The Volvo XC90 facelift has launched in India at an ex-showroom price of Rs 1.03 crore. The refreshed XC90 SUV is slightly more expensive and packs several design and tech upgrades over the outgoing car.
- 2025 XC90 costs Rs 2 lakh more than its predecessor
- It has a mild-hybrid petrol unit; no diesel engine option
- The SUV rivals the Mercedes GLE, BMW X5 and Audi Q7
2025 Volvo XC90 facelift exterior design
‘Thor’ headlights are slimmer; new alloy wheel design
The overall silhouette of the Volvo XC90 SUV remains similar to the outgoing model. However, many redesigned exterior styling elements are inspired by the all-electric Volvo EX90, including a revised grille with diagonal slats, slimmer ‘Thor’ hammer headlights, refreshed bumpers, darker tail-lamps and new alloy wheels (see table below for XC90 dimensions). If one opts for the air suspension, the ground clearance goes up to 267mm from 238mm.
Length 4,953mm | Width 1,931mm | Height 1,773mm |
Wheelbase 2,984mm | Ground clearance 238-267mm | Fuel tank 71 litre |
Now, the XC90 facelift is also available in Mulberry Red colour. Volvo continues to offer the other five options – Onyx Black, Crystal White, Denim Blue, Bright Dusk and Vapour Grey.
2025 Volvo XC90 facelift interior and features
Portrait-oriented touchscreen; panoramic sunroof
The new XC90’s cabin looks mostly familiar with black leather upholstery. Volvo has fitted a larger 11.2-inch touchscreen in its flagship XC90 model; it runs on Google-based software, allowing for over-the-air (OTA) updates. The Swedish car brand further claims that the resolution of the portrait-styled touchscreen has been improved.
Features such as a panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charging, a 360-degree camera system, a head-up display, memory seats and an air purifier (with a PM 2.5 filter) continue to be offered with the updated model.
2025 Volvo XC90 facelift engine and performance
250hp 2.0-litre mild-hybrid petrol engine
Under the hood of the refreshed XC90 is a 2.0-litre mild-hybrid turbo-petrol engine, producing 250hp and 360Nm of maximum torque. Being AWD, the 8-speed automatic transmission sends power to all four wheels, allowing the Volvo XC90 to reach 100kph from a standstill in 7.7 seconds.
2025 Volvo XC90 facelift rivals
The 2025 Volvo XC90 facelift, which costs Rs 2 lakh more than the outgoing model (Rs 1.01 crore), goes against the German trio of the Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW X5 and Audi Q7, with the Audi being the most affordable in this segment. Like Q7, Volvo does not come with the option of a diesel engine, while the Mercedes and BMW SUVs come in both petrol and diesel versions.
All prices, ex-showroom, India
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