Volvo is sharpening the appeal of its best-selling nameplate in one of the industry’s toughest segments. After giving the 2026 XC60 a light refresh, Volvo is expected to release a meaningful update for the midsize crossover in early 2027 that incl...
Volvo is sharpening the appeal of its best-selling nameplate in one of the industry’s toughest segments. After giving the 2026 XC60 a light refresh, Volvo is expected to release a meaningful update for the midsize crossover in early 2027 that includes styling changes, powertrain tweaks and improved technology. The standout upgrade is a beefier battery for the XC60 T8 plug-in hybrid that is expected to more than double — and potentially nearly triple — its current 35-mile electric-only range, people with knowledge of the plan told Automotive News. That would vault the XC60 past the segment-leading Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e’s 54 miles and address a key criticism of the current T8. Photographs of a camouflaged prototype testing in Spain teased slimmer headlights and a reworked grille. Volvo will begin U.S. production of the XC60 for the first time in January 2027 at its plant in Ridgeville, S.C. submitted by /u/Gullible-Pick-268 [link] [comments]
