What's New: 2006 Volvo V50

V50 2.4i

• Standard steering wheel audio controls
• Rear seat belt reminder activated by any seat belt instead of rear doors
• 16-inch “Caligo” wheels replace 16-inch “Cygnus”
• New, improved cupholders
• Simplified Package and option structure
• Electric Silver is the new premium exterior color
• Brilliant Blue replaces Mistral Green and Safari Green

V50 T5

• 6-speed manual transmission gains “pushdown” function to engage reverse
• Rear seat belt reminder activated by any seat belt instead of rear doors
• 16-inch “Cursa” wheels replace 16-inch “Caligo”
• New, improved cupholders
• Simplified Package and option structure
• New 17-inch “Scotia” wheels with Dynamic Trim Package
• New stand-alone options include Navigation prewiring; IAQS Air Quality System
• Electric Silver is the new premium exterior color
• Brilliant Blue replaces Mistral Green and Safari Green

V50 T5 AWD

• 6-speed manual transmission gains “pushdown” function to engage reverse
• Rear seat belt reminder activated by any seat belt instead of rear doors
• New, improved cupholders
• Simplified Package and option structure
• New 17-inch “Scotia” wheels with Dynamic Trim Package
• New stand-alone optional IAQS Air Quality System
• Electric Silver is the new premium exterior color
• Brilliant Blue replaces Mistral Green and Safari Green

Select Package (2.4i)

• Power moonroof
• Power driver’s seat
• Premium sound system
• 6-CD player
• Roof rails
• Wood effect inlays
• Trip computer

Sport Package (2.4i & T5)

• 17-inch “Sagitta” alloy wheels
• Dynamic sport suspension
• Front spoiler-mounted fog lights (2.4i only)
• Aluminum inlays (2.4i only)
• Leather gearshift knob (2.4i only)

Climate Package

• Heated front seats
• Headlamp washers
• Rainsensor windshield wipers

Premium Package (T5 & T5 AWD)

• Leather seating surfaces
• Power moonroof
• Driver’s seat memory function
• Power passenger seat

Dynamic Trim Package (T5 & T5 AWD)

• Front chin spoiler
• Rear lower-valance spoiler
• Roof mounted spoiler
• Side skirts
• Lower door edge moldings
• 17-inch “Scotia” alloy wheels
• Dynamic Sport Suspension (T5 only)

Audio Package (T5 & T5 AWD)

• Premium sound system
• 6-disc in-dash CD changer

Convenience Package (T5 & T5 AWD)

• HomeLink transmitter
• Auto dimming rearview mirror with compass
• Grocery bag holder (T5 only)
• Roof rails

Stand Alone Options

• Metallic paint
• Electric Silver premium paint
• Automatic Geartronic transmission (T5 & T5 AWD only)
• Leather seating surfaces (2.4i only)
• Dual integrated rear child seats
• (DSTC) Dynamic Stability Traction Control
• Volvo DVD-based Navigation System (T5 & T5 AWD only)
• IAQS Air Quality System (T5 & T5 AWD only)
• Bi-Xenon high intensity discharge headlamps (T5 & T5 AWD only)
• 17-inch “Sculptor” alloy wheels (T5 AWD only)