The New Volvo EX60 and EX60 Cross Country
The new Volvo EX60 comes in two versions, the road focused EX60 and the more rugged EX60 Cross Country that incorporates brushed stainless steel skid plates front and back with emphasised side protection, alloy wheels unique to the Cross Country, wider wheel arch trims and a 20mm increase in ride height with a further 20mm that can be added via the adjustable air suspension.
There are two power options for the EX60 Cross country and both have all wheel drive. The P10 provides 397 miles of WLTP range and the P12 being launched at a later date will have a longer range (TBA).
The road focused EX60 has best in class range of up to 503 miles on the WLTP test cycle in all wheel drive configuration and has class leading rapid charging speeds, adding 211 miles of range in just 10 minutes from a 400 kW rapid charger.
Like the Cross Country, the EX60 is available in P10 and P12 power options providing 410 miles and 503 miles of range respectively, but there is also a third entry level option called the P6 which is rear wheel drive and can deliver up to 385 miles of WLTP range.
In top spec version the EX60 is on range parity with a petrol equivalent with recharging times (at an appropriate rapid charger) are not far behind filling a tank of petrol. Enough time for a quick comfort break at the services.
Performance is outstanding for all variants with the RWD P10 delivering 0-60 in a swift 5.9 seconds, the P10 can thunder down the road to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and the P12 will deliver 0-60 in a facelifting 3.9 seconds.
Built on bespoke EV architecture, the EX60 incorporates new technologies with the introduction of single piece, giga castings for the entire rear subframe assembly replacing hundreds of stamped parts with a single piece to provide a stronger, more rigid and safer casting that lowers weight and improves efficiency and range. In addition, Volvo has added a structural battery pack called cell-to-body technology reducing parts, eliminating weight and improving efficiency and safety. A win-win all around and a first for Volvo.
Inside a new Gemini AI assistant powered by Google allows customers to have a natural language conversation with their car. Intuitive integration means “drivers can ask Gemini to find a hotel booking address in their email, check if a recently bought item fits in their EX60 trunk or brainstorm ideas for an upcoming road trip” according to Volvo.
A 28 speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system includes headrest speakers in all four main seats for an immersive experience, whilst pre-installed Apple Music will play your favourite songs and playlists.
Prices start from £56,850 rising to £70,360 for the top versions. Available to order now, the EX60 is expected to start deliveries from September.
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