The S40 T5 AWD sedan ($33,800) and V50 T5 AWD wagon ($35,500) add Volvo's full-time variable all-wheel-drive system. The wagon now comes with standard aluminum roof rails as well. T5 options include Keyless Drive ($450), HDD navigation ($2,205), and a Dynaudio stereo ($895) with two amplifiers, 12 speakers, and Dolby Pro Logic II Surround Sound. An all-leather, solid-color interior is also available ($200). Midir 18-inch wheels ($750) are offered for the front-drive T5 sedan.
Safety features include front-impact airbags, torso-protecting side-impact airbags for front passengers, and head-protecting curtains for all outboard passengers. All models come with antilock brakes and Volvo's Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC), which senses and then tries to correct a potential skid. Volvo's Whiplash Seat Protection System, or WHIPS, uses specially designed seats to minimize potential for neck injuries in a rear-end impact. Volvo's Automatic Hazard Warning starts the emergency flashers in the event of a collision. A tire pressure monitor is also standard.
Optional safety features include Volvo's Blind Spot Information System, or BLIS ($695), which warns the driver of nearby vehicles that might not be visible in the mirrors. Active Bi-Xenon headlights ($800) point into curves and remain level over bumpy surfaces. Built-in, height-adjustable child booster seats ($300) are available in the wagons. Next Page