# Sleek Scandinavian SUV Concepts The Conceptual Volvo XC SUV by Chris Lah is Chicly Designed By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-11-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-xc References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/11/02/this-volvo-off-roader-is-spicing-up-the-three-way-battle-with-tesla-cybertruck-and-chevy-beast/) & [chrislahdesign.me](https://chrislahdesign.me/)  The conceptual [Volvo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-volvo-ex90) XC SUV has been designed by Chris Lah as an electric vehicle that would provide power and performance packed inside a posh body. The vehicle is imagined as an off-road transportation solution that would be a direct competitor of the upcoming Tesla [Cybertruck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-bronco-concept) and the recently unveiled [Chevrolet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette) Beast. The vehicle thus has a bullet profile for the nose and contrasted with a simple yet boxy geometric construction to make it slightly intimidating, but also fully capable of supporting the needs of drivers. The conceptual Volvo XC SUV is finished with sleek headlights that have a dual-purpose design; a slotted construction allows air to pass through to the batteries to keep them cool during operation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Electric Suvs:** There is an opportunity for luxury automakers to create electric SUVs that provide performance, posh design, and off-road capabilities. - **Dual-purpose Headlights:** There is potential for the design and engineering of headlights to serve a dual purpose such as providing ventilation for battery cooling. - **Competition with Tesla and Chevrolet:** As Tesla and Chevrolet provide electric off-road options, there is an opportunity for automakers to create competitive electric SUVs that meet driver needs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** Luxury automakers can invest in research and development to create electric SUVs that provide performance, posh design, and off-road capabilities while tying in elements of efficient battery cooling. - **Automotive Engineering Industry:** There is an opportunity for automotive engineers and designers to reimagine the use of headlights to provide dual functionality for efficient battery cooling while looking sleek. - **Electric Vehicle Industry:** As more automakers enter the EV market, there is potential to create competitive electric SUVs that meet consumer demand for off-road capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-volvo-ex90.md) - [Minimalist Aggressive Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-8-concept.md) - [Safe-Focused Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex90-ev-suv.md) - [Compact Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex90.md) - [Compact Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-volvo-ex30.md) - [Enhanced Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-volvo-xc90.md) - [Everyday Luxury Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-es90.md) - [Price-Friendly All-Electric Premium SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex30.md) - [Luxury Off-Road SUV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genesis-x-gran-equator-concept.md)