Safety is not a feature Volvo adds — it is the reason Volvo exists. The 2027 EX60 carries that commitment further than any Volvo before it, combining an advanced exterior sensor array with interior sensing that monitors both the road and the driver. For Huntington, Northport, and Commack families evaluating an electric SUV, the EX60’s safety platform sets the standard for the segment.
Bottom Line: The 2027 Volvo EX60 features Volvo’s most advanced active safety system ever, combining exterior sensors (radars, cameras, ultrasonic sensors) with interior sensing for a 360-degree protective system — all standard on every trim.
- Pilot Assist provides semi-autonomous adaptive cruise control with steering assist — standard on both Plus and Ultra
- Collision warning detects vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, and large animals — a unique capability in the segment
- Interior sensing monitors driver state and provides support only when genuinely needed
The Exterior Sensor Platform
The EX60’s exterior safety system goes beyond a forward camera. An integrated array of radars, cameras, and ultrasonic sensors works together to create a high-precision, real-time 360-degree picture of the vehicle’s surroundings. This is the foundation for every active safety intervention — from gentle steering guidance to emergency braking.
Radar sensors provide accurate distance and velocity data in all weather conditions, including rain, fog, and darkness where cameras are limited. Camera systems provide detailed visual information — identifying the difference between a cyclist and a pedestrian, for example. Ultrasonic sensors handle close-range detection for parking and low-speed maneuvering.
Active Safety Features: Standard on Every EX60
Pilot Assist
Pilot Assist is Volvo’s driver assistance system combining adaptive cruise control with lane centering steering assist. On the Long Island Expressway or Route 25A in Huntington, Pilot Assist maintains a set following distance from the vehicle ahead and gently steers within the lane — reducing driver fatigue on longer commutes.
Pilot Assist is active assistance, not autonomous driving. The driver remains responsible for the vehicle and must keep hands on the wheel. It is designed to reduce the monotony and fatigue of stop-and-go highway driving, not replace the driver.
Collision Avoidance
The EX60’s collision avoidance system operates at both low and high speeds. In low-speed city driving — typical of Huntington Village or the commercial areas of Northport — the system can intervene with braking to avoid a collision entirely. At highway speeds, where avoiding a collision may not be physically possible, the system reduces vehicle speed to decrease impact severity.
What makes the EX60’s collision detection distinctive is its range of detected objects: vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, and large animals. The large animal detection — relevant for North Shore roads with deer crossings — is a meaningful safety differentiation.
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)
BLIS monitors the blind spot zones on both sides of the vehicle and alerts the driver when a vehicle is detected in the adjacent lane. On the EX60, BLIS includes steer assist — a subtle steering intervention that helps prevent the driver from changing lanes into a detected vehicle. Cross-traffic alert activates when reversing, warning of approaching vehicles from either side.
The cross-traffic autobrake function will apply the brakes automatically if the driver begins backing out and a vehicle approaches — a genuine safety net in busy parking areas near Huntington Station or Commack Road.
Run-Off Road Mitigation
If the EX60 detects that it is drifting toward the edge of the road — a scenario relevant on narrower North Shore roads at night — the system provides steering and braking assistance to help guide the vehicle back toward the lane. The multi-adaptive safety belt simultaneously tightens to better position occupants in anticipation of a potential impact.
Door Opening Alert
When the EX60 detects approaching cyclists or vehicles when opening a door, it alerts the driver and passengers. This is particularly relevant in Huntington Village where street parking and cyclists are common.
Interior Sensing: The Driver Understanding System
The EX60 introduces interior sensing as a standard safety element. Cameras and sensors inside the cabin monitor the driver’s head position, gaze direction, and attentiveness level. The system understands when the driver is looking away from the road for too long, showing signs of drowsiness, or not engaging appropriately with the road.
The system provides support only when needed — not constant intrusive alerts. The goal is to provide backup attention when the driver’s momentarily lapses, not to create alert fatigue. This is a meaningful step beyond the simple lane departure warnings found in most competitors.
Occupant Sensing
The EX60’s occupant sensing system detects presence in the vehicle — helping ensure children or pets are not left in a hot vehicle after parking. This is a passive but meaningful safety layer for families in Huntington and Commack summers.
"Every family I sell an EX60 to asks about the safety features first. When I explain that large animal detection is standard — not an option — they pause. On North Shore roads after dark, that matters. The EX60 is the most safety-complete car we've had in this showroom."
General Manager, Volvo Cars of Huntington
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Passive Safety Features
Active safety systems prevent accidents. Passive safety systems protect occupants when an accident occurs. The EX60 includes both with equal attention.
Standard passive safety equipment includes WHIPS (Whiplash Injury Protection System) for front seats, multi-adaptive safety belt at all seating positions, seatbelt pretensioners at all positions, ISOFIX anchor points at rear outer seats, power child locks on rear side doors, and tinted windows on rear side doors and the cargo area.
The Ultra trim adds laminated rear side windows and rear window — which provide improved acoustic performance and additional structural integrity in a side impact compared to standard tempered glass.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pilot Assist standard on the EX60 Plus? Yes — Pilot Assist is standard on both the Plus and Ultra trims. It is not an optional or packaged feature.
Does the EX60 detect animals on the road? Yes — the collision warning system detects large animals in addition to vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. This is a meaningful safety feature on North Shore roads where deer crossings are common.
What is the Driver Understanding System? It is Volvo’s interior sensing system that monitors driver attentiveness — head position, gaze direction, and fatigue indicators. It provides a warning or brief assistance intervention when the driver shows signs of inattentiveness or drowsiness.
Does the EX60 have automatic emergency braking? Yes — the collision avoidance system can apply braking automatically at low speeds to avoid a collision, and at higher speeds to reduce impact severity. Both vehicle and pedestrian/cyclist detection are included.
Are rear passengers protected by the active safety systems? The exterior safety systems protect all occupants. Passive safety features — ISOFIX, seatbelt pretensioners, and child locks — specifically address rear passenger and child safety.
Safety matters on every drive — whether on the Long Island Expressway or a quiet Northport side street. Explore EX60 availability at Volvo Cars of Huntington, serving Huntington, Northport, Commack, and Melville.
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