What's New: 2008 Volvo V50
What's New: 2008 Volvo V50
- New front fascia, grille, spoiler, lower air intakes and larger Volvo Ironmark
- Redesigned headlamps and taillights
- New color-coordinated rear bumper and bright tailgate garnish
- New color-coordinated lower door moldings, sill moldings and side moldings
- Larger front door storage pockets
- Redesigned center console, armrest, handbrake and larger storage space (holds 10 CDs)
- Standard auxiliary input and MP3 capability
- Clock repositioned to audio display
- Improved air vents
- New Automatic Hazard Warning
- Standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Standard 16-inch "Cursa" wheels
- Select Package receives 17-inch "Serapis" wheels, choice of Nordic Light Oak or aluminum inlays, Sirius satellite radio (with complimentary six-month subscription), fog lights, high performance sound system and leather gearshift knob
- Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is a new stand-alone option
- Gekko Green
- Chameleon Blue replaces Brilliant Blue
- Electric Silver discontinued
V50 T5
- Horsepower increased from 218 to 227
- New front fascia, grille, spoiler, lower air intakes and larger Volvo Ironmark
- Redesigned headlamps, fog lights and taillights
- New color-coordinated rear bumper and bright tailgate garnish
- Redesigned tailpipe finishers
- New color-coordinated lower door moldings, sill moldings and side moldings
- Larger front door storage pockets
- Redesigned center console, armrest, handbrake and larger storage space (holds 10 CDs)
- Redesigned instrument cluster with watch dial gauges
- Standard auxiliary input and MP3 capability
- Standard high performance sound system
- Standard Sirius satellite radio (with complimentary six-month subscription)
- Clock repositioned to audio display
- Improved air vents
- New Automatic Hazard Warning
- Standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Standard 16-inch "Ceryx" wheels
- Premium Package adds 17-inch "Spartacus" wheels, leather handbrake and aluminum roof rails
- Dynamic Trim Package replaces 17-inch "Scotia" wheels with "Zaurak" wheels
- Dynaudio Package replaces Audio Package
- Active Bi-Xenon headlights replace Bi-Xenon headlights as a stand-alone option
- Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is a new stand-alone option
- Gekko Green
- Chameleon Blue replaces Brilliant Blue
- Electric Silver discontinued
- Horsepower increased from 218 to 227
- Standard five-speed "Geartronic" automatic transmission
- Six-speed manual transmission discontinued
- New front fascia, grille, spoiler, lower air intakes and larger Volvo Ironmark
- Redesigned headlamps, fog lights and taillights
- New color-coordinated rear bumper and bright tailgate garnish
- Redesigned tailpipe finishers
- New color-coordinated lower door moldings, sill moldings and side moldings
- Larger front door storage pockets
- Redesigned center console, armrest, handbrake and larger storage space (holds 10 CDs)
- Redesigned instrument cluster with watch dial gauges
- Standard auxiliary input and MP3 capability
- Standard high performance sound system
- Standard Sirius satellite radio (with complimentary six-month subscription)
- Clock repositioned to audio display
- Improved air vents
- New Automatic Hazard Warning
- Standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Standard 16-inch "Ceryx" wheels
- Further simplified package and option structure
- Premium Package adds 17-inch "Spartacus" wheels, leather handbrake and aluminum roof rails
- Dynamic Trim Package replaces 17-inch "Scotia" wheels with "Zaurak" wheels
- Dynaudio Package replaces Audio Package
- Active Bi-Xenon headlights replace Bi-Xenon headlights as a stand-alone option
- Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is a new stand-alone option
- Gekko Green
- Chameleon Blue replaces Brilliant Blue
- Electric Silver discontinued
Select Package (2.4i)
17-inch "Serapis" wheels
Sirius satellite radio
High-performance sound system
6-disc in-dash CD player
MP3 capability
Nordic Light Oak inlays (or aluminum inlays)
Fog lights
Leather gearshift knob
Power driver's seat
Power moonroof
Trip computer
Aluminum roof rails
Climate Package
Heated front seats
Headlamp washers
Rainsensor windshield wipers
Premium Package (T5 & T5 AWD)
17-inch "Spartacus" wheels
Leather handbrake
Leather seating surfaces
Driver's seat memory function
Power passenger seat
Power moonroof
Auto dimming rearview mirror with compass
Homelink transmitter
Aluminum roof rails
Dynamic Trim Package (T5 & T5 AWD)
17-inch "Zaurak" alloy wheels
Front chin spoiler
Rear lower-valance spoiler
Tailgate mounted spoiler
Side skirts
Lower door edge moldings
Sport steering wheel and shift knob with aluminum inlay
Dynamic Sport Suspension (T5 only)
Dynaudio Package (T5 & T5 AWD)
Dynaudio sound system
6-disc in-dash CD changer
12 Dynaudio speakers
4 x 130 watt general amplifier
1 x 130 watt central speaker amplifier
Stand Alone Options
Metallic paint
Leather seating surfaces (2.4i only)
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)
Keyless drive (T5 & T5 AWD only)
Volvo DVD-based Navigation System (T5 & T5 AWD only)
Active Bi-Xenon high intensity discharge headlamps (T5 & T5 AWD only)
17-inch "Zaurak" chrome alloy wheels (T5 & T5 AWD only)
Rear seat dual booster cushions (T5 & T5 AWD only)