Driving Impressions

Driving Impressions  - 2008 Volvo V50 Review - Reviews - Volvo V50

Even when equipped with the automatic transmission, the V50 2.4i accelerates with spirit, though the engine growls when pushed. Despite a taut suspension, ride comfort is generally satisfactory, but the sedan can hit some bumps rather hard. We have yet to drive the newly upgraded T5.

Stable on the road, the V50 maneuvers easily and delivers appealing control. Curves produce only modest body lean, and it's easy to forget that you're piloting a wagon as opposed to a sedan. Occupants tend to sit on top of the seats rather than in them, but they still prove supportive and comfortable during long drives.

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    Center console buttons
    Active Bending Lights The beams of these headlights adjust laterally to help light up a curve according to movements of the steering wheel when the vehicle is turning. This function is activ ...

    Visual indicator
    The audio system’s display gives an overview of the vehicle’s position in relation to a detected object. The marked sectors in the display indicate that one or more of the sensors has detected an ...

    Information displays
    Information displays in the instrument panel The information displays show information on some of the vehicle's functions, such as cruise control, the trip computer and messages. The informat ...