Volvo's Cross Country comeback!

Volvo Australia has launched a new Cross Country version of its EX30 small EV SUV, which it says is “designed for people who want big experiences from their small, fully electric SUV”.

The Cross Country, or ‘XC’, formula has been a successful one for Volvo, applied to multiple models over close to three decades, with the new EX30 Cross Country featuring a 19mm ride height increase, front and rear skid plates, wheel arch extensions and unique 18-inch alloy rims with the option of all-terrain tyres.

Read More About Volvo EX30

• New-gen electric sedan pricing revealed
• Game-changing hybrid with 200km EV range
• Family champion returning as Euro brand’s backflip on electric cars: New generation 2026 Volvo XC90 large SUV confirmed by CEO

Retaining the ‘Twin Motor Performance’ powertrain means all-wheel drive capability with 0-100km/h acceleration in a seriously rapid 3.6 seconds.

A 69kWh battery delivers a claimed range of 427km and Volvo says a DC fast charge from 10-80 per cent takes 28 minutes. 

2026 Volvo EX30 price Australia:

Variant	Price - before on-road costs
Plus Extended Range	$59,990
Ultra Extended Range	$66,290
Cross Country Performance	$69,990
Ultra Performance	$71,290

2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country engine/powertrain and efficiency: 

The EX30 Cross Country is powered by two permanent magnet synchronous motors (115kW/200Nm front - 200kW/323Nm rear), with drive going to all four wheels via a single-speed transmission. Overall outputs are 315kW/543Nm.

A 69kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery is onboard, claimed energy use on the combined (urban/extra-urban) cycle is 15.0kWh/100km and maximum braked trailer towing capacity is a handy 1600kg.

2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country standard features: 

• Power adjustable driver & passenger seats
• Tinted rear windows
• Fixed panoramic sunroof
• Heated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Wireless Apple CarPlay
• Digital key
• 360-degree camera view
• Harman Kardon premium audio
• Wireless phone charger
  
   

2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country colours: 

• Cloud Blue
• Crystal White
• Onyx Black
• Sand Dune
• Vapour Grey

2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country safety: 

Unsurprisingly, given Volvo’s hard won reputation for exceptional safety, the EX30 boasts a maximum five-star ANCAP rating from testing in 2024. It scored strongly across all four of ANCAP’s assessment pillars - Adult Occupant Protection: 88 per cent; Child Occupant Protection: 85 per cent; Vulnerable Road User Protection: 79 per cent; Safety Assist: 80 per cent. 

Safety features include:

• ‘Park Pilot Assist’
• ‘Pilot Assist’ (with ‘Steer Support’)
• ‘BLIS’ (Blind Spot Information System)
• AEB (car-to-car, vulnerable road user, junction & crossing, backover and head-on)
• Lane-keep assist
• Lane departure warning
• Emergency lane keeping
• Advanced speed assistance system (with speed sign recognition)

2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country warranty and servicing: 

The EX30 is covered by Volvo’s five-year/unlimited-km warranty, and the drive battery is covered by an eight-year/160,000km term. Servicing is included for the duration of the warranty, with recommended maintenance intervals of two years/30,000km.

2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country dimensions: 

The EX30 is 4233mm long, 1838mm wide (excluding mirrors) and 1550mm tall with a 2650mm wheelbase. Boot capacity is 318 litres with the rear seat upright, growing to 904L with the second row folded. There is a 7.0L ‘frunk’ in the nose.