XC60 Model Year 2019

[bobby2000]

Originally Posted by lalith16

Ladies and gents, I am coming to you again for some feedback:

My understanding of the Polestar optimisation is that it is a software upgrade rather than a mechanical one to enhance engine performance in five different areas. My question is: what sort of impact would this optimisation have on fuel-consumption of an XC60 T5 and is it something worth having on T5, which already is slightly more powerful? Thanks in advance.

I got my T5 Polestar-ed when it was about 2 weeks old. I did it really for the extra torque it provides,(same as the D4) Having driven diesels since 1987 I'm a lover of the torque they provide.
In my opinion it's worth it, but then I would say that after spending £625 having it done.
My Insurance didn't go up in price because of it.
I can't comment on fuel consumption, but not supposed to affect. But if you do use the extra gained performance, you will probably use more fuel.

[lalith16]

Originally Posted by simonjedrake

It has no impact to fuel consumption when you review the individual optimisation engine sheets, but obviously if you decide to then drive it faster you get the obvious result in mpg data.

Originally Posted by bobby2000

I can't comment on fuel consumption, but not supposed to affect. But if you do use the extra gained performance, you will probably use more fuel.

Very valid points; thanks to you both. The Polestar Optimisation product sheet for T5 AWD clearly says and I quote “A Volvo with the Polestar Performance Optimisation has the same certified fuel consumption as the standard version.“ Product sheet attached for more detailed info.

[2funky]

Originally Posted by MtillingVolvo

"For most carlines, the factory will not be ready to accept MY19 orders until March 19"

You should hear today or tomorrow

Has factory started accepting orders for XC60 MY19?

[lalith16]

Originally Posted by 2funky

Has factory started accepting orders for XC60 MY19?

Mine isn’t yet; I am still waiting to hear!!

[Waggatron]

Originally Posted by lalith16

Mine isn’t yet; I am still waiting to hear!!

Me too. My dealer has been excellent with their communication and has been checking their system every day. Fingers/toes crossed that the email lands tomorrow/Friday.....

[lalith16]

Originally Posted by Waggatron

Me too. My dealer has been excellent with their communication and has been checking their system every day. Fingers/toes crossed that the email lands tomorrow/Friday.....

Looks like we’re all in the same boat...!!

[Billfolder]

Yep, same here. Waiting for an update on a MY19 XC90 T5

I chased Volvo UK who confirmed that they have started accepting orders at the factory and they suggested to chase the dealer early to mid next week for an update on build and delivery timescales...

[lalith16]

Originally Posted by Billfolder

Yep, same here. Waiting for an update on a MY19 XC90 T5

I chased Volvo UK who confirmed that they have started accepting orders at the factory and they suggested to chase the dealer early to mid next week for an update on build and delivery timescales...

I spoke to them this morning and was given the same info that the team in Sweden will start accepting the orders from Mon 26th March with first deliveries to start from June onwards. The online pricelist and the configurator for XC60 will be updated to MY19 on 1st April.

[Billfolder]

Still no news on mine! Anyone else heard anything?

[lalith16]

Originally Posted by Billfolder

Still no news on mine! Anyone else heard anything?

Heard nothing yet on mine; sometimes they say ‘no news is good news’ and I won’t know if that is true until I know the news!!