2005-2008 Volvo S40 and V50: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

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.