Volvo sticks to hybrid power

XC60 UPDATE: NO CHANGES MADE UNDER THE BONNET

- Mark Jones

Outselling the Volvo XC40 and Volvo XC90, Volvo's XC60 is the company's most successful model and for 2026 has been given a bit of an update and refresh.

The Citizen Motoring went to the Western Cape to get up close and personal with the new car and take it for the briefest of drives.

So, what does this mean to you? Well, there are design updates on the inside and the outside in the form of a new front grill, darker rear lights, and new wheel designs from 18-inch up to 22-inch.

Two new colours - Forest Lake and Aurora Silver make an appearance, while Mulberry Red, previously seen on the Volvo EX90 and Volvo XC90, is now offered on the Volvo XC60 for the first time.

There is a refreshed cabin with enhanced sound insulation. A 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system on offer and a new 11.2-inch Google-powered infotainment system with something called Snapdragon Cockpit Platform that is now 10 times faster than before.

There are new premium materials for greater comfort, optimised space and a new Volvo Car UX (user experience interface).

Other enhancements include redesigned cup holders, an improved wireless phone charger and additional storage, all integrated with a spacious and flexible boot.