The V50 is the wagon version of the S40 sedan. Introduced last year, the V50 arrives when many people are searching for a fuel-efficient alternative to their SUV. Despite its modest size the V50 can accommodate the needs of most couples and small families. It provides good cargo room, Volvo's renowned reputation for safety, the option of all-wheel drive, and a fun-to-drive quotient no SUV could ever hope to achieve.