First unveiled at the EX30 Cross Country launch, the customised version celebrates South Africa’s love of the outdoors, countryside, and sustainable exploration — with acclaimed Afrikaans pop sensation Dodo Nyoka behind the wheel.
- Volvo Car South Africa unveils a unique, custom EX30 Cross Country that reflects South African culture, featuring a bespoke matte wrap inspired by local landscapes and a quote from renowned Afrikaans musician Dodo Nyoka.
- The rugged, adventure-ready electric SUV features practical upgrades, including a Volvo roof rack, off-road tyres, Hella spotlights, and enhanced styling, while retaining its powerful Twin Motor electric powertrain.
- Dodo Nyoka surprised guests with a live performance at the launch alongside the one-off EX30 Cross Country, symbolising the fusion of South African heritage, style, and sustainable mobility.
Shortly after the South African debut of the EX30 Cross Country, Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) is releasing full details of the one-of-a-kind, specially customised version of the latest addition to the range, created to reflect uniquely South African values.
The one-off EX30 Cross Country made its debut at the launch event, capturing attention with its striking design and purpose-built accessories. Drawing inspiration from South Africa’s passion for the outdoors, countryside, and exploration, the vehicle blends rugged capability with the clean, quiet performance of electric mobility.
Adventure-ready and sustainable
The customised EX30 Cross Country sports a unique satin gloss finish wrap in burnt sienna and ochre, featuring topographic linework that reflects South Africa’s landscape, cultural heritage, and musical rhythms — capturing both Dodo’s strong connection to the land and Volvo’s design philosophy. A meaningful quote from Dodo is subtly integrated into the wrap’s design, adding a personal touch: “I never fit in the world, then I realised I was made to create a place where everyone can fit in.”
A sturdy Volvo roof rack adds practical touring capability, complemented by cargo options such as a soft-textile Volvo bag with embroidered details. A Thule-sourced fishing rod and potjie pot holder round out the roof-mounted accessories. Together, these elements create a functional yet stylish build that’s deeply rooted in South African character.
Four Hella spotlights improve visibility on rural roads, Falken all-terrain tyres boost traction and adaptability, and Volvo mudflaps complete the rugged, distinctive look.
Immense power, small environmental footprint
The electric powertrain remains unchanged, meaning the one-off EX30 Cross Country is powered by Volvo’s Twin Motor electric setup, which produces 315 kW and 543 N.m of torque. Of course, this results in strong acceleration, with 100 km/h coming up in a brisk 3.7 seconds. The electric powertrain enables adventurers to explore without leaving a significant environmental footprint, a nod to the growing importance of sustainability in South Africa’s mobility future.
While the EX30 Cross Country retains the compact dimensions and urban agility of the model it’s based on, this more rugged variant introduces bolder styling elements, including front and rear shield plates, wheel arch extensions, and increased ground clearance, enhancing its capability and confidence when venturing off the beaten path.
“This special version of the EX30 Cross Country is a celebration of South Africa’s landscapes, culture, and commitment to a more sustainable future,” said Grant Locke, Managing Director at Volvo Car South Africa. “It demonstrates that electric mobility can be versatile, adventurous, and perfectly suited to the lifestyles we lead here.”
