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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On and Off
In certain situations, it may be desirable to switch City Safety™ off, such as
when driving in close quarters where leaves, branches, etc. may obscure the hood
and windshield.
When the engine is ...
Behind the wheel
The base XC60 has a 240-horsepower, 3.2-liter six-cylinder engine. I drove
the more powerful T6 version, which was a little bit of a bummer. I appreciated
the solid feel and the 325-hp, turbocharg ...
Tailgate wiper/washer
A section of the switch
O Neutral position: The wiper is switched
off
B Normal (continuous) wiping: Press the
lower section of the switch
Move the lever forward to start the tailgate
washer. A ...