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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Power seat
Operation
Driver's seat: The seat can be adjusted if the
ignition key is in position I, II or if the engine is
running. It can also be adjusted as follows with
the ignition off:
• Within severa ...
S80 in the Market
The market for a large luxury sedan from Volvo has always been hampered by
the fact that the people car buyers want to protect most are their family, and
families often opt for wagons and SUVs. Th ...
Getting Around
The C30 is a fun car to drive. It has a 227-horsepower, turbocharged
five-cylinder engine that makes 236 pounds-feet of torque, which is a lot of
power for such a small car. It's estimated to get ...