Volvo V50 Brochure page 32

PACK & LOAD
A world champion in versatility, Volvo has a proud heritage in providing smart solutions for
both cargo and passengers – without compromising safety comfort. So whatever you need to
expand your world and the capabilities of your Volvo, here you'll find some practical equipment
to make it happen.
PACK & LOAD Compartment
Two-split 60/40 rear seat
Ergonomically designed rear
seats provide generous support
for the body during long
journeys. When a journey
includes both cargo and
passengers, just fold down
part or all of the two-split
rear seat.
Foldable front
seat backrest
To help you carry long objects
inside your Volvo, the front
passenger seat backrest can
be conveniently folded flat.
Load compartment
The wide tailgate opening facilitates loading and unloading. The cargo volume is 575 litres with the
rear seatbacks up. This includes up to 46 litres cleverly hidden under the floor (18 litres of which you get
when you choose a repair kit instead of a spare tyre).
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PACK & LOAD Compartment
Safety grille
Made out of steel, this helps protect the
occupants from unsecured cargo during hard
braking. When it's not needed, just raise it
parallel to the roof panel. Colour-coordinated
with the interior.
Load compartment divider PACK & LOAD Carrying/Towing
Used together with the steel safety grille, this
divides the load compartment into two sections
– convenient if you want to carry your dog and
luggage, or to separate dirty or fragile cargo
from other cargo.
Load cover
Use this retractable load cover to conceal
Roof load carrying system
your gear in the load compartment. It's
To help you fully utilise the roof of your Volvo, we've developed a range of versatile load carrying
colour-coordinated with the interior.
accessories. This system is dimensioned to carry up to 75 kg. The factory-fitted attachment points in the
car's roof make the load carriers easy to fit, and even quicker if your car has roof rails. Various load
accessories – such as roof boxes and different holders for bikes, skis, surfboards and kayaks – can be
attached to the load carriers to meet your needs. These accessories can be freely combined for flexibility
and many are aerodynamically designed to help reduce fuel consumption and wind noise. And most of
them can be locked with the same key, using Volvo's One-Key System.
PACK & LOAD Carrying/Towing
Net pocket and load-securing net
u Roof box
The load-securing net helps keep luggage and loose items
To meet your various load needs, there's a range of aerodynamic Volvo roof boxes – from 320 litres up
from shifting on the cargo compartment floor, as does the to 480 litres – compromising the most advanced function and design.
practical net pocket storage for small items along the left side
of the load compartment. u Bicycle holder, roof mounted
Bring your bikes securely on the roof of your Volvo. Available in different variants, you can choose a
holder that attaches to the bike frame or directly to the fork. And for maximum convenience, there's the
bike lift with a gas-sprung lifting arm.
u Sliding ski and snowboard holder
This holder is easy to handle and has an aerodynamic design. It pulls out sideways so it's easier to load
and unload the skis. There's space for six pairs of skis or four snowboards.
Load compartment mat, textile
u Kayak cradle
This elegant mat is reversible and waterproof, with
This smartly designed holder secures the kayak on the roof of your Volvo and facilitates loading.
colour-coordinated textile on one side and rubber on the
Space saving design makes it possible to carry up to two kayaks. When not in use, the holder can be
other. The rubber surface can be used to prevent cargo
conveniently folded for reduced air resistance and easy storage.
from sliding about.
u Towing equipment
A Volvo tow bar – fixed or removable – is the ultimate load accessory. The removable tow bar is easy
to detach and refit when necessary. When not in use, it's completely out of the way. A range of tow bar
mounted bicycle holders is available – you can take up to four bikes (or two e-bikes) conveniently
and safely on the back of your Volvo. Loading is easy, and the holder can be tilted to allow access to the
load compartment.
u = Accessory (can be fitted after you've purchased your car).
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