This Is Your Final Opportunity to Order a New Volvo Wagon in the U.S. | Carscoops

      "Sometimes these changes can be bittersweet," Volvo comments regarding the transition from wagons to SUVs.

      Volvo will cease US orders for its wagons next month, marking the end of an era.

      Production of the V60 Cross Country in the US will conclude in April 2026.

      The company will continue to sell wagons in other markets globally.

      It's the end for the original family car. Starting early next year, the Swedish manufacturer will no longer accept orders for its remaining wagons in the US, effectively concluding a chapter of a vehicle type that has shaped Volvo’s identity for many years.

      The V90 wagon was removed from the US market in 2021, and if you’re looking for a new V60 Cross Country in America, the time is running out.

      Volvo will take orders for its wagons until late January 2026, with US production of the V60 Cross Country ending in April. After that, only leftover stock and memories will remain. Volvo indicates that a few cars may stick around at dealerships for a couple of months, but once they’re gone, they won’t be coming back.

      This decision hasn’t come out of nowhere. Volvo presents it as part of a longstanding effort to adapt to American preferences, noting that US consumers predominantly favor SUVs. The brand’s first SUV, the XC90, debuted in 2003 and significantly changed the landscape. Since then, crossovers have taken on the role that wagons once held, but with greater profitability.

      Cultural giants

      Nonetheless, it’s hard to dismiss feelings of nostalgia – even the company itself labels this transition as “bittersweet.” Volvo wagons were more than just practical vehicles; they were cultural icons. The boxy 240 that transported many in suburban America. The turbocharged 740, 940, 850, and V70 estates that outperformed sports cars. Even the current V60 embodies that legacy with a touch of Scandinavian flair.

      Volvo argues that SUVs are simply more practical, offering easier access, a higher driving position, enhanced perceived safety, and, crucially, continued consumer preference. From a business perspective, moving away from wagons is logical, especially as Volvo invests further in US-manufactured SUVs like the XC60 and the electric EX90.

      However, wagons still perform the primary function with less bulk, improved handling, and often greater efficiency. They are lower, sleeker, and wonderfully adept at long-distance travel. This raises the question: do Americans truly dislike wagons, or is it that the market lacks enough appealing options?

      Alive and thriving outside the US

      Volvo asserts its commitment to the US market, just not for wagons. In other parts of the world, shooting brakes, estates, and kombis will continue to exist, making their absence in the US feel even more significant.

      So, which Volvo wagon – or which Volvo wagon advertisement – do you cherish the most, and do you genuinely mind their departure? Or do you believe SUVs have truly become the superior choice? Regardless, if you want one final new Volvo wagon in the US, you have months, not years.