- Infotainment Upgrades:
- Larger 11.2-inch touchscreen (up from 9 inches).
- Faster, more responsive system powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Cockpit Platform.
- Features Volvo’s latest Google-integrated software with over-the-air updates.
- Exterior Updates:
- Modernized design with a new XC90-inspired grille.
- Darker taillights and new wheel designs.
- New color options: Forest Lake, Aurora Silver, and Mulberry Red.
- Interior Enhancements:
- Premium materials like Quilted Nordico and Navy Herringbone Weave.
- New decors, improved storage, redesigned cupholders, and an upgraded wireless charger.
- Comfort Improvements:
- Quieter cabin with optional air suspension and laminated windows.
- Advanced air purification technology.
- Optional Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity audio system for top-tier sound.
- Sales Background:
- Volvo’s best-seller since its 2017 debut.
- Over 1.5 million units sold globally, with a sales record in 2024.
- Availability: Refreshed model available to order in select markets, with rollout varying by region.
The XC60 Gets A Makeover for 2026
For the 2026 model year, the Volvo XC60 undergoes a significant refresh, enhancing user experience, design, and comfort. Key updates include a faster, more responsive infotainment system with a larger 11.2-inch touchscreen, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Cockpit Platform and featuring Volvo’s latest Google-integrated software with over-the-air update capability. This screen remains vertical in orientation, thankfully.
The exterior sports a modernized look with a new grille inspired by the XC90, darker taillights, new wheel designs, and fresh color options like Forest Lake, Aurora Silver, and Mulberry Red.
Inside, premium materials such as Quilted Nordico and Navy Herringbone Weave, new decors, improved storage, cupholders, and a better wireless charger elevate the cabin. Comfort is enhanced with a quieter interior, optional air suspension, optional laminated windows, and advanced air purification, while the optional Bowers & Wilkins audio system offers top-tier sound. Since its 2017 debut, the XC60 remains Volvo’s best-seller, with over 1.5 million units sold globally and a sales record in 2024. The refreshed model is available to order in select markets, with rollout varying by region.
At time of publication, the Volvo Cars USA site has not been updated with 2026 ordering availability / features / options / photos.
