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Facelift for Volvo's top-seller
Volvo's given its top-selling model a spring clean inside and out. The S40 saloon and V50 estate have been facelifted with a new look
Revise gives the V50 and..
By Sam Hardy
16th April 2007
At the front, there's a reprofiled nose with a chrome-framed eggcrate grille, larger badge and fresh lights complete with a full-length air intake. The rear features a new bumper, LED tail-lights and reworked exhausts.
Inside, the trademark 'floating' centre stack has been revised with different controls. There's also a bigger tunnel storage area and more compact handbrake design.
A longer armrest improves driver comfort and features a much larger storage area. Door panels have also been redesigned in the search for more stowage. New trim options include Nordic Light Oak wood and Virtual White - inspired by iPods and similar electronic equipment.
Other changes include a hard drive-based satellite navigation system, fresh speakers and a redesigned key fob which lets the driver close or open the sunroof and side windows remotely. The flagship T5 gets a 10bhp power boost, taking it to 230bhp, while the D5 diesel will come with a six-speed manual gearbox. This transmission arrives later in the year, while the revised S40 and V50 range goes on sale in May.
Inside, the trademark 'floating' centre stack has been revised with different controls. There's also a bigger tunnel storage area and more compact handbrake design.
A longer armrest improves driver comfort and features a much larger storage area. Door panels have also been redesigned in the search for more stowage. New trim options include Nordic Light Oak wood and Virtual White - inspired by iPods and similar electronic equipment.
Other changes include a hard drive-based satellite navigation system, fresh speakers and a redesigned key fob which lets the driver close or open the sunroof and side windows remotely. The flagship T5 gets a 10bhp power boost, taking it to 230bhp, while the D5 diesel will come with a six-speed manual gearbox. This transmission arrives later in the year, while the revised S40 and V50 range goes on sale in May.
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