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Driving Impressions - 2006 Volvo V50 Review - Reviews - Volvo V50

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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    Reverse
    The vehicle must be stationary when position R is selected. ...

    Cargo area
    Located behind the upholstery on the left side of the cargo area Positions NOTE Please consult a Volvo retailer’s Parts department for the most up-to-date specifications. ...

    Steep inclines and/or heavy loads
    ACC is primarily intended for use on fairly level roads. The system may have difficulty maintaining the correct distance to a vehicle ahead on steep inclines, if the vehicle is carrying a heav ...