What is Polestar performance upgrade on Volvo XC60?
Polestar Performance optimizes the power and torque in your Volvo. It makes the car more lively and fun to drive and increases safety in situations where you need extra performance, such as when passing. All this without increasing fuel consumption or affecting your Volvo’s Original Warranty.
What is Volvo XC60 D4?
Our XC60 D4 R-Design is the fleet-friendly version of Volvo’s premium mid-sized SUV being the 190bhp FWD (front-wheel drive) diesel, emitting less emissions and providing reduced tax and fuel costs compared to the all-wheel drive versions above it in the range.
What’s the difference between a D4 and D5 Volvo XC60?
The fastest XC60 engine is the 217bhp D5, which only comes with four-wheel drive. The four-wheel-drive 2.4-litre D4 is both slower and less efficient than its 2.0-litre D4 front-wheel-drive counterpart. The R Design Lux Nav trim is also too pricey.
Is the Volvo XC60 D4 a 4×4?
The D4 returns 62.8mpg and emits just 117g/km of CO2. The Volvo XC60 with the diesel D5 engine is only available as a 4×4, but thanks to start-stop technology – which is fitted as standard across the range – and the six-speed manual gearbox, it returns 139g/km and 53.5mpg.
Is Polestar owned by Volvo?
Polestar was once a high-performance brand under Volvo Cars. Polestar is jointly owned by Volvo Car Group and Zhejiang Geely Holding of China. Volvo was acquired by Geely in 2010.
Which Volvo XC60 engine is best?
We’d recommend the 2.0-litre D4 diesel. It’s frugal, yet can also get the car from 0-62mph in just 8.1 seconds – plus it’s smooth and quiet. If you need four-wheel drive (for more grip on slippery roads or if you intend to use the car for towing), then the 2.4-litre D4 is the best option.
What does Polestar add to a Volvo?
A Polestar Engineered Optimisation is a performance package that combines more engine power and torque with enhancing powertrain adjustments. The result is a next level driving experience.
Can you get a Polestar upgrade on a Volvo XC60?
But that’s not to say you can’t get a Polestar upgrade for current Volvo models, including the XC60. It’s called Polestar Engineered Optimisation and increases power and torque while not affecting fuel economy, according to Volvo at least.
What does Polestar performance optimisation do for Volvo?
Polestar Performance Optimisation enhances driving pleasure and increases the performance of your Volvo. The technology has been developed by Polestar in close cooperation with engineers at Volvo.
Is the Volvo 850 t5-r a Polestar car?
Since then the 850 T5-R and R have become some of the most sought-after 90s classics. In the intervening years, Volvo has dabbled in performance with its Polestar models. Now actually a brand in its own right, Polestar will build electric-only performance cars which will be separate from Volvo models. This is no rebadging exercise.
What kind of power does a Volvo XC60 get?
As part of Volvo’s electrification plans, the XC60 is getting mild hybrid power with B4 and B5 versions. We didn’t choose a petrol Volvo XC60 for its fuel economy, but how is the T5 performing?