Stylish arrival: Volvo launches the all-new, electric EX30 Cross Country
It takes the successful recipe of the Volvo EX30 and adds rugged ingredients, making it perfect for the growing number of people who want to explore beyond their crowded cities – come rain, come shine, and everything in between.
Volvo Car Australia Managing Director, Stephen Connor, said ‘Cross Country’ should be an experience, not just a car, so alongside the EX30 Cross Country the company also launching a new experience package for customers who buy the car, with access to accessories, gear and information aimed at giving customers the full potential to explore the great outdoors.
“We launched our first Cross Country car over 25 years ago, and this concept of durable and all-weather cars is core to the Volvo brand,” he said.
“In the country of our origin the winters are harsh, and the summer is savoured, whereas we in Australia get to enjoy the great outdoors all year round by getting out and exploring our amazing nature and that is where the EX30 Cross Country delivers a fully rounded experience. It is not simply a car – it is the Volvo EX30 Cross Country.
He said as a small SUV, the EX30 Cross Country is perfect for the city. It is fully electric, with a range of up to 427km and zero tailpipe emissions and can be charged from 10-80 per cent in as little as 26 minutes.
But it also has several extra features that enable a seamless switch from one natural EX30 habitat to another.
“For example, we’ve raised the car higher off the ground compared with the standard EX30, to help you navigate rough terrain more easily,” he said.
“It also has special, bigger wheels, with the option of an 18-inch all-terrain accessory tyre to make those regular countryside outings even easier.
“Naturally, the EX30 Cross Country also comes with all-wheel drive, making it more than capable of handling the tough and slippery conditions that are part and parcel of life outside the city,” Connor said.
The first model in Volvo’s Cross Country range was introduced in 1997 and he said it’s a rich history the company has built upon.
“Designed to cope with the demanding Scandinavian climate, our Cross Country cars perform in a wide variety of road conditions – from muddy tracks and ankle-deep snow to highway driving – with the comfort and convenience elements that Volvo drivers have come to expect,” Connor said.
The front shield of the car and the boot lid get a special dark colour, with the front featuring a unique piece of artwork showing the topography of the Kebnekaise mountain range in Arctic Sweden – an inspiration for many of Volvo’s designers. Chunky front and rear skidplates as well as wheelarch extensions complete the more rugged look.
Inside, the EX30 Cross Country is highly functional and contains all the clever technology, storage and design that made the original EX30 such a hit from the moment Volvo revealed it.
“The doors contain large storage compartments, because we removed the speakers and incorporated them into the soundbar on the dashboard,” Connor said.
Like every new Volvo car, the EX30 Cross Country has Google built-in and that means a variety of Google products come as standard – including Google Maps, one of the best mapping systems in the world.
“To make sure you can get straight into a nice warm car, the Volvo EX30 app allows you to precondition your car while you’re still exploring nature,” Connor said.
The Volvo EX30 Cross Country comes with a high specification level and features such as –power adjustable driver and passenger seats, tinted rear windows, fixed panoramic sunroof, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, wireless Apple CarPlay, Digital Key, 360 camera, Harman Kardon premium sound, wireless phone charger, Park Pilot Assist, Pilot Assist with Steer Support and BLIS (Blind Spot Information System).