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Volvo V50 Reviews
In-depth Professional Review
Intro - Walkaround - Interior Features
Driving Impressions - Final Word
Volvo V50 Review Summary
"This is a capable wagon that rewards spirited driving with a good deal of fun."
"Scandinavian to the core, the V50's interior is a study in spartan elegance."
"The engine accelerates smoothly and sounds pleasantly harmonic."
"Handling is good, and the firm-but-supple suspension provides a nice ride."
What reviewers liked least about the Volvo V50:
"The standard 168-hp, 2.4-liter, five-cylinder engine sounds raspy."
"The suspension is too stiff, often crossing over to harshness on even mildly rough pavement."
"Visibility good except to right rear in sedan, where head restraints and high deck interfere some."
Volvo V50 Comparisons:
"The new compacts boast the same refined driving characteristics of the larger Volvos, and the same tight, solid structure."
"The V50 is good enough to compete with small wagons such as the Audi A4 Avant, BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class-pretty heady company."
Best one-liners about the Volvo V50:
"From the driver's seat, it's easy to forget you're in a station wagon."
"Just when you thought the typical car dashboard couldn't be improved upon, Volvo comes up with the coolest-looking center stack this side of Stockholm."
"The automatic transmission, a five-speed Geartronic, exhibits few of the annoying traits typical of both manumatics and overly protective mothers."
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