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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Safety
Safety is the key quality of any Volvo. Ever since the first Volvo was built
in 1927, the overriding priority has been to develop cars that help prevent
accidents and, if the accident does happen, ...
High-pressure headlight washing
High-pressure headlight washing consumes a
large quantity of washer fluid. To save fluid, the
headlights are washed using two alternatives:
• Low/high beam headlights on. The headlights
will be ...
12-volt sockets
12-volt socket in the front tunnel console
The electrical sockets can be used for 12-volt accessories such as cell phone
chargers and coolers. For the socket to supply current, the ignition must ...