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The Volvo V50 has a design with a curved roof line and an abrupt tail section. The car's appearance emanates modern design and speed. This is emphasised by a rounded nose section, short bonnet and pronounced cab-forward stance. Broad shoulders and convex side panels signal power and underscore the car's compact dimensions.
The tail lamps follow Volvo's modern form and sweep up towards the roof panel.
Despite its compact exterior dimensions, the Volvo V50 offers a spacious and flexible interior. Every passenger seat has a fold-flat backrest. With the seats folded down, the load compartment floor is entirely flat. In order to create even more space for luggage, the car's rear section has been extended by 46 mm compared with the Volvo S40 sedan model.
The interior is inspired by Scandinavian product design with the emphasis on uncluttered surfaces, honest materials and good function. The Volvo V50 (and Volvo S40) saw the introduction of Volvo's ultra-slim, free-floating centre console with illuminated storage compartment behind. The Volvo V50 and S40 were also launched with a specially developed upholstery material - T-Tec - that echoes ultra-modern sports clothes and luggage.
The new 2008 model has a black egg-crate grille, including a larger Volvo iron mark, reinforcing the V50's sporty impression. The new headlamps and the three sculpted lower intakes increase the colour-coordinated soft-nose's solid impression. The lower part of the tail lamp panel is 30 millimetres higher and the lamps are of a completely new graphic design. The rear position marker lamps accentuate the car's shoulders. The new rear bumper has integrated reflectors in the lower corners. In addition, the tailpipe has more horizontal lines, reinforcing the broader design language. The new Volvo V50 has been supplemented with new, flexible loading solutions and increased storage space. The inner panels of the front doors are larger than before, making room for an A4 format book, an upright soft drink or a lying down water bottle. In addition, this space makes room for an additional Dynaudio® loudspeaker (in cars with Premium Sound).
The well-known centre stack is now available in additional decor versions, like Nordic Light Oak real wood. The centre stack design theme continues to the rear seat in an elegant, flowing manner. The refined storage space between the seats is now even more flexible than before, in a truly Scandinavian design way. The handbrake's more compact design creates additional storage space.
The larger storage compartment, featuring two holders for large and small cups, is equipped with a sliding cover. The driver's armrest has been improved in terms of flexibility, and features a so-called hamburger table. Even the small spaces inside the car have been fully utilised. This means that spaces housing option or accessories controls are converted into convenient storage compartments, when certain functions are not in use. The back of the console has a flip-up holder for a 1,5 litre bottle, within easy reach for the rear-seat passengers.
New design details in the instrument panel and air vents enhance the overall feeling of a refined interior. The upholstery range has been expanded and comprises base level upholsteries and more exclusive alternatives. New, finer grained leather is just one example. There is a new fabric - Spring Green - with a green accent available on the base level. The new upholsteries are one more step towards meeting the customers wish for a personalised interior.
A newly developed R-design theme will be available (by autumn 2007) for the 2008 Volvo V50. This package features a number of exciting options and design details, satisfying an increasing group of customers, looking for an even more refined and sporty car. Some R-design features will also be available as separate accessories for the standard Volvo V50 models.
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