Volvo's Most Popular SUV Is Getting A Major Update

Khodrocar - Volvo’s best-selling model is old. The second-generation XC60 entered production in 2017, with the automaker giving it a minor makeover for 2026. Thankfully, a more significant refresh is on the way.  

According to a new report from Automotive News, Volvo plans to increase the battery size on the T8 plug-in hybrid trim while tweaking its design. "People with knowledge of the plan" told the publication that the larger battery should double or triple the crossover’s current electric-only range of just 35 miles.  

That increase would put it well ahead of the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e, which has a range of 54 miles. If AN’s sources are correct, the Volvo could go nearly 100 miles on battery power alone. The XC60 currently packs an 18.8 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack.

It’s unclear if Volvo will make any other powertrain configurations. The XC60 packs the turbocharged and supercharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors that produce a combined 455 horsepower and 523 pound-feet of torque. The SUV can hit 60 miles per hour in just 4.5 seconds.  

We expect a larger battery and updated design to increase the starting price. The 2026 XC60 PHEV starts at $62,545. The revamped styling should include new headlights and a new grille, with the crossover debuting early next year.