Key Facts:

• Mid-cycle update with design tweaks + new Forest Green/Aurora Silver/Mulberry Red color options.
• Tech upgrades: 11.2″ portrait touchscreen + Bowers & Wilkins audio + enhanced driver assists.
• Powertrains: Mild-hybrid 2.0T (B5: 250HP / B6: 300HP) + PHEV T6 (350HP)/T8 (455HP) with AWD.
• Premium features: Standard air suspension (high trims), Scandinavian wood/leather interiors.

Design: Evolution of Nordic Minimalism

The 2025 XC60 retains Volvo’s signature Thor’s Hammer LED headlights and Viking Axe taillights, now paired with:

• A bolder vertical grille (gloss black or chrome accents).
• Blackout trim options for sportier aesthetics.
• Three exclusive new shades: Forest Lake Green, Aurora Silver, and Mulberry Red — enhancing its understated luxury appeal.

Interior & Tech: Scandinavian Comfort Meets Innovation

Inside, the cabin blends tactile luxury with cutting-edge features:

• Nordic Wood Trim + Nappa Leather on dash/doors.
• Dual screens: 12.3″ digital cluster + 11.2″ portrait touchscreen (similar to EX90’s interface).
• Advanced audio: 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins system with Dirac Unison tuning.
• Safety+: Pilot Assist (adaptive cruise + lane centering), blind-spot monitoring with steer assist.

Performance: Electrification-Ready

Despite no full-EV version, the XC60’s powertrains remain competitive:

• Mild Hybrid (B5/B6): 2.0T + 48V (improved stop-start smoothness).
• PHEV (T6/T8): Combines 2.0T with e-motors (up to 455HP for 0-100km/h in ~4.9s).
• Standard AWD + optional Air Suspension (T8 models).

Market Positioning & Challenges

The XC60 strengthens Volvo’s safety-first legacy with:

• Top-tier crash ratings (expected Euro NCAP 5-star).
• Eco materials: Recycled plastics + wool blend seats.

However:
Late EV shift: Competes with BMW iX3/Mercedes EQE SUV but lacks a pure-electric variant.
Rivals: Audi Q5 facelift + rising Chinese premium EVs (NIO ES6, Li Auto L7…many many more).

Volvo’s update balances Scandinavian sophistication with tech – yet must accelerate electrification to maintain relevance in China’s EV-dominated luxury segment.