2028 Volvo XC90

The Volvo XC90 has been the luxury automaker's flagship gas-powered SUV for decades, providing an intriguing alternative to midsize SUVs like the Audi Q7, BMW X5, and Mercedes-Benz GLE. Most versions of the 2028 Volvo XC90 will look the same as today's model, but if you opt for the range-topping plug-in hybrid powertrain, you'll enjoy a surprise that lies far beneath the 2028 Volvo XC90's handsome sheetmetal. 

The big news for the 2028 XC90 PHEV is its larger battery pack, which affords far more range than previously. The pack has 37.9 kWh of usable capacity (up from 14.7 kWh) and grants up to 73 miles of EV-only range. That is way up from the 33 miles the outgoing XC90 PHEV could manage. 

Buyers who don't necessarily feel the need to go PHEV still have options. The B5 models still use a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a mild hybrid system, which produce 247 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque and return 25 mpg combined. The more powerful B6 is twin-charged (there's a turbo and a supercharger) and is also a mild hybrid. All told, the system here makes a punchier 295 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy only suffers slightly, rated at a Volvo-estimated 23 mpg combined. 

The rest of the XC90 remains very much unchanged. Newer models will get Google Gemini built in, while older ones will get access to the AI assistant via an over-the-air update. Beyond that, the interior will feel identical to its currently available counterpart, but that's no bad thing — the XC90 has always offered a comfortable cabin with high-quality materials.

Really, the gains for 2028 are exclusive to that plug-in hybrid system. If that doesn't interest you but an XC90 does, there's no reason to wait. If you are the type who charges at home and doesn't have an ultra-lengthy daily commute, the new long-range PHEV might be worth waiting for. Production starts at the end of this year, so you can expect to see the 2028 XC90 on dealer lots in early 2027.