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2009 Volvo V50 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Volvo claims 50% of V50 owners are under the age of 35, a surprising statistic that proves the Swedish automaker is succeeding in its goal to capture a younger market. Volvo's lines have become more sporty, its engines have a little more pep, and the company is slowly but surely becoming more “hip.” The 2009 V50 is a carryover from 2008 and sees no major changes, and it comes in two trims – the 2.4i and the T5 AWD R-Design.
Under the hood of the 2.4i sits a 2.4-liter, inline five-cylinder engine, capable of 168 hp, that is reasonably efficient at 20/28 mpg city/highway. Those horses power a five-speed, front-wheel-drive automatic transmission with geartronic shifting. The T5 AWD R-Design not only adds all-wheel drive, but a turbocharger to ramp up the hp significantly to 227. The T5 rides a 2.5-liter, inline five cylinder and loses a little mileage in the process at 18/26 mpg. Both trims perform reasonably well on the track for both cornering and acceleration, but as with most station wagons, safety and accessories are usually the deciding factors.
Being closely related to the S40, the V50 shares its interior accessories and options. The center console can be ordered in two new colors, Nordic Light Oak and Virtual White (which has earned the moniker “iPod white”). The 2.4i is fairly stripped down unless you want to order options packages, and the only way to get the navigation system is to upgrade to the T5 trim. After being slow off the line with Bluetooth, that feature is now standard on both trims, and the stereo system brings great midrange clarity to your CDs or MP3s. For audiophiles, the optional Premium Surround System with Dolby Pro Logic II decoding has received nothing but gleeful reviews.
Not that Volvo ignores safety with any of their vehicles, but the issue becomes paramount when dealing with station wagons and other vehicles used for transporting the family. The V50 is no exception. Standard are four-wheel antilock brakes, dual front, side impact, and side curtain airbags, electronic stability control with traction control, and tire pressure monitors. When the brakes are slammed down, the brake lights will flash brightly to warn the cars behind you, and if your airbags happen to deploy, your hazard lights will automatically turn on. The V50 is built on the same frame as the S40 and is designed to dampen front- and rear-end collisions while maintaining rigid protection from the sides.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2009 Volvo V50
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by Greg D
Jan 04, 2012
Performance, acceleration average, good handling with dynamic chassis , braking ok.
The R-desing is an original good looking sport pakkage with 18" rims on it.
The stereo is very good and is a dyn-adio pakage with 10 speakers.
It's a fun car to drive at a reasonable speed!Jan 04, 2012
by Jack A
Mar 07, 2011
its cool and its fast and its fast and its amazing and its got heated seats hf fhf fhfb f s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s Mar 07, 2011
by Jukka K
Aug 12, 2010
very economic (3.9 l per 100 kms); enviromentally friendly (emissions 100 grs/km); not a top performer but has enough uuumph to keep up with the traffic. Scandinavian design in the interior. Not very big car for a family but enough space to be able to pack up some gear in the back.Aug 12, 2010
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2009 Volvo V50 Pricing
Original MSRP
$29,800 to $35,500Price range
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Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · 6 disc in-dash CD · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Parking brake trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Memorized settings: climate control · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat: two built-in · Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Auto height adjusting shoulder belts: front · Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · Dynaudio premium brand speakers · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 12 · 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: climate control · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome accents · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlight cleaners: high pressure washers · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass · Roof rails: silver
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat: two built-in · Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Auto height adjusting shoulder belts: front · Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed