2026 Volvo
XC60 plug-in hybrid

Volvo has updated the XC60 plug-in hybrid for 2026 with a cleaner face and a revised center display. These updates incorporate a new grille with a geometric pattern (as seen on the regular XC60 as well as the XC90). The Swedish automaker has also reworked the exterior lighting and introduced fresh wheel designs. This update for the XC60 plug-in hybrid extends to the infotainment system, which now has faster processing and a touchscreen measuring 25% larger than the previous year’s. What doesn’t change is the model’s robust horsepower, which allows it to enter sports-car territory with a zero-to-60 mph time of 4.5 seconds. Add in an all-electric range of 35 miles, and the XC60 plug-in hybrid is ready for rapid highway acceleration and fewer trips to the gas station.

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Trims and Powertrain

Buyers of the 2026 XC60 plug-in hybrid can choose from a quintet of trims: Core, Plus, Polestar Engineered, Ultra, and Ultra Black Edition. They all employ Volvo’s T8 powerplant, which combines a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a plug-in hybrid electric platform. The system produces a combined 455 horsepower channeled to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. The combined city/highway fuel economy for all trims is 28 mpg, as determined by the EPA.

The XC60 plug-in hybrid is a versatile road-trip vehicle, not just for its hybrid operation but also for the amount of stuff it can transport for a midsized crossover. With the second-row seats not in use and folded down, there’s a potential 63.3 cubic feet of cargo space, plus it can tow a maximum of 3,500 pounds with the proper equipment.

2026 Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid roof

Standard Features and Options

The Core gives its buyer far more than the typical entry-level grade does, with a list of standard amenities such as a power panoramic sunroof, Nordico (leatherette) seating surfaces, heated front seats, wireless device charging, power-folding rear headrests, a hands-free tailgate, proximity keyless entry, wiper blades with integrated washers, an Orrefors crystal gear selector knob, power retractable side mirrors, and driver’s-side memory. This edition also has auto-dimming rear and side mirrors, a 12.3-inch driver display, roof rails, USB ports, rear privacy glass, power child-safety locks, and 18-inch wheels.

The upgrades for the Plus include a cabin air purifier, a stainless-steel tailgate scuff plate, enhanced cabin lighting, and 19-inch alloy wheels. Comfort and convenience are front and center with the Ultra, which gets Nappa leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats (with power side bolsters and expanded power lumbar controls), a head-up display, power cushion extension for the driver's seat, front passenger-seat memory, a tailored dashboard, and 20-inch wheels. That trim package can take on a stealthier look as the Ultra Black Edition, which keeps the Ultra’s features and adds dark exterior trim and 21-inch wheels. An upgraded chassis with enhanced springs and shock absorbers for improved agility, control, and comfort separates the Polestar Engineered from the other trims. It also expands on the Ultra's equipment list by adding contoured front seats (upholstered in a combination of Nappa leather, leatherette, and cloth), a heated steering wheel, and heated rear outboard seats. Most trims (except the Polestar Engineered) are eligible for a climate package that will add a heated steering wheel, headlamp washers, and a choice of heated rear outboard seats or integrated child booster cushions.

Advanced Safety Technology

The XC60 plug-in hybrid’s advanced driver-assistance technologies include forward collision warning (with detection for vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, and large animals), automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring with steer assist, cross-traffic alert with automatic braking, front and rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, and road sign information. A set of airbags is also standard, along with anti-lock brakes, stability control, traction control, and a rearview monitor. All but the Core also get a surround-view monitor, perimeter parking sensors, and Pilot Assist (hands-on lane centering with adaptive cruise control).

2026 Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid cockpit interior

Infotainment and Connectivity

A freestanding 11.2-inch portrait touchscreen anchors the 2026 XC60 PHEV’s cabin with a Google built-in (Maps and Assistant) infotainment array, plus Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM, and Bluetooth. Remote functions are enabled through the Volvo Cars app. The Core and Plus have a ten-speaker audio system, while the Ultra and Ultra Black Edition are improved with a 14-speaker Harman Kardon arrangement (optional for the Plus). The Polestar Engineered is loaded with a Bowers & Wilkins sound system with 15 speakers.

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