Why this Volvo EX30 variant can take a hit

Front shield on the Volvo EX30 Cross Country variant — The EX30 Cross Country’s plastic front end shows the topography of the Kebnekaise mountain range. (DOUGLAS A. BOLDUC/AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EUROPE)

February 24, 2025 05:06 PM

HARADS, Sweden — Volvo doesn’t want owners of the new full-electric EX30 Cross Country to worry about the small SUV getting an appearance-altering dent or a scratch during off-road adventures.

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