Volvo helped invent the soft-roader long before “adventure” badges and orange tow hooks took over dealer lots, so it’s fitting that the brand’s latest EV gets the Cross Country treatment. The 2028 Volvo EX60 Cross Country takes the new electric EX60 and gives it just enough extra stance, hardware, and attitude for outdoorsy types who camp on weekends but still commute in the real world.
What’s New and Why It Matters
The EX60 Cross Country arrives about a year after the standard EX60, positioning itself as the EV alternative to Volvo’s long-running XC wagon and SUV sub-brand. Where the combustion XC60 tops out with mild off-road posturing, the EX60 XC leans into the lifestyle brief with standard all-wheel drive, air suspension, more ground clearance, and up to 670 horsepower.
It’s significant because it shows how Volvo plans to carry its “rugged but realistic” Cross Country identity into the EV era. This isn’t an electric rock crawler; it’s a premium compact SUV for people who want to tow a small camper, reach a trailhead, and still enjoy Scandinavian design and Google-based tech.
Volvo EX60 Cross Country
Design and Exterior Highlights
Visually, the EX60 Cross Country hits all the familiar XC notes, just on a smoother, more futuristic body. Compared with the regular EX60, the XC gets:
A wider track and extended wheel arches that flow into chunky lower body cladding.
Exclusive black 21‑inch wheels that fill the arches without looking cartoonish.
“Cross Country” lettering on the rear bumper and D‑pillar, leaving no doubt what you’re looking at.
Brushed stainless‑steel-look skid-plate trim on the front chin and rear valance for that “I might drive on gravel” energy.
An EX60‑XC‑only Frost Green paint, a soft, Scandinavian shade that suits the outdoorsy brief.
Ride height is modestly increased—0.8 inch higher than the standard EX60—with the air suspension capable of lifting the body another 0.8 inch for a total of 1.6 inches of extra altitude in its highest setting. In other words, enough to clear a rutted campsite road, not Moab.
Volvo EX60 Cross Country
Performance and Real-World Capability
Underneath, the EX60 Cross Country is all-wheel drive only and comes with two dual‑motor setups.
P10 powertrain:
503 hp and 524 lb‑ft of torque
Smaller battery, Volvo-estimated 300 miles of range.
P12 powertrain:
670 hp and 583 lb‑ft of torque
Larger battery; estimated 380 miles of range.
Both powertrains feed an air-sprung chassis with height adjustment. Beyond the lift mode for rougher tracks, the system can also lower the EX60 XC at speed to improve efficiency and stability.
Capability is quietly useful rather than extreme. Ground clearance sits between 7.0 and 7.6 inches, and Volvo says it will wade up to 17.7 inches of water at very low speeds. That’s plenty for muddy forest roads and spring puddles, less so for serious rock gardens. More impressive is the 4500‑pound towing capacity, a full 1000 pounds more than the current gas‑powered XC60 can manage, making this a legitimate small‑trailer and boat hauler.
Volvo EX60 Cross Country
Volvo EX60 Cross Country
Use Case and Limitations
Volvo is clear: this isn’t a desert runner or Bronco competitor. The EX60 Cross Country is for:
Families who camp and mountain-bike.
People who want winter confidence, not boulder crawling.
Buyers who prefer a comfortable ride and quiet cabin over knobby tires and steel bumpers.
The modest clearance and road-biased tires mean you’ll still want to avoid deep ruts and sharp rocks. Think “National Park access and ski resort parking lots,” not “YouTube recovery channel star.”
Interior and Technology
Inside, the EX60 XC mirrors the regular EX60’s calm, high-tech cabin. Key elements include:
A squircle steering wheel and a slim, high‑mounted digital gauge cluster that keeps your eyes up.
A curved 15.1‑inch OLED touchscreen running a Google‑based infotainment system, with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto baked in.
A physical volume roller beneath the screen—a small but welcome nod to usability.
An optional 28‑speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system for those who treat road trips like listening sessions.
Lots of clever storage cubbies and bins for outdoor gear, water bottles, and the usual family detritus.
A ceiling‑spanning sunroof that brings in light and scenery, aligning with the “get outside” mission.
Materials and design stay true to modern Volvo: clean lines, light colors, and a focus on sustainability over flashy gimmicks.
Volvo EX60 Cross Country
Pricing and Arrival
Volvo hasn’t finalized pricing, but the EX60 Cross Country is expected to land between $65,000 and $70,000 to start, with well‑optioned P12 versions stretching higher. U.S. dealers should see the EX60 XC sometime next summer, with the first examples arriving for the 2028 model year after the standard EX60 has had a year on sale.
For buyers who like the idea of an electric SUV that looks ready for a muddy trail without pretending to be a rock crawler, the EX60 Cross Country hits a sweet spot. It wraps serious power, strong towing, and modern Volvo tech in a tastefully rugged package that’s more about where you’ll actually go than where you could.
