2008 Volvo V50 - Expert Reviews
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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 2 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2008 Volvo V50 OverviewSource: CarGurus...The V50 offers a choice of five-speed automatic, five-speed manual, or six-speed manual, depending on the trim. All three trims have four doors and seat five. The T5 and T5 AWD are the more premium trims, with more standard features and an optional navigation system. All trims include basic standard safety features, including ABS brakes, traction control, and stability control. Expect to find around 27.4 cubic feet of cargo space in each trim.What do the critics have to say about the '08 Volvo V50? Overall, they like this relatively stylish wagon. It looks good, handles well, and offers an... |
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2008 Volvo V50 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...T5 options include keyless ignition, a sport steering wheel and gearshift knob, a new premium stereo, a GPS navigation system and active xenon headlights that swivel in the direction of a turn. The previous option's were fixed. An option the sedan doesn't offer is integrated backseat booster cushions, which are a stand-alone option for the T5. Under the Hood A 2.4-liter inline-five-cylinder produces 168 horsepower in the 2.4i. High-performance T5 editions employ a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-five-cylinder that now generates 227 hp (up from 218 hp) and 236 pounds-feet of torque. The 2.4i... |
Volvo V50 Related News
Volvo Kills U.S. V50 En Route To Smaller Lineup
Making your way in the car world today takes everything you've got, and Volvo is giving its all by taking away: the V50 will be discontinued, according to Volvo's U.S... January 27, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 2
Why should I also consider these?
The 2008 Volvo V50 occupies a price range between that of economical five-door small hatchback models and wagon versions of smaller sport sedans such as the Audi A4 and BMW 3-Series.
The more affordable Audi A3 is a closer rival to the V50 and includes a more fuel-efficient and surprisingly powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
However, the A3 isn’t as roomy inside; it doesn’t have many of the safety features that are optional in the V50.
Another possibility is the Subaru Impreza; in its base 2.5i form, it’s a much more affordable alternative, with standard all-wheel drive and performance from its horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine that’s similar to that from the base five in the Volvo.
But the so-called Impreza Wagon is no longer a wagon—it’s a shorter five-door hatchback.
The 9-3 SportCombi, from Sweden’s other car brand, Saab, is perhaps the V50’s most direct rival, but the 9-3 SportCombi also has a cramped backseat while not offering the ride refinement and poise of the V50.
All-wheel drive isn’t available on the SportCombi either.
