2026 Volvo
XC90

The 2026 Volvo XC90 lands with the late-2025 design and tech update now defining its look and feel. The front end is cleaner and more dynamic, with a reshaped lower intake, a sculpted hood, and reworked bumper and fenders. A slimmer version of the trademark “Thor’s Hammer” headlamps reaches toward the intake, taking a cue from the brand’s newer electric vehicles. On the inside, an upgraded portrait-style touchscreen anchors the dash, while added insulation and chassis tuning minimize road harshness without dulling this elegant model’s composed yet engaging ride. Wintertime comfort has also been stepped up across the range: every XC90 now includes a heated steering wheel and heated outboard second-row seats.

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2026 Volvo XC90 front top view

Trims and Powertrain

The 2026 XC90 comes from the factory in three trim levels: Core, Plus, and Ultra. Each is built around a mild-hybrid, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The base B5 powerplant produces 247 horsepower, while the optional B6 unit raises output to 295 horsepower; both pair with an eight-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drivetrain. Behind the first row, the XC90 has 85.7 cubic feet of cargo space. Towing capacity tops out at 5,000 pounds when the vehicle is properly equipped. The EPA estimates around-town fuel economy at 23 mpg and highway at 30 mpg with the B5; with the B6, that becomes 20 mpg around town and 26 mpg on the open road.

2026 Volvo XC90 interior

Standard Features

As the entry point, the seven-seat Core’s equipment roster is far from basic. It includes a panoramic sunroof, quilted Nordico (leather-alternative) upholstery, a heated steering wheel, heated second-row outboard seats, a power tailgate, and four zones of automatic climate control with dedicated third-row air conditioning. Heated power front seats and a driver’s memory system are standard, as are proximity keyless entry, a 12.3-inch driver display, tailored dashboard and door panel tops, power-retractable exterior mirrors, auto-dimming mirrors, rear privacy glass, genuine wood accents, ambient cabin lighting, USB ports, a cabin air purifier, windshield wipers with integrated washers, headlight washers, roof rails, an Orrefors crystal gear selector knob, wireless device charging, and 20-inch wheels.

The Plus adds an upgraded keyless remote (with controls for the sunroof and other features), 21-inch wheels, and an integrated child booster seat. Six-passenger seating, via second-row captain’s chairs, is optional. Volvo takes the XC90 further upscale with the Ultra, which brings perforated Nappa leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats with power lumbar and adjustable side bolsters, a head-up display, driver’s-seat power cushion extension, front passenger seat memory, and rear-door sunshades. The Ultra’s options include six-passenger seating and the Lounge Package with massaging front seats and a Nubuck headliner.

2026 Volvo XC90 grille close-up

Advanced Driver Aids and Safety Technology

Every XC90 gets a comprehensive driver-assistance suite that includes forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, oncoming lane mitigation, blind-spot monitoring, cross-traffic alert, Pilot Assist (hands-on lane centering with adaptive cruise control), front and rear parking sensors, road-sign information, and slippery-road alert. A surround-view monitor and perimeter parking sensors are standard on the Plus and Ultra. All three trims receive a multiple airbag system, anti-lock brakes, traction control, stability control, hill descent control, hill start assist, and a rearview monitor.

2026 Volvo XC90 cockpit infotainment

Infotainment and Connectivity

A freestanding 11.2-inch portrait touchscreen anchors the 2026 XC90’s Google built-in infotainment system, with native access to Google Maps, Google Assistant, and familiar apps alongside Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, and SiriusXM. Remote functions run through the Volvo Cars app. The Core and Plus trims route their audio through a ten-speaker sound system, which is upgraded to a 14-speaker Harman Kardon unit in the Ultra (it’s optional for the Plus).