When Swedish car manufacturer Volvo decided in 2024 that it was to stop production of estate cars, or station wagons, as well as its saloons, there was a huge sense of sadness. Volvo station wagons have always been viewed as excellent cars, and in some ways have become cultural icons.
While it did quickly perform a U-turn on this, it did feel like the end was still inevitable. However, all is not lost. Because the Swedish manufacturer is weighing up its options, which might include a new station wagon in America.
Yes, you did read that right. Volvo is seriously considering bringing an all-new station wagon to the United States. This would be quite remarkable, given it has spent the past year reshaping its portfolio to be an all-crossover affair. But it is seriously weighing up a return to midsize models, and with a pair of electric cars.
Alongside the station wagon, Volvo is also considering launching a new sedan in the United States. Both these cars could land in American showrooms in 2028, as has been reported by Automotive News. It would certainly be an exciting development for lovers of the Swedish cars in America.
What Do We Know About the Possible New Volvo Station Wagon?
Volvo went all-in on crossovers and SUVs for the current model year, and the only wagon model it currently produces, the V60 Cross Wagon, was set to exit the range at the end of 2026. However, it does appear that the manufacturer has done another one of its U-turns.
Automotive News reported that Volvo is developing a new sedan and station wagon for Europe. But adapting them to the United States wouldn’t be too difficult, and it is a very likely possibility at the time of writing. Both these cars should carry the new Volvo SPA3 electric architecture, the same as we currently see in the EX60 crossover. The EX60 P12 model has up to 400 miles of range, a superb figure that would eliminate range anxiety for most people.
The sedan and station wagon would likely carry the familiar 60- or 70-series badging, and the wagon might even spawn a rugged Cross Country variant of the new model. Beyond that, details are scarce, but a starting price of $50,000 is expected to be what these hit the showrooms at. In fact, Volvo is believed to be quite modest about sales, expecting to sell just 10,000 annually.
A Change of Direction for Volvo
The move comes only a year or so after Volvo dropped its last American sedan, the S90, in 2025, as well as dropping the V60 and V90 Cross Country wagons from its lineup in Spring 2026. At the time, it was going all-in on crossovers and SUVs, as it looked to try to better match American buyer preferences. But unlike other automotive manufacturers, Volvo has a key advantage when it comes to wagons.
Because of its heritage and its fame for producing station wagons, also known as estates, Volvo is uniquely positioned to be able to bring them back. Volvo station wagons became famed for their durability, reliability, overall quality, and comfort, and in some cases for how smart they looked. It could be that Volvo can lean into that legacy and use a bit of nostalgia to make its new wagon.
Is This a Sign of SUV Fatigue?
Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson pushed back against the current infatuation in the automotive industry with SUVs earlier in 2026. “We are looking into that,” Samuelsson told reporters. “I think we will not only have SUVs five years from now,” he said. Vehicles like station wagons are far more aerodynamic and efficient than massive SUVs. There is clearly still a market for them, and perhaps it is Volvo that will take full advantage of it.