Volvo XC60: price, engines, T8 plug-in hybrid and both US generations

By CarWhere Research · Updated

The Volvo XC60 is a two-row midsize luxury SUV and the best-selling Volvo of all time. Volvo's 2025 US prices ran from $47,050 for a B5 Core to $75,250 for the T8 Polestar Engineered, excluding destination. The B5 mild hybrid is EPA-rated 26 mpg combined, and the 455-hp T8 plug-in hybrid offers 36 miles of electric range.

Type
Two-row midsize luxury SUV, all-wheel drive
Price (MSRP)
$47,050–$75,250 (2025 MY) · Volvo-published 2025 starting MSRPs, excluding destination: B5 AWD Core $47,050 to XC60 Polestar Engineered T8 $75,250. We could not retrieve Volvo's 2026 XC60 price list.[1]
Powertrains
XC60 B5 AWD (mild hybrid), XC60 T8 AWD plug-in hybrid · 455 hp
Current generation
Second generation (SPA), 2018–present

2025 Volvo XC60 price and trims

Volvo's most recent full XC60 price list. The 2026 refresh added an 11.2-inch center screen and adaptive cruise control became standard across Volvo's US lineup; we could not retrieve 2026 trim prices.[1][8]

Volvo XC60 trims with 2025 model-year base MSRP (USD) and powertrains
TrimMSRP (2025)Powertrain
Core$47,050B5 AWD, excl. destination. T8 Core $58,050.2.0L turbo 4-cyl B5 mild hybrid, 8-speed automatic, AWD; T8 plug-in hybrid: 2.0L turbo 4-cyl + rear electric motor, 455 hp / 523 lb-ft[1]
Plus$51,700B5 AWD, excl. destination. T8 Plus $62,600.2.0L turbo 4-cyl B5 mild hybrid, 8-speed automatic, AWD; T8 plug-in hybrid: 2.0L turbo 4-cyl + rear electric motor, 455 hp / 523 lb-ft[1]
Ultra$57,000B5 AWD, excl. destination. T8 Ultra $67,850. Black Edition: $58,100 (B5) / $68,950 (T8).2.0L turbo 4-cyl B5 mild hybrid, 8-speed automatic, AWD; T8 plug-in hybrid: 2.0L turbo 4-cyl + rear electric motor, 455 hp / 523 lb-ft[1][3]
Polestar Engineered$75,250T8 eAWD, excl. destination.T8 plug-in hybrid: 2.0L turbo 4-cyl + rear electric motor, 455 hp / 523 lb-ft[1]

Every XC60 trim compared, with standard equipment and previous-generation prices →

Volvo XC60 engines, horsepower and mpg

EPA rates the 2026 XC60 T8 at 63 MPGe on electricity with 36 miles of electric range and 28 mpg on gasoline alone; the 2027 B5 is rated 24/29/26 mpg. Volvo's retrievable releases do not list B5 output. A long-range XC60 T8 with up to 78 miles of electric range (Volvo preliminary) is due in early 2027.

Volvo XC60 powertrains with manufacturer-rated output and EPA fuel economy (city/highway/combined)
VersionEngineHorsepowerTorque (lb-ft)TransmissionDriveEPA mpg (city/hwy/comb)
XC60 B5 AWD (mild hybrid)Core, Plus, Ultra, Black Edition2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder with 48-volt mild-hybrid system[2][1][3]——8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive23/30/262026 MY[2]
XC60 T8 AWD plug-in hybridCore, Plus, Ultra, Black Edition, Polestar Engineered2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder (312 hp) plus 143-hp rear electric motor, 18.8 kWh battery[4][3][5][1]4555238-speed automaticElectric all-wheel drive (eAWD)28/28/282026 MY[5]

Output is as rated by the manufacturer; fuel economy is the EPA estimate. "—" means no official figure was found.

XC40 vs XC60

The XC40 is Volvo's subcompact SUV on the Compact Modular Architecture; the XC60 is the midsize model on the larger Scalable Product Architecture. Both offer a B5 mild hybrid; only the XC60 offers a plug-in hybrid.[21][22][1][23][2][24][5][8][3]

XC40 vs XC60
XC40XC60
PlatformCMA (Compact Modular Architecture)SPA (Scalable Product Architecture)
B5 AWD Core starting MSRP (2025, excl. destination)$40,650$47,050
Top B5 starting MSRP (2025)$49,300 (Ultra)$58,100 (Ultra Black Edition)
B5 AWD EPA mpg (2026)23/30/2623/30/26
Front-drive B4 (2026 EPA)25/32/27 mpgNot offered
Plug-in hybridNo (electric version sold as EX40)T8, 455 hp, 36 mi electric range
Black EditionYes (from 2026)Yes (from 2024)
  • An XC60 B5 Core cost $6,400 more than an XC40 B5 Core on 2025 pricing.
  • EPA rates the two B5 AWD models identically at 26 mpg combined for 2026.
  • The XC60 is the only one of the two with a plug-in hybrid.

XC60 T8 plug-in hybrid explained

The 2018 XC60 T8 combined a supercharged and turbocharged 2.0-liter engine with a rear electric motor for 400 hp; EPA rated it at 59 MPGe with 18 miles of electric range. The 2020 Polestar Engineered version raised output to 415 hp and 494 lb-ft with Öhlins dampers and six-piston brakes.

Volvo's 2022 extended-range update brought an 18.8 kWh battery and a 143-hp rear motor for 455 hp. Volvo describes the current T8 as a 312-hp turbo four plus the 143-hp motor; EPA rates the 2026 XC60 T8 at 63 MPGe and 36 miles.

  • 2018: 400 hp, 59 MPGe / 18 mi (EPA)
  • 2020 Polestar Engineered: 415 hp / 494 lb-ft
  • 2022 extended range: 455 hp / 523 lb-ft
  • 2026: 63 MPGe / 36 mi (EPA)
  • 2027 long-range: up to 78 mi (Volvo, preliminary)
  • [6][15][16][4][3][5][17]

Volvo T5 and T6 engines in the XC60

In the first-generation XC60, the T6 was a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six: 281 hp and 295 lb-ft in 2010, 300 hp and 325 lb-ft by 2016, and 325 hp and 354 lb-ft in the R-Design. Drive-E four-cylinders took over the T5 and T6 names from 2015.

In the second generation, the T5 was a 250-hp turbo four and the T6 a 316-hp turbocharged and supercharged four. Mild-hybrid B5 and B6 versions replaced them.[12][13][18][6][19]

XC60 Black Edition

Volvo added the Black Edition for 2024 on the top Ultimate level, with a gloss-black iron mark and wordmark and 21-inch gloss-black wheels. It cost $57,500 as a B5 and $68,950 as a T8. On the 2025 list it was $58,100 (B5 Ultra) and $68,950 (T8 Ultra).[3][1]

Best-selling Volvo and US production

Volvo said in June 2025 that the XC60 had become its best-selling car of all time, built at Torslanda, Sweden and Chengdu, China. It was Volvo's top US model in 2025 with 41,105 sales, and Volvo plans to add XC60 production, mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid, to its Ridgeville, South Carolina plant from late 2026.[7][20][9]

Volvo XC60 generations by year

Every US Volvo XC60 generation with model years and engines, newest first
GenerationUS model yearsEnginesNotes
Second generationSPA2018–presentT5 (250 hp), T6 (316 hp) and T8 plug-in hybrid (400 hp) at launch; B5/B6 mild hybrids from 2022; extended-range T8 (455 hp) from 2022Priced from $41,500 (T5), $44,900 (T6) and $52,900 (T8) at launch and named 2018 World Car of the Year. The 2026 refresh added an 11.2-inch center screen. Volvo says more than 1.5 million of this generation have been sold worldwide and plans US production in Ridgeville, South Carolina from late 2026.[6][7][4][8][9][10]
First generation2010–20173.0L turbo 6-cylinder T6 (281 hp at launch, later 300 hp; 325 hp R-Design), 3.2L 6-cylinder, 2.5L turbo 5-cylinder (250 hp), and 2.0L Drive-E T5/T6 four-cylinders from 2015Launched as a single T6 AWD model at $37,200 plus $825 destination, with City Safety low-speed auto-braking standard as a world first and 9.1 inches of ground clearance. Drive-E four-cylinders with an 8-speed automatic arrived later in the run.[11][12][13][14]

Volvo XC60 problems and recalls

The broadest current XC60 recall is 25V-908, a rearview camera software fix for 2022–2025 models. T8 plug-in hybrids have 25V-179 (2020–2022 battery short circuit) and 25V-392 (B-mode braking), and early second-generation cars have wiper-nut (2018–2020) and tailgate lift-arm (2018–2019) recalls.

Documented Volvo XC60 issues and NHTSA recall campaigns
IssueGenerationYearsType
Rearview camera image may not display (recall 25V-908)[25][26][27]Second generation (2018–present) – 2022–20252022–2025Recall 25V908000
Plug-in hybrid high-voltage battery may short circuit (recall 25V-179)[28][27]Second generation (2018–present) – 2020–2022 T82020–2022Recall 25V179000
Loss of brake function in B mode or One Pedal Drive (recall 25V-392)[29][27]Second generation (2018–present) – 2022–2026 T82022–2026Recall 25V392000
Front wiper arm nuts may loosen (recall 20V-503)[30][27]Second generation (2018–present) – 2018–20202018–2020Recall 20V503000
Tailgate lift arms may freeze and separate (recall 19V-046)[31][27]Second generation (2018–present) – 2018–20192018–2019Recall 19V046000
Engine may not start, causing loss of drive power (recall 22V-793)[32][27]Second generation (2018–present) – 2022–20232022–2023Recall 22V793000
Low-pressure fuel pump fuse can fail (recall 21V-414)[33][27]Second generation (2018–present) – 2019–20202019–2020Recall 21V414000
Automatic emergency braking may not engage (recall 20V-144)[34][27]Second generation (2018–present) – 2019–20202019–2020Recall 20V144000

All 12 documented XC60 issues and 12 recalls, with symptoms and pre-purchase checks →

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a Volvo XC60?

Volvo's 2025 price list starts the XC60 at $47,050 for a B5 AWD Core and tops out at $75,250 for the T8 Polestar Engineered, excluding destination. The T8 plug-in hybrid Core started at $58,050.

What engine does the Volvo XC60 have?

Current XC60s use a 2.0-liter four-cylinder: the B5 is a turbocharged 48-volt mild hybrid, and the T8 plug-in hybrid adds a 143-hp rear electric motor for 455 hp and 523 lb-ft.

What mpg does the XC60 get?

EPA rates the 2026 XC60 B5 AWD at 23 city / 30 highway / 26 combined mpg. The T8 is rated 63 MPGe on electricity, 36 miles of electric range, and 28 mpg on gasoline alone.

Is the XC60 bigger than the XC40?

Yes. The XC60 is Volvo's midsize SUV on the Scalable Product Architecture, while the XC40 is the subcompact model on the Compact Modular Architecture.

Where is the Volvo XC60 built?

Volvo said in 2025 that the XC60 is built in Torslanda, Sweden and Chengdu, China, and that production will start at its Ridgeville, South Carolina plant in late 2026.

Sources

Prices and output are as published by the manufacturer for the model year shown; fuel economy is from the EPA. Equipment changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

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  2. EPA fuel economy: 2026 Volvo XC60 B5 AWD — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  3. Volvo Car USA adds XC60 Black Edition to 2024 lineup (Aug 15, 2023) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  4. Volvo Car USA announces new extended range Recharge plug-in hybrid models (Mar 14, 2022) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  5. EPA fuel economy: 2026 Volvo XC60 T8 AWD plug-in hybrid — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  6. Volvo Cars Announces Pricing for All-New 2018 XC60 (May 17, 2017) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  7. The XC60 is now the best-selling Volvo car of all time (Jun 25, 2025) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  8. Volvo Car USA announces 2026 hybrid lineup (Jun 2, 2025) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  9. Volvo Cars brings production of global best-seller XC60 to its US plant (Jul 16, 2025) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  10. EPA fuel economy: 2018 Volvo XC60 AWD 2.0L turbo (T5) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  11. Volvo Announces Pricing of the New 2010 XC60 (Jan 29, 2009) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  12. 2010 Volvo XC60 Model Overview (Jan 11, 2009) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  13. Model Overview: 2016 Volvo XC60 (Sep 17, 2015) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  14. EPA fuel economy: 2010 Volvo XC60 AWD 3.0L turbo (T6) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  15. EPA fuel economy: 2018 Volvo XC60 AWD PHEV (T8) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  16. Volvo adds 415hp plug-in hybrid electric SUV and wagon to 2020 lineup (Apr 3, 2019) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  17. Volvo Cars unveils America's longest electric range plug-in hybrids: the new XC60 and XC90 (Sep 15, 2026) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  18. Volvo Cars' New Drive-E Powertrains Offer Power and Efficiency (Aug 16, 2013) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  19. Volvo Car USA announces 2023 lineup will be only hybrid or electric (May 3, 2022) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  20. Volvo Car USA reports fourth quarter and full-year 2025 sales (Jan 9, 2026) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  21. The New 2019 Volvo XC40 Makes a Bold Statement in the Compact SUV Market (Sep 21, 2017) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  22. Volvo XC90 - model year 2017 (Mar 1, 2016) — Volvo Car USA newsroom (news.cision.com/volvo-car-usa)
  23. EPA fuel economy: 2026 Volvo XC40 B5 AWD — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  24. EPA fuel economy: 2026 Volvo XC40 B4 — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  25. NHTSA recall 25V-908: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  26. NHTSA recall 25V-282: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  27. DOT/NHTSA recall dataset (6axg-epim): all Volvo Car USA, LLC recalls — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  28. NHTSA recall 25V-179: High-Voltage Battery May Short Circuit (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  29. NHTSA recall 25V-392: Loss of Brake Function (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  30. NHTSA recall 20V-503: Wipers may Loosen (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  31. NHTSA recall 19V-046: Tailgate Lifting Arms may Freeze and Separate (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  32. NHTSA recall 22V-793: Loss of Drive Power (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  33. NHTSA recall 21V-414: Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Fuse Can Fail (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  34. NHTSA recall 20V-144: Automatic Emergency Braking May Not Engage (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)

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