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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    Audio system overview
    1 CD player 2 VOLUME – turn to adjust 3 POWER – On/Off 4 AM/FM – for switching between FM1, FM2 and AM 5 Display 6 ENTER – select in the menu or activate a selection 7 Not in use 8 MY KEY – p ...

    Engine compartment
    A - Engine compartment, upper B - Engine compartment, front C - Engine compartment, lower Positions These fuses are all located in C the engine compartment box. Fuses in are located under A. ...

    Rear screen menu settings
    See also page 251 for additional information about the RSE menus. DivX® Video On Demand The media player can be registered to play DivX VOD files from home-burned discs or USB. The registratio ...