Friday, June 27, 2008

'06 Volvo S40 / V50


Some specs of the 2006 Volvo S40 / V50 model include its lag free turbo charged engines, unique dashboard design and ergonomic styling, economic on fuel, standard Volvo safety features, and simple consoles. There is a console in the roof and one in the center which is joined to the dashboard.

The interior is comfortable and stylish with a choice of lava grey, dark grey and beige. As with other Volvos, the seats of the 2006 Volvo S40 / V50 fold down to create extra cabin space and the seats also split down the middle so you can fold just one or the other down.

The standard features include air conditioning, power steering and automatic locking doors. There is also a Dynamic Stability and Traction Control or DSTC system that can be included as well as the anti skid system.

The design is the car is shorter and there is a cab forward architecture which gives you the impression of speed even at a standstill.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

2006 Volvo S40 / V50

The 2006 Volvo S40 / V50 is definitely smaller than both the S60 and the S80 model. The V50, when it was first released in 2005, was a wagon version to complement the already existing Volvo S40, which in turn happened to be a sedan. Regarded as the smallest of the wagons and sedans released by Volvo, the year 2006 noted very few changes from the earlier make.

The '06 Volvo S40 / V50 ranges of wagons and sedans come with an automatic five-speed transmission as the standard mode of transmission. The D5 engine of the V50 is particularly notable since it was developed in-house by Volvo engineers.

The 2005 Volvo S40 / V50 is targeted towards individuals spend a lot of time on the road. The vehicles get great mileage and they range in horsepower from 180hp to 218hp. The 2005 S40 / V50 is sure to provide a safe and smooth drive over long distances.