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Emily Agar

Contributing Journalist

10 min read

The Volvo XC60 has long been an understated achiever of the premium mid-size SUV crowd. 

It doesn’t shout for attention like some of its rivals, but it’s built a reputation for quiet confidence and family-friendly practicality. For 2026, the XC60 Ultra B5 Dark keeps the same engine but has received a facelift in other areas. Is it enough to keep family buyers who want a mix of practicality and luxury happy?

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Read the full Volvo XC60 2026 review: Ultra B5 Dark.