The S60 has a blind-spot detection system helps warn the driver if a vehicle has pulled alongside prior to a lane change.

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C70: No changes for 2005.

S40: Volvo redesigned this compact sedan for model year 2005, using corporate parent Ford's global C1 small-car platform, which it shares with the Mazda3. The latest S40 is powered by an inline 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine, which produces 168 horsepower, and can be ordered with a high-output turbocharged variant. Customers can pair either of these engines with a five-speed automatic or a six-speed manual. A five-speed adaptive automatic with Geartronic is also available. Front-wheel drive is standard, while Haldex all-wheel-drive, which is electronically controlled, is an option.

S60: Front and rear ends have been restyled, and the cabin has been freshened, with new optional trim. A blind-spot detection system helps warn the driver if a vehicle has pulled alongside prior to a lane change.

S80: Options include all-wheel drive, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system and a rear-seat cooler.

V50: Manufactured in Ghent, Belgium, Volvo's new compact station wagon is a companion to the S40 sedan. Volvo offers two different five-cylinder engines - a normally aspirated 168hp 2.4-liter unit and a turbocharged 2.5-liter that delivers 218hp. A sport accessory kit is also available. The wagon can be ordered with front- or all-wheel drive.

V70/XC70: The exterior has been restyled and the interior has been upgraded for 2005. Trim choices include real wood or aluminum. Five-cylinder engine choices range from a 168-horsepower 2.4-liter unit to a 300-horsepower turbocharged version. A new blind-spot information system lets the driver know when there is a vehicle in his or her blind spot when the turn signal is activated. The side window glass is now water-repellent.

XC90: A new 4.4-liter V-8 engine will be offered for the first time on any Volvo. Other choices include a base five-cylinder and a turbocharged inline six.

- Paul and Anita Lienert