Polestar XC90 Performance Upgrade - Worth It? - Page 3

idheath · Apr 29th, 2010, 13:04

Does the Polestar upgrade change the emmisions for either the manual or auto?

ITServe · Apr 29th, 2010, 13:33

Well, my wife had to go to Nottingham today, so she drove through Grantham and got the polestar fitted this morning. I will hear how good it is when she gets back this evening!

As far as I am aware, it makes no difference to the emmissions, and should improve fuel economy - unless you use it all the time that is, if you're gonna boot it continuously to feel the extra power you won't benefit!

Have had a superchips remap on a 320d and that is fantastic - better economy, 43 more PS and 100Nm more torque! Not so dramatic on the XC90 but the torque increase should make a big difference on pull aways.

I'll post again when I've driven it!

CharlieG · May 4th, 2010, 14:22

If you don't mind me asking, what price is the supplying dealership offering you?

The best price being offered through SMW Volvo in Belfast is £579.00. Still too dear for me as my XC90 is a 2003 (MY2004).

Thanks.

Bathurst · May 5th, 2010, 10:57

IT Serve - have you driven it yet?

T.

miketango75 · May 5th, 2010, 11:16

I'm waiting for news too !

ITServe · May 5th, 2010, 18:13

Hi Folks! Sorry for the delay adding to the thread.

I have driven the car now quite a bit, and it is better at getting up to speed. It is easier to drive gently too, as it pulls better at lower revs, so less painfull to drive economically than before.

The average economy is now 32mpg, up from 29mpg before. It was at 34mpg but after a few runs with me driving and accelerating hard occasionally I got it down a bit.

It does seem to have made a difference to economy, although the car is brand new and now has 2ooo miles on the clock, so the engine will also be freeing up a little now.

Best thing was that I got Volvo Insurance down to 380 quid so the Polestar cost me nothing extra to insure!

Overall I am happy with the 550 pounds it cost us. We plan on keeping the car for some years, unless we get bored with it! Making it nicer to drive and more responsive is worth it in my opinion, and a little better economy to boot is a bonus

lordlichfield · May 6th, 2010, 19:41

I would consider it if it improved fuel economy substantially but it doesn't look like it is worth it to me. Performance would be further down my list, it is not a sports car so I don't need to be driving it hard - I just need more MPG!

LRS · May 6th, 2010, 20:14

My old BMW 335d 286 bhp was Evolve remapped to 350 bhp an increase of 64 bhp for £599!

Volvo on the other hand charges £600 for an increase of just 20 bhp! I’m struggling to see the value in that? Volvo needs to lower this to around £250 and then I would consider it!

ITServe · May 6th, 2010, 21:09

LRS I tend to agree, but stomached the cost on the basis that I got a massive discount on the car new anyway. Also, as I said, it does make the car more pleasurable to drive, its the torque rather than the BHP that helps or course. I too have a chipped alternative vehicle, mine's a 320d M Sport, superchipped to 220 PS and 450Nm Torque - for £399 with a handheld bluefin programmer thrown in for when I need to de-map it! Much better value for money I know!

jeffo · May 7th, 2010, 08:08

Your both so wrong. Thank god you made the right choice with the Volvo.

You really should get rid of those horrible BMWs and replace them with a Jaguar XKR. Having just written one off I know how good they are, and although my wife made me buy her a Mini Convertible, next year I will be back in an XKR.

420 bhp...without the need to chip it. The 2011 model (although to rich for my blood) puts out 510 bhp.

Drive a Jag XK...You'll never go back to those boring BMs.

May 5th, 2010, 11:16	#25
miketango75 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2012 09:34 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cambridge	I'm waiting for news too ! __________________ MY2010.5 XC90 SE LUX D5, Metallic black, Dark tinted rear windows, Tempa spare & PACOS

May 6th, 2010, 20:14	#28
LRS Sugga Wannabe Last Online: May 15th, 2024 20:35 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Reading	My old BMW 335d 286 bhp was Evolve remapped to 350 bhp an increase of 64 bhp for £599! Volvo on the other hand charges £600 for an increase of just 20 bhp! I’m struggling to see the value in that? Volvo needs to lower this to around £250 and then I would consider it! __________________ - (MY22 \| XC60 B5 P AWD \| Inscription \| AAOS Google) -------- (MY22 \| XC40 B4 P AWD \| Inscription \| Sensus)

Apr 29th, 2010, 13:04	#21
idheath Junior Member Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:03 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nr. Doncaster	Does the Polestar upgrade change the emmisions for either the manual or auto?

Apr 29th, 2010, 13:33	#22
ITServe XC90 Exec in Grey Pearl Last Online: Aug 26th, 2014 21:46 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Norwich	Well, my wife had to go to Nottingham today, so she drove through Grantham and got the polestar fitted this morning. I will hear how good it is when she gets back this evening! As far as I am aware, it makes no difference to the emmissions, and should improve fuel economy - unless you use it all the time that is, if you're gonna boot it continuously to feel the extra power you won't benefit! Have had a superchips remap on a 320d and that is fantastic - better economy, 43 more PS and 100Nm more torque! Not so dramatic on the XC90 but the torque increase should make a big difference on pull aways. I'll post again when I've driven it!

May 4th, 2010, 14:22	#23
CharlieG New Member Last Online: Sep 24th, 2010 09:13 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Portrush	If you don't mind me asking, what price is the supplying dealership offering you? The best price being offered through SMW Volvo in Belfast is £579.00. Still too dear for me as my XC90 is a 2003 (MY2004). Thanks.

May 5th, 2010, 10:57	#24
Bathurst Junior Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2016 13:58 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Berkshire	IT Serve - have you driven it yet? T.

May 5th, 2010, 18:13	#26
ITServe XC90 Exec in Grey Pearl Last Online: Aug 26th, 2014 21:46 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Norwich	Hi Folks! Sorry for the delay adding to the thread. I have driven the car now quite a bit, and it is better at getting up to speed. It is easier to drive gently too, as it pulls better at lower revs, so less painfull to drive economically than before. The average economy is now 32mpg, up from 29mpg before. It was at 34mpg but after a few runs with me driving and accelerating hard occasionally I got it down a bit. It does seem to have made a difference to economy, although the car is brand new and now has 2ooo miles on the clock, so the engine will also be freeing up a little now. Best thing was that I got Volvo Insurance down to 380 quid so the Polestar cost me nothing extra to insure! Overall I am happy with the 550 pounds it cost us. We plan on keeping the car for some years, unless we get bored with it! Making it nicer to drive and more responsive is worth it in my opinion, and a little better economy to boot is a bonus

May 6th, 2010, 19:41	#27
lordlichfield Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2017 23:22 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London	I would consider it if it improved fuel economy substantially but it doesn't look like it is worth it to me. Performance would be further down my list, it is not a sports car so I don't need to be driving it hard - I just need more MPG!

May 6th, 2010, 21:09	#29
ITServe XC90 Exec in Grey Pearl Last Online: Aug 26th, 2014 21:46 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Norwich	LRS I tend to agree, but stomached the cost on the basis that I got a massive discount on the car new anyway. Also, as I said, it does make the car more pleasurable to drive, its the torque rather than the BHP that helps or course. I too have a chipped alternative vehicle, mine's a 320d M Sport, superchipped to 220 PS and 450Nm Torque - for £399 with a handheld bluefin programmer thrown in for when I need to de-map it! Much better value for money I know!

May 7th, 2010, 08:08	#30
jeffo Senior Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2015 08:56 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wirral	Your both so wrong. Thank god you made the right choice with the Volvo. You really should get rid of those horrible BMWs and replace them with a Jaguar XKR. Having just written one off I know how good they are, and although my wife made me buy her a Mini Convertible, next year I will be back in an XKR. 420 bhp...without the need to chip it. The 2011 model (although to rich for my blood) puts out 510 bhp. Drive a Jag XK...You'll never go back to those boring BMs.

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