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Find out moreVolvo Adds New Ways for the EX60 to Warn You of Hidden Dangers
Some of the most dangerous moments on the road are the ones you never see coming: an animal stepping out from a treeline, a cyclist just past a blind curve, or a crash sitting around the next bend. Volvo has built a system specifically to catch those moments earlier, and the EX60 is one of the first cars to get its latest expansion.
Here is a closer look at what these new alerts actually do and how they fit into the EX60's broader approach to safety.
A Safety Network That Has Been Growing Since 2016
Volvo's connected safety technology has been in cars since 2016, using data shared from other connected vehicles to warn drivers of hazards ahead in real time. More than 1 million Volvo cars now have this technology active, which means the network of shared road information keeps getting denser and more useful as more drivers opt in.
The EX60's latest software update adds four new alerts on top of features already in place, such as Slippery Road Alert and Hazard Light Alert.
The Four New Hazard Alerts
- Large Animal Alert, which can warn other drivers when a large animal is detected on or near the road ahead
- Vulnerable Road User Alert, which can warn other drivers when pedestrians or cyclists are detected near highways
- Roadwork Alert, which lets other drivers know when roadwork is coming up ahead
- Accident Ahead Alert, which uses real-time data from connected Volvo cars or traffic management centres to flag accidents further down the road
These alerts are built to help most in situations where visibility is already limited, such as on winding roads, in heavy rain, or after dark, when a hazard might otherwise go unnoticed until it is too late to react comfortably.
Safety That Extends Beyond Volvo
One detail that sets this system apart is how far the shared information actually travels. Through the European Data for Road Safety ecosystem, alert data gathered by Volvo cars can also reach vehicles from other manufacturers and national traffic management centres. A hazard spotted by one connected Volvo does not just help other Volvo drivers; it can help protect anyone else on that stretch of road.
Åsa Haglund, head of Volvo Cars Safety Centre, described the update as part of a longer-term goal: “Built on decades of our real-world safety insight, these innovations represent another step towards our vision of zero collisions. Every time a Volvo car shares safety intelligence, it helps other drivers prepare earlier to avoid accidents and feel safer.”
Backed by a Strong Safety Foundation
These alerts do not work alone. The EX60 is built around the Volvo Cars Safety Standard, going above and beyond regulations and rating requirements, with advanced sensors and core computing continuously assessing the car's surroundings. Its multi-adaptive safety belt, a world-first Volvo innovation, is designed to provide smarter, more personalized protection for front-seat occupants depending on the situation. Together, the connected alerts and the car's physical safety systems work as two layers of the same goal: helping drivers avoid danger, and protecting them if it cannot be avoided.
Because these alerts arrive through a software update, EX60 owners gain the feature without needing new hardware or a trip to the dealership, in line with how Volvo has designed the car to keep improving after it leaves the factory.
What the New Alerts Cover
|
Alert |
Purpose |
|---|---|
|
Large Animal Alert |
Flags large animals near the road |
|
Vulnerable Road User Alert |
Flags pedestrians and cyclists near highways |
|
Roadwork Alert |
Flags roadwork ahead |
|
Accident Ahead Alert |
Flags accidents further down the road |
Curious How It Works? Visit Us in Mississauga
Extra seconds of warning can change how a driver reacts to danger on the road, and that is exactly what these new alerts are built to provide. If you would like to see how the EX60's connected safety system works, our team at Volvo Cars Mississauga would be glad to show you.
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