Volvo has unveiled updated versions of its XC60 and three-row XC90 SUVs, featuring subtle exterior tweaks like reworked Thor's Hammer headlights with hidden matrix LED projectors and a slimmer front grille. The bigger change is under the skin: a significantly larger lithium-ion battery pack for the plug-in hybrid T8 powertrain, which Volvo says more than doubles real-world electric-only range compared to the current model. Both SUVs also gain a new 11.2-inch infotainment system running Google's Gemini assistant for conversational voice control.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-09-15
Volvo's updated 2028 XC60 and XC90 plug-in hybrids pair the existing 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine and electric motors with a larger 41.2-kWh battery, of which 37.9 kWh is usable. This pushes electric-only range to 78 miles on the XC60 and 73 miles on the XC90, up from roughly 35 miles previously, while system output stays at 455 horsepower and total combined range for the XC90 reaches 560 miles. Mild-hybrid B5 and B6 versions without plugs remain available for both models.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-15
Volvo unveiled refreshed plug-in hybrid versions of its XC60 and XC90 SUVs, claiming preliminary EPA-tested electric ranges of 78 miles and 73 miles respectively—more than double their previous PHEV versions. The gains come from larger 41.2 kWh batteries integrated into the vehicle floor, similar to Volvo's EV designs, paired with more powerful motors. Volvo says these figures would make them the longest-range plug-in hybrids sold in the US.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-15
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