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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Living With the C30
You'd be forgiven for thinking "hatchback = practical," but that's not quite
the case with the C30. Sure, it's more practical than a two-seat roadster, but
this isn't a family car — unle ...
Interior Design
The interior of the Volvo V50 represents nothing less than a revolution in
car design. Its focal point is an ultra-thin central instrument stack, which
appears to be free-floating in space. This i ...
Temperature control
The temperatures on the
driver and passenger sides
can be set separately. When
the vehicle is started, the
most recent setting is
resumed.
NOTE
Heating or cooling cannot be speeded up by ...