Volvo XC90 trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 6, 2026

The Volvo XC90 comes in Core, Plus and Ultra equipment levels, each with a B5 or B6 mild hybrid or the T8 plug-in hybrid. Volvo's 2025.5 prices ran from $58,450 (B5 Core, 7 seats) to $80,700 (T8 Ultra, 6 seats), excluding destination; for 2026 Volvo lists a $62,445 start including $1,395 destination.

Current XC90 trim levels: XC90, second generation (2025.5 refresh)

The refreshed XC90 kept Core, Plus and Ultra. Core is 7-seat only; Plus and Ultra add a 6-seat option for $500. For 2026 Volvo quotes a $62,445 starting price and $77,595 for the plug-in hybrid, both including $1,395 destination; a full 2026 trim price list was not available to us.[1][2]

Volvo XC90 XC90, second generation (2025.5 refresh) trims in ladder order with 2025 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2025, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
Core	$58,450B5 AWD 7-seat, excl. destination. B6 Core $63,350; T8 Core $73,000.	2.0L turbo 4-cyl B5 mild hybrid, 8-speed automatic, AWD 2.0L turbo + supercharged 4-cyl B6 mild hybrid, 8-speed automatic, AWD T8 plug-in hybrid: 2.0L turbo 4-cyl + rear electric motor, 455 hp / 523 lb-ft	7-seat only Redesigned front end and free-standing center display (2025.5 refresh) [1][3]
Plus	$62,550B5 AWD 7-seat, excl. destination. 6-seat $63,050; B6 $66,150 (7) / $66,650 (6); T8 $75,800 (7) / $76,300 (6).	2.0L turbo 4-cyl B5 mild hybrid, 8-speed automatic, AWD 2.0L turbo + supercharged 4-cyl B6 mild hybrid, 8-speed automatic, AWD T8 plug-in hybrid: 2.0L turbo 4-cyl + rear electric motor, 455 hp / 523 lb-ft	6- or 7-seat All three powertrains offered [1]
Ultra	$66,950B5 AWD 7-seat, excl. destination. 6-seat $67,450; B6 $70,550 / $71,050; T8 $80,200 / $80,700.	2.0L turbo 4-cyl B5 mild hybrid, 8-speed automatic, AWD 2.0L turbo + supercharged 4-cyl B6 mild hybrid, 8-speed automatic, AWD T8 plug-in hybrid: 2.0L turbo 4-cyl + rear electric motor, 455 hp / 523 lb-ft	6- or 7-seat Top equipment level [1]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Volvo pricing source.

Previous XC90 trim levels: XC90, second generation (2025 model year)

Before the 2025.5 refresh, Volvo sold the 2025 XC90 in Core, Plus and Ultra. The B5 came only as a 7-seater.[1]

Volvo XC90 XC90, second generation (2025 model year) trims in ladder order with 2025 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2025, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
Core	$57,400B5 AWD 7-seat, excl. destination. B6 Core $62,300; T8 Core $71,900.	2.0L turbo 4-cyl B5 mild hybrid, 8-speed automatic, AWD 2.0L turbo + supercharged 4-cyl B6 mild hybrid, 8-speed automatic, AWD T8 plug-in hybrid: 2.0L turbo 4-cyl + rear electric motor, 455 hp / 523 lb-ft	7-seat only [1]
Plus	$60,700B5 AWD 7-seat, excl. destination. B6 $64,300 (7) / $64,800 (6); T8 $73,800 (7) / $74,300 (6).	2.0L turbo 4-cyl B5 mild hybrid, 8-speed automatic, AWD 2.0L turbo + supercharged 4-cyl B6 mild hybrid, 8-speed automatic, AWD T8 plug-in hybrid: 2.0L turbo 4-cyl + rear electric motor, 455 hp / 523 lb-ft	6-seat available with B6 and T8 [1]
Ultra	$66,300B5 AWD 7-seat, excl. destination. B6 $70,100 / $70,600; T8 $79,600 / $80,100.	2.0L turbo 4-cyl B5 mild hybrid, 8-speed automatic, AWD 2.0L turbo + supercharged 4-cyl B6 mild hybrid, 8-speed automatic, AWD T8 plug-in hybrid: 2.0L turbo 4-cyl + rear electric motor, 455 hp / 523 lb-ft	6-seat available with B6 and T8 [1]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Volvo pricing source.

Previous XC90 trim levels: XC90, second generation (2024 model year)

For 2024 Volvo's levels were Core, Plus and Ultimate, all listed with the Bright theme. The plug-in hybrid was still called the XC90 Recharge T8.[4]

Volvo XC90 XC90, second generation (2024 model year) trims in ladder order with 2024 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2024, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
Core	$56,000B5 AWD Bright theme, excl. destination. B6 Core $60,900; Recharge T8 Core $71,900.	2.0L turbo 4-cyl B5 mild hybrid, 8-speed automatic, AWD 2.0L turbo + supercharged 4-cyl B6 mild hybrid, 8-speed automatic, AWD T8 plug-in hybrid: 2.0L turbo 4-cyl + rear electric motor, 455 hp / 523 lb-ft	Bright theme [4]
Plus	$59,900B5 AWD, excl. destination. B6 $63,400 (7-seat) / $63,900 (6-seat); Recharge T8 $73,600 / $74,100.	2.0L turbo 4-cyl B5 mild hybrid, 8-speed automatic, AWD 2.0L turbo + supercharged 4-cyl B6 mild hybrid, 8-speed automatic, AWD T8 plug-in hybrid: 2.0L turbo 4-cyl + rear electric motor, 455 hp / 523 lb-ft	6- or 7-seat with B6 and T8 [4]
Ultimate	$69,400B6 AWD 7-seat, excl. destination; 6-seat $69,900. Recharge T8 $79,600 / $80,100.	2.0L turbo + supercharged 4-cyl B6 mild hybrid, 8-speed automatic, AWD T8 plug-in hybrid: 2.0L turbo 4-cyl + rear electric motor, 455 hp / 523 lb-ft	Not offered with the B5 on the 2024 list [4]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Volvo pricing source.

Previous XC90 trim levels: XC90, second generation (2016 launch)

The second-generation XC90 launched with Momentum, Inscription and R-Design trim lines and seven seats as standard. T8 prices exclude a $995 destination charge.[5][6]

Volvo XC90 XC90, second generation (2016 launch) trims in ladder order with 2016 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2016, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
T6 AWD Momentum	$48,900Volvo launch MSRP.	2.0L supercharged + turbocharged 4-cyl T6, 316 hp / 295 lb-ft, 8-speed	9-inch portrait Sensus touchscreen Panoramic sunroof and 19-inch wheels City Safety with pedestrian and cyclist detection Hands-free power tailgate [5][7]
T6 AWD Inscription	$54,500Volvo launch MSRP.	2.0L supercharged + turbocharged 4-cyl T6, 316 hp / 295 lb-ft, 8-speed	LED headlights with active bending lights Nappa leather and Linear Walnut inlays Ventilated front seats, 20-inch wheels 12.3-inch digital instrument display [5]
T8 Momentum	$68,100Excl. $995 destination and any tax credit.	T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid, 394 hp (Volvo, 2015)	Thor's Hammer LED headlights Orrefors crystal gear shifter [6]
T8 R-Design	$70,000Excl. $995 destination.	T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid	Piano black grille and R-Design front spoiler Nubuck/Nappa contour seats, shift paddles [6]
T8 Inscription	$71,600Excl. $995 destination.	T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid	Nappa leather seats, dash and door panels Linear wood inlays, silver matte grille [6]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Volvo pricing source.

Previous XC90 trim levels: XC90, first generation (2014 model year)

The final first-generation XC90 used a 3.2-liter six with front drive or optional all-wheel drive, seven seats standard and a $915 destination charge.[8]

Volvo XC90 XC90, first generation (2014 model year) trims in ladder order with 2014 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2014, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
3.2	$39,700Volvo MSRP, excl. $915 destination.	3.2L 6-cyl, 240 hp / 236 lb-ft, 6-speed automatic	Seven seats, integrated second-row booster cushion [8]
3.2 Premier Plus	$41,200Excl. $915 destination.	3.2L 6-cyl, 240 hp	Folding front passenger seat added for 2014 [8]
3.2 Platinum	$43,900Excl. $915 destination.	3.2L 6-cyl, 240 hp	Top 3.2 trim level [8]
3.2 R-Design	$42,700Excl. $915 destination.	3.2L 6-cyl, 240 hp	Sport-tuned suspension and steering 19-inch Ixion wheels, R-Design grille [8]
3.2 R-Design Platinum	$45,400Excl. $915 destination.	3.2L 6-cyl, 240 hp	650-watt Volvo Premium Sound, navigation, rear park assist camera [8]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Volvo pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the Volvo XC90 trim levels?

Core, Plus and Ultra, each offered with B5 and B6 mild hybrids and the T8 plug-in hybrid. Before 2023 the trims were Momentum, R-Design and Inscription.

What is the difference between XC90 Core, Plus and Ultra?

On the 2025.5 list, Plus adds $4,100 over Core (B5, 7-seat) and Ultra adds $8,500. Core is 7-seat only; Plus and Ultra offer a 6-seat layout for $500 more.

Did Volvo rename Ultimate to Ultra?

Yes. Volvo's 2024 price list used Core, Plus and Ultimate; the 2025 list uses Core, Plus and Ultra.

How much is the cheapest XC90?

For 2026 Volvo lists $62,445 including $1,395 destination. The 2025.5 B5 Core 7-seater was $58,450 excluding destination.

What were the original XC90 trims?

The 2016 second-generation XC90 launched as Momentum ($48,900 T6), Inscription ($54,500 T6) and R-Design, with T8 versions from $68,100.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Volvo for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

Volvo Car USA 2025 model year pricing and changes (Jan 21, 2025) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
Volvo XC90 named a winner in 2026 Parents Best Family Car Awards (Mar 4, 2026) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
New and improved - the best-ever Volvo XC90 (Sep 4, 2024) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
Volvo Car USA announces full 2024 model year pricing (Nov 2, 2023) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
Volvo Announces Additional Details, Pricing of All-New XC90 T6 AWD (Oct 2, 2014) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
Volvo Announces Pricing of All-New XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid (Apr 14, 2015) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
Model Overview: 2016 Volvo XC90 (Sep 17, 2015) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
Model Overview: 2014 Volvo XC90 (Jul 19, 2013) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)

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