The facelifted Volvo XC60 has launched in South Africa, with the local arm of the Swedish automaker announcing pricing for the updated model.
Since the initial launch of the second-generation XC60 in South Africa in 2018, the premium midsize SUV has proven to be one of the Swedish marque’s most popular SUVs locally. Following the launch of the updated XC90 in October 2025, Volvo South Africa has now introduced the facelifted XC60 to our market.
Updated Volvo XC60 Price in SA
The refreshed Volvo XC60 lineup comprises four derivatives, available with the choice of mild-hybrid (T5) and plug-in hybrid (T8) powertrains. The XC60 is priced from R1 058 400 for the B5 mild-hybrid Core Bright model, while the Plus Dark B5 variant is priced from R1 116 300. The T8 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants start from R1 460 800 for the Plus Bright, with the flagship Ultra Dark priced from R1 500 700. Included in the price are a five-year/100 000 km maintenance plan and a warranty of similar duration and distance.
- XC60 B5 AWD Core Bright – R1 058 400
- XC60 B5 AWD Plus Dark – R1 116 300
- XC60 T8 AWD Plus Bright – R1 460 800
- XC60 T8 AWD Ultra Dark – R1 500 700
The XC60 B5 derivative employs a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine coupled with an integrated starter generator (ISG), which is fed by a 48 V battery. The mild-hybrid setup produces a combined power output of 183 kW and 350 N.m of torque. Power is sent to all four corners via an eight-speed automatic transmission. Volvo claims the mild-hybrid XC60 can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds. The average fuel consumption is rated at 7.6 L/100 km.
The XC60 T8’s PHEV arrangement combines a turbo- and supercharged 2.0-litre petrol engine with a single electric motor to produce a combined 340 kW and 709 N.m of torque. Sending power to all four wheels is the same eight-speed self-shifter. The automaker claims this derivative sprints from 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. The PHEV XC60 has a claimed EV-only range of 81 km when its 19 kWh battery is fully charged, and offers an average fuel consumption of 1.8 L/100 km.
Standard equipment on the updated XC60 includes 11.2-inch touchscreen infotainment, replete with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a 12.3-inch instrument cluster. New wheel designs and colours add to the refreshed exterior styling, while the interior receives new materials and practical enhancements such as an improved wireless phone charger and enhanced storage solutions. LED headlamps, fore and aft heated seats, an electrically operated tailgate, climate control, a heated steering wheel, and keyless entry also ship as standard across the XC600 range.
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