- 115,947
- 677 below average
- 1,750 great
- Plainfield, NJ
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- autoshopper.com
- 677 below average 115,947 gasoline green automatic
1994 volvo 850 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. introductionfor years, volvos have been praised for their solidity, lengthy road life and reputation as being virtually invincible when it comes to impact resistance. That vehicle clearly filled a need in the market-place: after just one year, the 850 sedan accounts for a high percent of volvo's u. Sales. now, volvo has followed up that success story by offering a turbocharged 2. 3-liter, 222-hp engine - in both the 850 sedan and the new 850 sportswagon. The windshield was gracefully swept back, framed by matte plastic trim, while the corners were smooth and nicely rounded. The sturdy, integrated front fascia wrapped around to the wheel wells, and a bodyside molding ran the length of the vehicle and transformed into the rear fascia. the rear wheel wells boasted a flared ridge to intercept and deflect the impact of shopping carts and other car doors. But we took off a few points for the inconvenient passenger-side gas tank filler. The rear seat boasted three-point, self-adjusting seat belts that were fastened to the seat backs, not the door pillars. So when the seats were folded down, the belts folded down with them instead of getting in the way of cargo. The rear seat was designed with a 60/40 split, and either one or both of the seats folded down depending on cargo needs. For maximum storage, the front passenger seat folded forward, allowing 10 feet of horizontal storage space. the rear seat configuration also included a fold-down armrest that could double as a booster seat for a small child. So when we say this baby hauled, we don't just mean groceries. Yet, make no mistake: this wasn't abrupt, whiplash-inducing acceleration. Whether we were going from a standing stop or accelerating quickly on a freeway entrance ramp, the 850 sportswagon's power was understated-like the proverbial iron fist in a velvet glove. Volvo engineers tweaked their patented delta link semi-independent rear suspension, firming up the springs, shock settings and sway bars. The result was sure, responsive steering and a maneuverability that had us darting in and out of traffic like a rabbit. But for dads and moms whose unruly broods haven't dampened their yearning for power in the pedal, the 850 sportswagon may be just the ticket. Leather Seats
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