With refreshed styling, an advanced user experience, updated design details and enhanced comfort, Volvo’s best-selling model has received upgrades that bring it in line with the manufacturer’s growing line-up of electric vehicles.
What is it?
Since its debut in 2017, the XC60 medium size SUV has become Volvo’s top-selling model and one of Europe’s most successful plug-in hybrids, with more than 1.5 million units sold worldwide and a record year in 2024.
Electrified powertrains
The XC60 will continue to be offered with mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The B5 derivative, available on the Core and Plus trims, is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine paired with a 48-volt battery and an integrated starter generator (ISG).
The combined output of 183kW and 350Nm, with an eight-speed automatic transmission, take power to the wheels.
The T8 plug-in hybrid features a 340kW/709Nm ‘Twin Engine’ set-up, combining a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor. The 19kWh battery provides a range of up to 81km on pure electric power. The T8 is offered in Plus and Ultra trims. Like the B5, it comes with all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Exterior:
Visually, the refreshed XC60 displays a cleaner, more contemporary presence. A reworked air intake and Volvo’s updated iron mark badge align it with the recently refreshed XC90, while darker rear lights and new wheel designs give the SUV a sharper, more defined stance.
All models come standard with LED headlights. Wheel options vary by trim: the B5 Core comes standard with 18-inch wheels (upgradeable to 22 inches), the B5 and T8 Plus feature 19-inch alloys, and the T8 Ultra is equipped with 20-inch wheels. Optional 21- and 22-inch wheels are available across the range, and a panoramic sunroof is standard on all models except the B5 Core, where it is optional.
Interior:
Inside, the XC60 continues to combine a Scandinavian minimalism approach. New premium materials complement refreshed decorative inlays. Practical enhancements include redesigned cup holders, an improved wireless phone charger and additional storage.
The new XC60 offers an even quieter cabin environment than the outgoing model. Laminated windows and air suspension elevate the refinement.
At the heart of the update is Volvo’s new-generation infotainment system. Now faster (nearly double) and more responsive, the larger 11.2-inch free-standing touchscreen boasts 21% higher pixel density for a sharper display. Integrated.
Prices:
XC60 B5 Core (R1 058 400), XC60 B5 Plus (R1 116 300), XC60 T8 PHEV Plus (R1 460 800) and the XC60 T8 PHEV Ultra (R1 500 700).
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