NEW FOR 2008:
- New black egg-crate grille and larger logo, new headlamps and lower air intakes, new taillamps and rear bumper
- Redesigned inside door panels, more compact hand brake and improved centre storage compartments
- T5 turbocharged five-cylinder engines receives 9 horsepower boost to 227 hp
- Standard dynamic stability and traction control on all models
- Optional active bi-Xenon headlamps
- Brake lights feature flashing Emergency Brake Lights function
- New features on optional DynAudio stereo package, including Alpine digital amplifier and new speakers
- High Performance and Premium Sound systems add MP3 and WMA format
- All stereo systems include auxiliary audio jack
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For 2008, the Volvo V50 wagon receives a mild facelift, with changes to its exterior and interior, and stability and traction control now standard on all models.
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A wagon version of the S40 sedan, which also undergoes similar changes for 2008, the V50 is built on a global platform also used by the Mazda3. Models are the 2.4i, with 2.4-litre inline five-cylinder engine, and the T5 and T5 AWD, with 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine. The 2.4i uses a five-speed manual, while the T5 models use a close-ratio six-speed; both can be optioned to a five-speed automatic with manual shift mode.
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Features on the 2.4i include 16- inch steel wheels, manual climate control, heated mirrors with integrated turn signals, rear fog light, T-Tec upholstery, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, 60/40 split-folding rear seats, mechanical driver's height adjustment, cruise control, floor mats, outside temperature gauge, intermittent wipers and CD stereo.
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The T5 adds 16-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, front fog lights, power sunroof, leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel with audio controls, aluminum inlays, height-adjustable folding front passenger seat, trip computer and premium audio speaker system.
