The upgraded 2025 Volvo XC90 is now on sale, bringing refreshed styling and more standard equipment, but slightly higher prices and one less model variant.
The entry-level Ultra B5 Bright version of the large SUV is priced at $104,990 before on-road costs, up $3252 on its predecessor.
It features a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine coupled with a 48V mild-hybrid system, producing 183kW of power and 350Nm of torque.
The flagship Ultra T8 Plug-in Hybrid is priced at $130,990 before on-roads, up $801. This mates a 233kW/400Nm 2.0-litre turbo four with a 107kW/309Nm electric motor, producing up to 340kW/709Nm and offering a claimed WLTP electric-only range of 77km from an 18.8kWh battery.
The Ultra B6 Bright, which had a more powerful turbocharged 2.0-litre mild-hybrid powertrain than the B5, is no longer available.
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For 2025, the upgraded seven-seat, all-wheel drive luxury SUV features revised headlights and tail-lights, plus a new grille and air intakes.
Inside, it has upgraded from a 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen to a higher-resolution 11.2-inch unit, which retains Android Automotive with Google built-in, along with wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity.
The cabin is now quieter due to increased sound insulation, while the centre console has been tweaked, the crystal-like gear selector redesigned, and the dashboard refreshed. There’s also an extra cupholder.
Volvo claims the XC90’s suspension has been improved, with each damper “now able to adapt mechanically to current road conditions to optimise both comfort and stability – for a more confident and relaxed driving experience.”
Servicing information has yet to be outlined, and the updated XC90 is yet to be crash-tested by ANCAP or its sister organisation Euro NCAP. We’ll update this article if that changes.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-roads |
|---|---|
| 2025 Volvo XC90 Ultra B5 Bright | $104,990 (+$3252) |
| 2025 Volvo XC90 Ultra T8 PHEV | $130,990 (+$801) |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
| Specification | Volvo XC90 B5 | Volvo XC90 T8 |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2.0L 4cyl turbo-petrol MHEV | 2.0L 4cyl turbo-petrol PHEV |
| Engine power | 183kW | 233kW |
| Engine torque | 350Nm | 400Nm |
| Peak electric motor power | 10kW | 107kW |
| Peak electric motor torque | 40Nm | 309Nm |
| Peak system power | – | 340kW |
| Peak system torque | – | 709Nm |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 7.7s | 5.3s |
| Battery | 48V li-ion | 18.8kWh li-ion |
| Fuel tank | 71L | 71L |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 8.1L/100km | 1.8L/100km |
| Energy consumption (claimed) | – | 26.7kWh/100km |
| Fuel requirement | 95-octane premium unleaded | 95-octane premium unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 185g/km | 40g/km |
| Electric driving range (WLTP) | – | 77km |
| Emissions standard | Euro 6 | Euro 6 |
| Tare mass | 2065kg | 2310kg |
| Braked towing capacity | 2400kg | 2400kg |
| Gross vehicle mass (GVM) | 2790kg | 2950kg |
| Max. AC charging speed | – | 6.4kW |
Dimensions
| Dimension | Volvo XC90 B5 | Volvo XC90 T8 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4953mm | 4953mm |
| Width | 2140mm | 2140mm |
| Height | 1771mm | 1767mm |
| Wheelbase | 2984mm | 2984mm |
| Cargo capacity (all seats up) | 680L | 640L |
| Cargo capacity (2nd and 3rd rows folded) | 1874L | 1816L |
Servicing and Warranty
Volvo Australia backs its cars with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, and its high-voltage electric and PHEV batteries with an eight-year, 160,000km warranty. It is yet to outline servicing information for the updated XC90.
| Servicing and Warranty | Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle warranty | 5 years, unlimited kilometres |
| Battery warranty | 8 years, 160,000km |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years |
For context, Volvo Australia offers three-year, 45,000km and five-year, 75,000km service plans for its vehicles. For the pre-update XC90, these cost $2380 and $3870 respectively.
It’s likely the updated XC90 will have the same service intervals (12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first) as its predecessor, but it’s not yet clear whether servicing requirements will differ for PHEV vehicles.
Safety
The Volvo XC90’s five-star ANCAP safety rating from 2015 has now expired, leaving it unrated for the time being.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- 7 airbags
- Driver’s knee
- Side curtain
- Surround-view camera
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Hill descent control
- Traffic sign recognition
- Tyre pressure monitoring
Standard Equipment
There are two grades of the updated Volvo XC90 available, with the dearer option bringing several enhancements to cosmetics and ride quality.
2025 Volvo XC90 Ultra B5 Bright equipment highlights:
- 21-inch alloy wheels
- Space-saver spare wheel
- Matrix LED headlights
- Chrome-finish grille
- Aluminium trim and roof rails
- Proximity entry with push-button start
- Hands-free power tailgate
- 12.3-inch digital instrument display
- 11.2-inch infotainment display
- DAB+ digital radio
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Integrated Google services
- Wireless phone charger
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirrors
- Head-up display
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Power-adjustable front seats with memory, lumbar
- Cushion extenders
- Power folding rear headrests
- Heated, ventilated front seats
- Heated outboard rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Quad-zone climate control incl. third row
- 14-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
XC90 Ultra T8 Plug-in Hybrid adds:
- 22-inch alloy wheels
- Tyre repair kit
- Active air suspension (Four-C Chassis)
- Rear privacy glass
- Dark-finish grille
- Black trim and roof rails
- Panoramic sunroof
- Tinted rear windows
- Power-adjustable seat bolsters
- 19-speaker Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity sound system
Options
Multiple options are available for the XC90 Ultra B5 Bright, almost all of which are standard on the Ultra T8 PHEV.
The Lifestyle Pack ($5564) adds:
- Panoramic sunroof
- Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity sound system
- Tinted rear windows
Alternatively, these items can be optioned for the Ultra B5 Bright individually.
- Panoramic sunroof ($3488)
- Tinted rear windows ($1134)
- Front seat massage ($1184)
- Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity sound system ($3210)
- Active air suspension ($3210)
The only option available for the Ultra T8 PHEV is front seat massaging for $1184.
Colours
There are seven exterior paint colours available for the Volvo XC90, as well as three interior colours. All are no-cost options.
Volvo XC90 exterior colours:
- Crystal White
- Silver Dawn
- Bright Dusk
- Vapour Grey
- Onyx Black (standard)
- Denim Blue
- Mulberry Red
Volvo XC90 interior colours:
- Blond nappa leather in Blond/Charcoal interior
- Cardamom nappa leather in Charcoal interior
- Charcoal nappa leather in Charcoal interior (standard)
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