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2005-2007 Volvo S40 and V50
Date Published: 2/20/08

2005-2007 Volvo S40 and V50
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$14,100 - 25,100

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Premium Compact Car
2005-2007 Volvo S40 and V50
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Volvo S40 T5, auto. Rating
Performance 6
Fuel Economy 5
Ride Quality 7
Steering/Handling/Braking 6
Quietness 6
Controls/Materials 7
Interior Room 7
Room/Comfort (rear) 4
Cargo Capacity 3
Value within Class 6
Total Score: 57
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2005-2007 Volvo S40 and V50 Review
Volvo's entry-level line added wagon and all-wheel-drive variants for 2005. The S40 sedan was joined by a wagon called the V50. Both offered base 2.4i and sporty T5 models, each with a 5-cyl engine. 2.4i models were front-wheel drive and had 168 hp. T5s offered front- or all-wheel drive, were turbocharged, and had 218 hp. The S40 2.4i was available with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automatic with manual shift gate. The V50 2.4i came only with the automatic. T5s were available with a 6-speed manual or the 5-speed automatic. Standard on every S40 and V50 were ABS, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, and traction control. AWD versions had a standard sport suspension that was optional on other models. Other options included an antiskid system and navigation system with pop-up dashboard screen. Leather upholstery, sunroof, and heated seats were also available.
Year to Year Changes
2006 Volvo 40/50 series: Volvo's smallest sedans and wagons had no changes of note for 2006.
2007 Volvo 40/50 series: An antiskid system is standard instead of optional on 2007 versions of Volvo's entry-level sedans and wagons. Keyless entry/starting is a new option for all models, which get a minor interior freshening for '07.
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