Thoughts on my new R Design D5 V50

[ukzz4iroc]

Hi all, new to the site and Volvo ownership

I've just come straight from a 3k mile Mercedes C Class Sport 180K with all the options and before that an A4 S-Line (1.9 tdi) so the pressure was on the Volvo.

Firstly I love the seats (cream and black) and the centre console. It does feel 3 or 4 years older than the Merc in terms of design and gadgets but still a nice place to be. It also feels as roomy as the Merc, no doubt helped by the lack of compromising centre console.

The 2.4D is fantastic. Being a stalwart Audi Coupe man back in the day it is lovely to have a Diesel that actually sounds nice! It has that offbeat 5 cyl warble. It also goes really well! The engine only has 500 miles on it now so I'm guessing still tight but pick up in any gear is fantastic. The Merc and Audi wouldn't even see which way I went in this.

Amazed to see it didn't come with a trip computer as standard!!! I mean come on Volvo. Mine has cruise though which is nice. It also has safely home lights, but I can't for the life of me work out how to use them? Any advise welcome. With the Merc it was just if it was dark they worked.

Minus points for the key too, what a ridiculous piece of over sized rubbish and I've already hit the attack alarm 3 times as it's just too easy when you're in a hurry.

They are small gripes however and the car is composed, compliant ride and goes like the clappers.

The mp3 aux connection is genius too

So any help on safe home is appreciated and hi to all Volvo owners.

Volvo for life? We'll see

[Gel]

Just blip headlight flasher as you exit,
You can adjust duration via menu.

Trip miles is all you get I'm afraid via speedo.

[Hezi]

hi,Home safe light!

1 remove the key

2 Move the stalk switch towards the s/wheelto the end position and release

3 get out and lock the door.

[ukzz4iroc]

Great thanks a million guys.

One other thing- quoted Hp/ 0-60 figures.

I'm hearing 350- 400NM torque, but understand this is auto v manual.

0-60 anything from 7.8 to 8.2...

Any ideas?

Cheers

[StewartM]

Originally Posted by ukzz4iroc

Great thanks a million guys.


I'm hearing 350- 400NM torque, but understand this is auto v manual.

Any ideas?

Cheers

The brochures say D5 S40 & V50 are 350 Nm man or auto, the C30 is 350 Nm Auto , 400 Nm manual. The Tech pages on the press site say all manuals are 400, autos are 350. Volvo UK says the brochure figures are correct, the press site is wrong ! ! ! !

Re your comment about Trip Computer, the basic Sport is based on the 'S' spec.

Stewart.