If you’re in Calgary and looking for a luxury three-row SUV that combines Scandinavian design with advanced safety capabilities, check out the 2026 Volvo XC90 at Volvo Cars Royal Oak.
What’s new for 2026?
While the XC90 received a substantial refresh for the 2025 model year, the 2026 model year brings meaningful enhancements in technology, style and comfort.
- Sharper exterior styling: A redesigned grille with diagonal elements, a more sculpted hood, and updated side vents give the XC90 a more confident, modern presence.
- Updated lighting signature: Volvo’s iconic “Thor’s Hammer” LEDs have been refined with slimmer housings, new light graphics, and available matrix LED functionality for improved visibility.
- Upgraded cabin tech: A larger, tablet-style 11.2-inch centre display now anchors the interior, paired with redesigned vents, refreshed trim pieces and a more sophisticated ambient lighting setup.
- Greater comfort and luxury: New interior materials, improved seating choices, richer textures and enhanced sound insulation elevate overall ride quality and quietness
- Improved connectivity and software: Google built-in technology (Maps, Assistant and Play Store) now comes with expanded over-the-air update capability for long-term usability.
- Versatile passenger and cargo space: With both 6- and 7-seat layouts still available, the XC90 remains an adaptable family SUV with strong towing ability, AWD options and refined chassis dynamics.
Powertrain Options for the 2026 XC90
- Mild-hybrid - A gasoline engine coupled with a 48-volt mild hybrid system which recuperates braking energy, assists the engine, but does not plug-in to charge.
- Plug-in hybrid (Recharge) - A gasoline engine + electric motor + battery that can plug into an external charger, offering a meaningful electric-only range. For the XC90 this is the T8 variant.
- Full Electric (EX90) - Volvo’s fully electric three-row SUV, the EX90, offers all-electric driving with zero tailpipe emissions and represents the next step in Volvo’s transition toward a fully electric lineup.
Safety & Family-Friendly Details
- The XC90 includes advanced driver assistance and safety systems as standard across its variants: e.g., adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, and auto-brake features.
- All-wheel drive capability is standard or available in the plug-in variant, which is valuable for Calgary winters and mountain roads.
Why Choose Volvo Cars Royal Oak in Calgary?
- As a local Volvo dealer, Royal Oak understands Alberta weather, winter conditions and Calgary-to-mountain usage.
- We provide service, parts specials and winter-wheel kits tailored for local conditions.
If you’re evaluating a three-row luxury SUV for 2026 that fits your Calgary lifestyle, the XC90 hits many boxes: Scandinavian luxury, family-friendly practicality, strong safety credentials, flexible powertrain choices.
Next Steps:
- Visit Volvo Cars Royal Oak and book a test drive of both the mild-hybrid and a hybrid plug-in so you feel the difference in driving, charging, fuel behaviour.
- Ask about winter-wheel/tires packages, mountain drive readiness (AWD, towing, road traction) and family/lifestyle fit (dog gear, second/third row flexibility, cargo space).