Driving Impressions

Driving Impressions  - 2006 Volvo V50 Review - Reviews - Volvo V50

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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    Washing
    • The vehicle should be washed at regular intervals since dirt, dust, insects and tar spots adhere to the paint and may cause damage. It is particularly important to wash the vehicle frequently in ...

    Tailgate wiper/washer
    Move the lever forward to start the tailgate washer. 1 Intermittent wiping 2 Normal (continuous) wiping NOTE The rear wiper is equipped with cut-off function, which means that it will not oper ...

    The alarm system
    The alarm is automatically armed whenever the vehicle is locked with the remote key or optional Personal Car Communicator. When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the ...