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Volvo V50

2003 – 2012 — Sweden

The Volvo V50 is a stylish and practical station wagon based on the Volvo S40, initially showcased at the 2003 Bologna Motor Show. Manufactured in Ghent, Belgium, the V50 shares the Volvo P1 platform with the European Ford Focus and Mazda 3. Noteworthy design elements include interior "theatre" lighting, a floating center stack, and the innovative "Volvo Intelligent Vehicle Architecture". The V50 T5 AWD model boasts impressive performance with its all-wheel-drive system and a 2.5-liter straight-5 petrol engine. Equipped with a light-pressure turbocharger, four valves per cylinder, and a DOHC design with variable camshaft timing, this engine generates 220 PS (162 kW;