An over-the-air update will give some five year old Volvos a fresh feel
- Volvo reveals new updates across its entire lineup for the 2026 model year.
- All vehicles will receive an upgraded infotainment system with a new UX.
- Adaptive cruise control becomes standard across the entire 2026 range.
Volvo recently introduced the facelifted XC60 and now the company has announced additional updates for the 2026 model year. Most of them are tech-focused and some will benefit owners of existing vehicles.
Kicking things off is a next-generation user experience, which is known as the Volvo Car UX. This updated infotainment software can already be found in the EX30, EX90, and facelifted XC90, but now it will come to every new Volvo for 2026.
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It will then be delivered to existing vehicles with Google built-in via an over-the-air update. This means around 2.5 million cars – including some built as far back as 2020 – will be getting a new infotainment experience. Volvo said the update will be coming to certain versions of the C40, XC40, EX40, EC40, S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, XC60, S90, V90, V90 Cross Country, and XC90.
The company didn’t say much about the UX, but stated it has been designed to “make complex tasks simple.” The automaker added they used real-world data and customer feedback to ensure owners will be able to interact with their car in a safe and enjoyable way.
Putting software aside, 2026 models will also be getting an infotainment hardware upgrade courtesy of Qualcomm. This promises to make Android Automotive-based infotainment systems more than twice as fast as outgoing models. Customers can also expect better responsiveness as well as graphics generation that is up to 10 times faster.
Volvo is also making adaptive cruise control standard equipment across its entire U.S. lineup. That’s a welcome move and one that’s likely overdue given the company’s premium positioning.
Rounding out the highlights are two new colors called Aurora Silver and Forest Lake. The XC40 will also be getting a new Black Edition styling package, which will mirror the one offered on the XC60. This means we can expect black wheels, black badging, and a black grille.
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