Volvo EX60 leaked forward of Jan 21 reveal – EV SUV with 810 km vary, 800-volt DC quick charging

Simply days out from its reveal on Wednesdaythe all-new Volvo EX60 has been scooped within the buff, displaying the XC60 alternative’s entrance three-quarter design in full. These photographs of the electrical compact govt SUV, sighted on Reddithave been apparently mistakenly uploaded onto a Norwegian newspaper’s web site forward of time.

It seems to be like Volvo is pursuing a “Russian doll” design language, as a result of the EX60 sports activities some apparent design cues from Sweden’s different new fashions – most notably, the also-new XC70. This consists of the cut up LED headlight setup, as not like the EX90the “Thor’s Hammer” daytime working lights don’t pop open to disclose the principle lamps, in order that they must be positioned decrease down.

The downturned air consumption, sitting beneath the grille-less entrance fascia (nonetheless sporting the diagonal chrome strip and “Iron Mark”), is one other cue lifted from the XC70. Alongside the aspect, the flanks are chiselled in a similar way and the window line options the identical upwards flick to fulfill the D-pillars.

Nonetheless, the EX60 does seem to own a sleeker profile, with a lower-slung roofline and a seemingly decrease bonnet, the latter on account of not having to deal with an engine beneath. This accentuates the entrance fender haunches, which seem extra muscular than on different fashions.

A number of issues of notice right here – firstly, Volvo seems to be set to ditch standard door handles and even flush pop-out ones, in favour of little tabs on the waist rail akin to the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Hopefully, not like that automotive, these are mechanical pull tabs that will assist fulfill stricter Chinese language door deal with rules.

Secondly, as per the EX30the EX60 is anticipated to obtain a extra rugged Cross Nation trim. One of many pictures present a special entrance bumper with a boxier bumper profile, a extra outstanding silver skid plate and a blacked-out part between the principle lamps and the centre consumption.

There are not any photographs of the rear finish, however we have already got a good suggestion of what the rump seems to be like because of teaser photographs launched final week – actually, the again of the EX60 was proven all the best way again throughout the reveal of the ES90 final 12 months. Departing from vehicles just like the EX90 and ES90, the angular higher and decrease taillights on this mannequin are joined collectively to spotlight the robust shoulders, very similar to Volvos of the previous. There’s additionally a clear tailgate design prominently showcasing the Volvo script.

Volvo has additionally revealed that the EX60 will help Google’s Gemini generative AI – as anticipated from a automotive that’ll have Mountain View’s providers in-built. However essentially the most spectacular characteristic is the powertrain, which delivers a segment-leading 810 km of WLTP-rated vary and 400 kW of DC quick charging because of an 800-volt electrical structurethe latter offering 350 km of vary with simply ten minutes of charging.

Constructed on a brand-new, third-generation Scalable Product Structure (SPA3), the EX60 options cell-to-body (CTB) development to extend effectivity and cut back weight, with a brand new cell design contributing to the very lengthy vary. Additional slicing weight is a “mega casting” that mixes a whole lot of smaller elements right into a single giant urgent, much like Tesla’s “gigacasting” course of.

The Volvo EX60 is ready to be provided in Malaysia, and with CKD native meeting on the Shah Alam plant, it ought to profit from the EV tax breaks now discontinued for CBU fully-imported fashions. Are you excited? Tell us within the feedback.

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