Speaking of the base prediction, we know for sure that Volvo won’t enter the full-size segment. It will rather compete with compact pickup trucks. More precisely, it will compete with models like Honda Ridgeline and the upcoming Hyundai Santa Cruz, as the new Volvo will most likely ride on a modern, unibody platform. As we already mentioned, it could arrive already in the next year.

2021 Volvo Truck Design

As we’ve just mentioned, one of the main design characteristics of the 2021 Volvo Truck would be the fact that it will ride on a unibody platform. Such an approach will provide superior ride quality, which seems perfectly appropriate for a luxury brand like Volvo. It will ensure a high level of comfort, though working capabilities won’t be at the same level as genuine BoF pickups.

The new pickup truck would probably have most things in common with the XC60. The compact crossover has been around for just a couple of years and it is fresh in every aspect. Most of the mechanics will be shared, though the 2021 Volvo Truck would feature notably bigger size, considering that this crossover measures just around 112.8 inches in wheelbase.

We presume that the same SUV will serve as inspiration in terms of the styling. The front end should look pretty much the same, based on the brand’s latest design language. Of course, the rest of the vehicle would come with a typical truck layout, and we have no doubt that the crew cab version will be the only one in the offer.

Interior

The crew cab version will be the only one in the offer. This means that the 2021 Volvo Truck will be quite generous in terms of space. You may count on two roomy rows of seats, which are both able to accommodate adults with ease. Besides lots of space, this cabin will also be pretty luxurious.

We presume that the dashboard will look largely the same as in the XC60. That would definitely be a great thing. The compact crossover features a hi-quality cabin, full of soft-touch materials and attractive aesthetics. Without any doubt, such interior design would make the 2021 Volvo Truck the most luxurious pickup truck on the market.

2021 Volvo Truck Engines

When it comes to powertrain, things are pretty simple with Volvo cars. The lineup includes a couple of gasoline models, as well as a plug-in hybrid version. Of course, there are also diesel engines in Europe but we won’t see them in North America. For the U.S. market, base models will feature a 2.0-liter turbo-four with around 250 horsepower. The same turbo-four engine is available in variants with additional supercharger. That model puts out 313 horsepower. Finally, such an engine can be coupled with an electric motor in a plug-in hybrid version, with a max output of 400 horsepower.

All these engines can find the place in the new 2021 Volvo Truck. Furthermore, let’s not forget that the Swedish manufacturer is working on a new, all-electric drivetrain. We presume that the new truck would be offered in such setup as well, though not for the initial model year.

2021 Volvo Truck Release Date and Price

The 2021 Volvo Truck is still just a rumor, so it is early to talk about any more precise date until we get confirmation from the officials. When it comes to the price, we presume that base models would go around 40.000 dollars, roughly.

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Volvo Pickup Truck Rumors

In the past couple of months, we have seen a couple of Volvo pickup truck renderings from different sources. Although just drawings and computer animations, these pictures clearly indicate that something is cooking in Volvo’s kitchen. Therefore, don’t be surprised if you see some kind of a Volvo pickup truck concept in the near future. The company neither denied nor confirmed these rumors. Moreover, they are pretty quiet on this subject, which could actually mean something, eventually.

How would Volvo pickup truck look like?

We are pretty sure that the Volvo pickup truck would be heavily based on the company’s flagship SUV XC90. Moreover, the new truck would probably carry the same name, of course with additions of “truck” or “pickup”. Among other things, this would also mean the same platform. In practice, this means that the new model wouldn’t be a genuine truck, at least in eyes of purists. With a unibody platform, this truck would come with a similar design approach as Honda Ridgeline or the rumored pickup truck from BMW.

In practice, this would also mean the focus of comfort, rather than on working capabilities. Unibody pickups are far superior in terms of comfort and overall driving experience. Simply, a passenger car-sourced platform obviously means passenger car level of comfort. Of course, there are also obvious drawbacks in terms of working characteristics, as the new Volvo pickup won’t be able to tow more than 5/6.000 pounds, no matter the powertrain.

On the Inside

Another thing that may bother you is the cabin design. You have nothing to worry about. The Volvo pickup truck would be as luxurious as any other vehicle under this badge. In practice, that would mean the same dashboard design as in the XC90, while the cabin would be spacious enough to provide both enough interior space and decent cargo bed size. After all, the latest reports suggest that the Volvo pickup will feature a stretched wheelbase for about 10 inches. Logically, we would expect to see the new model in a crew cab layout only.

Volvo Pickup Truck Powertrain

This is easy! We have no doubt that if Volvo pickup truck ever arrives, it will share engines with the rest of the lineup. This would mean a variety of powertrain options, based on four-cylinder engines. The XC90 comes with several powertrain options in the offer, starting from a 2.0-liter turbo-four that is good for about 245 horsepower. A so-called twin-charged version of this engine comes with both turbo and supercharger, and the max output goes up to 316 horsepower. Finally, a plug-in hybrid delivers full 400 horsepower.

In Europe and other abroad markets, we expect to see diesel options as well.

Release Date

Keep in mind that all these details are nothing more than rumors at the moment. Still, that doesn’t change the fact that this truck could possibly arrive one day. When it comes to the Volvo pickup truck possible release date, it’s not hard to be clever and presume that we would see some kind of a concept version first. That could happen already in a year or something like that.

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