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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Interior
According to Volvo, the upholstery in the V50's five-passenger interior was
inspired by sportswear. The instrument panel's texture is meant to signal
technical innovation to the occupant. An Intel ...
Confirmation when locking/unlocking the vehicle
Settings can be made in the menu system for audible and visual confirmation when
the vehicle has been locked or unlocked. With these functions activated, the following
will occur when the vehicle ...
Locking or unlocking the vehicle with the key
blade
Keyless drive keyhole cover
The driver's door on vehicles equipped with
keyless drive can be locked or unlocked with
the remote key's detachable key blade if necessary,
see page 61 for inform ...