2026 Volvo XC90 facelift large luxury 7-seat SUV

Volvo

2026 Volvo XC90

Large luxury 7-seat SUV

On sale nowHybrid

From $97,990 plus on-road costs

The MY26 XC90 facelift is Volvo's flagship 7-seat luxury SUV, refreshed with a new grille, alloy designs and the larger 11.2-inch portrait screen from the EX90.

From$97,990+ORC
Fuel use1.8 to 8.1 L/100 km
Warranty5 yrs / unlimited km

CarTell take

We haven't driven the XC90 yet. On paper, cargo behind the third row is modest at 302 L. EV cross-shoppers will be steered to the larger, newer EX90, so compare both before committing.

Why consider it

  • True 7 seats standard rather than an optional row, plus the T8 Recharge offers 71 km WLTP EV range with 335 kW combined output and 2,250 kg braked towing.

What to know

  • Underlying SPA platform is now over a decade old and the 5-year warranty trails some Korean and Japanese rivals.

Who it suits

7-seat families that genuinely use the third row, PHEV chargers, and tow rigs running caravans up to 2.4 tonnes. AWD is standard across the range.

Small families

Practical everyday space

Towing

up to 2,400 kg braked

Premium buyers

Cabin quality up top

Efficiency, charging and ownership

The numbers that matter day to day.

1.8 to 8.1 L/100 km

Claimed fuel use

Combined cycle.

5 yrs / unlimited km

Warranty

Grades and pricing

4 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.
GradePrice fromPowertrainFuel useKey differences
Plus B5 Bright AWD$97,990 +ORC2.0L turbo 4cyl 48V mild hybrid8.1 L/100 km
Ultra B5 Dark AWD$105,990 +ORC2.0L turbo 4cyl 48V mild hybrid8.1 L/100 km
Plus T8 Plug-in Hybrid Dark AWD$120,990 +ORC2.0L turbo 4cyl plug-in hybrid1.8 L/100 km
Ultra T8 Plug-in Hybrid Dark AWD$130,990 +ORC2.0L turbo 4cyl plug-in hybrid1.8 L/100 km

Plus B5 Bright AWD

$97,990 +ORC

Powertrain
2.0L turbo 4cyl 48V mild hybrid
Fuel use
8.1 L/100 km

Ultra B5 Dark AWD

$105,990 +ORC

Powertrain
2.0L turbo 4cyl 48V mild hybrid
Fuel use
8.1 L/100 km

Plus T8 Plug-in Hybrid Dark AWD

$120,990 +ORC

Powertrain
2.0L turbo 4cyl plug-in hybrid
Fuel use
1.8 L/100 km

Ultra T8 Plug-in Hybrid Dark AWD

$130,990 +ORC

Powertrain
2.0L turbo 4cyl plug-in hybrid
Fuel use
1.8 L/100 km

Practicality and safety

5-star ANCAP

Safety rating. Rated 2015

AWD

Drivetrain

Top rivals

Look at the alternatives if you want a newer EV (Volvo EX90), the latest platform (Audi Q7, BMW X5), or a cheaper 7-seat alternative (Mazda CX-90, Kia Sorento).

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 2026 Volvo XC90 in Australia?

Pricing opens at $97,990 plus on-roads for the Plus B5 Bright AWD and tops out at $130,990 plus on-roads for the Ultra T8 Plug-in Hybrid Dark AWD, across 4 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.

How far can the XC90 T8 Recharge drive on electricity?

71 km of WLTP EV-only range from the plug-in hybrid system. Combined power is 335 kW.

How much can the Volvo XC90 tow?

2,400 kg braked on the B5 and B6 mild-hybrid grades, and 2,250 kg braked on the T8 Recharge PHEV.

Is the Volvo XC90 a true 7-seater?

Yes. All grades come standard with three rows of seats and AWD, with the third row genuinely usable for adults on short trips.

The Volvo XC90 in full

The MY26 XC90 facelift is Volvo's flagship 7-seat luxury SUV, refreshed with a new grille, alloy designs and the larger 11.2-inch portrait screen from the EX90. Four grades, all AWD, all 7-seat: Plus B5 from $97,990, Ultra B5 from $105,990, Plus T8 PHEV from $120,990 and Ultra T8 PHEV from $130,990, all plus on-roads.

From$97,990+ORC
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