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Volvo XC60 Reportedly Ready for a Refresh to Improve the Bestseller

Car and Driver · Jun 3, 2026, 9:09 PM

Key takeaways

  • Along with new styling and tech, the compact luxury SUV's plug-in hybrid model will have a lot more electric-only range.
  • The Volvo XC60 is the brand's bestselling vehicle, and it was just refreshed for the 2026 model year.
  • It feels like just yesterday that Volvo gave the XC60 a new grille, darker taillights, and a larger infotainment touchscreen.

Why this matters: an automotive development that could shape industry direction or buying decisions.

Along with new styling and tech, the compact luxury SUV's plug-in hybrid model will have a lot more electric-only range.

Volvo The Volvo XC60 will soon be getting a significant refresh, according to a report by Automotive News.Along with revised styling and new technology, the plug-in hybrid version of Volvo's bestselling model will have a lot more pure-electric range.The XC60 PHEV's electric driving range could reportedly approach 100 miles, nearly double its current 35-mile EPA estimate. The Volvo XC60 is the brand's bestselling vehicle, and it was just refreshed for the 2026 model year. However, Volvo will reportedly give the compact luxury SUV another more significant update in the near future, according to a report by Automotive News.

It feels like just yesterday that Volvo gave the XC60 a new grille, darker taillights, and a larger infotainment touchscreen. While all those improvements helped make the aging ute look more modern, the Swedish automaker apparently believes it needs to do even more to keep it competitive in a hotly contested segment, especially when it comes to the hybrid model.

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