Swedish best-seller updated: 2026 Volvo XC60 facelift revealed to rival Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC ahead of anticipated EX60 launch

After eight years of production and one prior facelift in 2021, Volvo has over all once more saddled up its real XC60 SUV for one more stint in Aussie showrooms.

Rather then constructing a recent, floor-up XC60, Volvo has chosen to revise its handiest selling mid-sizer that first went on sale globally in 2017. The XC60 facelift is in sellers now.

The upcoming facelift objectives to take care of the XC60 aggressive in opposition to premium mid-size SUV opponents, essentially the Audi Q5, BMW X3, Mazda CX-60, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Lexus NX and extra.

Volvo XC60 pricing is up across the fluctuate, with the entry-diploma XC60 Plus B5 Gleaming now $1000 dearer, at $74,990. All prices are earlier than on-avenue prices.

The fluctuate stays the identical, with the B5 Darkish sitting above (now $81,990), followed by the dash-in hybrid XC60 Plus T8 Darkish ($92,990) and the Extremely T8 PHEV at the fracture of the tree for $101,990.

The freshly launched facelift of the Volvo XC60 capabilities contemporary entrance and rear bumper bars, contemporary wheel alternatives, a recent grille such as the XC90 facelift, alongside with electrical EX60 and EX90 models, and three contemporary colours: Woodland Lake (a heavily muted green), Aurora Silver and Mulberry Crimson.

Interior, the XC60 beneficial properties contemporary cupholders and an upsized 11.2-poke infotainment video display (previously 9.0 inches) which promises sooner processing and better graphics.

That’s consequently of a recent Snapdragon processor with built in Google companies and products, which Volvo claims will earnings extra from over the air updates.

The XC60 will continue to give a series of plugless or dash-in hybrid drivetrains:

B5-badged models form expend of a Forty eight-volt comfortable hybrid system coupled with a 183kW/350Nm four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine and eight-velocity computerized. Blended gas financial system is 7.6L/100km.

The dash-in hybrid T8 XC60s utilise a extra highly effective four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, eight-velocity gearbox, and electrical motor mounted to the rear axle.

The T8’s blended system output is 340kW/709Nm for a heroic 1.6L/100km.

All models of XC60 form expend of a fleshy-time all-wheel drive system, which sends energy to the wheel with the most traction in slippery stipulations. The system is also able to powering trustworthy two wheels to make stronger gas financial system.

Eager-eyed readers will sing that this 2nd-expertise XC60 has already passed thru one makeover in 2021. The foremost adjustments were to the infotainment system and varied cosmetics.

Nonetheless what about the all-electrical EX60? Whereas Volvo Australia’s plot was to sell 100% electrical autos by 2026, final year its EV piece made it trustworthy over a quarter and this year’s figures dwell per 2024’s.

As such, Volvo has made up our minds to roll support that commitment, within the course of rolling out 2nd facelifts for traditional models, alongside side first the XC90 gigantic SUV and now the XC60.

An all-electrical EX60 is aloof expected to birth unhurried next year the utilization of the emblem’s SPA3 modular structure, likely with 800-volt electronics and a wealth of Geely-derived tech.

2026 Volvo XC60 facelift pricing

Prices listed are earlier than on-avenue prices

• XC60 Plus B5 Gleaming – $74,990 (up $1000)
• XC60 Extremely B5 Darkish – $81,990 (up $1000)
• XC60 Plus T8 Run-in Hybrid Darkish – $92,990 (up $600)
• XC60 Extremely T8 Run-in Hybrid Darkish – $101,990 (up $600)