Polestar does not effect comfort mode

Tresco85 · Oct 1st, 2020, 17:15

Just been told by a dealer that Polestar only effects Polestar mode and has no effect on comfort and eco mode. Not happy with this and glad I paid nowhere near the proper price if this is true.

volvo s60 2001 · Oct 1st, 2020, 17:39

Hi. I agree with you, that it never worth the full price. Under £500 is fine, but anything above is waste of money.
I am interested if anyone can give me an answer whether the actual Polestar software is ever updated or it stays the same as it is as the moment when is installed

Tresco85 · Oct 1st, 2020, 17:47

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Originally Posted by volvo s60 2001

Hi. I agree with you, that it never worth the full price. Under £500 is fine, but anything above is waste of money.
I am interested if anyone can give me an answer whether the actual Polestar software is ever updated or it stays the same as it is as the moment when is installed

I was told it was updated as they added the overboost after mine was done and was told it would be updated with the new version.

Paul Wildsmith · Oct 1st, 2020, 19:01

While I don't know for certain (and honestly wouldn't be surprised if a dealer would know much detail), after I had Polestar installed in both my S90 (and V40), it had an effect in comfort mode.

key76 · Oct 1st, 2020, 19:50

I paid full price and only discovered this after the event.

I never use Polestar as it’s far too brutal. Tried it coming fast off a light and it held gear at redline for about 10 seconds. I would have changed much sooner and it cannot be good for engine at all. Sounds like it is screaming!

Bluenose129 · Oct 2nd, 2020, 09:44

Had mine installed about 8 months ago and when I collected the car I noticed that there was no indication that Polestar had been installed, so queried it and they said it had definitely been installed. Anyway I insisted it was looked at as I remember Polestar appearing on the central display and driver display on a car I test drove, so they took it back in. I was right, they had to install the latest software and then Polestar came up on the dash. So if you have an older variant like mine then it needs the latest software.

It certainly helps the gearbox speed which is my biggest gripe but the holding gear is frankly cr4p. Rarely use it because of this.

Tresco85 · Oct 2nd, 2020, 12:11

I have just had my local dealer phone back and confirm to me that the Polestar does effect all modes and that the salesman at their other dealership does not know what he is talking about.

Cull06 · Oct 2nd, 2020, 12:22

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Originally Posted by Tresco85

I have just had my local dealer phone back and confirm to me that the Polestar does effect all modes and that the salesman at their other dealership does not know what he is talking about.

I thought this was the case. I definitely saw an improvement on my last car across all modes.

Oct 1st, 2020, 17:15	#1
Tresco85 Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 20:20 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thatcham	Polestar does not effect comfort mode Just been told by a dealer that Polestar only effects Polestar mode and has no effect on comfort and eco mode. Not happy with this and glad I paid nowhere near the proper price if this is true. __________________ XC60 Inscription Pro, MY18 Electric Silver.

Oct 1st, 2020, 19:01	#4
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Today 10:32 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	While I don't know for certain (and honestly wouldn't be surprised if a dealer would know much detail), after I had Polestar installed in both my S90 (and V40), it had an effect in comfort mode. __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

Oct 1st, 2020, 19:50	#5
key76 Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2022 16:59 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: South	I paid full price and only discovered this after the event. I never use Polestar as it’s far too brutal. Tried it coming fast off a light and it held gear at redline for about 10 seconds. I would have changed much sooner and it cannot be good for engine at all. Sounds like it is screaming! __________________ S90 T5 R-Design (MY20) in Onyx Black with Polestar Optimisation Perforated Charcoal Nappa Leather with Power Passenger Seat with Memory, Harmon Kardon, Winter Pack, Heated Windscreen, Xenium Pack with IntelliSafe Surround

Oct 2nd, 2020, 09:44	#6
Bluenose129 New Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2022 22:26 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ringwood	Had mine installed about 8 months ago and when I collected the car I noticed that there was no indication that Polestar had been installed, so queried it and they said it had definitely been installed. Anyway I insisted it was looked at as I remember Polestar appearing on the central display and driver display on a car I test drove, so they took it back in. I was right, they had to install the latest software and then Polestar came up on the dash. So if you have an older variant like mine then it needs the latest software. It certainly helps the gearbox speed which is my biggest gripe but the holding gear is frankly cr4p. Rarely use it because of this. __________________ White XC60 Inscription Pro 2018 D5 PowerPulse Polestar. Pan Roof, Intellisafe, 360 Camera, Mudflaps, Rear wheel guards, towbar, black interior, apple car play.

Oct 2nd, 2020, 12:11	#7
Tresco85 Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 20:20 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thatcham	I have just had my local dealer phone back and confirm to me that the Polestar does effect all modes and that the salesman at their other dealership does not know what he is talking about. __________________ XC60 Inscription Pro, MY18 Electric Silver.

Oct 1st, 2020, 17:39	#2
volvo s60 2001 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 21:13 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London	Hi. I agree with you, that it never worth the full price. Under £500 is fine, but anything above is waste of money. I am interested if anyone can give me an answer whether the actual Polestar software is ever updated or it stays the same as it is as the moment when is installed

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