Does the D3 AWD qualify for polestar upgrade? - Page 2

Clan · Aug 1st, 2011, 18:09

volvo insurance doesnt charge extra for polestar.

I guess the 2 litres are already well tuned putting out nearly the same horsepower as the old 2.4 D5 was so polestar not an option

Duenorth · Aug 1st, 2011, 21:29

The new D3 AWD appears to be the same engine as the D5 but with only 163 bhp? Why didn’t Volvo not just use the existing D3 2L engine which also produces 163 bhp?

r-designbob · Aug 1st, 2011, 21:39

Good point......Why?

Clan · Aug 1st, 2011, 22:53

good question why there are so many versions in the D3 band , i would think that extra 400 cc make the extra weight and friction of the AWD system disappear ...

actualy D2 D3 D4 D5 designation doesnt refer to the actual engine anymore , just the band of horsepower output ... that is why there are so many horsepower variations of D3 ..

lynchhagen · Apr 18th, 2024, 09:40

I have been quoted €600 from Volvo in my area for a Polestar tune on my 2012 D3 Geartronic AWD.
This would incresase my HP from 163 to 210 and torque from 420nm to 440nm.

Any tips or comments from anyone who has experience or would recommend it?

GMcL · Apr 18th, 2024, 10:26

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Originally Posted by lynchhagen

I have been quoted €600 from Volvo in my area for a Polestar tune on my 2012 D3 Geartronic AWD.
This would incresase my HP from 163 to 210 and torque from 420nm to 440nm.

Any tips or comments from anyone who has experience or would recommend it?

From the numbers you quote this is for an XC60 ?
That is a 32% increase in PS, Stage 1 usually sticks to around a 20% increase, will the dealer complete a check of hoses etc before applying the map ? If it's La Linea then I expect they will find enough work to make the remap worth their while.

lynchhagen · Apr 18th, 2024, 12:59

yes, its a XC60 with 2.4 litre, 5cyl diesel. From the specs they sent me, the other main difference is the torque max(rpm). This gets optimized from 1500-2000 to 1500 -3000 rpm.
I was just wondering how this would affect the driveability in combination with the geartronic?

GMcL · Apr 18th, 2024, 17:40

Talk to the dealer would be my suggestion, maybe they have a car already with the remap. People in the UK have reported having two weeks trial, if they do not like it they can undo the upgrade, see if your local dealer offers something similar if they do not have a car available.

Aug 1st, 2011, 18:09	#11
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:49 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	volvo insurance doesnt charge extra for polestar. I guess the 2 litres are already well tuned putting out nearly the same horsepower as the old 2.4 D5 was so polestar not an option __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Aug 1st, 2011, 21:39	#13
r-designbob Premier Member Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2016 11:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: portsmouth	Good point......Why? __________________ XC60 D3 R-Design- geartronic Sapphire black/ beige interior - Panoramic roof- Tinted rear screen Money can't buy you happiness but it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery..

Aug 1st, 2011, 22:53	#14
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:49 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	good question why there are so many versions in the D3 band , i would think that extra 400 cc make the extra weight and friction of the AWD system disappear ... actualy D2 D3 D4 D5 designation doesnt refer to the actual engine anymore , just the band of horsepower output ... that is why there are so many horsepower variations of D3 .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Apr 18th, 2024, 09:40	#15
lynchhagen New Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 10:14 Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: Bad Honnef	2.4l D3 Polestar tune? I have been quoted €600 from Volvo in my area for a Polestar tune on my 2012 D3 Geartronic AWD. This would incresase my HP from 163 to 210 and torque from 420nm to 440nm. Any tips or comments from anyone who has experience or would recommend it?

Apr 18th, 2024, 17:40	#18
GMcL 0's and 1's Last Online: Apr 29th, 2024 13:08 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: -	Talk to the dealer would be my suggestion, maybe they have a car already with the remap. People in the UK have reported having two weeks trial, if they do not like it they can undo the upgrade, see if your local dealer offers something similar if they do not have a car available. __________________ 2011 Volvo S60 D3 R-design Premium - 2020 Focus ST estate automatic - 2020 KIA eSoul 150kW 64kwh EV Previous: 2005 Volvo S60 D5 Sport - 2017 Focus RS

Aug 1st, 2011, 21:29	#12
Duenorth New Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2011 21:29 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brighton	The new D3 AWD appears to be the same engine as the D5 but with only 163 bhp? Why didn’t Volvo not just use the existing D3 2L engine which also produces 163 bhp?

Apr 18th, 2024, 12:59	#17
lynchhagen New Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 10:14 Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: Bad Honnef	yes, its a XC60 with 2.4 litre, 5cyl diesel. From the specs they sent me, the other main difference is the torque max(rpm). This gets optimized from 1500-2000 to 1500 -3000 rpm. I was just wondering how this would affect the driveability in combination with the geartronic?

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