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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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    Engaging the cruise control function
    The cruise control panel is located on the left side of the steering wheel hub. NOTE This does not set the vehicle's speed. 1. Press the CRUISE button. > CRUISE will be displayed in the info ...

    Handling calls
    Incoming calls - Press ENTER to answer a call, even if the audio system is currently in e.g., CD or FM mode. - Press EXIT to reject a call.  Automatic answer This function means that incomi ...

    Weight distribution affects handling
    At the specified curb weight your vehicle has a tendency to understeer, which means that the steering wheel has to be turned more than might seem appropriate for the curvature of a bend. This ...