Overview & Reviews

For 2006, Volvo has rearranged some of the V50's option packages and revised the cupholders. Steering wheel-mounted satellite audio controls are now standard on the 2.4i trim, and the six-speed manual transmission on T5 models gains a pushdown function to engage reverse. There are also new 16- and 17-inch wheel designs and a new optional interior air filtration system for the T5 that Volvo says goes beyond traditional carbon filters in helping to reduce occupant exposure to carbon monoxide.

• Sharper handling than you would expect from a Volvo, cutting-edge style inside and out, straightforward controls, long list of safety features, available all-wheel drive.

User Reviews:

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  This is a car that is fun to drive - 2006 Volvo V50
  By naa1946 - October 16 - 12:46 pm

  I went from an XC70 AWD to this car because I wanted a more spirited car. I got what I wanted. It is terrific to drive, comfortable and gets good mileage. This is a great car if you find yourself commuting alone.

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  Freds Volvo V50 - 2006 Volvo V50
  By Fred Torres - October 27 - 8:43 pm

  I bought this car from Power Volvo Irvine. Picked up the car in Gothenborg, Sweden. Drove it for 4,800 miles in Northern Europe (Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, France) for five weeks. Its Autobahn certified. Lots of fun. This car is as good as claimed. Lots of get-up-and-go, extremely brisk. The car is now garaged here at our home in California and it has become a precious and memorable souvenir.

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  Fabulous car - 2006 Volvo V50
  By amo - December 12 - 1:06 am

  I was torn between the BMW X3 and this car. However, after I drove the Volvo V50 there was no more competition--you have to drive this car to believe how great it is! The seats are extremely comfortable, it comes with a whiplash protection system, the storage capacity is huge (you wouldnt believe how much stuff this car holds), and the back sets have a lot more leg-room than the BMW 3 series wagons.

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  Fun wagon! - 2006 Volvo V50
  By CO Yogi - November 28 - 10:23 pm

  This is am awesome car! It is a great combination of power, fun & economy. Passes even better than my old Olds jetstar with a 425! Cruises at 90 across S. Colorado & N. New Mexico & gets 27.5 mpg while doing it. If I keep it at the speed limit on the highway I get 31 & around town 25. Carries my 2 dogs or lots of gear easily. Perfect size for my wife & I. I love this car!

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  Fun to Drive - 2006 Volvo V50
  By Seattle-ite - September 15 - 12:20 am

  Bought my V-50 three months ago, and I have really enjoyed this car. I replaced a PT Cruiser that was not working out. The V-50 has more cargo room, handles much better, gets better mileage, is much peppier on the road and is just put together so much better that I cant believe I waited this long to make the change. This is the best car I have owned in 30 years of buying cars. It is big enough to haul cargo, and small enough to park easily. It has that great Volvo turning radius (why doesnt every car maker copy this?) and just feels solid on the road. Visibility is excellent, which was a HUGE problem on the PT. All in all, Im a happy new Volvo owner!

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  Great Car - 2006 Volvo V50
  By Gryphon - June 18 - 11:13 pm

  Went to by a "SMART" car. Ended up with my Volvo. For the mileage I put on it was the vehicle for me. Lots of room for my clubs, skis, mountain bike and weimariner.

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  V50 - Outstanding Car - 2006 Volvo V50
  By SR - June 25 - 6:10 am

  Get the sport package and you will not believe the handling...better than 325i.

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  awesome car - 2006 Volvo V50
  By John - May 23 - 11:06 am

  this car is awesome, interior and exterior are excellent. fun to drive, fast and has power. i love everything about this car.

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  a good performance wagon - 2006 Volvo V50
  By Peter - September 22 - 12:26 am

  I have to replace a Volvo 240DL wagon and BMW328i. V50 has a nice combination of the virtues of both. It is big enough as a family wagon and is sporty enough to be fun to drive (the 240DL drives like a truck). It has all the electronic and computer gadgets of my 1999 328i, although its acceleration and handling are not as good. I have always driven a manual transmission so I was a bit skeptical about the Geartronics. It turns out to be quite acceptable. I can use it to slow down the car. When going up to Lake Tahoe I can down-shift to gain more power. The mileage after 6K miles is a decent 25 mpg, better than the BMW. I will be quite happy if it turns out to be more reliable than the BMW.

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  so glad i got rid of my toyota ! - 2006 Volvo V50
  By jj - September 7 - 11:00 am

  got rid of a 4runner 2005 the best day of my life. toyotas have great reputation on the engine reliability but someone forgot style and comfort. the v50 is amazing i want to drive. i want to take a hard turn and the geartronic is so much fun to drive. the back seat might be a little small for big passengers, but oh well that is the only bad thing and not really a problem.