Volvo’s next big electric SUV has leaked with less than three days before its official unveiling, giving us our clearest look yet at what the brand has planned for one of its most important future models. The images were uncovered by Kindel Auto, and if the early reaction is anything to go by, the Volvo EX60 is shaping up to be a very worthy sibling to the EX90 – possibly an even better-looking one. And with Thomas Ingenlath, the man responsible for the Polestar 1's design, returning to Volvo, it might get even prettier down the line.
A Familiar Face With a Smoother Silhouette
The leaked images show a front end that is unmistakably Volvo. The EX60 largely sticks to the proportions of the outgoing XC60, the model it effectively replaces, but it adopts the cleaner, more minimal look first seen on the EX90. An updated take on Volvo’s signature Thor’s Hammer LED headlights dominates the front, while the grille has been pushed lower, leaving a mostly flush and closed-off face. It is a restrained design, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. As Volvo slowly phases out its remaining gas-powered models, with the Volvo XC90 still sitting at the top of the ladder, the EX60 acts as a middle ground between the brand’s past and its electric future.
Beyond The Design
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Earlier this month, Volvo teased the EX60’s interior and confirmed some headline specs, including a claimed 400-mile range and the ability to add around 173 miles of range in just 10 minutes. The EX60 will be the first model to ride on Volvo’s new SPA3 platform, which promises faster processing, smarter driver assistance systems, and improved efficiency across the board. The real goal behind it is cost savings – the same philosophy as Ford's $30k electric pickup. Hopefully, this means the EX60 will undercut its rivals because it already has more range than the BMW iX3, Tesla Model Y, and Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric.
One of The Few Good-Looking Electric SUVs
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You don't have to shout to stand out. Porsche has proven that point with the Porsche 911, which has evolved ever so slightly over the decades without losing its identity. The problem comes when brands abandon that philosophy altogether, something Porsche learned the hard way when the Porsche Macan made the jump to electric power. Volvo seems determined not to repeat that mistake. With its smallest EV, the Volvo EX30, and now the EX60, the brand is showing that EVs do not need to look like futuristic appliances. As Volvo continues its march toward an all-electric lineup by 2035, the EX60 is a reassuring sign that good design still has a place in an increasingly digital, minimalistic, electrified world.
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