The Volvo EX60 Cross Country Has Something The Rivian R2 Doesn’t

The Swedish EV one-ups both the Rivian R2 and the Tesla Model Y with a feature that used to be a staple of rugged-looking crossovers.

Volvo EX60 Cross Country

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Iulian Dnistran

By: Iulian Dnistran

Jan 21, at 12:30pm ET

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The 2028 Volvo EX60 Cross Country builds upon Volvo’s long history of ruggedized wagons.
All-wheel drive comes standard, with at least 503 horsepower on tap and over 300 miles of range.
The EX60 Cross Country also has something that neither the Rivian R2 nor the Tesla Model Y has: adjustable air suspension.

The all-new Volvo EX60 is here, but the Swedish automaker had an ace up its sleeve at the launch event in Stockholm today: the EX60 Cross Country. It is the latest in a long line of rugged-looking Volvo wagons, spanning all the way back to 1997 when the V70 XC debuted.

Based on the regular EX60, the 2028 Volvo EX60 Cross Country comes with all the goodies of the base model, but ups the game with something that few, if any, models in the segment currently offer: an adjustable air suspension.

Volvo EX60 Cross Country (2026)

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I remember when the first-generation Audi A6 Allroad debuted. I was fascinated by how its air suspension system could transform it from a road-going wagon into a more capable crossover that could tackle rougher terrain than its competitors. As time went by, though, even the rugged-looking wagons and SUVs settled for a more conventional suspension setup—mostly to cut costs—but also because not many people actually use their cars to go off-road.

But Volvo is bringing back air springs for the EX60 Cross Country, one-upping both the Rivian R2 and the Tesla Model Y. Neither of those can be fitted with adjustable air suspension from the factory. This type of damping system is now found in flagships like the Tesla Model X and Rivian R1S, but "lesser" models have to settle for traditional springs and dampers.

Volvo EX60 Cross Country

Photo by: Volvo

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Volvo said the EX60 Cross Country sits 20 millimeters (0.8 inches) higher than the standard version, with an additional 20 mm available at the touch of a button. What’s more, the same air suspension can also lower the car at high speeds, improving efficiency and preserving range.

As with any other Cross Country model, the new EX60 comes with exclusive wheels, black cladding, wider wheel arches and a few Cross Country badges. Volvo says the ruggedized EV also has brushed stainless steel skid plates at the front and rear, and there’s a special Frost Green exterior color that’s exclusive to the EX60 Cross Country.

Inside, it’s the same story as with the standard EX60. There’s a huge central touchscreen display, as well as a wide digital instrument cluster in front of the steering wheel. Most of the controls have been integrated into the main screen, but there’s a small crystal wheel that handles volume control.

Volvo EX60 Cross Country: Range, Charging and Power

The Volvo EX60 Cross Country will only be available with dual-motor all-wheel drive, and two battery and power options. The P10 AWD comes with a 91-kilowatt-hour usable battery that enables an estimated range of 300 miles. The battery can accept up to 370 kilowatts of power from a DC fast charger, leading to a 10% to 80% top-up in just 18 minutes. AC charging tops out at 19.2 kW.

The European version of the EX60 has a CCS2 charging port, but the U.S. version will have a native NACS port.

Photo by: Volvo

The front and rear motors, which were designed by Volvo in-house, make a total of 503 horsepower and 524 pound-feet of torque, enabling the 5,000-pound EV to sprint from zero to 60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 112 mph.

Range is a bit more TBD than the standard EX60, for now. Volvo says the P10 AWD model will deliver more than 300 miles on a full charge, though an official estimate isn't out yet. The automaker also says that a P12 AWD model is due out next "with longer range." On the standard EX60, the P12 AWD model's 112-kilowatt-hour (usable) battery pack gets 400 miles of range. But the EX60 Cross Country is only fitted with 21-inch wheels, so we'll see the difference that makes, if any.

Gallery: Volvo EX60 Cross Country (2026)

Volvo EX60 Cross Country

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The bigger battery needs 19 minutes to go from 10% to 80%, which is a minor tradeoff compared to its smaller-capacity sibling. As for power, the P12 puts down a whopping 670 hp and 583 lb-ft, which should result in a sub-4-second sprint to 60 miles per hour. Volvo hasn’t released the official figure for the EX60 Cross Country P12 AWD yet, but the regular EX60 with the same powertrain can do it in 3.8 seconds.

Both variants benefit from the latest and greatest in terms of manufacturing technology, including cell-to-body batteries, megacasting and ultra-efficient e-motors.

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Volvo EX60 Cross Country: Price And Availability

This is a big one. The standard Volvo EX60 is going on sale this summer in the United States as a 2027 model, with a mid-grade P10 AWD model expected to cost “around $60,000.” That’s great news for people who are waiting for the next generation of EVs to come stateside, and it’s bad news for the upcoming BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC EV, both of which are more expensive.

When it comes to the EX60 Cross Country, though, patience is key. According to Volvo, the rugged-looking electric crossover will make its way to the U.S. in the summer of 2027 as a 2028 model, when it will presumably wear a heftier price tag, considering it’s the top-spec model. The EX60 and EX60 Cross Country, which are built in Sweden, are already available for pre-order in some European countries.