Pedestrian safety
The Volvo V50 Sportswagon has been designed to minimise the risk of injury to pedestrians and cyclists in the event of an accident. The smoothly shaped front has an energy-absorbing structure ahead of the bumper which serves to reduce the risk of leg injuries.
The bonnet and front wings have also been designed to absorb collision energy and the petrol-engined models have a generous 70mm of free space between the top of the cylinder head and the bonnet, which reduces the risk of pedestrian head injuries.
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Sense and style
Family Friendly (Not Really, Fair, Great, Excellent): Great
Fun-Factor (None, Some, Good Times, Groove-On): Some ...
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 vehi ...
Limitations
Main channel vs. sub-channels (FM only): The main channel is the only channel
that can receive in hybrid mode (both digital and analogue). If a frequency
has subchannels, they are broadcast i ...