Essential Volvo Towing Accessories for Safe Hauling
Volvo makes highly versatile vehicles that are well-suited to a wide variety of situations. This includes everything from grocery shopping trips to nights out on the town, but one of the most vital qualities for a genuinely versatile vehicle to have is the ability to tow. Volvo vehicles generally have higher towing capacities than competing vehicles in the same segment, so Volvo is a popular brand for people who want to tow but also want a luxury experience while doing it. So it’s a good idea to know what all Volvo has to offer to help with your towing needs.
Volvo Towing Capacity
Volvo vehicles have uncommonly high towing capacities, but in order to properly take full advantage of them, you need to know what they are. Fortunately, in most cases, towing capacity is extremely straightforward, and models with a choice of different drivetrains will still offer the same capacity for all of them. The exceptions are the two biggest all-electric models, the EX60 and EX60, where selecting the more powerful drivetrain also increases towing capacity. This is why you’ll see two different towing capacity numbers listed for just those two models.
| Model | Towing Capacity |
| EX30 | 2,000 pounds |
| EX40 | 2,000 pounds |
| XC40 | 3,500 pounds |
| XC60 | 3,500 pounds |
| EX60 | 3,600 pounds / 4,500 pounds |
| XC90 | 5,000 pounds |
| EX90 | 3,307 pounds / 4,850 pounds |
Volvo Trailer Hitch
Volvo doesn’t want you to have to sacrifice the clean lines of the elegant Scandinavian design that comes with Volvo vehicles for the sake of a trailer hitch, and that’s why Volvo trailer hitches are retractable. Operated via a button in the cargo compartment, the hitch stows away when it isn’t needed.
Volvo 4-Bike Hitch Rack
There are more uses for a hitch than just towing a trailer, and Volvo has a couple of accessories that take advantage of its usefulness potential. The first of these is a 4-bike rack. While Volvo does also sell a rooftop bike rack, that rack is just for one bike, so the hitch rack gives you a good deal more versatility.
Volvo Hitch Cargo Box
Another option to take advantage of the trailer hitch is the hitch cargo box, which has a 400-liter volume and a weight capacity of 100 pounds. When closed, it doesn’t impede tailgate operation, so you still have access to all of the cargo space in the back of the vehicle.
Additional Volvo Cargo Accessories
Bike Rack For 1 Bike, Roof
Ski/Snowboard Holder, Aluminum, Sliding
Roof Box, Travel Active 500
Kayak Holder
Roof Basket
Roof Tent
Luggage Cover
Black Load Carriers, Wing Profile For Rails
Genuine Volvo Accessories And Installation
The service department here at Germain Volvo Cars North Hills isn’t just for routine maintenance and repairs; we can also help you with your accessories. While you can order a new Volvo vehicle with accessories pre-installed, if you decide there’s something you didn’t know you would need at the time of purchase, we can add it to your vehicle. This goes for the full catalogue of Volvo accessories, not just cargo accessories. Book an appointment today!