Fields Volvo of Highland Park

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Summary

2009 Volvo S40 / V50

The Volvo S40 sedan and V50 wagon are 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. Styling revisions over the last two years haven't changed 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 Mitch McCullough reporting from Charlottesville, Virginia and J.P. Vettraino in Detroit.

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