Volvo EX60 and XC40 win at the Parkers Car Awards 2027
Maidenhead, 5th November 2026 – Volvo Car UK is celebrating two award wins at Parkers Car Awards 2027, with the all-electric EX60 named ‘Best Medium Family Car’ and the Volvo XC40 taking home the reader-voted ‘Most Wanted’ award.
- The all-new Volvo EX60 took home the ‘Best Medium Family Car’ award
- The recently refreshed XC40 wins the ‘Readers Most Wanted’ award, as voted for by Parkers readers
- The two awards recognise the strength of Volvo’s SUV range and drivetrain options, highlighting the models’ practicality and innovative BEV technology
Since arriving on UK roads this year, the Volvo EX60 has continued to receive recognition with its blend of comfort, practicality, innovative design and technology. The thoughtfully designed Scandinavian interior creates a comfortable and practical space, while clever technology like Google Gemini AI assistant, make family journeys effortless. The EX60 also reinforces Volvo’s commitment to safety, introducing the world’s first multi-adaptive seatbelt, which uses real-time data from the car’s advanced sensors to adapt protection to the individual occupant and surrounding traffic conditions. Available with a range of powertrains, the P12 AWD offers an impressive range of up to 500 miles and ultra-fast charging from 10% to 80% in just 19 minutes.
Parkers judges commented, “The medium car is the heartland of family transport, and the Volvo EX60 is the best in its class in 2027. The electric SUV emerged top in its category in the Parkers Awards 2027, seeing off some phenomenal competition. This was perhaps the hardest fought of all our categories, with several fantastic cars pushing the Volvo really close. However, it was the EX60’s comfort, luxurious interior and ability to slot into family life in a hassle-free manner that saw it win over our judges. It marks a huge step forward for Volvo and the electric SUV class as a whole.”
The Volvo XC40 has also taken home the Readers’ Most Wanted accolade, securing a clear victory with 22% of the votes from a shortlist of the UK’s top 10 best-selling cars. Voted for by Parkers readers, the award highlights the XC40’s practical design, spacious interior and choice of specifications which continue to make it a popular choice among UK motorists.
Commenting on the award, the judges said, “The Parkers readers have spoken, and the Volvo XC40 has been awarded the Most Wanted for 2027 – the model people aspire to own next. We took the top 10 best-selling models in the UK and asked our readers which of them they really want to own next. The Volvo beat all-comers, attracting 22% of the votes, in what was a clear and decisive victory. The XC40 is no new entrant to the UK market, but it remains one of the most appealing SUVs that you can buy with its comfortable ride and premium approach clearly still something that has an appeal with the public.”
Nicole Melillo Shaw, Managing Director at Volvo Car UK, said: “Seeing both the EX60 and XC40 recognised at this year’s Parkers Car Awards is a fantastic endorsement of the trust people place in Volvo. These accolades highlight our commitment to creating cars that meet the evolving needs of UK families, while demonstrating the strength of our model range.”
Together, the awards highlight the strength of Volvo’s SUV line-up, recognising the combination of practicality, comfort and advanced technology offered across its range.
For more information on the models, please visit Volvo Car UK
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