This car won Towcar of the Year 2007.
Crisp acceleration thanks to a willing diesel engine and smooth-shifting five-speed automatic transmission – what else could you ask for on the open road? Well, it would help if the brakes worked confidently, if the handbrake was exceptionally easy to use and the car never gave you any hint that it might go out of shape.
The V50 Sport gives you all that, clothed in a modern-looking estate car style that Volvo calls Sportswagon. Our judges liked the fact that this car has low operating costs per mile, too, though they did point out that the swept-back styling compromises its luggage carrying ability: it took 85% of our standard load with all seats in use.
Volvo has always had a strong reputation in the field of towing, as well as build quality and safety. This car carries on the tradition in fine style.
| Make/Model |
Caravan weight |
Drive |
Cyls/CC |
bhp/lb ft@rpm |
Price |
Tested |
| Volvo V50 D5 Sport |
1,242kg |
FWD |
5/2400 |
180/258@1750-3250 |
£2,059 |
2007 |
Volvo V50 D5 Sport
