Volvo’s best-seller XC60 is to be launched on August 1: What to expect?

The 2025 Volvo XC60 update made its global debut in February this year, and recently the luxury automobile maker announced that this SUV is the company’s best-selling vehicle in its history. It is now confirmed that the new XC60 is going to enter the Indian market on August 1. The SUV will receive a nip-and-tuck job and an additional range of features. The current model is priced at Rs 70.75 lakh, ex-showroom, and the facelift version is expected to cost a bit more. 

2025 Volvo XC60: Design

At a glance, one can mistake the new 2025 XC60 for the older version, but when you take a closer look, you notice the new contrasting front grille design like its flagship SUV, the XC90. The premium SUV sports a new set of dual-tone silver and black finish alloy wheels and a sharper and stretched headlight. The window sills and the A-B-C pillars are all black in colour, replacing the silver inserts. The LED taillamps continue to be in a sleek L-shape with a dark finish. The outgoing model is available in six colour options — Crystal White, Onyx Black, Denim Blue, Bright Dusk and Vapur Grey.

2025 Volvo XC60: Interiors

Volvo has introduced a string of important updates in the cabin, starting with the new 11.2-inch vertical infotainment display with a new UX and now offering over-the-air updates. According to Volvo, the new Qualcomm Snapdragon Cockpit Platform processor has enhanced the visual quality and is much faster than the previous system. The new XC60 is equipped with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a Level 2 ADAS, a 360-degree camera, and a panoramic sunroof. The SUV continues to offer a high-end Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity sound system with a new speaker grille.

 2025 Volvo XC60: Powertrain

 The new XC60 is expected to retain the 2-litre petrol engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system. The current version has a power output of 247 bhp and 360 Nm of torque. According to Volvo, the XC60 accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 6.9 seconds and has a top speed of 180 kmph. The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with an all-wheel-drive system.

2025 Volvo XC60: Competition Check

The new XC60 is going to have its hands full as it will compete against the Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW X3 and Audi Q5.