The 2008 V50 is a 4-door, 5-passenger wagon, available in 3 trims, ranging from the 2.4i to the T5 AWD.
Upon introduction, the 2.4i is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I5, 168-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. The T5 AWD is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I5, 227-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 5-Speed automatic transmission is standard on both trims.
The 2008 V50 is reskinned for 2008.