FOR the upcoming model year, the Volvo XC60 receives a significant refresh, featuring key updates in user experience, design and comfort along with a faster and more responsive infotainment system.

The broader model range also gets a number of significant enhancements.

Since its introduction in 2017, the XC60 has been Volvo Cars' top-selling model and one of the best-selling plug-in hybrids in Europe with more than one and a half million XC60s have been sold across the globe, and 2024 marked a sales record.

"With its cutting-edge user experience, modernised Scandinavian design, improved comfort and even more luxurious interior, the XC60 sets the standard even higher for mid-size SUVs," said Erik Severinson, chief product and strategy officer at Volvo Cars. "The improvements focus on what we believe matters most to our customers. These upgrades ensure a more enjoyable and exclusive experience, with the car set to get better over time thanks to over-the-air updates."

The refreshed XC60 comes equipped with Volvo Cars' new-generation, new-look user experience, designed to be a safe and enjoyable way to interact with the car's central infotainment screen, more focused and personalised than its predecessor, with several Google services built in.

As announced earlier, this year all Volvo cars will come from our factories with this new UX.

In addition, around 2.5 million customers around the globe will get it on their cars built as early as 2020 via a simple over-the-air-update happening later this year.

A larger 11.2-inch, free-standing central touchscreen further enhances the experience in the XC60, opening a world of new features, apps and over-the-air updates. The pixel density is increased by 21 per cent, resulting in an even crisper display.

Thanks to the next-generation Snapdragon Cockpit Platform from Qualcomm Technologies, the infotainment system with Google built in is more than twice as fast as the outgoing system, with 10 times faster graphics generation.

The result is a more responsive infotainment system that displays the right information at the right time to reduce driver distraction and enhance safety.

The exterior of the refreshed XC60 brings a more contemporary look to the premium five-seater. The new air intake, with Volvo Cars' iconic iron mark, reflects the recent updates to the XC90. The refreshed XC60 also comes with new wheel options and darker rear lights.

The new model year introduces two new colours, Forest Lake and Aurora Silver, both available on the refreshed XC60. In addition, Mulberry Red will be available on the XC60 for the first time.

In terms of materials, a mix of refreshed interior decors, inlays and new premium materials such as Quilted Nordico and Navy Herringbone Weave offers a more exclusive and contemporary experience.

With smart storage, new cupholders, an improved wireless phone charger and a flexible and roomy load compartment, the interior of the XC60 is versatile and practical.

For an even more luxurious ride, there is the optional air suspension and laminated windows. The refreshed XC60 is also equipped with Volvo Cars' state-of-the-art air-purification technology for enhanced well-being.

For car audio, the XC60 is available with the Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity system - with new speaker mesh design - which faithfully replicates music just as the artist intended, making it one of the best-sounding car audio systems.

Prices for the new model are still to be announced.