Luxe family SUV cops a boost: Price and specs for 2026 Volvo XC60 SUV premium mid-size hybrid challenger to BMW X3, Lexus NX, Mercedes GLC & Tesla Model Y

After eight years in market Volvo’s mid-size, five seat XC60 SUV has been upgraded with slicker multimedia, a cosmetic refresh, new wheel designs and extra colour options.

Late last year the Swedish maker shifted its goal of being fully electric by 2030 to “90 to 100 per cent of its global sales volume by 2030 to consist of electrified cars” (BEV and PHEV).

So, with more than 1.5M units sold worldwide, an update for this evergreen five-seater, offered here in mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid form, makes sense as the brand continues to massage its global line-up.

Read More About Volvo XC60

New mega SUV from iconic brand takes shape: Swedish carmaker could look to Zeekr to form the base of new 2027 Volvo EX100 as a cut-price Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Range Rover, and BMW XM rival New plug-in hybrid SUV on the cards to challenge Hyundai Santa Fe, BMW X3 and Mazda CX-60: 2026 Volvo XC70 details leaked, but will it come to Australia? Design and tech boost for luxury seven-seat family SUV: 2025 Volvo XC90 pricing and specifications revealed to claw back sales from 2025 BMW X5, Lexus RX and Volkswagen Touareg

The main focus of the revamp is a faster multimedia system that’s “more focused and personalised than its predecessor” with additional Google services built-in, accessed via a larger 11.2-inch central touchscreen.

In fact, Volvo claims pixel density is increased by 21 per cent and thanks to the ‘Snapdragon Cockpit Platform’, developed by US specialist Qualcomm Technologies, the system is more than twice as fast as the one it replaces with 10 times faster graphics generation. 

At the same time an exterior makeover includes a revised grille, new wheel options and darker tail-lights. Three new colours - ‘Forest Lake’, ‘Aurora Silver’ and ‘Mulberry Red’, have also been added to the available palette.

Inside, highlight inlays have been given a glow up with trim materials including quilted synthetic leather also added. 

2026 Volvo XC60

In terms of practicality, there’s additional cabin storage, new cupholders and a reworked wireless phone charger as well Volvo’ current-gen air purification tech.

The refreshed Volvo XC60 is on sale now, offered in two 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol mild-hybrid grades - Plus B5 Bright and Ultra B5 Dark - with two 2.0-litre petrol-electric plug-in hybrids beside them - Plus T8 Plug-in Hybrid Dark and Ultra T8 Plug-in Hybrid Dark. All are all-wheel drive.

2026 Volvo XC60