Volvo XC60, Price, Specs & Review

Volvo XC60 Plus B5 Bright

Power

183kW

Torque

350Nm

0–100

6.9s

Fuel use

7.6L/100km

Gearbox

Automatic

Drive

AWD

Seats

5

Towing

2,400kg

The 2026 Volvo XC60 Plus B5 Bright is a mid-size premium SUV that appeals to Australian families wanting Scandinavian safety credentials and mild-hybrid efficiency without stepping into full electrification. Its standout strength is the comprehensive safety package-backed by Volvo's reputation-combined with respectable fuel economy of 7.6L/100km from the 2.0-litre petrol engine, keeping annual running costs around $3414. The main consideration is boot space: at 483 litres, it's modest for a family SUV, so buyers regularly transporting large items should compare against rivals like the Toyota Kluger or Mazda CX-9.

Volvo XC60 Ultra B5 Dark

Power

183kW

Torque

350Nm

0–100

6.9s

Fuel use

7.6L/100km

Gearbox

Automatic

Drive

AWD

Seats

5

Towing

2,400kg

The 2026 Volvo XC60 Ultra B5 Dark is a mid-size premium SUV that appeals to families and professionals wanting Scandinavian design, safety credentials and mild-hybrid efficiency in a practical five-seater. Its standout strength is the combination of a 183kW petrol engine delivering genuine fuel economy at 7.6L/100km paired with Volvo's reassuring five-year warranty. One consideration is that at 1885kg, it's on the heavier side of the segment, which contributes to annual running costs around $3414, though the 483-litre boot and 2400kg towing capacity suit active families well.

Volvo XC60 Plus T8 Recharge

Power

340kW

Torque

709Nm

0–100

4.8s

Fuel use

1.6L/100km

EV range

71km

Gearbox

Automatic

Drive

AWD

Seats

5

Towing

2,250kg

The 2026 Volvo XC60 Plus T8 Recharge is a 5-seat plug-in hybrid SUV with all-wheel drive and an automatic, priced at $84,200 RRP, which is the recommended retail price before on-road costs. It claims 89km of electric-only range from an 18.8kWh battery, and official fuel use is 1.6L/100km on the combined cycle, a test that starts with a charged battery. Boot space is 468 litres with the seats up and 1,528 litres with the rear seats folded. We don't have a fuel figure for when the battery is flat yet, so it makes the most sense for someone who can plug in at home and keep most trips on electric power.

Volvo XC60 Ultra T8 Recharge Dark

Power

340kW

Torque

709Nm

0–100

4.8s

Fuel use

1.6L/100km

EV range

71km

Gearbox

Automatic

Drive

AWD

Seats

5

Towing

2,250kg

If you want a 5-seat SUV that can do the school run and the daily commute on electricity, then still pull a decent trailer on the weekend, the 2026 Volvo XC60 Ultra T8 Recharge Dark is worth a look. It's a plug-in hybrid with all-wheel drive and a claimed 89km of electric-only range from an 18.8kWh battery, and it officially uses 1.6L/100km on the combined cycle, a test that starts with a charged battery. Boot space is 468 litres with the seats up and 1,528 litres folded, and it's rated to tow 2,250kg braked. It's $101,990 RRP, which is the recommended retail price before on-road costs. We don't have a fuel figure for when the battery is flat yet, so how thirsty it gets on long runs without charging is still an open question.

Volvo XC60 Ultimate B5 Bright

Power

183kW

Torque

350Nm

0–100

6.9s

Fuel use

7.6L/100km

Gearbox

8-speed automatic

Drive

AWD

Seats

5

Towing

2,400kg

The MY23 XC60 Ultimate B5 Bright runs a 183kW/350Nm mild-hybrid four-cylinder turbo petrol with an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, 6.9 seconds to 100km/h and 7.6L/100km combined on ADR 81/02 for 174g/km CO2, at 1830kg tare. Ultimate trim makes the Graphical Head Up Display, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, CleanZone with Multifilter 3 and the tailored instrument panel standard, on top of the range-wide Pilot Assist, 360-degree camera, four-zone climate and Gen3 parking assistance.

Volvo XC60 Ultimate B6 Dark

Power

220kW

Torque

420Nm

0–100

6.2s

Fuel use

8L/100km

Gearbox

8-speed automatic

Drive

AWD

Seats

5

Towing

2,400kg

The MY23 XC60 Ultimate B6 Dark runs a 220kW/420Nm mild-hybrid four-cylinder turbo petrol with an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, 6.2 seconds to 100km/h and 8.0L/100km combined on ADR 81/02 for 182g/km CO2, at 1886kg tare. Ultimate trim makes the Graphical Head Up Display, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, CleanZone with Multifilter 3 and the tailored instrument panel standard, on top of the range-wide Pilot Assist, 360-degree camera, four-zone climate and Gen3 parking assistance. The B6 adds an E-Charger to the mild-hybrid four for the extra 37kW and 70Nm over the B5.

Volvo XC60 Long-Range Plug-in Hybrid TBA

The long-range Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid is the updated XC60 with a much bigger battery and a facelift. Volvo announced it overseas on 15 September 2026, quoting up to 200km of preliminary WLTP electric range in Europe. Australian reports quoting Volvo Car Australia say the updated XC60 arrives in the second quarter of 2027, again with mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions. Volvo Car Australia has not said which plug-in grades come here, and has published no Australian price, range or specification, so this listing carries none yet.

Volvo XC60 TBA

The updated Volvo XC60 is a facelift of Volvo's mid-size SUV. Volvo lists a new grille, front bumper, bonnet and front wings, restyled Thor's Hammer Matrix LED headlights, new rear lights, a new dashboard design, Google Gemini on the 11.2-inch screen and an upgraded set of radars, cameras and sensors. Australian reports quoting Volvo Car Australia say the updated XC60 arrives in the second quarter of 2027 and stays available with mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid power. No Australian grade, price or specification has been published, so this listing carries none yet.

Volvo XC60 Plus B5

Power

183kW

Torque

350Nm

0–100

6.9s

Fuel use

7.6L/100km

Gearbox

8-speed automatic

Drive

AWD

Seats

5

Towing

2,400kg

Plus B5 was the entry MY23 XC60 in Australia: a 183kW/350Nm mild-hybrid four-cylinder turbo petrol with an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, 6.9 seconds to 100km/h and 7.6L/100km combined on ADR 81/02 for 174g/km CO2, at 1830kg tare and rated to tow 2400kg. Even at the bottom of the range it carries Pilot Assist, adaptive cruise, blind spot with cross traffic alert, front and rear collision mitigation, a 360-degree camera, Gen3 parking assistance front rear and side, four-zone climate control, power front seats with memory and inductive phone charging. The head-up display, panoramic roof and heated seats were the notable options.

Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate T8 Plug-in Hybrid

Power

233kW

Torque

400Nm

0–100

4.8s

EV range

81km

Gearbox

8-speed automatic

Drive

AWD

Seats

5

Towing

2,250kg

The Recharge Ultimate T8 is the fastest and heaviest MY23 XC60: a 233kW/400Nm turbo petrol four driving the front wheels plus a 107kW/309Nm electric motor on the rear axle, 4.8 seconds to 100km/h, 81km of pure electric range on ADR 81/02 and a 2146kg tare weight. It is the only XC60 grade with Bowers and Wilkins premium audio, the panoramic roof and tinted rear glass standard, and the only one on two-zone rather than four-zone climate control. Towing drops to 2250kg and it carries a repair kit instead of a temporary spare.