“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,” said Jim Rowan, Volvo Cars’ CEO. “In Sweden we face harsh winters, but we also like to make the most of them by getting out and exploring our amazing nature, even when it’s minus 20 Celsius outside. That’s why we want to deliver a fully rounded experience, not simply a car, to our EX30 Cross Country customers.”

“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 to 80% 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. It also has special, bigger wheels, with the option of an 18-inch all-terrain accessory tire 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,” Rowan said.

As with all new Chinese owned Volvo cars, the EX30 Cross Country has Google built with a selection of Google products standard – including Google Maps. The Volvo EX30 app allows precondition the car. [Volvo Cars is a subsidiary of Geely Holding, which owns ~ 78.7% of the company’s outstanding shares. Geely Holding, a Chinese multinational enterprise, bought Volvo from Ford Motor in 2010 – AutoCrat]