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 lighting, rear
Rear reading lights
The lights are switched on or off by pressing each respective button.
Courtesy lights/door step lighting*
The courtesy lights/door step lighting switch on/off automatically wh ...
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)– introduction
This function is designed to help reduce the risk of accidents in situations
where the vehicle leaves its lane and there is a risk of driving off the road or
into the opposite lane. LDW consists ...
Wiper blades
The windshield wiper blades are different
lengths. The blade on the driver’s side is longer
than the one on the passenger side.
Service position
Wiper blades in service position
The wiper bla ...
