2026 Volvo EX60 and EX60 Cross Country unveiled! Class-leading 810km range for all-new Aussie-bound electric SUV

January 22, 2026January 21, 2026 John Mahoney 517 Views 0 Comments EX60, volvo, Volvo EX60 revealed

The 2026 Volvo EX60 and more rugged Volvo EX60 Cross Country have been unveiled in Gothenburg and EV Central was there to get up close and personal with the mid-size SUV that’s destined to become the brand’s best-selling model.

All-new from the ground up, early intel suggests the new Volvo EX60 will land in Australian showrooms late this year, where it should impress buyers with its smooth styling, high levels of advanced tech and long range.

Speaking of which, the headline-making P12 AWD that can cover up to 810km on a single charge will arrive later in mid-2027. Until then, buyers will have the choice of two powertrains.

Most affordable will be the EX60 P6 Electric that gets a single rear motor and produces 275kW of power and 480Nm for a brisk 5.9 second 0-100km/h sprint.

Combined with an 83kWh battery, Volvo claims the base model can cover a very respectable 620km on a single charge.

The P10 AWD Electric comes with dual motors for all-weather traction and kicks out a punchier 375kW and 710Nm of torque for a quicker 4.6 seconds 0-100km/h dash.

Fed current from a much bigger 95kWh powerpack, the mid-spec Swede can drive up to 660km.

At the top of the tree will be the P12 AWD that still features dual motors but ramps up total power and torque to an impressive 500kW and 790Nm for a super quick 0-100km/h of just 3.9 seconds.

Unlocking its huge range is an equally massive 117kWh battery.

If you’re wondering where the EX60 Cross Country fits – we’re not entirely sure ourselves as it will arrive later in 2027 in Europe, with just the 375kW P10 AWD powertrain. Expect the P12 AWD variant to likely be added later.

Timings for Australian market arrival for the EX60 Cross Country have yet to be confirmed.

Helping unlock high levels of efficiency for its mid-size SUV is the EX60’s low-drag body that uses active front grille shutters and careful air management under the skin and around the rear tailgate to lower the drag coefficient to 0.26 Cd.

Tesla-style mega-casting panels and mounting the battery directly to the body has also boosted rigidity and saved valuable kilos.

More highlights of the EX60’s technological armoury include the all-new SPA3’s 800-volt electrics that raise charging rates to 320kW for the rear-drive P6 and up to 370kW for the pair of AWD models.

Plug into a new breed of ultra-fast 450kW chargers that are not readily available in Australia and a 10-80 per cent top-up takes 18 minutes for the P6 and P10 and an impressive 19 minutes for the P12, despite its massive battery.

AC charging is up to 22kW.

We’ll have a chance to drive the all-new Volvo mid-sizer later, but engineers promise a class-leading experience behind the wheel.

All models come with optimum double front suspension and a sophisticated multi-link rear suspension.

Volvo says adaptive dampers will be optional but more cosseting air springs will only be available on the EX60 Cross Country.

The reason for adding the single-chamber air suspension is it allows the driver to raise the suspension, providing for up to 234mm of ground clearance.

Hoisting the body high away from harm should improve the EX60 Cross Country’s capability off the beaten track.

But despite featuring tweaked front and rear bumpers and more black protective plastic cladding, the approach and departure angles and the water wading depth (450mm) all remain the same as the standard model.

The all-wheel drive EX60 and rugged EX60 Cross Country can tow up to 2400kg (braked), while the entry rear-wheel drive P6 can tug up to 2000kg.

If you buy into the EX60 classy and understated exterior styling, you’ll love what’s happened within.

Slide behind the new oval steering wheel and you’ll be greeted by what must be Volvo’s best cabin yet, with plenty of leg- and headroom, thanks to a generous 2790mm wheelbase and a reasonably large 523 litre boot, that is combined with a 58-litre frunk.

New for the EX60 is a smart curved 15-inch infotainment screen that is combined with an 11.4-inch digital instrument cluster.

Missing is a head-up display and the physical shortcut buttons other brands are racing to reintroduce to their new models after moans from customers over having to use the infotainment for everything.

Behind the screens is a powerful new ‘HuginCore’ brain that employs powerful processors from NVIDIA and Qualcomm that enable it to crunch data quicker than ever before.

Ensuring a fuss-free operation are built-in Google and advanced AI that, terrifyingly, is said to be so smart you can indulge in a natural conversation with your own car.

Guaranteeing it all works. Volvo says the EX60 will come with four years’ worth of unlimited data that will keep your car connected at all times.

The same supercomputers will also deliver some advanced driving aids, but Volvo has already ruled out an eyes-off-the-road Level 3 driverless tech. Instead, expect the EX60 to launch with a regular Level 2 tech and then upgrade to a, still-supervised, Level 2+ system in the future.

Safety-obsessed Volvo is also confident its new EX60 will rule the roost in upcoming crash tests.

Ensuring it offers enhanced level of protection is the inherent strength of the new SPA3 platform that will go on to underpin all future models.

New safety tech includes the first application of the firm’s all-new multi-adaptive safety belts that uses on-board cameras and sensors to quietly measure up occupants and then judge how much tension and force should be used in an impact.

The tech has been developed to slash injuries associated with belts, while ensuring the airbags deploy properly.

Volvo has already announced its elderly nine-year-old XC60 will live on in its line-up alongside the EX60 and be potentially overhauled for a third time to ensure it survives on beyond 2030 for those not ready for an EV.

Pricing for the Volvo EX60, meanwhile, has not yet been released for Australia but it’s thought the entry P6 will be priced below $100,000 (plus on-roads), while the P10 AWD could weigh in at around $110,000.

At that money the Volvo EX60 looks set to match rivals like the equally fresh BMW iX3 and Mercedes GLC while beating them for range and arguably looks, all for around $10,000 less.

Volvo sold just 7239 vehicles Down Under in 2025, a significant 18.6 per cent down on 2024. According to reports, the arrival of the new EX60 and updated XC60 will see it on track to sell between 10,000-12,000, a volume the car-maker claims it needs to be sustainable.