Driving Impressions

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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    Safety
    All-disc antilock brakes, traction control, side-impact and side curtain-type airbags, and Volvo's Whiplash Protection Seating System are standard. Dynamic Stability and Traction Control is option ...

    Power brakes function only when theengine is running
    The power brakes utilize vacuum pressure which is only created when the engine is running. Never let the vehicle roll to a stop with the engine switched off. If the power brakes are not workin ...

    Tire sealing system–temporarily repairing a flat tire
    Tire sealing system–temporarily repairing a flat tire Temporarily repairing a flat tire is done in two stages: • Stage 1: The hole is sealed by pumping sealing compound into the tire. The car ...