
On the 5th of November, Parkers announced that Volvo Car UK has won two awards at the Parkers Car Awards 2027. Parkers awarded the All-Electric EX60 'Best Medium Family Car', and the Volvo XC40 achieved the reader-voted 'Most Wanted' award.
Medium cars are great for families who are looking for a comfortable amount of space that holds their daily essential luggage.
Parkers judges mentioned that deciding the winner for the 'Best Medium Family Car' was "Perhaps the hardest fought of all our categories, with several fantastic cars pushing the Volvo really close."
Key features that set the EX60 out from the crowd are the innovative details in its safety, technology and calming interiors.
Volvo has added multiple evolved technological advances, including over-the-air updates across the vehicle, thanks to the central HuginCore. A refined dashboard has been installed to reduce distractions in the cabin, while the 11.40-inch driver display is placed close to the windscreen to reduce drawing your attention away from the road. To pair with the driver display, a 15.04-inch centre display is installed, separated into clear sections, making it easier for you to reach your essential apps.
The calming interior is designed to provide peace while driving, allowing the driver to feel fully focused on driving. The ergonomic front seats that are shaped around your natural posture, or the option to easily adjust to your height, tilt and recline with power controls, or the option to extend the cushion for extra thigh support.
The passengers at the back are also naturally supported thanks to the deep cushions. The flat floor helps ample legroom across the cabin, so no matter their height, they can comfortably relax.
Commending why the Parkers judges specifically mentioned that what helped the EX60 win was the "...comfort, luxurious interior and ability to slot into family life in a hassle-free manner...".
The Volvo EX60 has been recognised previously by the 'Reader Award' at the 2026 What? Car Award, with the What? Car judges stating it was for "Setting the standard for interior quality... mixing first-rate assembly standards with materials that look and feel expensive".
Parkers took the top 10 best-selling models in the UK and asked their readers to choose which one they would choose to buy next.
Securing 22% of readers' votes, the Volvo XC40 was named the Most Wanted car for 2027.
Parkers stated, "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."
Key features of the XC40 are the distinctive silhouette with a sculpted exterior, emphasising Scandinavian sophistication. Its spacious boot holds up to 443L, extending to 1,432L once the rear seats backrests are folded down. Along with a 77-litre compartment under the boot floor, it has ample space for your everyday needs.
Inside also features a bold cabin, optimised to create a sporty driving feel. It combines the Sporty Connect seat upholstery in a leather-free Charcoal with black headlining and a tailored sport steering wheel. It creates an exclusive and soft environment.
If you are interested in the EX60 and XC40, visit the team at Snows Volvo Southampton and Winchester to discover more about these award-winning models.


