XC60 D4 Polestar

ANDY V70 D5 SPORT · Oct 22nd, 2023, 17:27

Hi, i have a 2016 FWD xc60 D4 manual wondering anyone with the same engine got polestar.
If so can you tell me what performance difference also your mpg please?
I'm thinking of getting it just wanted to know the advantages in doing so.

MacV50 · Oct 22nd, 2023, 17:39

AWD or FWD?

I had my 2016 D4 AWD auto done about a year into ownership and it definitely pepped up the performance without any noticeable difference in MPG

I would say getting it done on the auto is more worthwhile as the gearbox software is also updated while in a manual car, you only get the engine done so it feels quite pricey

No idea on the effect on a FWD car but you only get an extra 10bhp on the 2.0 D4 so again the value is less compared with the 30bhp extra on the 2.4 D4

Buckshot61 · Oct 23rd, 2023, 15:19

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Originally Posted by ANDY V70 D5 SPORT

Hi, i have a 2016 FWD xc60 D4 manual wondering anyone with the same engine got polestar.
If so can you tell me what performance difference also your mpg please?
I'm thinking of getting it just wanted to know the advantages in doing so.

Polestar is a waste of money. Get BSR instead.

soleil · Oct 23rd, 2023, 16:05

Andy,
got our 17 plate XC60 auto gearbox FWD 2.0 'polestarred' earlier this year and it has been great. A little quicker off the mark, more responsive. But the biggest change has to be when driving that the power seems to be there constantly underfoot. That is the best way I can describe it. Lifetime average MPG has also risen since it was done, as recorded by the Volvo app. Managed to get it done for an amazing price!
Try and 'test drive' a car that has it done. Volvo usually offer the chance to 'undo' it if it does not suit you. Hope this helps you make up your mind.

MacV50 · Oct 23rd, 2023, 19:00

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Originally Posted by Buckshot61

Polestar is a waste of money. Get BSR instead.

I got mine done as it retained the volvo warranty and also did the gearbox. I think most 3rd party tuners simply can't do that. You'll probably get more power from them but with potential for trouble down the line

Buckshot61 · Oct 26th, 2023, 12:45

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Originally Posted by MacV50

I got mine done as it retained the volvo warranty and also did the gearbox. I think most 3rd party tuners simply can't do that. You'll probably get more power from them but with potential for trouble down the line

I had it for 3,5 years and 40 000 miles without trouble. Afaik the only thing they did for the gearbox was to limit the torque on low gears.

Oct 22nd, 2023, 17:27	#1
ANDY V70 D5 SPORT Senior Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 21:13 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Shropshire	XC60 D4 Polestar Hi, i have a 2016 FWD xc60 D4 manual wondering anyone with the same engine got polestar. If so can you tell me what performance difference also your mpg please? I'm thinking of getting it just wanted to know the advantages in doing so. Last edited by ANDY V70 D5 SPORT; Oct 22nd, 2023 at 18:50.

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MacV50 Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:45 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Aberdeen	AWD or FWD? I had my 2016 D4 AWD auto done about a year into ownership and it definitely pepped up the performance without any noticeable difference in MPG I would say getting it done on the auto is more worthwhile as the gearbox software is also updated while in a manual car, you only get the engine done so it feels quite pricey No idea on the effect on a FWD car but you only get an extra 10bhp on the 2.0 D4 so again the value is less compared with the 30bhp extra on the 2.4 D4 __________________ MY2017 XC60 D4 AWD R-Design Lux Nav Auto with Polestar

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soleil Junior Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2023 16:08 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: N/Hants	Andy, got our 17 plate XC60 auto gearbox FWD 2.0 'polestarred' earlier this year and it has been great. A little quicker off the mark, more responsive. But the biggest change has to be when driving that the power seems to be there constantly underfoot. That is the best way I can describe it. Lifetime average MPG has also risen since it was done, as recorded by the Volvo app. Managed to get it done for an amazing price! Try and 'test drive' a car that has it done. Volvo usually offer the chance to 'undo' it if it does not suit you. Hope this helps you make up your mind. __________________ My17 XC60 SE Nav D4 FWD, Savile grey, Geartronic, power driver seat, driver support pack, winter active lights pack, TFT screen, F+R sensors, On Call, towbar, G3 glasscoat My15 V40 SE Lux Nav D2, Flamenco red, driver support pack, winter pack

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