Upcoming Volvo EX60 to feature innovative safety belt

Volvo has unveiled its new world-first multi-adaptive safety belt, heralded as a major safety improvement and scheduled to debut in the upcoming fully electric Volvo EX60 in 2026.

Thanks to real-time data input from the car's advanced interior and exterior sensors, the new multi-adaptive safety belt is designed to better protect people by adapting to the setting based on the situation and individual's profiles, such as their height, weight, body shape, and seating position.

The multi-adaptive safety belt adapts based on the situation and individual's profile to determine the load setting to use

For example, a larger occupant in a serious crash will receive a higher belt load setting to help reduce the risk of head injury, while a smaller occupant in a milder crash will receive a lower belt load setting to reduce the risk of rib fractures.

The capabilities of the new multi-adaptive safety belt are designed to continuously improve via over-the-air software updates. As Volvo Cars gathers more data and insights, the car can improve its understanding of the occupants, new scenarios and response strategies.

The belt has been tested and further developed at the Volvo Cars Safety Centre crash lab, which celebrates its 25^th anniversary this year. In the industry-leading crash lab, Volvo Cars' safety engineers can recreate almost any traffic accident and perform tests that exceed regulatory requirements for real-world safety.