Volvo V50 Overview

The V50 2.4i use a five-cylinder engine making 168 horsepower. The 2.4i comes with a choice of five-speed manual or a five-speed automatic transmission called the Geartronic. Standard equipment includes air conditioning and power windows and door locks, stability traction control, newly designed 16-inch alloy wheels, remote entry, in-dash CD system and theft-deterrent system. New for 2006 are improved cupholders, steering wheel audio controls, new exterior colors and simplified option structures. The T5 use a slightly larger 2.5-liter turbocharged version of the engine, making 218 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque over the wide range of 1500 to 4800 rpm. The T5 AWD feature an electronically controlled all-wheel-drive system and the Dynamic suspension. Safety is a top priority at Volvo, and all V50 wagon models come with side curtain and side-impact airbags, projector-type headlamps, a rear fog light, and anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution.

The Volvo V50 is a carryover from 2005.