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2008 Volvo S40 / V50

New styling, interior improvements. edited by New Car Test Drive

Summary

2008 Volvo S40 / V50

The Volvo S40 sedan and V50 wagon make excellent small cars. They offer essential active safety systems, such as advanced ABS and skid-control electronics, and a high level of impact protection. Their interiors are among the best in class. Fresh styling for 2008 doesn't change their essential character, and they still rank among the most handsome Volvos ever. In all, the S40 and V50 remain a good, high-value alternative to entry models from Audi, BMW, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz.

NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses filed this report from California; with J.P. Vettraino reporting from Detroit, and Mitch McCullough in Washington.

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