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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Environment
Good environmental protection is one of Volvo's cornerstones. All of the
engines available in the all-new Volvo S80 are outstandingly economical, given
their performance.
The manual diesel engin ...
Performance
The C70 doesn't compete with the BMW M3s and Chevrolet Corvettes of the
convertible world. It's more subdued than that, even when you get the
top-of-the-line engine and option package like we test ...
Pedestrians
The system cannot identify all pedestrians
The Collision Warning system can only identify
and detect a pedestrian who is standing
upright. This person can be standing still, walking
or runnin ...