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Remapping a XC60 - anyone tried it?Views : 3654 Replies : 11Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Has anyone tried remapping a XC60 to either increase its bhp from the standard 185bhp or/and its torque? Does the fuel mpg improve also?
My XC is a 2008/9 earlier version with 97k miles and possibly could do with a ‘little more’?
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Hello Mark
As I understand it, there is what is called a "Polestar" upgrade which is essentially a Volvo approved upgrade/remap However it is quite expensive, £600-900 give or take. Apparently this optimises performance and economy but has to be done via the Volvo dealership network, a search of the forum will bring up quite a few threads on this How this would differ from a standard diesel tuning house and cost I am uncertain Wiser heads than I will chime in shortly I expect. I have a D4 AWD which is the slowest of the range, I don't have a beef with the performance but I have never towed with it but have carried large loads on long commutes with no problem |
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I also have D4 AWD but I had Polestar done and it does make the car noticeably quicker without impacting mpg.
As mine is an auto, the gearbox shifting is also optimised so makes it more worth the cost. I do think Volvo should have a cheaper option for manual cars There's likely to be plenty of tuning firms out there that could remap for much less money but I'm not sure they could do anything with the auto gearbox
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Volvo will offer discounts on the Polestar Optimisation periodically.
I paid £374 for mine
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Let’s hope there feeling generous soon as would like to get the official one from Volvo if at all possible but can’t afford the full massive list price cost
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Polestar is overpriced for a very small increase in power. It´s better to get BSR or Rica. They make a difference.
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My power increase from 205 to 225 bhp was moderate, but it was the increase in torque from 420 to 460 Nm which was the more noticeable, in part because it was delivered earlier in the power band than standard. But my Polestar package was more than just this tickle to power & torque. What made the car feel different was their tweaks to throttle response / gear change points / holding onto gears longer. In short, my XC60 felt more alert. The cost to me back then was a shade over £500, which I still feel was money well spent. What put me off following the Rica / BSR route was the increase to my insurance premium. With the Polestar the cost was nil and the remainder of my Volvo Selekt warranty remained valid. Through all the years I have owned Volvo's I have documented all my fuel expenses, calculating them manually rather than relying on the unreliable computer figures. One fact with the Polestar Optimisation is the fuel economy remained unchanged, just as they claim. |
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I am a big fan of remapping and i am Another vote for Polestar for all the reasons others have mentioned. I had mine installed last year for £350. It is worth looking out for offers and negotiating with your local dealer to price match ( which is what i did).
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My MY2009 XC90 with the 185hp diesel D5 was fitted with a Heico tune back in 2010. At that time it cost something like 2400 GBP, but came with full certification and official entry into the national vehicle register here in Switzerland
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