Production of the V60 Cross Country, the lone remaining Volvo wagon sold here in the U.S., just ended in April—which will soon leave Americans with fewer choices than ever for the body style. Not that many will seem to mind.
It’s no secret that unlike Europe, America has largely turned away from the traditional wagon form in favor of SUVs, with the notable exception being high-performance, low-volume models such as the Mercedes-AMG E-Class wagon, BMW M5 Touring, and Audi RS6 Avant.
We recently asked Volvo executives if they see demand for wagons returning to America, especially in light of the fact that they seem to be catching on in China, the world’s largest car market.
Wagons are something that Volvo’s customers in China are increasingly asking for, according to CEO Hakan Samuelsson. “Welcome to the club. We love them here in Europe, so we have no problem understanding that,” Samuelsson told MotorTrend during an event in Gothenburg, Sweden, marking the start of production for the 2027 Volvo EX60 midsize electric SUV.
