch wheelbase, the V50 is 177.7 inches long overall — 1.8 inches longer than the S40 sedan. Several aluminum wheel styles are offered. A Dynamic Trim Package for the T5 adds 17-inch aluminum wheels and front, rear and side spoilers.
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Limitations
In certain situations, DAC may provide warnings
even if the driver’s driving pattern has not
become erratic.
• if the driver is testing the LDW function
• in strong crosswinds
• on grooved road ...
Children should be seated safely
Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint
systems for all occupants including children.
Remember that, regardless of age and size, a
child should always be properly restrained in a
vehicle.
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Design concept
At the front, the traditional Volvo V-shaped bonnet incorporates a grille
with a wide chrome surround and three-dimensional mesh inserts, plus a large
Volvo 'iron mark' badge. The front bumper has ...