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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 5 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2006 Volvo V50 OverviewSource: CarGurus...dog owners, or weekend warriors who need to carry their recreational gear and other personal effects. It handles well, with a suspension that's on the stiff side, but it's no powerhouse. The best point is the great slate of safety features, Volvo's ultimate claim to fame. The passenger cage and energy-absorbing interior provide considerable protection in the event of a crash, and air bags, ABS, and side-impact beams all come standard.Users were kinder in review than the experts, who questioned the car's reliability. Some users felt that the backseat was cramped, so adults or older children... |
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2006 volvo v50 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...T5 models are also available with all-wheel drive. Safety: Four-wheel antilock disc brakes and traction control are standard on all V50s. Volvo's DTSC stability control system is optional. All models include both front-seat side-impact airbags and full-length head curtain airbags, along with whiplash-reducing seats and seatbelt pre-tensioners in all outboard positions. Built-in child booster seats are optional. The NHTSA has not crash tested the Volvo V50, but its crashworthiness should be similar to the S40 sedan, which earned perfect five-star ratings in side-impact tests, along with four... |
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2006 Volvo V50 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The instrument panel's texture is meant to signal technical innovation to the occupant. An Intelligent Driver Information System helps the driver focus on driving by selectively limiting nonessential information. A storage compartment can be accessed from behind either side of the ultra-slim center stack. The rear seat is a split, folding unit. The front passenger seatback can also be folded. Four upholstery types are available. A navigation system is optional on T5 editions, and a 325-watt stereo with Dolby Pro-Logic II Surround Sound is optional on all V50s. Under the Hood A 2.4-liter... |
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2006 Volvo V50 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...again, nicely equipped. Worried that a small wagon doesn't provide that margin of safety to make you feel secure on the crowded roadways? Puh-leeze! This is a Volvo, the automaker that all but patented vehicle safety. Fully one-third of the standard features listed on the 2006 V50's sticker consisted of safety/security features. The package included side-impact curtain air bags, high-strength steel around the interior cabin, a whiplash-protection system, a safe-approach perimeter lighting system and an engine immobilizer with coded keys. And here's something you don't see on a lot of vehicle... |
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2006 Volvo V50 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The center console is adequate, and the cupholders in the middle are fine. Tiny door consoles and no storage in the back save for the seat pockets are inadequate. Look, it's important that you know I don't go around with the attitude that my car is for storing things, but I do like to have the option for road trips, or even close trips that require some space. And yes, some things wind up in my car long enough to be considered storage items. Installing car seats is pretty easy when you don't take into account some operator errors. Sometimes I'm a total idiot with those things. Thankfully this... |
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Volvo Kills U.S. V50 En Route To Smaller Lineup
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