The Volvo XC60 has received a facelift for 2026, bringing freshened styling, new tech, and slight price increases.
Available now, the updated mid-size luxury SUV lineup opens at $74,990 before on-road costs, with all XC60 variants receiving price increases of between $600 and $1900.
The upgraded XC60 is distinguished from the pre-facelift model by a new grille, new alloy wheel designs, darkened LED tail-lights, and three new exterior paint finishes: Forest Lake, Mulberry Red and Aurora Silver.
The Ultra B5 Bright has also been replaced by the Ultra B5 Dark which, as the name suggests, features dark exterior trim elements.
Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now.
Inside, there’s a larger 11.2-inch touchscreen – up from 9.0 inches – which features Volvo’s latest infotainment system and claimed improvements in processing and graphics performance.
There are also new interior decors, inlays and upholsteries, while Volvo has revised the centre console with new cupholders and an improved wireless phone charger design.
The XC60 is Volvo’s second best-selling model in Australia, with 857 examples reaching Australian buyers in the first half of this year – behind only the XC40 (1287).
The current, second-generation XC60 entered production in 2017. This facelift allows Volvo to extend the popular SUV’s life for a few more years; the larger XC90 has also received a similar facelift.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Volvo XC60 Plus B5 Bright | $74,990 (+$1000) |
| 2026 Volvo XC60 Ultra B5 Dark | $81,990 (+$1900) |
| 2026 Volvo XC60 Plus T8 Plug-in Hybrid Dark | $92,990 (+$600) |
| 2026 Volvo XC60 Ultra T8 Plug-in Hybrid Dark | $101,990 (+$600) |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
The XC60 is offered with either mild-hybrid (B5) or plug-in hybrid (T8) four-cylinder powertrains.
| Specifications | XC60 B5 | XC60 T8 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L turbo 4cyl mild-hybrid | 2.0L turbo 4cyl plug-in hybrid |
| Power | 183kW | 340kW |
| Torque | 350Nm | 709Nm |
| Battery | – | 19kWh |
| Transmission | 8-speed auto | 8-speed auto |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 2450kg | 2660kg |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 6.9 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 7.6L/100km | 1.6L/100km |
| Electric driving range (PHEV) | – | 89km (WLTP) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 71L | 71L |
| CO2 emissions | 173g/km | 37g/km |
| Braked towing capacity | 2400kg | 2250kg |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | XC60 B5 | XC60 T8 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4708mm | 4708mm |
| Width | 2117mm (1999mm w/ mirrors folded) | 2117mm (1999mm w/ mirrors folded) |
| Height | 1655mm | 1651mm |
| Wheelbase | 2865mm | 2865mm |
| Cargo capacity | 613L (rear seats up) 1543L (rear seats folded) |
598L (rear seats up) 1528L (rear seats folded) |
Servicing and Warranty
The Volvo XC60 is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Volvo offers three- and five-year pre-paid servicing plans, currently priced at $2380 and $3870 respectively.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
Safety
The Volvo XC60 doesn’t currently have a safety rating from ANCAP, as its five-star rating from 2017 expired in December 2023.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Surround-view camera
- Traffic sign recognition
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Front, side and rear parking sensors
Standard Equipment
The B5 mild-hybrid and T8 plug-in hybrid can both be had in Plus and Ultra trim levels.
Standard equipment on the Plus B5 and Plus T8 includes:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Bright aluminium exterior trim (Bright)
- High-gloss black exterior trim (Dark)
- LED headlights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Proximity entry with push-button start
- Hands-free power tailgate
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Head-up display
- 11.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Google built-in
- Embedded Google apps including Google Maps
- DAB+ digital radio
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 10-speaker 220W sound system
- Wireless phone charger
- Four-zone climate control (B5)
- Dual-zone climate control (T8)
- Leatherette upholstery
- Power-adjustable front seats
- Memory
- 4-way power lumbar
- Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
- Crystal gear shifter
- Aluminium tread plates
- Driftwood interior trim
The B5 Ultra adds:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Panoramic sunroof
- 14-speaker 600W Harman Kardon sound system
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Nappa leather upholstery
- ‘Tailored’ dashboard trim
The T8 Ultra adds:
- 21-inch alloy wheels
- Rear privacy glass
- Active air suspension
- 15-speaker 1410W Bowers & Wilkins sound system
Options
The Lifestyle package ($2867, Plus models) adds:
- Rear privacy glass
- Harman Kardon sound system
- Panoramic sunroof
The Climate package ($594, Plus models) adds:
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
Standalone options include:
- Panoramic sunroof: $2308 (Plus models only)
- Rear privacy glass: $559 (Plus models only)
- Harman Kardon sound system: $1329 (Plus models only)
- Bowers & Wilkins sound system: $1923 (B5 Ultra)
- Active air suspension: $1958 (B5 Ultra)
- Rear privacy glass: $559 (B5 Ultra)
- Massaging front seats: $769 (B5 Ultra, T8 Ultra)
Colours
Volvo doesn’t charge any extra for any of the XC60’s exterior finishes.
The following finishes are available:
- Crystal White
- Onyx Black
- Denim Blue
- Bright Dusk
- Mulberry Red
- Vapour Grey
- Aurora Silver
- Forest Lake
The XC60’s interior can be had in Black, Cardamom (Plus variants only) or Blond (Ultra variants only).
