The 2008 Volvo V50 is available in three models this year, none of which will disappoint even the most discriminating consumer. Overall, the V50 maintains the classic and unique Scandinavian design that people love and this year they’ve added some interior details that is sure to win over the hearts of people who normally wouldn’t consider Volvo their first choice in automobile manufacturers.

The base model of the ‘08 V50, the 2.4i, starts out at $26,185 and is packed with more features than most would expect at that price point. The high positioned rear brake light alerts those following the car to slow down and is highly visible to everyone on the road. Rear fog lights with Auto-Off and daytime running lights are additional preventative safety measures that Volvo made sure not to overlook.

The middle model of the V50, the T5, has a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $29,715 and comes equipped with all of the features that the 2.4i has. Unlike the 2.4i, however, the T5 has optional Active Bi-Xenon headlights (ABL), keyless drive and a Homelink remote garage door opener. Another cool feature that the T5 can have that the 2.4i can’t is a rear view mirror that automatically dims and has a digital compass.

The third and final model of the V50 available to consumers in 2008 is the T5 with All Wheel Drive (AWD), which starts at $31,565. This car is almost identical in available and standard features as the regular T5 model. The only notable difference between the two is that the T5 AWD sports All-wheel Drive with Instant Traction. This Haldex system constantly monitors the engine speed, brakes, throttle, engine torque and speed of the wheels. This helps the tires to maintain a good grip of the road, even as conditions change and become less than ideal.