2011 Volvo V50
Volvo's also dropped the base in-line five-cylinder engine from the Volvo V50 portfolio, leaving behind the desireable 227-horsepower, 2.5-liter turbocharged in-line five-cylinder engine. All versions have power windows, locks, and mirrors--and the usual climate and cruise control, plus a power driver seat.
For more information that applies to the Volvo V50 wagon,
All-wheel drive and a manual transmission are no longer offered.
Last year's base-model Volvo V50 was powered by a 2.4-liter five-cylinder engine but it didn't deliver the premium experience you'd expect from a Volvo. A wagon version of Volvo's S40 sedan, the V50 boasts an impressive 63 cubic feet of cargo space with its rear seats folded, placing it ahead of crossovers like the Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLK and wagons like the Audi A4 Avant.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2011 Volvo V50 is a five-passenger compact wagon that comes in T5 and T5 R-Design trim levels.
The T5 R-Design adds aluminum roof rails, a sunroof, sporty exterior trim, a sport-tuned suspension, partial leather upholstery, a power passenger seat and special R-Design floor mats, steering wheel, gauges and shift knob.
The Climate package is available with both trims, and includes headlight washers, automatic wipers, automatic climate control and heated front seats. Stand-alone options include a blind-spot warning system, adaptive bi-xenon headlights, integrated rear booster seats, keyless ignition/entry, satellite radio and rear park assist.
All 2011 Volvo V50s are powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-5 good for 227 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. Volvo predicts a 0-60 sprint of 6.8 seconds, and estimated fuel economy is 21 mpg city/30 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined.
Safety
The 2011 Volvo V50 comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front side airbags, side curtain airbags and whiplash-reducing front head restraints. Optional features include integrated rear booster seats and a blind-spot warning system.
Exterior features include:
Standard mirror-integrated turn signals
Standard 17-inch aluminum wheels
Optional 18-inch aluminum wheels
Standard fog lights
R-Design features aluminum roof rails, silver grille frame, rear spoiler, ground effects and unique tailpipes
Optional power moonroof
Leather upholstery is available. Aluminum trim is standard. Interior features include:
Power driver seat
Optional navigation system
Optional power passenger seat
R-Design versions include unique floormats, aluminum accents, steering wheel, upholstery and gauges
Standard five-speed automatic transmission
Front-wheel drive
Safety features include:
Antilock braking system with brake assist
Electronic stability system and traction control
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