2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country review
The Cross Country flagship of Volvo’s smallest and fastest-ever production car is a strange and heady mix of off-road ruggedness, Swedish minimalism and unapologetic straight-line speed. Skip ahead: Introduction Running costs Price and specification Energy use Interior space and comfort On-road assessment Connectivity and infotainment Summary Safety Next steps 2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country Volvo’s ‘XC’ legacy began in the mid-’90s with the V70 Cross Country, a rugged wagon featuring increased ground clearance and protective cladding for soft-road adventures. The Swedes are famously expressive with their nomenclature. Take Ikea, for instance: its product catalog featured such iconic names as the Fartfull children’s workbench and the Krakklover pillow (both were renamed shortly after their global release, but not before the inevitable memes went viral). Even for the esoteric Swedes, the title ‘XC EX30 EV SUV’ was a step too far: instead, w...