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 | | 2005 Volvo V50 |
Seeking younger customers like most manufacturers these days, Volvo launched a redesigned compact S40 sedan in the spring of 2004 as a midseason model. Priced lower than the previous S40, the 2004.5 model was called "new from the ground up" and could be fitted with a choice of five-cylinder engines. Prior S40s had four-cylinder engines. Read more 
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Introduction
Models debuting in the 2005 model year |
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$29,385 |
Built on a longer wheelbase than its predecessor but slightly shorter overall, the Volvo V50 wagon goes on sale as a 2005 model to join the company’s related and recently redesigned S40 sedan. Two engines are available: normally aspirated for the base V50 and turbocharged for the high-performance T5 model.
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Existing models that may have an additional trim level, more features or no changes since the previous model year |
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|  | | $23,560 -
$28,170 | |
Introduced as a 2004.5 model, the latest version of Volvo's compact S40 sedan is a little shorter, wider and taller than before. A 168-horsepower, 2.4-liter five-cylinder powers the regular front-wheel-drive S40, while the high-performance T5 edition gets a 218-hp turbocharged engine. An optional Haldex all-wheel-drive system, a close-ratio six-speed-manual transmission and a less-expensive model with a five-speed-manual gearbox will be added in July 2004. A five-speed Geartronic automatic transmission is optional for all S40 models. Aluminum replaces wood effect as the standard inlay in T5 models, and a Dynamic Trim Package will be available.
Get full S40 report | |  | | $27,585 -
$37,735 | |
The S60 is available with a wide selection of engines: a 168-horsepower, 2.4-liter five-cylinder; a 208-hp, 2.5-liter light-pressure turbocharged five-cylinder; and a turbocharged 2.4-liter that gets a boost to 257 hp in the T5 edition for 2005. A high-performance version called the S60 R captured the attention of many buyers. Featuring a Four-C adaptive chassis, the S60 R uses a 300-hp, 2.5-liter inline-five-cylinder, Servotronic steering, Brembo brakes and Haldex all-wheel drive. For 2005, T5 models gain a standard sport suspension and can have 17- or 18-inch wheels. Exterior freshening includes a softened front nose with new headlamps, grille and bumper.
Get full S60 report | |  | | $36,365 -
$49,150 | |
First introduced for the 1999 model year, Volvo's front-wheel-drive flagship sedan was reworked for 2004. The front fascia was restyled, the soft-nose grille surround was reworked for a gentler transition to the bodysides, and fog lamps were new. More important to buyers in the Snow Belt, a new all-wheel-drive S80 joined the lineup. Available on S80s with the 208-horsepower, turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder, the all-wheel-drive system works automatically, with no driver input needed. A 268-hp, 2.9-liter inline-six-cylinder is also available for front-drive models. Front fog lamps are standard on all 2005 models, and Volvo's Four-C chassis is optional for front-drive T6 and 2.5T models.
Get full S80 report | |  | | $29,130 -
$39,255 | |
For 2004, the V70's mirrors were redesigned to reduce wind noise, new 15-inch alloy wheels were mounted, and new ZF rack-and-pinion steering was installed. A new V70 Titanium Edition featured Amathea alloy wheels and silver roof rails and moldings. A high-performance V70 R wagon holds a 300-horsepower, 2.5-liter inline-five-cylinder that works with a standard six-speed manual or optional five-speed-automatic transmission. Three other engines are offered in V70 wagons. Among other changes for 2005, new headlamps and taillamps have transparent lenses, and a "waterfall" grille is installed. The rear wheel housings are now fabric-lined for noise suppression, and the T5's engine gets a boost to 257 hp.
Get full V70 report | |  | | $35,385 | |
Volvo's Cross Country wagon changed its name in 2003 to XC70. It featured a 208-horsepower, turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-five-cylinder. For 2004, the mirrors were redesigned to reduce wind noise, new 15-inch alloy wheels were installed, and new ZF rack-and-pinion steering was installed. All-wheel drive is standard, and the XC70 features a raised suspension and SUV-style body trim. New brushed-aluminum roof rails and an eggcrate grille go on 2005 models. A trip computer and rear armrest are now standard.
Get full XC70 report | |  | | $35,290 -
$45,395 | |
Volvo claimed that its new XC90 would be the safest sport utility vehicle on the market. When it debuted for 2003, the XC90 featured such systems as Roll Stability Control and Dynamic Stability and Traction Control. Side curtain-type airbags provide protection for all three rows of seats. For 2004, a wood-trimmed steering wheel and a leather gearshift knob were optional. The 2.5T model uses a 208-horsepower turbocharged five-cylinder, while the T6 gets an inline-six-cylinder that cranks out 268 hp. A tire-pressure monitor, mirror memory and a rain sensor are standard on 2005 models, and the T6 gains a leather gearshift knob.
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5/16/05
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