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The Volvo V50 was launched in early 2004 as a somewhat larger estate evolution of its Dutch-built V40 predecessor. The design language and the specification level harmonised more closely with the larger Volvo V70 estate car. The aim was to give customers large-car properties in a compact format and with clearly sporty overtones. The 2008 Volvo V50 has undergone a number of changes. This will attract an increasing group of young buyers, looking for a compact premium estate. DesignFive-door sports wagon.  2008 Volvo V50 The tail lamps follow Volvo’s modern form and sweep up towards the roof panel.  2008 Volvo V50 The well-known centre stack is now available in additional decor versions, like Nordic Light Oak real wood. The centre stack design theme continues to the rear seat in an elegant, flowing manner. The refined storage space between the seats is now even more flexible than before, in a truly Scandinavian design way. The handbrake’s more compact design creates additional storage space.  2008 Volvo V50 A newly developed R-design theme will be available (by autumn 2007) for the 2008 Volvo V50. This package features a number of exciting options and design details, satisfying an increasing group of customers, looking for an even more refined and sporty car. Some R-design features will also be available as separate accessories for the standard Volvo V50 models.
SafetyVolvo Car Corporation has a holistic view of safety that encompasses both preventive and protective safety. Volvo Cars has developed various information systems designed to help the driver while on the move. One such system is IDIS (Intelligent Driver Information System) which, for instance, delays incoming phone calls in complex traffic situations that require the driver’s undivided attention. In 2008, the V50 model will get some new functions and systems within the area of safety. The Active Bi-Xenon headlamps have a swivelling function, making it possible for the headlamps to follow the curvatures of the road. This helps increasing visibility when driving in the dark on winding roads. Another function activates the hazard warning flashers automatically if an airbag has been deployed. This helps attracting other motorist’s attention in the event of a single collision, especially in the dark. The brake lamps have been supplemented with Emergency Brake Lamps (EBL). If the driver stamps hard on the brake pedal, the brake lamps start flashing rapidly, and helps alerting other vehicles behind the car.  2008 Volvo V50 Protective safety in the Volvo V50 is structured around a network consisting of exterior and interior safety systems that interact with one another to reduce the risk of occupant injury in a collision. The exterior systems have the task of distributing and absorbing incoming collision forces so that the passenger compartment remains as intact and undamaged as possible. The body is therefore built in the form of a metal cage made of different grades of steel, where all the components interact with one another to ensure controlled deformation. The interior safety systems aim to keep the passengers securely in place and also to reduce the risk of serious injury. In order to provide the most effective protection possible, Volvo Cars has developed a number of in-house systems, such as WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System), SIPS (Side Impact Protection System) and IC (Inflatable Curtain). All are fitted as standard in the Volvo V50. What is more, all five seats are equipped with three-point inertia-reel seat belts, belt pre-tensioners and head restraints. To attain the highest possible level of safety, all the car’s occupants should always use their seat belts. ---- Powertrain and chassisThe engines in the Volvo V50 are transversely installed in-line units. New methods of reducing the engine’s external dimensions have made it possible to fit a five-cylinder engine in the compact V50 body. Volvo can thereby offer a compact car with high performance and large-car feel. A five-cylinder engine offers low vibration and smooth operation. Together with large displacement, the five-cylinder configuration provides high torque across a broad range of rpm, resulting in swift acceleration and excellent driveability within a wide speed range. Four-cylinder engines are available as an option. The Volvo V50 T5 is the top model, featuring a turbocharger and five-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual gearbox. During the second half of 2007 the D5 engine will also be available with a manual gearbox. This means that the D5 engine will be available with a maximum torque of 400 Nm. In addition, the D5 engine is one of the first to meet the expected Euro 5 European exhaust emission levels.  2008 Volvo V50 The following engine options will be available 2008:Petrol:
Diesel:
The T5 model is also available with electronically controlled All-Wheel Drive. The chassis, with spring struts at the front and Multilink axle at the rear, is set up for stable, reassuring driving manners and alert steering response. The Multilink rear axle is an independent rear suspension system featuring a number of links and it is designed to offer a good combination of controlled wheel movements and a high level of riding comfort. Some of these links have the task of providing a certain degree of anti-skid steering effect. A long wheelbase and wide track, together with a very torsionally rigid body, contribute to the predictable, controlled driving manners.  2008 Volvo V50 Volvo’s advanced DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control) stability-enhancing system is fitted as standard. DSTC intervenes and helps stabilise the car if it registers any tendency to skid. World class audio systemThe new V50 can be specified with an audio system of absolute world class. The most advanced of the three systems, Premium Sound, has a digital amplifier from Alpine, Dolby® Pro Logic II Surround and loudspeakers from Dynaudio of Denmark. In the High Performance and Premium Sound systems it is possible to play CD discs with music in MP3 or WMA format. This means that the CD changer can store several hundred music tracks and give the owner access to his or her own private home music library even while on the move. What is more, all the audio systems now come with an extra socket (AUX) for connection of other equipment such as a portable MP3 player. USB and iPod connectors are available as accessories. The environmentThe Volvo V50 is designed and equipped to have as little impact as possible on the global environment, and to offer a clean and healthy interior climate. Petrol engines with low internal friction, efficient combustion and advanced exhaust filtration technology result in low emissions. Energy-efficient diesel engines with particle filters produce low emissions of carbon dioxide and soot particles. In addition, the Volvo V50 is available with a bio-ethanol-powered FlexiFuel engine.  2008 Volvo V50 The five-cylinder versions of the Volvo V50 can be optionally specified with a catalytic radiator coating - PremAir®. This system converts harmful ground-level ozone into pure oxygen as the car drives. Its benefits are greatest in heavy city traffic and in strong sunlight. Volvo’s IAQS (Interior Air Quality System) effectively reduces the amount of particles, pollen, gases and certain unpleasant odours in the air entering the cabin. All the textiles and leather upholsteries are certified according to ÖKO-TEX 100, an international standard that ensures that the interior trim is free from allergy-producing and hazardous substances. The 2008 Volvo V50 - brief summaryPlease note that some systems and functions are optional.
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