The 2027 Volvo XC60 has been caught testing with camouflage that leaves no doubt: the Swedish brand is preparing a new update just one year after the last facelift. The images show changes to the front, rear, and lighting units, aligning the design with the future EX60. But the real reason is not aesthetic, but to comply with Euro 7 regulations and keep the combustion engine alive.
The mechanics adapt to Euro 7 regulations 🔧
Under the camouflage, the 2027 XC60 hides a technical refinement more significant than the redesign. Volvo is working on adjusting combustion engines and plug-in hybrids to reduce emissions without losing performance. New catalytic converters, a revised exhaust system, and optimized electronic management are expected. This key update ensures the SUV remains in production while the transition to electric slows down.
For those who thought the combustion engine was already dead 💨
It turns out that the farewell to combustion engines won't be as quick as official speeches promised. Volvo, which a few years ago announced its full conversion to electric vehicles by 2030, is now busy tweaking the XC60 so it can keep burning gasoline without remorse. A facelift forced by bureaucracy that, at least, leaves us with a nicer SUV. Or so we hope.