The XC60 receives a refresh for 2026 along with its Plug-in hybrid sibling, and they both get the same upgrades including a new sleeker grille design that takes after the XC90 design, slightly darker taillights, new wheel options, new Nordico synthetic leather alternative, a larger and quicker infotainment system, and new exterior colors.

The Volvo XC60 is a SUV available in four trims: B5 Core, B5 Plus, B5 Ultra, and B5 Ultra black edition. All trims are powered by a well-balanced 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine producing 247 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque and mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels. The XC60 has an impressive 3,500 lbs. of towing capacity, as well as standard four-wheel disc brakes, and adjustable suspension settings.

Core trims are appropriately equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels, auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors, body-color matched bumpers, Volvo cars app with remote service, Apple CarPlay, road sign information, Bluetooth, a 12.3-inch digital driver display, an 11.2-inch infotainment screen, laminated panoramic sunroof, 2-zone automatic climate control, amongst other features.

The Plus trim adds the option to get the Harman Kardon sound system and 20-inch alloy wheels but comes standard with upgraded 19-inch alloy wheels. Other standard features include interior high-level illumination, pilot assist; driver assistance system with adaptive cruise control, air purifier, laminated glass and HomeLink, 360-degree camera, and front, side and rear park assist.

The Ultra trim turns the dial up even more and adds many more standard features like the 20-inch wheels, the Harman Kardon upgraded sound system, a tailored dashboard and upgraded crystal geartronic shifter. Upholstery gets revamped with passenger memory settings, 4-way power lumbar support for both front seats, front seats power-cushion extension, power adjustable side support, and ventilated front seats. Other upgrades include a graphical head-up display, and 4-zone automatic climate control.

The Ultra black edition gets 21-inch black alloy wheels, and a black front grille with blacked out logos.

Safety features are extensive and include advanced features collision warning with pedestrian, cyclist, and animal detection, front, side and curtain airbags with driver knee airbag, whiplash injury protection system for the front seats, collision avoidance, and lane keeping assist.

The Volvo XC60 competes with the Porsche Macan, Genesis GV70, and BMW X3, and stands out from the competition by equipping even the most basic trims with extensive safety features like steer assist with cross traffic alert w/autobrake, and park assist camera with a rear park assist. The XC60 also makes a statement by using high quality interior and exterior materials and they create a comfortable ambiance.

Responsive infotainment system; safety; interior room; accessible price; luxurious interior materials; comfortable interior