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.
See also:
Exterior lighting
Condensation may form temporarily on the
inside of the lenses of exterior lights such as
headlights, fog lights, or taillights. This is normal
and the lights are designed to withstand
moisture ...
Steel cargo grid
Your vehicle can be equipped with a steel grid
that helps prevent objects in the cargo area
from moving forward into the passenger compartment. ...
Folding the front seat backrest
The front passenger seat backrest can be folded to a horizontal position to make
room for a long load. Fold the backrest as follows:
1 - Move the seat as far back and down as possible.
2 - Adjus ...