Volvo XC90 facelift officially revealed, boasts range of over 800 km

The last time the Volvo XC90 was given an update was back in 2019. Now, five years later, the flagship SUV has received another round of makeover that sees it adapting design elements from the Swedish marque’s electric offering.

As you can see, the XC90 sports a new grille and LED headlights with sharper ‘Thor’s hammer’ DRL signatures. The front bumper also gets a fresh look with vertical air vents and wider lower air intake.

The shape of the taillights remains unchanged, but they now appear more modern thanks to a new lighting pattern.

For the interior, Volvo has made it even more practical in response to feedback from current XC90 owners. The center console now has additional storage space and cup holders, while the wireless charger is placed behind the central tunnel for better convenience.

On top of that, the XC90 gets a larger 11.2-inch touchscreen with a sharper and brighter display with 21% higher pixel density.

There’s also the the Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity audio system which Volvo claims can “faithfully replicate the  acoustics of a stage, a concert hall or a jazz club.”

The XC90 will continue to be offered in the range-topping T8 plug-in hybrid variant. It combines a petrol engine and an electric motor that offers a range of over 800 km.

Volvo also offers B5 and B6 petrol mild hybrid variants, both assisted by a 48v lithium-ion battery and an integrated starter/generator which can help reduce emissions and fuel consumption by up to 15% in real-world driving.

The automaker has revised the suspension system so that each individual damper can adapt mechanically to current road conditions to optimise both comfort and stability.

Alternatively, customers can tick the box for the available air suspension system that works with an active chassis system to monitor the car, road and driver 500 times per second to give the most comfortable ride possible.

The air suspension system can lower itself by 20 mm or raise itself by 40 mm, making it easier for passengers to get in and out, improving aerodynamics, and increasing ground clearance for off-road driving.

Finally, Volvo has added extra insulation to certain parts of the car for less wind and road noise.