The Volvo XC90 is a large luxury SUV with three rows of seating. It’s available with three distinct powertrains and, therefore, a wide range of price points. Competitors include the BMW X7 and the Genesis GV80.
2025 Volvo XC90 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
- What’s New for the 2025 Volvo XC90
- Design
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Technology
- Safety
- Pricing and Release Date
- Further Research
What’s New for the 2025 Volvo XC90
It’s been a while since the XC90 was updated, and since most competitors have long since been refreshed or redesigned, retouched styling inside and out is a welcome change for 2025. The cabin is updated with a new layout, a bigger infotainment display, and updated infotainment software. The suspension has been revised for a smoother and more comfortable ride, and features have been updated throughout this family-friendly SUV.
Design
Arguably, there wasn’t much room for improvement on the previous XC90’s exterior design—it was sophisticated and elegant, which gracefully carries over. The updates for 2025 are subtle and focus on visually connecting the XC90 to Volvo’s commitment to electrification, with touches like a sleeker front end and emphasis on modern lighting.
Powertrain
The 2025 XC90 is available with a choice of powertrains: turbocharged 48-volt mild-hybrid, turbo- and supercharged mild-hybrid, or plug-in hybrid (PHEV). These are dubbed B5, B6, and Recharge T8, respectively. All-wheel drive (AWD) comes standard across the lineup. The B5 is rated for a combined 260 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque, the B6 for 308 hp and 310 lb-ft, and the T8 for 455 hp and 523 lb-ft.
The XC90’s suspension has been updated for the new model year with dynamic dampers that adjust to road conditions for better handling and a smoother ride, while an optional air suspension system goes above and beyond for even more customized ride and handling.
Models with the B5 powertrain are rated for 23 mpg city, 30 highway, and 26 combined, while the B6 powertrain is EPA-rated for 20/26/23 mpg. The EPA hasn’t yet published ratings for the 2025 XC90’s plug-in hybrid models, though it’s worth noting the 2024 PHEV model was rated for an estimated 32 miles of all-electric range.
Interior
For 2025, Volvo redesigned the XC90’s cockpit with a more intuitive layout, additional storage space, more richly textured materials, better illumination, and more insulation from road and wind noise. Still, it retains its signature Swedish minimalist elegance, with plush seats and high-end upholstery. Options include Bowers & Wilkins premium audio, premium upholstery, massaging front seats, heated seats all around, ventilated front seats, and an integrated child booster seat.
The 2025 XC90 seats up to seven and can accommodate a maximum of 85.7 cubic feet of cargo with the second and third rows folded down.
Technology
The 2025 XC90 features an updated infotainment system with a new display: a portrait-oriented 9-inch touchscreen with higher resolution than before and the ability to rearrange controls. The Google-based platform incorporates Google Assistant, Google Maps, and access to the Google Play store, as well as Apple CarPlay. It’ll be kept current with over-the-air (OTA) updates.
Safety
The XC90 comes standard with Pilot Assist, which combines adaptive cruise control and lane-centering assist, a system that monitors to notify the driver of moving traffic, a pedestrian and cyclist alert system that also monitors for large animals, front and rear automatic emergency braking, a surround-view camera system, and intersection assist.
The 2025 Volvo XC90 earns the top five-star overall rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), though the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has not yet completed testing as of this writing.
Pricing and Release Date
Deliveries of the 2025 Volvo XC90 are anticipated in the first quarter of 2025. As of this writing, Volvo lists pricing for the B5 powertrain as starting at $58,695 for the base Core, $61,995 for the Plus, and $67,595 for the top Ultra. With the B6 powertrain, the Core starts at $63,595, the Plus starts at $65,595, and the Ultra starts at $71,395. In T8 plug-in hybrid form, the Core starts at $73,195, the Plus at $75,095, and the Ultra at $80,595. These prices do not include Volvo’s $1,295 destination charge.