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What's New for 2025?
The restyled 2025 XC90 looks more contemporary without sacrificing any of its timelessness, but it's largely a carryover model under the skin. The major exception is the new 11.2-inch touchscreen, which marks this model's first infotainment upgrade in nearly a decade.
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2025 Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid
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"The XC90 T8 PHEV certainly has force on its side, thanks to a combined hybrid output of 455 horsepower, and its all-electric range of 32 miles isn't shabby, either. A refresh for 2025 has made the styling crisper without subtracting one iota of handsomeness, while the previous outdated touchscreen has been supplanted by an 11.2-inch unit that feels more contemporary. Given those tweaks, we're a bit more inclined to forgive the XC90's cramped third-row seat, but it's still fundamentally a nearly decade-old SUV, albeit a very good one."—Ranked #2 out of 2 Midsize 3-Row Luxury PHEV SUVs
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. There's only one standalone version of the 2025 Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid, and here it is, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
The XC90 PHEV is frankly the only truly competitive variant in the lineup. Whereas the non-hybrid B5 and B6 struggle to keep up with swifter and more fuel-efficient rivals, the T8 plug-in-hybrid powertrain solves all of that with its prodigious 455-horsepower output and useful 32 miles of all-electric range, which gives way to a respectable rating of 27 mpg in mixed driving in gas-electric hybrid mode. You'll obviously pay a lot more to get into an XC90 T8, but it's the only XC90 we can unreservedly recommend.
The 2025 XC90 Plug-In Hybrid is offered in just one mechanical configuration. Hit the link or button to read our editorial summary and see detailed specs.
| Version | Price | Fuel | EV Range | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Volvo XC90 T8 (Plug-In Hybrid AWD) | $73,000 | Plug-In Hybrid | 32 mi | 455 hp | 523 lb-ft |
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