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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Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) – front seats only
The Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) consists
of specially designed hinges and brackets
on the front seat backrests designed to help
absorb some of the energy generated in a collision
from the ...
Rally bar R-Design models
Rally bar and bulkhead hatch
Vehicles with the optional R-Design package are equipped with a rally bar in
the engine compartment that must be removed before the battery can be replaced.
1. Remov ...
Rear window and door mirror defrosters
Use the defroster to quickly remove fog and ice from the rear window and the
door mirrors.
Press the button once to start simultaneous rear window and door mirror defrosting.
The light in the b ...