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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Convertible Positives
It takes about 30 seconds to raise or lower the power-retractable hardtop. It
motors up and down smoothly and quietly, which isn't common, even among luxury
models. And in what was the most welcom ...
Safety & Reliability
The Volvo C30 is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick,
which means it scores the agency's highest rating, Good, in front, side and rear
crash tests, and in a new roof-strength ...
Airbag decals
Airbag decal on the outside of both sun visors
Passenger's side airbag decal
WARNING
• Children must never be allowed in the
front passenger's seat.
• Occupants in the front passenger's seat ...