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2006 Volvo V50 |
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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Midsize Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 19-22/26-31 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.4L I5 168HP
2.5L I5 218HP
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Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 3.9
Exterior: 4.1
Interior: 3.9
Overall: 4.1 Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
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2006 Volvo V50 Reviews - Consumer Car Reviews
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2006 Volvo V50 Consumer Car Review Summary |
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Top 5 Pros of 2006 Volvo V50
- Handling
- Horsepower and acceleration
- Comfortable seats
- Safety features
- Great navigation system
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Top 5 Cons of 2006 Volvo V50
- More storage space
- MP3 capability
- Back seat leg room
- Better gas mileage
- Lower price level
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Displaying 10 Reviews |
Submitted 2006-05-16 19:37:32 | 
GUEST | Performance: |  | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volvo V50?
Size and style. Slim console and computer programming Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volvo V50?
Don't know yet. Maybe a lower price. 2006 Volvo V50 Review:
Loving my new V50! |
| Submitted 2006-03-07 12:10:38 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: |  | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volvo V50?
Power, handling, safety, interior design, rear space. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volvo V50?
More storage space up front. How about a hybrid version? 2006 Volvo V50 Review:
I love this car. It's the smallest of the three Volvos I've owned (previous cars: 245DL wagon and an 850 sedan), but by far the most fun. I wanted a car with sports car-like handling and acceleration, but I also wanted space in the back to accommodate, for instance, a couple of bales of peat moss. I got it all. The car flies--merging onto the highway is really fun now--and its power is evident at low RPMs, too. I have the brushed aluminum interior and it's very cool. Cons: There's not a great deal of storage space up front, and the back seats are a little tight for normal-sized adults, but we have an SUV for long trips. A great driver's car.. |
| Submitted 2006-03-07 12:10:16 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volvo V50?
1. Handling: This car handles like a dream! 2. Stereo Console: Very futuristic and easy to understand Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volvo V50?
None. This is by far the best vehicle I have ever owned!!! 2006 Volvo V50 Review:
I was torn between the BMW X3 and this car. However, after I drove the Volvo V50 there was no more competition--you have to drive this car to believe how great it is! The seats are extremely comfortable, it comes with a whiplash protection system, the storage capacity is huge (you wouldn't believe how much stuff this car holds), and the back sets have a lot more leg-room than the BMW 3 series wagons. |
| Submitted 2006-03-07 12:09:59 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volvo V50?
The navigation system. Never got lost in the depths of Europe - valleys, forests, small villages, etc. Found gas stations through it, restaurants galore, sites. The 12-speaker stereo system was also great. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volvo V50?
None. 2006 Volvo V50 Review:
I bought this car from Power Volvo Irvine. Picked up the car in Gothenborg, Sweden. Drove it for 4,800 miles in Northern Europe (Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, France) for five weeks. It's Autobahn certified. Lots of fun. This car is as good as claimed. Lots of get-up-and-go, extremely brisk. The car is now garaged here at our home in California and it has become a precious and memorable souvenir. |
| Submitted 2006-03-07 12:09:37 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volvo V50?
Handling, acceleration, gas mileage (29 mpg +), safety, Premium Sound!!!! Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volvo V50?
There is no way to listen to an auxiliary sound source. I installed an in-line FM Modulator - something that the dealership said could not be done - and took care of that little oversight. Not much storage for little things in the front. 2006 Volvo V50 Review:
I took delivery of this beauty in Sweden. The price was reduced and lodging was a bargain. Do it if you have the time. I have 13,000 miles on my V50 and I still look forward to driving to work or just driving. It's got lots of pep and it handles like a sports sedan. A couple of upgrades to the firmware took care of some radio and climate control quirks. |
| Submitted 2006-03-07 12:09:14 |
GUEST | Performance: |  | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volvo V50?
Seats and material. Center stack and controls. Turbo. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volvo V50?
Door storage almost useless. Key is cool looking but bulkier than normal. 2006 Volvo V50 Review:
Worth a look if you need a flexible vehicle for a small family. Power is solid even with auto although doesn't "feel" as quick as I expected. Seats are super comfortable. New cloth/suede material is very nice and seems to be more durable than old Volvo cloth/vinyl interiors. Gas tank is a little small compared to other Volvos but we average 27 mpg in mixed driving, best was 30. We already have snow on the ground and the DTSC keeps it sure footed even without AWD--I'm not convinced it is worth the extra plus you loss mpg. |
| Submitted 2006-03-07 12:08:48 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volvo V50?
the geartronic, sunroof, safety all around. i like everything about it. great car get one. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volvo V50?
a little more back seat area, the standard stereo could be a little better. 2006 Volvo V50 Review:
got rid of a 4runner 2005 the best day of my life. toyotas have great reputation on the engine reliability but someone forgot style and comfort. the v50 is amazing i want to drive. i want to take a hard turn and the geartronic is so much fun to drive. the back seat might be a little small for big passengers, but oh well that is the only bad thing and not really a problem. |
| Submitted 2006-03-07 12:08:26 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volvo V50?
excellent a/c i live here in the calif low desert, its works very well Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volvo V50?
a sliding rear seat. 2006 Volvo V50 Review:
i need a station wagon, dont like those family vans, this car is just so right for a small family |
| Submitted 2006-03-07 12:08:05 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volvo V50?
Low stance, outstanding ride - comfortable and quiet, luxury features and amenities, lots of hi-tech electronics like 3-memory seat, auto rear wiper, auto headlights, home-safe lighting. Great handling car with SUV utility. Outstanding heating/AC auto-function. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volvo V50?
Larger door pockets Rear seat heat/AC vents (besides floor ducts) Auto moisture sense wipers as standard feature. 2006 Volvo V50 Review:
Options: premium package with leather and roof. I'm certainly not a wagon fan, and I hate SUV's even more, the big ones are the worst. This car is just plain sexy. It looks great, it drives great, and it's so practical. Ride and handling is better than my C240 trade-in, and in acceleration there's no comparison. I like an upscale car, Volvo is one of the top-tier brands, and I was drawn to it for something with more utility than my sedan. I also have a 3-series convertible and it's fantastic, but the 3-series wagon is pretty plain-jane, and so is the Mercedes wagons. Besides, the Volvo is at least 6 or 8 grand less with comparable equipment. Highly recommended. |
| Submitted 2006-03-07 12:07:42 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volvo V50?
1. HP and Torque, 2. Build quality, 3. Handling, 4. Stereo/Nav System, 5. Comfort. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volvo V50?
1. Storage up front is tight, 2. stereo lacks MP3 capability and also lacks iPod hookup. 2006 Volvo V50 Review:
After a trip to the vet with the dog, cat and kid in my Mustang, I realized that I needed a sport wagon. Looked at fully loaded versions of the V50, BMW 3 Wagon, Audi A3. The V50 won out based on both HP and Torque as well as price. The ride/handling, build quality and gas mileage are all great. Navigation system, controlled by steering wheel controls is awesome. |
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