2027 Volvo XC60 and XC90 gain new long-range PHEV options, Australian timing confirmed

PerthNow - Sep 15, 2026

The styling of the Volvo XC60 has been brought into line with the XC40, but the big news is the EV-sized battery living under the floor.

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