Volvo XC90 facelift vs old model: price, features, exterior comparison

Volvo XC90 facelift features thorough exterior and interior upgrades, along with a slight price hike over the pre-facelift model.

Published On Mar 07, 2025 08:00:00 AM

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Volvo XC90 facelift vs old price features exterior comparison

New Volvo XC90 (left), old Volvo XC90 (right)

The Volvo XC90 facelift has been launched with a host of exterior and interior upgrades over the last model. Volvo India has also slightly increased the price of its XC90, which rivals the Audi Q7, Mercedes GLE and BMW X5. Keep reading to discover the list of upgrades the new flagship Volvo SUV packs.

2025 XC90 exterior changes

Features

Swipe right for new XC90 and left for old XC90 exterior

Exterior differences include a revised grille with diagonal slats, slimmer ‘Thor’ hammer headlights, refreshed bumpers, darker tail-lamps and a new design for 20-inch alloy wheels.

Dimensions

Volvo XC90 facelift dimensions
Length (mm)	4953
Width (mm)	2140
Height (mm)	1773
Wheelbase (mm)	2984

The overall silhouette of the Volvo XC90 SUV looks identical to the outgoing model, stretching the tape to nearly 5 metres. For XC90’s length, width, height and wheelbase dimensions, see the table above.

Colours

The 2025 XC90 sports utility vehicle gets a new Mulberry Red colour over the other five options – Onyx Black, Crystal White, Denim Blue, Bright Dusk and Vapour Grey.

2025 Volvo XC90 interior and features

Features

Swipe right for new XC90 and left for old XC90 interior

Volvo has fitted a larger 11.2-inch touchscreen that has an improved resolution and a new user interface (UI). This portrait-styled display runs on Google-based software and supports over-the-air (OTA) updates. Additionally, the automaker has also upgraded the 360-degree camera system, wireless charger and sound insulation materials.

Other features carried over to the updated XC90 include a panoramic sunroof, 19-speaker Bowers and Wilkins sound system, powered front seats with memory function, Nappa leather seats with ventilation, an air purifier (with a PM2.5 filter) and seven airbags.

Upholstery

Three new leather upholstery colours have been introduced – black, off-white and light brown –replacing the maroon and brown ones. Even the inlays for dashboard and door trims now get new grey and brown options.

2025 Volvo XC90 engine specs

In the latest XC90 model, the same 250hp, 360Nm 2.0-litre turbo petrol mild-hybrid engine does duty. It is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels; it takes 7.7 seconds to reach the 100kph mark.

2025 Volvo XC90 price

The pre-facelift XC90’s last recorded price was Rs 1.01 crore, ex-showroom, and with the 2025 XC90, the price has gone up by a negligible Rs 2 lakh to Rs 1.03 crore.

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