Volvo has succeeded in reinventing this accessory

Volvo revolutionizes safety with the first multi-adaptive seat belt. An accessory that is now smart.

Volvo Cars takes a new step in its pursuit of automotive safety by unveiling an innovative multi-adaptive seat belt, which will be introduced in the fully electric Volvo EX60 SUV starting in 2026. This major innovation relies on the advanced use of sensors and real-time data to provide personalized protection for each occupant of the vehicle.

Unlike traditional seat belts, this new generation incorporates internal and external sensors that instantly analyze the driving situation and the biometric profile of each passenger: height, weight, morphology, seating position. Based on these parameters, the system dynamically adjusts the tension of the seat belt, optimizing safety without compromising comfort. Thus, in the event of a collision, a larger passenger will benefit from increased restraint force, while a smaller occupant will be protected with more flexibility, reducing the risk of specific injuries.

Because every driver is different

The system significantly increases adjustment capabilities, expanding the tension limitation profiles from 3 to 11, and allows for fine modulation of the force exerted by the seat belt. It perfectly integrates into Volvo’s expanded safety ecosystem, called Safe Space Technology, which includes airbags, occupancy sensors, and driving assistance. All of this forms an intelligent protection network, harmonized to react in an instant.

Evolving, this seat belt benefits from over-the-air (OTA) updates, allowing Volvo to refine settings over time based on data collected in real-world conditions. Developed in Volvo’s crash test laboratory, which celebrates its 25th anniversary, this technology embodies decades of research based on more than 80,000 real accident cases.

With this advancement, Volvo reaffirms its role as a pioneer, transforming its three-point seat belt, a historic invention from 1959, into a smart, adaptive device that is resolutely future-oriented.

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