Last year, Volvo's XC60 topped the sales chart for imported SUVs in South Korea. The XC series, including the XC60, achieved impressive results, with over 5,900 units of the XC60, around 2,600 units of the XC40, and more than 1,600 units of the XC90 sold last year, totaling over 10,000 units. These figures surpass those of Toyota, Lincoln, and Honda. By April 2025, Volvo reported selling over 3,000 units of the XC series.
Meanwhile, the domestic launches of the XC60 and XC90 facelifts have garnered significant interest. Volvo introduced the XC60 facelift in February and the second facelift of the XC90 last year. The second facelift of the XC60 features changes that closely resemble those in the recently unveiled second facelift of the XC90.
The front end features a newly designed radiator grille with an iron mark, transitioning from the previous chrome vertical pattern to a glossy black diagonal pattern. The existing headlamp and bumper designs remain unchanged, while the updated grille pattern enhances a fresh and sophisticated appearance.
The interior also underwent changes, featuring an 11.2-inch infotainment display with a next-generation user interface. This display is larger than before and boasts a 21% increase in pixel density, significantly improving clarity. The new XC60's infotainment system incorporates Qualcomm Technology's next-generation Snapdragon cockpit platform, doubling the system's speed and enhancing graphics rendering speed by tenfold.
The sound system retains the Bowers & Wilkins audio setup, with the center speaker cover now featuring a mesh design. The door trim speaker covers also adopt the mesh design. The seat stitching pattern has slightly changed, and the location of the wireless smartphone charging system on the center tunnel has been improved for better usability.
The new XC60 introduces three new exterior colors: Forest Lake, Aurora Silver, and Mulberry Red. Inside, it offers quilted Nordico and navy herringbone weave seat finishing materials.
Last year, Volvo announced the XC90 facelift, which includes additional air intakes on both sides of the bumper to improve airflow. The previous 9-inch vertical infotainment display has expanded to 11.2 inches. In line with this, the design of the air vents on either side of the display has been updated, and the dashboard now features a more three-dimensional appearance. The center fascia and lower dashboard area now feature metal accents.
The new XC90 offers optional adaptive dampers and air suspension that adjust in real-time based on road conditions. The air suspension collects data at a resolution of 500 times per second from the vehicle and road surface, actively adjusting suspension stiffness and ride height. Additionally, insulation and sound-absorbing materials have been reinforced to reduce ambient noise.
The XC60 and XC90 facelifts, scheduled for 2024 and 2025, will incorporate some new software services. These updates will not only apply to the new models but also be available to 2.5 million customers who purchased Volvo vehicles since early 2020 through OTA updates. Volvo Korea has yet to finalize the domestic launch and pricing for the XC60 and XC90 facelifts, but they plan to release this information as soon as it becomes available.
However, the prices for the existing 2025 XC60 models have been set at approximately $48,500 for the B5 Plus Bright, $52,000 for the B5 Ultra Bright, $55,000 for the B6 Ultra Bright, and $64,600 for the T8 Ultra Bright. The price range for the existing XC90 diesel models is between $60,500 and $67,500, while the gasoline models range from $70,500 to $71,500. The price for the plug-in hybrid models ranges from $82,600 to $104,500.