A few days ago, we had the opportunity to see the 2027 Volvo EX60 in the metal. To recap, this battery-electric vehicle slots below the larger EX90 and is expected to start at around $60,000, well-equipped. After its big global debut back in January, the Swedish brand brought an example to Los Angeles for folks to see. Simply put, this car defines modern Scandinavian design in SUV form.
2027 Volvo EX60: Clean, Simple, and Luxurious
Seeing the 2027 EX60 in the metal, it’s clear that Volvo knows good design. The front fascia reinterprets the brand’s design language for EV application, just like in the larger EX90 and the smaller EX30. However, the EX60 has a distinct personality despite sharing details like Thor’s Hammer LED daytime running lights and full-length taillights. In this iteration, Volvo successfully married the split headlight design with its signature front lighting element, giving the EX60 an unmistakable look. Meanwhile, the rear end remains textbook Volvo, but sleeker and more aerodynamic.
The wagon heritage resonates from this EV, too. Despite its upright proportions, the EX60 evokes the legends like the 240 Turbo, 850 T5 R, and V70R. On the other hand, its lifted stance harkens back to cars like the V60 and V90 Cross Country. Additionally, it retains the 60 Series heritage, linking to the XC60.
Functional details complement this design, which comes packed with Volvo DNA. The wing grip door handles help improve range, according to Volvo. Meanwhile, the sleek shape, gentle sweeping roofline, and frameless windows allow the EX60 to slip through the air easily. As a result, it has a low drag coefficient of 0.26. Even some of its alloy wheel options have aero inserts and use aluminum to reduce drag. Form and function coexist in harmony on the EX60.
Beautifully Restrained
Stepping inside the EX60 felt like entering a truly premium space. With plenty of Scandinavian flair, of course. The serenity and calm you feel inside the supremely quiet cabin made it unmistakably Volvo. Even if you blind folded us, we’d know instantly we were in the EX60. Its personality shines that bright. Neutral colors mixed with the legendary comfort of Volvo’s seats, subtle ambient lighting, and wood trim whisper Scandinavian luxury.
Best of all, this luxurious interior highlights Volvo’s commitment to sustainability. The Nordico upholstery is made of bio-attributed PVC and has textile backings made of 100% recycled polyester. An available tailored wool interior uses responsibly sourced and fully traceable materials, 30 percent of which are natural and renewable. Even the Nappa leather is chrome-free!
The cabin complements its minimal style with plenty of clever touches. The center console has a design similar to the EX30’s, with a retractable bin that doubles as two cupholders. It also has space below that and a removable cubby for rear seat passengers. Like the EX30, Volvo placed the glovebox in the center for easy access by both the driver and the front passenger. Just slightly above it is a tray with a wireless charger for smartphones and other knick-knacks.
In the back, the cargo area has a neat split lid that covers the underfloor storage. Up front, you also have a decently sized frunk, perfect for your portable dual voltage charging cable and more. In true Volvo fashion, the built-in rear seat boosters are available on the EX60. This time, though, they’re heated! Lovely! You also have a power recline function for the rear seat on some models, and the backrests split 40/20/40. A perfect combination of practicality and luxury.
Hey, Google. Take Me to a Swedish Bakery!
Volvo, alongside Polestar, was among the first to embrace Google Built-In as the native infotainment system. In the EX60, this evolves further, backed by the HuginCore system and powered by the NVIDIA Drive AGX Orin processor and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8255. We had a chance to check out the new 15-inch OLED touchscreen and came away impressed. It’s quick, responsive, and the menus are easy to navigate. Volvo also put a volume scroller made of a cool crystal-like material, making it look like a nice piece of jewelry for a small touch of flashiness. A high-resolution 11.4-inch digital cluster complements the main display and shows a wealth of data, including maps.
Despite the easy controls, we think voice controls remain the best way to use this system. Google Assistant/Gemini works quite well and easily understands natural speech. We had it navigate us to our favorite Swedish bakery via the native Google Maps app, and it did so quickly and promptly. We’re excited to try out the final version on production units.
Perhaps the biggest multimedia highlight is the EX60’s Bowers & Wilkins premium audio system. Featuring 28 speakers and 1,820 watts, this setup is downright epic. Clear, crisp, and supremely immersive, this remains one of the best in-vehicle listening experiences. Few competitors can match the current Bowers & Wilkins units in the EX90, Polestar 3, and BMW iX. This latest iteration kicks it a few notches.
2027 Volvo EX60: Plenty of Promise
After spending time poking around the EX60, we came away very impressed. Volvo got a lot right with the car, especially in terms of design and versatility. We’ll need to wait until we get behind the wheel to report on the driving experience, charging, and the final calibrations for the software, infotainment system, and active driver assistance features.
So far, we love what we saw. A lot is riding on the success of the 2027 EX60, and it competes in an incredibly competitive segment. Volvo cannot afford to mess this up. However, we think it has a winner on its hands.
