

Its combination lamps feature a vertical stripe on either side of the glass along with C-shaped lights, similar to the EX90. The SUV’s hunched rear-end gives it a sporty and compact appearance. Image Sources: Volvo Cars and Weibo/孙什么_什么健 The small electric SUV has short overhangs, decent ground clearance, and a sharply rising beltline. In Jan 2023, spy shots provided a closer look at the Volvo EX30. The side mirrors have a sleeker appearance, the beltline has a curvier rise, and the roofline has a more dynamic slope.

The side profile is more reminiscent of the XC40 Recharge, thanks to the squarish windows, the sharp kick in the beltline on the rear doors, and the concave surface in the lower area of the door panels. While the EX90 features ice-cube-shaped LED fog lights stacked vertically below the T-shaped, Thor’s Hammer-like headlamps, the EX30 appears to have a vertical air inlet in that area. The nose section features a smooth, closed panel while the lower front fascia houses a slim and wide air intake. The Volvo EX30 looks like a mini EX90 both at the front and the rear. The headlamps could be the Ultimate Thor’s Hammer units, which are DRLs that roll up and slide back to theatrically present the main lights. The front and rear fascias are heavily influenced by the Volvo EX90, evident from the headlamps and rear combination lamps. Patent images have since revealed the exterior of the Volvo EX30. It wouldn’t be as squarish as current Volvo SUVs and will have a softer roofline, aiding the aerodynamics that would improve the range. The entry-model would be “more streamlined” but still be “high”, because “people really are fond of high seating positions,” Volvo’s former chief explained. Håkan Samuelsson, former President and CEO, Volvo Cars, talked about the design of the upcoming small SUV on the sidelines of the Volvo C40 launch in March 2021. What is the expected range of the Volvo EX30? Design
