Volvo maintains its status as the emperor of sports wagons makers with the introduction of Volvo V50, an S40 revived as a fashionable wagon. However, the Volvo V50 has not undergone any large changes, the rear and the front body is been bit highlighted and has been reshaped, appearing a small less boxy. Moreover, the rear bumper and the grill have been twisted a little bit to give it a more sophisticated look.
The central console offers more storage space and also accepts an auditory jack which was largely lacking behind. The handbrake in console has been redesigned as well. Furthermore, T5 model engine of Volvo V50 is much potent than the earlier models because of the nine horsepower improvement. The engine in addition, attains 30 mpg highway fuel effectiveness.
Also, the 2.4i gives an expected 22 mpg within the city, and 31 mpg at highway. The T5 AWD gives 20 mpg within the city where as 28 mpg at highway. The passionate drivers might like to pick the turbocharged engine of T5; as it gets approximately the similar fuel cost like the 2.4i. However, the handling of Volvo V50 is fun and smart with both the standard suspensions and sport tuned.
