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I agree you get as much torque steer as your driving style dictates, but I can only compare with similar other cars I have driven over the years. I remember little FWD 80’s cars like the Astra GTE notably being quite scary in this respect, but similarly some FWD cars handle their power much better. The 163bhp S60 I have puts the power down with ease, and I have driven a few E4’s with 185-210bhp which also accelerate much easier out of junctions etc.

All I’m saying is it doesn’t feel terribly well engineered in the XC60 and I expected better from Volvo. God knows why anyone would remap or polestar their FWD XC60’s for more power it must feel horrible. Unless the power curve / delivery is changed perhaps.

I think the main problem is I’m comparing an SUV with saloons etc. I haven’t driven a 200+ bhp Range Rover for example but I suspect they cope with it better than the volvo...