What is it?
The MY26 XC90 facelift is Volvo's flagship 7-seat luxury SUV, refreshed with a new grille, alloy designs and the larger 11.2-inch portrait screen from the EX90. Three grades, all AWD, all 7-seat: Plus B5 MHEV from $114,990, Ultra B6 MHEV from $124,990, and the Ultra T8 Recharge PHEV from $134,990, all plus on-roads.
The lineup runs from Plus B5 at $114,990 plus on-roads, through to Ultra T8 Recharge at $134,990 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
True 7 seats standard rather than an optional row, plus the T8 Recharge offers 71 km WLTP EV range with 335 kW combined output and 2,250 kg braked towing.
Underlying SPA platform is now over a decade old and the 5-year warranty trails some Korean and Japanese rivals.
Should you buy the XC90?
Reasons to buy
- True 7 seats standard rather than an optional row, plus the T8 Recharge offers 71 km WLTP EV range with 335 kW combined output and 2,250 kg braked towing.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2015), full driver-assist suite.
- Braked towing rated at 2,400 kg.
Reasons to wait
- Underlying SPA platform is now over a decade old and the 5-year warranty trails some Korean and Japanese rivals.
- You want a newer EV (Volvo EX90), the latest platform (Audi Q7, BMW X5), or a cheaper 7-seat alternative (Mazda CX-90, Kia Sorento).
- Cargo behind the third row is modest at 302 L. EV cross-shoppers will be steered to the larger, newer EX90, so compare both before committing.
- Top trim climbs to $134,990 plus on-roads.
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