So, finally, after a long wait, the Volvo XC70 plug-in hybrid is here. Introduced specifically in the Chinese market, the new XC70 is the rebirth of the iconic moniker, but with a twist. Check out its complete details below, including the UAE launch timeline.

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2026 Volvo XC70: Design

The new XC70 is based on the brand new Scalable Modular Architecture or SMA, which means that it is fairly long and wide. At 4.815 meters, the XC70 falls into the Mercedes GLC category.

The overall design of the XC70 is clearly inspired by the other Volvo cars, including the new EX90. The front has a completely covered fascia with the trademark ‘Thor’s Hammer’ LED DRLs and new Matrix LED headlights.

Volvo has covered the front completely, but the XC70 comes fitted with active aero flaps that direct the air towards the brakes and inside the cabin to keep things cooler.

The side profile is neat and clean with the curved wheel arches, frameless doors, and flush door handles. Customers can opt for 19-inch to 21-inch dual-tone aerodynamic alloys.

Meanwhile, the rear section has a fairly simple and elegant design with the vertically-aligned LED taillights and a slightly raked roofline.

Volvo XC70: Interiors

The cabin layout of the new 2026 XC70 is simple, elegant, and minimalist. The double-decker dashboard gets two screens for the speedometer and infotainment.

Due to the SMA platform, it has a flat floor design that has improved the space and comfort for the rear passengers. Additionally, the cabin is draped with recycled leather upholstery and sustainable materials.

The XC70 gets 408 litres of cargo area, which is expandable up to 1,456 litres by folding the rear seats.

Volvo XC70: Features

Volvo has fairly equipped the XC70 with modern features, including the following:

• 12.3-inch digital instrument console
• 15.4-inch infotainment screen
• 92-inch augmented reality head-up display (optional)
• Harman Kardon music system
• Ventilated seats with memory function
• Tri-zone climate control
• Dual-pane panoramic sunroof
• Wireless charging
• Ambient lighting
• Haptic touch controls
• Level 2 ADAS safety

Volvo XC70: Engine specifications

Volvo has not revealed the engine details of the XC70, but online reports claim that it will get a range extender engine. It is a small 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine that makes 161 bhp that offers a maximum range upwards of 1,200 km with a bigger battery.

Volvo will be offering the XC70 with two battery options: 21.2 kWh and 39.6 kWh.

The 21.2 kWh option will be a FWD with a total power output of 314 bhp and an EV-only range of 116 km. It will sprint 0-100 km/h in 8 seconds.

Meanwhile, the 39.6 kWh battery pack option will get the AWD producing 456 bhp and offering an EV-only range upwards of 200 km. The 0-100 km/h for this variant will come in just 5.3 seconds.

UAE launch date and price

Volvo has announced that the XC70 is China-specific only. However, the brand says it is exploring other markets. Thus, we are not sure when the XC70 will come to the UAE. However, if it is launched in the UAE in future, it will be priced around AED 260,000.

Our verdict

Volvo’s resurrection of the XC70 brand name is the brand’s desperate need for survival in the global market, which has been taken over by Chinese players. Moreover, the XC70 is the brand’s first EREV, which will establish the base for future models.

FAQs

1. What is the range of the 2026 Volvo XC70?

The total driving range of the new Volvo XC70 is above 1,200 km.

2. When will the Volvo XC70 launch in the UAE?

Volvo is expected to launch the new XC70 in the UAE later next year.