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Volvo confirms four new models for the South African market, and they’re not all electric
Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) is set to launch four key new models in the coming year, with the company confirming recently that the new ES90 Sedan was on the radar for local introduction, along with the EX30 Cross Country and updated versions of the XC60 and XC90 SUVs.
VCSA was at the centre of controversy earlier this year after the importer closed around half of its dealerships, essentially only leaving sales representation in the three major centres, and service outlets in more remote regions such as the Eastern Cape.
This, it said, was due to the company shifting its focus to an all-electric future.
However, while the new Volvo ES90 and EX30 Cross Country are fully electric, the updated XC60 and XC90 vehicles will offer a choice between mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid petrol power.
“Our focus is clear: we are committed to offering South African motorists more choice as they make the transition to electric driving,” said VCSA’s new managing director Grant Locke.
“These new vehicles, paired with our ongoing investment in our local operations and services, underline the fact that we are here to stay and grow.”
Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) is set to launch four key new models in the coming year, with the company confirming recently that the new ES90 Sedan was on the radar for local introduction, along with the EX30 Cross Country and updated versions of the XC60 and XC90 SUVs.
VCSA was at the centre of controversy earlier this year after the importer closed around half of its dealerships, essentially only leaving sales representation in the three major centres, and service outlets in more remote regions such as the Eastern Cape.
This, it said, was due to the company shifting its focus to an all-electric future.
However, while the new Volvo ES90 and EX30 Cross Country are fully electric, the updated XC60 and XC90 vehicles will offer a choice between mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid petrol power.
“Our focus is clear: we are committed to offering South African motorists more choice as they make the transition to electric driving,” said VCSA’s new managing director Grant Locke.
“These new vehicles, paired with our ongoing investment in our local operations and services, underline the fact that we are here to stay and grow.”
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2025 Volvo EX30 Cross Country: SA Price & Specs
Volvo Car South Africa has revealed local pricing for the EX30 Cross Country. See pricing below…
Earlier this year, Volvo Car South Africa confirmed that the EX30 Cross Country will arrive in South Africa towards the end of 2025. The adventure-focused EX30 has now touched down on our shores (be sure to keep an eye on CARmag.co.za for our launch review), and we can report on how much it costs.
2025 Volvo EX30 Cross Country Price in SA
The EX30 Cross Country is priced from R1 165 00. Pricing includes a five-year/100 000 km vehicle warranty, eight-year/160 000 km battery warranty, and a three-year/60 000 km maintenance plan.
Volvo EX30 Cross Country – R1 165 000
The EX30 Cross Country shares its dual electric-motor powertrain with its most powerful sibling, the EX30 Ultra Twin Motor Performance. As a reminder, this all-paw drivetrain produces 315 kW and 543 N.m of torque. A claimed operating range of up to 460 km is available from a single, full charge. The Swedish firm claims this model is capable of accelerating to 100km/h from a standstill in 3.7 seconds; just one-tenth of a second slower than its Ultra Twin Motor Performance sibling.
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Volvo Car South Africa has revealed local pricing for the EX30 Cross Country. See pricing below…
Earlier this year, Volvo Car South Africa confirmed that the EX30 Cross Country will arrive in South Africa towards the end of 2025. The adventure-focused EX30 has now touched down on our shores (be sure to keep an eye on CARmag.co.za for our launch review), and we can report on how much it costs.
2025 Volvo EX30 Cross Country Price in SA
The EX30 Cross Country is priced from R1 165 00. Pricing includes a five-year/100 000 km vehicle warranty, eight-year/160 000 km battery warranty, and a three-year/60 000 km maintenance plan.
Volvo EX30 Cross Country – R1 165 000
The EX30 Cross Country shares its dual electric-motor powertrain with its most powerful sibling, the EX30 Ultra Twin Motor Performance. As a reminder, this all-paw drivetrain produces 315 kW and 543 N.m of torque. A claimed operating range of up to 460 km is available from a single, full charge. The Swedish firm claims this model is capable of accelerating to 100km/h from a standstill in 3.7 seconds; just one-tenth of a second slower than its Ultra Twin Motor Performance sibling.
2025 Volvo EX30 Cross Country: SA Price & Specs
Volvo Car South Africa has revealed local pricing for the adventure-focused EX30 Cross Country. See pricing below…
www.carmag.co.za
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Volvo EX30 Cross Country (2025) Price & Specs
The new Volvo EX30 Cross Country has touched down in South Africa as a higher-riding version of the Swedish firm’s smallest electric crossover. Here’s what it costs…
- Volvo EX30 Cross Country launches in South Africa as higher-riding version of EX30
- Offered exclusively in Twin Motor Performance guise, delivering 315 kW and 543 Nm
- Priced from R1 165 000, it features increased ground clearance and more rugged styling
The new fully electric Volvo EX30 Cross Country has officially arrived in South Africa, slotting in at the very summit of the local EX30 line-up and set apart from its siblings by an increased ride height and more rugged styling.
In Mzansi, the box-fresh Cross Country derivative is offered exclusively in Twin Motor Performance guise, which sees a pair of electric motors (one on each axle) deliver peak system outputs of 315 kW and 543 Nm.
According to Volvo, that’s enough to see this all-wheel-drive newcomer complete the 0-100 kph sprint in a claimed 3.7 seconds (a tenth slower than the standard EX30 Ultra Twin Motor Performance). Thanks to the 69 kWh battery pack, single-charge range is listed as 427 km.
So, what does it cost? Well, the new Volvo EX30 Cross Country Ultra Twin Motor Performance is priced from R1 165 000, representing a R51 000 premium over the standard Ultra Twin Motor Performance.
What does the Volvo EX30 Cross Country cost in SA?
DERIVATIVE PRICE
Volvo EX30 Cross Country Ultra Twin Motor Performance R1 165 000
The price above includes Volvo’s 5-year/100 000 km vehicle warranty, an 8-year/160 000 km battery warranty and a 3-year/60 000 km maintenance plan.
The new Volvo EX30 Cross Country has touched down in South Africa as a higher-riding version of the Swedish firm’s smallest electric crossover. Here’s what it costs…
- Volvo EX30 Cross Country launches in South Africa as higher-riding version of EX30
- Offered exclusively in Twin Motor Performance guise, delivering 315 kW and 543 Nm
- Priced from R1 165 000, it features increased ground clearance and more rugged styling
The new fully electric Volvo EX30 Cross Country has officially arrived in South Africa, slotting in at the very summit of the local EX30 line-up and set apart from its siblings by an increased ride height and more rugged styling.
In Mzansi, the box-fresh Cross Country derivative is offered exclusively in Twin Motor Performance guise, which sees a pair of electric motors (one on each axle) deliver peak system outputs of 315 kW and 543 Nm.
According to Volvo, that’s enough to see this all-wheel-drive newcomer complete the 0-100 kph sprint in a claimed 3.7 seconds (a tenth slower than the standard EX30 Ultra Twin Motor Performance). Thanks to the 69 kWh battery pack, single-charge range is listed as 427 km.
So, what does it cost? Well, the new Volvo EX30 Cross Country Ultra Twin Motor Performance is priced from R1 165 000, representing a R51 000 premium over the standard Ultra Twin Motor Performance.
What does the Volvo EX30 Cross Country cost in SA?
DERIVATIVE PRICE
Volvo EX30 Cross Country Ultra Twin Motor Performance R1 165 000
The price above includes Volvo’s 5-year/100 000 km vehicle warranty, an 8-year/160 000 km battery warranty and a 3-year/60 000 km maintenance plan.
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Volvo’s EX30 Cross Country: Swedish steel takes on South African dust in an off-road adventure
New Volvo South Africa MD Grant Locke, recently returned from 18 months in Sweden, has been brought into the position to steady the ship and ensure that the brand continues to have a strong local presence.
Only a day after his arrival, he launched the new Volvo EX30 Cross Country with at least two more scheduled in the next year or so, including the ES90 electric sedan as well as the electric EX60 SUV.
Volvo is continuing to focus on New Energy Vehicles and insists that fully electric vehicles will very much continue to be the backbone of their offerings, while plug-in hybrids and mild hybrids will continue to be in the mix.
Cross Country moniker
That’s very clear with the reveal of the fully electric EX30 Cross Country, the first of their electric range to wear the Cross Country moniker.
It’s essentially an adventure pack added to the standard EX30 that allows it to do offroading, although not anything too serious or too deep into the bush (it’s electric, remember), but it does add a bit of swagger to the car.
Exterior
Key to that is its raised ride height thanks to a combination of suspension tweaks and 19-inch five-spoke alloy wheels finished in Matte Graphite with Matte Black aero inserts, making it 13mm higher(190mm) than its road-biased sibling.
Visual upgrades are a darker-toned front shield and boot lid, while the front fascia features artwork inspired by Sweden’s Kebnekaise mountain range. Pronounced skid plates and wider wheel arch extensions provide it with a more rugged-looking appearance.
There are five colours: Sand Dune, Cloud Blue, Crystal White, Onyx Black, and Vapour Grey.
There’s an optional Cross Country Experience package that includes mudflaps, roof racks and all-terrain tyres at R20,000 - R30,000 depending on which options you tick.
Pricing
Volvo EX30 Cross Country: R1,165,000.
New Volvo South Africa MD Grant Locke, recently returned from 18 months in Sweden, has been brought into the position to steady the ship and ensure that the brand continues to have a strong local presence.
Only a day after his arrival, he launched the new Volvo EX30 Cross Country with at least two more scheduled in the next year or so, including the ES90 electric sedan as well as the electric EX60 SUV.
Volvo is continuing to focus on New Energy Vehicles and insists that fully electric vehicles will very much continue to be the backbone of their offerings, while plug-in hybrids and mild hybrids will continue to be in the mix.
Cross Country moniker
That’s very clear with the reveal of the fully electric EX30 Cross Country, the first of their electric range to wear the Cross Country moniker.
It’s essentially an adventure pack added to the standard EX30 that allows it to do offroading, although not anything too serious or too deep into the bush (it’s electric, remember), but it does add a bit of swagger to the car.
Exterior
Key to that is its raised ride height thanks to a combination of suspension tweaks and 19-inch five-spoke alloy wheels finished in Matte Graphite with Matte Black aero inserts, making it 13mm higher(190mm) than its road-biased sibling.
Visual upgrades are a darker-toned front shield and boot lid, while the front fascia features artwork inspired by Sweden’s Kebnekaise mountain range. Pronounced skid plates and wider wheel arch extensions provide it with a more rugged-looking appearance.
There are five colours: Sand Dune, Cloud Blue, Crystal White, Onyx Black, and Vapour Grey.
There’s an optional Cross Country Experience package that includes mudflaps, roof racks and all-terrain tyres at R20,000 - R30,000 depending on which options you tick.
Pricing
Volvo EX30 Cross Country: R1,165,000.
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