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| Beschrijving |
To bring you this review covering the 2008 Volvo V50, the experts at TheCarConnection.com have read some of the most respected reviewers; then TheCarConnection.com’s editors added their own firsthand driving experience with the new V50.
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| Technische Controle |
Volvo’s small V50 wagon returns for the 2008 model year with some significant revisions inside and out. The center console and door panels get more storage space and an update to the audio system, while a new front-end appearance, and new tail lamps give the 2008 Volvo V50 a more "grown-up" look, and turbocharged T5 models see a bump in power.
A 2.4-liter inline five-cylinder engine in the base 2008 Volvo V50 2.4i model makes 168 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque in the base V50 2.4i model and exhibits perky performance with the five-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy is especially good in the 2.4i, at 31 mpg highway. Higher-powered V50 T5 models take on the turbocharged, 2.5-liter inline-five, which functions especially well with the five-speed automatic; the engine increases in power from 218 to 227 horsepower. The six-speed manual gearbox is no longer available.
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| Positieve punten |
- -Quiet, refined interior
- -Great styling stands out from rivals
- -Agility combined with the poise of a larger car
- -Compact size affords easy maneuverability and parking
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| Negatieve punten |
- -Top T5 models are pricey
- -Ride can be choppy in T5
- -Lack of manual transmission in T5
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