Pedestrian safety
The Volvo V50 Sportswagon has been designed to minimise the risk of injury to pedestrians and cyclists in the event of an accident. The smoothly shaped front has an energy-absorbing structure ahead of the bumper which serves to reduce the risk of leg injuries.
The bonnet and front wings have also been designed to absorb collision energy and the petrol-engined models have a generous 70mm of free space between the top of the cylinder head and the bonnet, which reduces the risk of pedestrian head injuries.
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Design concept
The Volvo XC70 is the sportiest of all the XC models and the most capable
off-road, so it has to look the part. Its design is tough, rugged and sporty.
'But we have also tried to make the design o ...
Driving Impressions
Serving as a thoroughly civilized, tightly constructed road machine, the XC70
cruises effortlessly. A touch on the gas pedal can make the car leap ahead,
whether the driver is starting off from a ...
Accessory installation
• We strongly recommend that Volvo owners
install only genuine, Volvo-approved
accessories, and that accessory installations
be performed only by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician.
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