The Volvo V50 is one of the favorites among customers. Volvo Cars has its sights firmly set on customers with high demands on sportiness and premium feel for this model.

A number of distinctive design cues during the last years has meant that the V50 has moved a visual step closer to the Volvo V70.

EXTERIOR

Broad, low stance

The Volvo V50 has a compact body with rounded lines that exude modern design and speed. The short bonnet and pronounced cab-forward stance help create a spacious cabin with a generous interior.

Despite its compact exterior dimensions, the Volvo V50 offers spacious flexibility. To free up extra load space, the car's rear section is extended by 46 mm compared with the Volvo S40 sedan model.

The black egg-crate grille with its larger Volvo iron mark emphasizes a sporty language. The new headlamps and the three sculpted lower air intakes are other details that give the color soft-nose V50 front an increased impression of solidity.

The low, horizontal impression is reinforced when the car is seen from the side. The broad shoulders and convex side panels radiate power and emphasize the car's compact dimensions. At the rear, it is the shape of the tail lamps and the bumper that further boost the dynamic appearance.

INTERIOR

Flexible interior with iconic center stack

The interior is inspired by Scandinavian product design with the emphasis on uncluttered surfaces, honest materials and functionality.

Together with the S40, the Volvo V50 was first of Volvo's models to feature the ultra-slim, free-floating center console with illuminated storage compartment at the rear. The iconic center console is available in several decor versions such as with Nordic Light Oak real wood inlay, and the theme flows smoothly with similar elegant soft curves all the way to the rear seat. The storage space between the seats has also been designed with the help of Scandinavian design tradition's most renowned hallmark - smart functionality.

The sliding cover over the larger storage compartments, in which there are also two holders that provide secure support for large and small cups, is complemented by a flexible armrest for the driver.

With the rear seats folded down, the load compartment floor is entirely flat.

New contrasting leather combination

The upholstery range has been expanded over the years both at base level and for the more exclusive options, for instance with a new, finer-grained leather.

The range now includes a new contrasting leather option with black seat sides, white backrest and orange stitching.

Audio and information

The Volvo V50 can be equipped with Bluetooth® technology that enables wireless communication. By connecting Volvo's Bluetooth device to the car's audio system and a Bluetooth-compatible cellular telephone, easy and practical hands-free phoning is made possible.

Cars with Volvo On Call now have the option of activating the cabin heater remotely via SMS text messaging.

The High Performance and Premium Sound systems have a USB port, making it easy to attach an iPod® or other MP3 player or even a digital camera to the audio system.