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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Turbo Power
All C30s are powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-five-cylinder that
produces 227 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 236 pounds-feet of torque at only 1,500
rpm. Unlike some turbocharged engines th ...
Handling
• Check that the battery cables are correctly
connected and tightened.
• Never disconnect the battery when the
engine is running (for example, when
replacing the battery).
• If the battery is ...
