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Volvo Wagon


The interior of the Volvo 850 is a nice place to spend time. The seats are soft yet supportive, the steering wheel is thick and grippy, the stereo system is crystal clear and the climate controls work exceptionally well. The few problems with the 850's ergonomics are due to the angularity of the dashboard. The thing is as flat as western Kansas; thus some of the controls are awkwardly placed. We had particular difficulty locating the headlight on/off switch and the sideview mirror adjusters. Once you learn your way around, however, most controls fall readily to hand without much fumbling.
The Volvo 850 can easily accommodate four full-sized adults, or five in a pinch. Front seat passengers enjoy commodious leg room and seats that are more comfortable than your father's favorite recliner. Rear seat occupants also get good seats and adequate leg room, but the middle passenger will feel a bit squeezed on long trips. An integrated child seat is standard on the 850 wagon, making trips to the grocery store with Junior a breeze.
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