Decisions!! - Page 4

I-S · Aug 19th, 2013, 09:52

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Originally Posted by TimS

I see the Polestar site only offer it for the V70 D4 AWD XC Geartronic. The D4 2wd Geartronic's not listed. Is there some concern over the drivetrain (maybe less robust on the D4 than the D5 2wd), or is it marketing?
Tim.

The 2wd D4 is 2.0 single turbo engine. The awd D4 is 2.4 twin turbo (very very close to the D5).

Capt Pugwash · Aug 19th, 2013, 10:44

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Originally Posted by Crockers

Do check on your insurance...that's a massive % increase in HP - moist insurers won't touch it n

I have found Aviva will sort me out, just need to pay accordingly..

Quite laughable that Volvo have now sorted us D4 2.5 owners out with Polestar...glad I chose D4 now, even with additional costs my 2013 D4 Awd now works out significantly cheaper than the D5 I looked at

Guess with the new engines on the way they are not so bothered about it affecting D5 sales...happy days for D4 owners

nomorework · Aug 19th, 2013, 12:20

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Originally Posted by I-S

Now polestar have updated their site and you can polestar the D4:
http://www.polestar.com/en-gb-gb/mod...utomatic-2013/

Only issue I have with this that up to 2500rpm there's very little extra power. I suspect most XC60 owners don't exceed 2500rpm on a regular basis.

Torque is what makes the car feel faster and while the max torque is held for longer there's very little torque increase.

dorisdoodle · Aug 19th, 2013, 12:45

Hi, I have just changed my 2 year old XC60 D5 R Design for a new MY2014 D5 SE Lux Nav which has a polestar upgrade and was surprised but when I rang to let my insurance company know, they advised my premium has gone down by £9 a year.

Presume it is because the SE Lux is a lower insurance group than the R Design?

Crockers · Aug 19th, 2013, 16:57

Which insurance company was that. GH ow much time left before renewal?

When I remapped a Mercedes my insurance company didn't want any extra premium. Come renewal they didn't want to insure it.

dorisdoodle · Aug 19th, 2013, 17:41

It was with Volvo Insurance - renewal is due next April.

Crockers · Aug 21st, 2013, 09:41

When I spoke to them they add 10% for Polestar on D5 (didn't ask about D4) but take off 10% if you have the drivers support pack fitted.

When I had Polestar fitted to my V60 205 bhp - 225bhp it cost me just shy of £600 - now we are looking at the top end of £700 for less extra....wish I could see it as being worth it...

I-S · Aug 21st, 2013, 11:20

Indeed, polestar for 215 d5 doesn't seem worthwhile. However, for 163 d4 2.4 it's phenomenal... basically gives you a d5.

Aug 19th, 2013, 16:57	#35
Crockers Premier Member Last Online: Jun 19th, 2024 17:17 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Wilts	Which insurance company was that. GH ow much time left before renewal? When I remapped a Mercedes my insurance company didn't want any extra premium. Come renewal they didn't want to insure it. __________________ XC60 Inscription Pro T5. Mussel Blue with blonde. Xenium, intellisafe pro, towbar, 4 zone , polestar, body styling pack. Apple car play.Tinted windows NOW SOLD

Aug 21st, 2013, 09:41	#37
Crockers Premier Member Last Online: Jun 19th, 2024 17:17 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Wilts	When I spoke to them they add 10% for Polestar on D5 (didn't ask about D4) but take off 10% if you have the drivers support pack fitted. When I had Polestar fitted to my V60 205 bhp - 225bhp it cost me just shy of £600 - now we are looking at the top end of £700 for less extra....wish I could see it as being worth it... __________________ XC60 Inscription Pro T5. Mussel Blue with blonde. Xenium, intellisafe pro, towbar, 4 zone , polestar, body styling pack. Apple car play.Tinted windows NOW SOLD

Aug 19th, 2013, 12:45	#34
dorisdoodle New Member Last Online: May 11th, 2014 18:53 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Yorkshire	Hi, I have just changed my 2 year old XC60 D5 R Design for a new MY2014 D5 SE Lux Nav which has a polestar upgrade and was surprised but when I rang to let my insurance company know, they advised my premium has gone down by £9 a year. Presume it is because the SE Lux is a lower insurance group than the R Design?

Aug 19th, 2013, 17:41	#36
dorisdoodle New Member Last Online: May 11th, 2014 18:53 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Yorkshire	It was with Volvo Insurance - renewal is due next April.

Aug 21st, 2013, 11:20	#38
I-S Premier Member Last Online: Jul 22nd, 2021 23:43 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Huddersfield	Indeed, polestar for 215 d5 doesn't seem worthwhile. However, for 163 d4 2.4 it's phenomenal... basically gives you a d5.

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