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==High Points== | ==High Points== | ||
* Timeless elegant styling | |||
* Solid build quality | |||
* Robust engines and gearboxes | |||
* Roomy interior and boot | |||
* Good roadholding | |||
* Good fuel economy | |||
==Low Points== | ==Low Points== | ||
* Modest performance from non turbos | |||
==Performance and Handling== | ==Performance and Handling== | ||
The 850 was assured and stable on the road. It had a firm ride with good road holding abilities and responsive as well as neutral handling. | |||
==Gas Mileage== | ==Gas Mileage== | ||
==Safety== | ==Safety== | ||
'''Active safety features''' | |||
* ABS | |||
* Traction Control (standard in T5 AND T5R) | |||
'''Passive safety features''' | |||
* Driver's Airbag | |||
* Front-passenger Airbag (Not standard in GLE) | |||
==Reliability and Maintenance== | ==Reliability and Maintenance== | ||
'''Oil change intervals''' | |||
5000 kilometres | |||
'''Service intervals''' | |||
10,000 kilometres | |||
==Interior and Comforts== | ==Interior and Comforts== | ||
The 850 sits 4 adults in comfort and with the 850's low waist line, there are large areas of glass that gives the interior an airy feel. The steering column can be adjusted. | |||
==Exterior== | ==Exterior== | ||
Like all other Volvo models particuarly the 850's predecessor, the body has a low waist line with large areas of glass. It kept with Volvo's design theme of being boxy and edgy but the lines have been softened to keep the car more up to date. Alloy wheels are standard starting with the SE moldel which got 15 inch sizes. Both T5 AND T5R models get 16 inch alloy wheels and a rear spoiler. | |||
==Styles and Options== | |||
===Australian specifications=== | |||
'''GLI''' | |||
* Air conditioning | |||
* ABS | |||
* Driver's Airbag | |||
* Power Steering | |||
'''S''' | |||
* ABS | |||
* Air Conditioning | |||
* Dual Airbags | |||
* Power Steering | |||
'''CD''' | |||
* ABS | |||
* Cruise Control | |||
* Dual Airbags | |||
* Power Steering | |||
'''SE''' | |||
* 15" Alloy Wheels | |||
* Air conditioning | |||
* ABS | |||
* Cruise Control | |||
* Dual Airbags | |||
* Power Steering | |||
'''GLT''' | |||
* 15" Alloy Wheels | |||
* Air Condioning - Climate Control | |||
* Cruise Control | |||
* CD Player | |||
* Cruise Control | |||
'''T5''' | |||
* 16" Alloy Wheels | |||
* Air Conditioning - Climate Control | |||
* Cruise Control | |||
* Dual Airbags | |||
* Rear Spoiler | |||
* Traction Control | |||
'''T5R''' | |||
* 16" Alloy Wheels | |||
* Air Conditioning - Climate Control | |||
* Cruise Control | |||
* CD Player | |||
* Dual Airbags | |||
* Rear Spoiler | |||
* Traction Control | |||
==Main Competitors== | ==Main Competitors== | ||
* [[Audi A6]] | |||
* [[BMW 5 Series]] | |||
* [[Saab 900]] | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
'''''WikiCars Contributor Favorites''''' | '''''WikiCars Contributor Favorites''''' | ||
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'''''Community Sites''''' | '''''Community Sites''''' | ||
[[Category:Model Reviews]] | |||
Revision as of 11:17, 12 June 2009
See also the main fact sheets for the Template:Model.
High Points
- Timeless elegant styling
- Solid build quality
- Robust engines and gearboxes
- Roomy interior and boot
- Good roadholding
- Good fuel economy
Low Points
- Modest performance from non turbos
Performance and Handling
The 850 was assured and stable on the road. It had a firm ride with good road holding abilities and responsive as well as neutral handling.
Gas Mileage
Safety
Active safety features
- ABS
- Traction Control (standard in T5 AND T5R)
Passive safety features
- Driver's Airbag
- Front-passenger Airbag (Not standard in GLE)
Reliability and Maintenance
Oil change intervals
5000 kilometres
Service intervals
10,000 kilometres
Interior and Comforts
The 850 sits 4 adults in comfort and with the 850's low waist line, there are large areas of glass that gives the interior an airy feel. The steering column can be adjusted.
Exterior
Like all other Volvo models particuarly the 850's predecessor, the body has a low waist line with large areas of glass. It kept with Volvo's design theme of being boxy and edgy but the lines have been softened to keep the car more up to date. Alloy wheels are standard starting with the SE moldel which got 15 inch sizes. Both T5 AND T5R models get 16 inch alloy wheels and a rear spoiler.
Styles and Options
Australian specifications
GLI
- Air conditioning
- ABS
- Driver's Airbag
- Power Steering
S
- ABS
- Air Conditioning
- Dual Airbags
- Power Steering
CD
- ABS
- Cruise Control
- Dual Airbags
- Power Steering
SE
- 15" Alloy Wheels
- Air conditioning
- ABS
- Cruise Control
- Dual Airbags
- Power Steering
GLT
- 15" Alloy Wheels
- Air Condioning - Climate Control
- Cruise Control
- CD Player
- Cruise Control
T5
- 16" Alloy Wheels
- Air Conditioning - Climate Control
- Cruise Control
- Dual Airbags
- Rear Spoiler
- Traction Control
T5R
- 16" Alloy Wheels
- Air Conditioning - Climate Control
- Cruise Control
- CD Player
- Dual Airbags
- Rear Spoiler
- Traction Control
Main Competitors
External Links
WikiCars Contributor Favorites
Community Sites
