Volvo EX60 Electric SUV Meets Russel Wright’s Modernist Manitoga: A Nature-Inspired Design Journey

Volvo’s upcoming electric EX60 SUV takes design cues from the natural world, from seasonal color studies to an interior that projects leaf patterns onto its seats. To explore this philosophy, the vehicle was driven to Manitoga, the modernist woodland home of legendary industrial designer Russel Wright in Garrison, New York. Wright, known for his organic approach to design and his pioneering work in American modernism, created Manitoga as a harmonious blend of architecture and landscape—a fitting backdrop for the EX60’s nature-inspired aesthetics. The journey highlights how Volvo is integrating sustainability and organic forms into its next generation of electric vehicles, signaling a shift toward more holistic automotive design. As the EX60 prepares for its market debut, this connection to Wright’s legacy underscores the growing importance of environmental consciousness in luxury mobility.