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The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
Urgent warning to those travelling through Waterloo station
A major signalling failure at London Waterloo station has caused significant commuter disruption, rendering 14 platforms out of service. South Western Railways has advised passengers not to travel this morning, with engineers working to restore services throughout the day. The incident, reported shortly after 5:30 am, has led to severe delays and alterations across the network. Unused tickets for Monday will be valid on Tuesday, and tickets are being accepted on Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, and Southern services. This disruption follows a similar signalling failure that affected platforms 1 to 14 at Waterloo for several hours on Saturday.
Car and Driver
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country Review, Pricing, and Specs
Specs See all specs EPA MPG 27 Combined Seating 5 Seats Powertrain Gas Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive Limited Warranty 4 Years/50,000 Miles Overview While station wagons used to be wood-paneled purveyors of the boring, modern wagons—what few remain, at least—are opting for a more luxurious approach, and the 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country is one such family-hauler. While it's undeniably a station wagon, the V60 Cross Country rides on a slightly lifted suspension and wears some rugged styling cues that wouldn't look out of place on an SUV. Under the hood is a 247-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Performance is average, and the V60 isn't a track star, but it rides comfortably and feels stable in corners. Premium amenities abound inside, and the top-spec trim ups the luxury appeal with nappa leather upholstery and extra tech goodies. Expert Tip: If you want something a little larger and more luxurious, consider the Volvo V90 Cross Country, which offers a similar vibe in a bigger package. What's New for 2026? The V60 Cross Country carries over to the new year with no significant changes. Unfortunately, its racier sibling—the V60 Polestar Engineered—has been discontinued. Pricing and Which One to Buy The price of the 2026 Volvo V60 / V60 Cross Country starts at $53,495 and goes up to $58,795 depending on the trim and options. Plus $53,495 Ultra $58,795 0 $10k $20k $30k $40k $50k $60k $70k $80k $90k We think the Ultra trim is worth the upgrade, as it brings niceties such as a 14-speaker Harman/Kardon stereo system, heated and ventilated front seats, three-zone automatic climate control, nappa leather upholstery, and a head-up display. Engine, Transmission, and Performance Engine: 247-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder 247-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed automatic 8-speed automatic Drivetrain: all-wheel drive The V60 Cross Country is powered by a 247-hp turbocharged four-cylinder and comes with all-wheel drive. As long as you're not pushing it too hard, the V60 Cross Country feels agile and planted through corners, and the engine is responsive around town. 0–60-MPH Times In Comparison: The V60's chief rival is the Audi A4 Allroad, which proved far quicker in our testing than the Volvo, hitting 60 mph in 5.2 seconds. View Photos Volvo Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG C/D 75-mph Highway Fuel-Economy Test: 29 mpg 29 mpg EPA City Rating: 24 mpg 24 mpg EPA Highway Rating: 31 mpg The EPA hasn't released any fuel economy information for the 2026 V60 Cross Country yet, but the 2025 model earned ratings of 24 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined. On our 75-mph highway fuel-economy test route, a V60 Cross Country achieved 29 mpg. For more information about the V60's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. Interior, Comfort, and Cargo First Row: Volvo designs some great interiors, and the V60's cabin is similar to the posh environs in the S60 sedan and the XC60 SUV. The wagon's cabin is spacious, the seats are comfortable, and the design is undeniably upscale. But Volvo's minimalist approach means that many controls are hidden away inside the infotainment screen. Nice materials such as metal trim, real wood, and soft leather make the interior look and feel more expensive than it is. Second Row: While it's not as roomy in the back seat as the larger V90 Cross Country, the V60 should still fit a pair of adults in relative comfort. Volvo's comfy seats extend to the back as well, and there are premium amenities such as leather upholstery and dedicated air vents. Cargo Capacity: Cargo capacity is great, too, something we expect from a station wagon. In our testing, we fit eight carry-on suitcases behind the rear seats and a total of 22 with the seats folded. For reference, the Audi A4 Allroad fit two fewer carry-ons in both tests. View Photos Michael Simari | Car and Driver Infotainment and Connectivity Infotainment: 9.0-inch touchscreen 9.0-inch touchscreen Connectivity: Bluetooth, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Bluetooth, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Audio System: 14-speaker Harman/Kardon stereo The V60 Cross Country comes standard with Volvo's Google-based infotainment system. The interface runs on a vertically oriented 9.0-inch touchscreen, which responds fairly quickly. However, it's not flawless, as the interface features on-screen icons that are too small for easy use while driving. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both standard, as is Bluetooth connectivity and an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot powered by a 4G LTE data connection. Safety and Driver-Assistance Features Volvo's safety-focused ethos means driver-assistance features such as lane-keeping assist, automated emergency braking, and other collision-avoidance technologies are standard. Standard Safety Features: automated emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control For information about the V60 Cross Country's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Warranty and Maintenance Coverage Volvo's standard protection plan doesn't break from the luxury-brand norm, offering four years or 50,000 miles for both powertrain and limited warranty coverage, but it does add some value in the form of a three-year complimentary scheduled maintenance plan Limited Warranty: four years or 50,000 miles four years or 50,000 miles Powertrain Warranty: four years or 50,000 miles four years or 50,000 miles Complimentary Maintenance: three years or 36,000 miles C/D Test Results and Specs We test every vehicle we can. Data in the chart below may be for a different model year if the model remained unchanged from when we last tested it. Specifications Specifications 2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country B5 AWD Ultimate Vehicle Type: front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon PRICE Base/As Tested: $55,195/$63,585 Options: 20-inch 7-spoke wheels w/all-season tires, $3200; Bowers & Wilkins premium sound, $3200; climate package – (heated rear seats, heater steering wheel, headlamp cleaners), $750; metallic paint, $695; luggage cover, $345; power-operated tailgate, $200 ENGINE turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection Displacement: 120 in3, 1969 cm3 Power: 247 hp @ 5400 rpm Torque: 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm TRANSMISSION 8-speed automatic CHASSIS Suspension, F/R: control arms/multilink Brakes, F/R: 13.6-in vented disc/12.6-in vented disc Tires: Pirelli P Zero All Season 245/40R-20 99V Extra Load VOL DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: 113.2 in Length: 188.5 in Width: 72.8 in Height: 59.2 in Passenger Volume: 94 ft3 Cargo Volume: 23 ft3 Curb Weight: 4151 lb C/D TEST RESULTS 60 mph: 7.1 sec 1/4-Mile: 15.4 sec @ 92 mph 100 mph: 18.5 sec Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec. Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 7.7 sec Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 3.5 sec Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 4.9 sec Top Speed (gov ltd): 115 mph Braking, 70–0 mph: 179 ft Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.85 g C/D FUEL ECONOMY Observed: 22 mpg 75-mph Highway Driving: 29 mpg 75-mph Highway Range: 460 mi EPA FUEL ECONOMY Combined/City/Highway: 26/23/30 mpg C/D TESTING EXPLAINED More Features and Specs
Motor Trend
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
Volvo Might Be Spinning Up a New Off-Road Trim Level, and You've Already Seen It
Volvo's Cross Country trim level has been around since 1997, when it was first applied to a lifted V70 station wagon decked out in Subaru-es que plastic body armor. For a time, the Cross Country name was also used interchangeably with the 'XC' moniker before reverting back to the longer Cross Country when XC came to underpin Volvo's SUV naming scheme. (Do you have that all straight?) Until now, the trim has adorned only cars (mostly wagons, though there was one sedan!) modified like that original V70. So, what does it mean, if anything, that for the first time ever, an SUV—namely the 2026 EX30 electric SUV—is getting the Cross Country treatment? Volvo is introducing the Cross Country trim to the EX30 electric SUV, marking the first SUV and EV to get this off-road treatment. This could expand to other Volvo SUVs if successful, leveraging the brand's off-road heritage and appealing to adventure-minded buyers. This summary was generated by AI using content from this MotorTrend article Read Next From Crossing Up Cars To… As a practical matter, the use of the Cross Country name on the EX30's more off-road-y variant is one of convenience. The EX30 Cross Country, with its mildly raised suspension, special black plastic styling elements and fender flares, and available all-terrain tires closely follows the established Cross Country formula. What else would Volvo call it? But that simple explanation glosses over the "firsts" this Cross Country represents: As outlined, it's the first Volvo SUV to bear the name, and the first EV. Every other Cross Country has been a car modified to (vaguely) resemble an SUV. Applying the name and treatment to an actual SUV, even one that blurs the line between SUV and hatchback like the EX30, is a major development. What's In a Name, Then? We don't think Volvo ginned up the EX30 Cross Country simply to convince people the EX30 is an SUV, since the EX30 already is SUV-shaped and the EX program goes beyond what any standard XC product gets. It's additive, not equalizing, relative to Volvo's internal-combustion SUVs. Again, it follows closely the beefed-up Cross Country guise that is now the only way to buy a V60 or V90 station wagon in America. (Those are available as regular cars, sitting lower to the ground sans fender flares and toughened-up styling, in other markets.) In other words, it is a proven, repeatable off-road-ish format that Volvo has now spread to multiple models over the years. So, our natural question posed to Volvo after driving the new EX30 Cross Country was this: Will other Volvo SUVs get the Cross Country option, and is the automaker looking at spinning it off into a new off-road sub-brand? Shiqian Li, vehicle product lead for the EX30 hinted as much, but noted that Volvo is seeing how the market reacts to the EX30 Cross Country first. If people like the EX30 Cross Country, then Volvo could look at adding Cross Country variants to other SUVs where it makes sense. Other automakers are flirting with such off-road-lite sub-brands of late, with Honda spreading its TrailSport trim level from the Passport to the Pilot and CR-V; Kia introducing its X-Pro guise on the Telluride three-row SUV and other models; and Hyundai offering an XRT trim that, applied to the Ioniq 5 electric SUV, largely matches the EX30 Cross Country's upgrades and up-armored look. It makes sense for Volvo to go there, too, especially given its Cross Country heritage and name recognition. On the EX30 specifically, the Cross Country setup gives the fun, small SUV appeal to a different crowd and lets Volvo go full ham sandwich, offering adventure-minded buyers outdoorsy accessories and add-ons such as mud flaps, roof racks, and more. History Repeats Itself In a way, every Volvo SUV today—save for the new all-electric models—owes its name to the original Cross Country. For the V70 Cross Country and its successors, Volvo shortened the name to XC, as in, XC70, until the 70-series cars went away. The smaller V60 and larger V90 wagons that came later readopted the Cross Country nomenclature for their XC'd variants. In the meantime, "XC" came to underpin Volvo's naming scheme for its internal-combustion SUVs: XC40, XC60, and XC90. Volvo could, in theory, append "Cross Country" to those names for off-road-ish variations similar to the V60, V90, and EX30 Cross Country models without creating a redundant-seeming word salad, at least to those not steeped in Volvo naming history. Same goes for the brand's all-electric SUVs, which are emerging with "EX" naming that mimics the XC names (the upcoming EX60 is the XC60's electric sibling, while the EX90 is the XC90's electric counterpart—ditto the EX40 and XC40). The EX30 has no internal-combustion-powered counterpart, but it does have a Cross Country model. Right now we're not sure whether the Cross Country treatment could or would expand beyond Volvo's electric SUVs (the upcoming EX60 seems like the natural next candidate for the off-road upgrade). The internal-combustion XC products are older, and Volvo has said they'll eventually go away near the end of the decade. But until then, those aging products—two of which, the XC60 and XC90, just received light, mid-cycle-style upgrades—could use a shot in the arm; and the XC60 and XC90 offer adjustable air suspensions, making them somewhat easy starting points for Cross Country status. Simply add some fender flares, tougher bumpers, and voila, right? We'll see how people respond to the first Volvo Cross Country'd SUV first, but we wouldn't be shocked to see the Cross Country sub-brand's second act.
Car and Driver
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
View Exterior Photos of the 2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country
EPA range for the new EX30 Cross Country is not yet available but should be close to the regular EX30's 253-mile estimate.
Car and Driver
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Driven: 2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country Puts On Its Hiking Boots
It's probably fair to blame U.S. influence for the SUV-ification of everything. Therefore, you might assume that the new Cross Country version of the Volvo EX30, the brand's new subcompact EV, is a sop to the U.S. market. But the promise of outdoor adventure represented by SUVs appeals elsewhere, too, and Volvo took us to the rugged west coast of Sweden—where urban Swedes indulge in camping, kayaking, and hiking—to drive the EX30 Cross Country in the environs that they claim inspired it. (There's even a topographical map of Sweden's highest mountain embossed into the front fascia.) Our drive combined a smidgen of city cruising and a bit of freeway with winding rural two-lanes—tellingly, there was no off-road portion. Like other Volvo Cross Country models dating back to the seminal V70 Cross Country of the late 1990s, this EX30 might be happy to head down a gravel two-track but isn't meant to scamper over rocks or plow through deep sand and mud. Changes from the regular EX30 are minor. The ride height is increased by 0.75 inch, resulting in 7.5 inches of ground clearance. The springs and anti-roll bars have been softened, and all-terrain tires on 18-inch wheels are available, although the cars we drove had summer rubber on 19s. Hill descent control is standard, as it is in the regular EX30. The embossed front fascia has a dark gray finish, and there's a matching gray element on the rear liftgate. The front and rear bumpers are revised, and there's a protective plastic surround for the wheel arches. view exterior photos Volvo The EX30's available dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain is standard here, although there's no special off-road drive mode. Output stands at 422 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. That's plenty. In our test of the regular EX30, the same powertrain punted the little EV to 60 mph in an almost absurdly quick 3.3 seconds. The effect is amplified here with the more softly tuned chassis, where booting the accelerator sends the nose skyward. This could be an EV hot hatch, but it's not tuned that way. The mellower spring rates and anti-roll-bar tuning instead deliver a compliant ride, and the steering is light (even in the firmest of its three selectable modes). There is a Performance AWD mode, which sends power to all four wheels by default—otherwise, the front motor kicks in only when needed. Oddly, Performance AWD mode can't be combined with the highest level of brake regen, so fans of one-pedal driving must choose either-or. The two other regen modes are Low and Off, the latter permitting coasting. view interior Photos Volvo The Cross Country variant doesn't yet have published EPA range figures, but the feds rate the regular twin-motor EX30 (with 19-inch wheels) at 253 miles. European WLTP testing showed a decrease of 4 percent or so for the Cross County version. Volvo claims a 153-kW peak charging rate for the 64-kWh battery. With the same battery pack, the standard EX30 managed 156 kilowatts in our testing and required 39 minutes to refill from 10 to 90 percent. Spending some downtime at an EV charger would provide an opportunity to appreciate the details of the EX30 Cross Country's interior design. Note how the door handles are integrated into the metal trim piece—same for the dashboard vents. Check out the cool, dash-spanning soundbar at the base of the windshield. Our car had the Pine interior, which featured muted greens and tans; a cool blue-gray Indigo color scheme is also available. Both feature recycled materials with interesting textures, and stowage is generous. view interior Photos Volvo Rear-seat space, however, is not. The rear seat has a flat floor and good headroom but is otherwise tight, with narrow access and minimal knee clearance for an adult sitting behind a six-foot driver. The EX30 Cross Country also suffers some ergonomic oddities. The squared-off steering wheel seems unnecessary, since there's nothing to see over the rim. There's no instrumentation in front of the driver—the central touchscreen handles everything, including the speed readout. Other misses include an onscreen touch-slider volume control, adjustment of the side mirrors via the steering-wheel buttons, and a single pair of window switches that do double duty for the fronts and rears. The standard glass roof with no shade might not be an issue in sun-starved Sweden, but buyers in the U.S. Sunbelt will want to purchase the dealer accessory shade. view interior Photos Volvo The EX30 Cross Country is set to launch in the U.S. market late this year. It will be offered in the top Ultra spec only. It will also come solely with the dual-motor powertrain, although Volvo seems open to the idea of adding a single-motor variant if demand warrants it. Pricing isn't yet available but is likely to command at least some premium over the standard EX30, which is currently $47,895 in dual-motor Ultra form. We hate to undermine anyone's outdoorsy good time, but the EX30's single-motor powertrain might suffice perfectly well here. It would eliminate all-wheel drive but would improve range and lower the price while still offering sufficient oomph. In a car that's all about getting out into nature, do you really need to blur the scenery? Specifications Specifications 2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country Vehicle Type: front- and rear-motor, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon PRICE (C/D EST) Base: $50,000 POWERTRAIN Front Motor: permanent-magnet synchronous AC, 154 hp, 148 lb-ft Rear Motor: permanent-magnet synchronous AC, 268 hp, 253 lb-ft Combined Power: 422 hp Combined Torque: 400 lb-ft Battery Pack: liquid-cooled lithium-ion, 64 kWh Onboard Charger: 11.0 kW Peak DC Fast-Charge Rate: 153 kW Transmissions, F/R: direct-drive DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: 104.3 in Length: 166.7 in Width: 72.8 in Height: 61.7 in Passenger Volume, F/R: 54/37 ft3 Cargo Volume, Behind F/R: 32/14 ft3 Curb Weight (C/D est): 4250 lb PERFORMANCE (C/D EST) 60 mph: 3.4 sec 100 mph: 8.7 sec 1/4-Mile: 11.9 sec Top Speed: 112 mph EPA FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST) Combined/City/Highway: 104/111/95 MPGe Range: 227 mi Reviewed by Joe Lorio Deputy Editor, Reviews and Features Joe Lorio has been obsessed with cars since his Matchbox days, and he got his first subscription to Car and Driver at age 11. Joe started his career at Automobile Magazine under David E. Davis Jr., and his work has also appeared on websites including Amazon Autos, Autoblog, AutoTrader, Hagerty, Hemmings, KBB, and TrueCar.
