Volvo Cars Australia hasn’t given up on its trusty XC90 just yet, with the popular large SUV’s second facelift originally not intended for our market now confirmed for launch during the first half of 2025.
Revealed in September, the 2025 Volvo XC90 is the third iteration of the second-generation model first launched globally in 2015, boasting a more comprehensive set of design revisions and Volvo’s latest technologies to bring it in line with the Swedish brand’s newest models like the all-electric EX90.
Headlining the changes are a new face more akin to Volvo’s new electric range of ‘EX’ models, as well as a new 11.2-inch high-resolution infotainment system running the brand’s latest interface.
Volvo has applied some less obvious changes, like improved storage space in the centre console, a relocated wireless smartphone charger, redesigned gear selector and additional sound insulation to make the cabin quieter.
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Beyond that, “the best-ever Volvo XC90” is more or less the same under the skin – and it already had proven and capable underpinnings.
Volvo is keen to label the available T8 plug-in hybrid version as an “electric car with a back-up plan”, quoting over 70km of WLTP-certified electric driving range, and a further 800km of range from the turbocharged petrol engine (based on fuel economy of 8.6L/100km once the battery is depleted).
Globally, the existing B5 and B6 mild-hybrid versions also carry over. It’s unclear if all three powertrain variants will continue in Australia into 2025, or whether the T8 will become more widely available.
| Specifications | XC90 B5 | XC90 B6 | XC90 T8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4cyl turbo-petrol 48V MHEV | 2.0L 4cyl turbo-petrol 48V MHEV e-supercharger | 2.0L 4cyl turbo-petrol PHEV |
| Power | 183kW | 220kW | 233kW |
| Torque | 350Nm | 420Nm | 400Nm |
| Electric motor power | – | – | 107kW |
| Electric motor torque | – | – | 309Nm |
| System power | – | – | 340kW |
| System torque | – | – | 709Nm |
| Electric range – WLTP | “More than 70km” | ||
| Acceleration (0-100km/h) | 7.7 seconds | 6.7 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
| Fuel economy | 8.2L/100km | 8.2L/100km | 1.8L/100km – battery full 8.6L/100km – battery empty |
Full pricing and specifications for our market will be detailed closer to launch but, for reference, the existing range is priced from $99,940 plus on-road costs for the Ultra B5 Bright, climbing to $128,390 before on-roads for the Ultra T8 Plug-in Hybrid flagship.
Given the expected upgrades, we could see the upgraded XC90’s starting price in Australia start above six figures, unless base pricing reduces closer to the $86,990 entry point from a few years ago when the more affordable Momentum grade was offered (which could be called Plus in today’s nomenclature).
Stay tuned to CarExpert for more details.
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