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2025 Volvo XC60: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change to the 2025 Volvo XC60 is a revised, more efficient B5 gas engine that produces 266 lb-ft of torque. Otherwise, 2025 is a light-update year rather than a redesign.
About the 2025 Volvo XC60
2nd generation (2018-present), last model year before the significant 2026 mid-cycle refresh
Volvo positions the XC60 as a five-seat luxury SUV centered on Scandinavian design, everyday comfort, family-friendly practicality, and extensive collision-avoidance technology. Its clean cabin design, supportive seats, understated exterior, standard AWD, and choice of gas or powerful plug-in-hybrid propulsion distinguish it from sportier German competitors. The XC60 focuses more on calm, secure daily travel than aggressive handling, while retaining useful cargo room and strong all-weather capability.
Core remains the well-equipped everyday XC60, with AWD, a panoramic roof, heated power front seats, and Volvo’s main collision-avoidance features. Plus adds a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, highway steering assistance, and a quieter cabin, while Ultra brings premium audio, a head-up display, and four-zone climate control. The 455-hp T8 plug-in hybrid emphasizes electric driving and strong acceleration, while Polestar Engineered adds firmer, performance-focused suspension and larger brakes.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The B5 gas engine switches to a more efficient combustion cycle. Torque rises from 258 to 266 lb-ft, while city/highway fuel economy increases from 22/28 mpg to 23/30 mpg on Core and Plus trims. The 455-hp T8 plug-in-hybrid system receives no major hardware change.
Cabin equipment
Core gains power-folding rear headrests. Plus gains laminated side-door glass and synthetic-leather seating surfaces as standard equipment.
Lineup
Volvo changes the name of its highest equipment grade to Ultra for 2025. It also shortens the plug-in model designation from Recharge T8 to T8 AWD plug-in hybrid. T8 Ultra Dark Theme and T8 Ultra Black Edition enter the lineup as two prior top-grade T8 versions leave.
2025 Volvo XC60 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic w/Adaptive Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic w/Adaptive Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic w/Adaptive Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic w/Adaptive Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic w/Adaptive Shift |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid |
| MPG City | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 30 mpg | 28 mpg | 30 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 247 hp | 247 hp | 247 hp | 247 hp | |||||
| Torque | 266 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 63.3 cu-ft | 63.3 cu-ft | 63.3 cu-ft | 63.3 cu-ft | 63.3 cu-ft | 63.3 cu-ft | 63.3 cu-ft | 63.3 cu-ft | 63.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | ||||
| MPGe Combined | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | ||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||||
| Park Assist | |||||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||||
| 360 Camera | |||||||||
| Traction Control | |||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Privacy Glass | |||||||||
| Roof Rails | |||||||||
| Head-Up Display | |||||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||||
| Subwoofer | |||||||||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||
| Massage Front Seat | |||||||||
| Memory Front Seats | |||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2025 Volvo XC60?
The biggest change is the revised B5 gas engine. It uses a more efficient combustion cycle, produces 266 lb-ft of torque instead of 258, and raises city/highway fuel economy from 22/28 mpg to 23/30 mpg on Core and Plus models.
Is the 2025 Volvo XC60 a redesign?
No, the 2025 XC60 is not a redesign. Its body, basic structure, safety architecture, displays, and infotainment hardware carry over, with a larger mid-cycle update following for 2026.
Did the 2025 XC60 T8 plug-in hybrid change?
The T8 plug-in-hybrid hardware receives no major change for 2025. It still produces 455 horsepower and uses an 18.8-kWh battery, but Volvo shortens its model designation from Recharge T8 to T8 AWD plug-in hybrid.
What equipment was added to the 2025 XC60 Core and Plus trims?
Core adds power-folding rear headrests for 2025. Plus adds laminated side-door glass and synthetic-leather seating surfaces as standard equipment.
What does Ultra mean on the 2025 Volvo XC60?
Ultra is the name of the XC60’s highest equipment grade for 2025. Ultra models include premium audio, a head-up display, four-zone climate control, and a 360-degree camera, though equipment differs slightly by version.
2025 Volvo XC60 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2025 Volvo XC60.
4.2
2025 Volvo XC60
(192 reviews)
“The XC60 is a versatile vehicle. We can get 4 ppl with golf clubs in there or the 2 grandkids and toys. The Dog enjoys the ride also.”
“My Volvo has so many great features! But it's lacking one that's very important….a visor that extends. You can't block the sun very well at all with the standard visor. Also, it's not very classy to leave an empty spot for sunglass storage. At this price point, adding the cost of the extended visor and sunglasses holder is negligible.”