Volvo continues to extend the life of its long-term XC90 flagship SUV gets a refreshed look that brings it more in line with the new electric EX90.
The company has not yet confirmed when the updated XC90 will be seen in Australian showrooms.
Second generation XC90 Launched in 2015, the car has been updated twice, each time gaining more modern equipment and a design change to hide its age and match Volvo's newer products.
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The same goes for the 2025 Volvo XC90, which looks more like its predecessor. EX90 electric brother, namely the design of the “Thor's Hammer” style headlights, air intakes and pleated hood.
There are some significant differences between the two, however: the XC90 retains the vertical taillights (albeit with new graphics) rather than the electric model's C-clip-style units.
A number of chrome elements, as well as flush door handles, also distinguish the XC90 from the EX90.
The XC90's cabin is perhaps the biggest beneficiary of the update, with the 9-inch infotainment touchscreen replaced by an 11.2-inch display with a 21 percent higher pixel density, giving it higher resolution.
It still runs Android Automotive with Google built in.
The entire dashboard has been redesigned and features sharper air vents, while the steering wheel and digital instrument cluster remain largely unchanged.
Compared to the existing XC90, there's additional storage space in the centre console, an extra cupholder and a relocated wireless phone charger, as well as a redesigned gear selector.
To reduce road noise, additional sound insulation has been installed.
Apparently, there have been no changes under the hood: the XC90's engine lineup remains the same.
In Australia, the range consists of the B5, B6 and T8, all of which carry over into the updated model.
Detailed information and performance results of these engines are provided below.
| Volvo XC90 B5 | Volvo XC90 B6 | Volvo XC90 T8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 48-volt mild hybrid | Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 48-volt mild hybrid and electric supercharger | Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine |
| Power | 183 kW | 220 kW | 233 kW |
| Torque | 350Nm | 420Nm | 400Nm |
| Electric motor power | – | – | 107 kW |
| Electric motor torque | – | – | 309Nm |
| Combined power | – | – | 340 kW |
| Combined torque | – | – | 709Nm |
| Acceleration (0-100km/h) | 7.7 seconds | 6.7 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
| Fuel economy | 8.2l/100km | 8.2l/100km | 1.8 l/100 km with a fully charged battery 8.6 l/100 km with a discharged battery |
Volvo says it has improved the XC90's suspension so that each shock absorber “can now mechanically adapt to current road conditions, optimising both comfort and stability – for a more confident and relaxed drive.”
Optional air suspension allows the XC90 to be raised by 40mm or lowered by 20mm.
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