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Julian B
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Presently on order a XC40, FE, D4, 20" Wheels, ETA October.
Previous cars have been German fully loaded diesel hot hatches with good performance, ride and economy.
Though greatly looking forward to my XC40 First Edition D4, I would like an increase in overall performance and have therefore been deliberating on whether to add Polestar to my order.
I appreciate the general benefits of Polestar, though it appears to add nothing in the way of performance 0 - 60mph or economy.
Therefore is Polestar worth the additional £695 ?

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Julian B wrote: Sat Aug 11, 2018 11:23 pm
Therefore is Polestar worth the additional £695 ?
See earlier posts in this thread - opinions vary.
Two XC40s - so far! Inscription Pro T5 AWD Auto - Glacier Silver/Blond/21”, fully loaded, from Jan thro Sep 2021. Polestarred. :) Also one of the first FEs - a D4 AWD Auto - Bursting Blue/Charcoal/20" from Mar thro Aug 2018. Also Polestarred. :o
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Thanks pjm007, I have read most of the Polestar posted opinions.
Though I would have liked a little more in the way of performance from Polestar and there are other options worth considering.
To keep within Volvo Warranty I have made a decision to have my FE D4 Polestarred
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XC40 | FE | D4 | AWD | 20" Wheels | Crystal White | Ordered 14th March | Est Delivery 31st May | 2nd Confirmed Delivery 9th Oct.
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I had Polestar installed on Friday on my D4.
It definitely pulls stronger and the gear change is slicker.
I still find comfort mode too laid back and kind of disconnected. There is still a delay when coming on and off the throttle at roundabouts etc in comfort mode but that has improved.
Dynamic mode is great and very responsive and I generally stay in this mode as I have found that i can get very similar fuel economy to comfort mode and I feel so much more connected to the car.
I think that if you can spare the £695 then it does improve things nicely but it's no transformation.
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Many thanks pp67 for your info on Polestar, which I found helpful.
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Done it...

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Dynamic mode - very nice - more urgency and car leaps forward on the throttle.

Comfort mode - gears changes appear more smooth and the extra slug of torque is apparent.
MY19 FE / Crystal White / T5 / Polestar / Ordered Jan 2018 / Delivered June 2018
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chingf0rd wrote: Tue Aug 14, 2018 11:19 am Done it...

Dynamic mode - very nice - more urgency and car leaps forward on the throttle.

Comfort mode - gears changes appear more smooth and the extra slug of torque is apparent.
Congrats. Enjoy - you will!
Two XC40s - so far! Inscription Pro T5 AWD Auto - Glacier Silver/Blond/21”, fully loaded, from Jan thro Sep 2021. Polestarred. :) Also one of the first FEs - a D4 AWD Auto - Bursting Blue/Charcoal/20" from Mar thro Aug 2018. Also Polestarred. :o
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chingf0rd wrote: Tue Aug 14, 2018 11:19 am Done it...

Dynamic mode - very nice - more urgency and car leaps forward on the throttle.

Comfort mode - gears changes appear more smooth and the extra slug of torque is apparent.
Oh heck. I am going to have to look at this again, aren't I? Just to stay up with/in the original FE owners club.... :D
XC40 FE [MY18] | T5 AWD Auto | Crystal White | 20" | Lava | Apr 18
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Boomer wrote: Tue Aug 14, 2018 3:39 pm
Oh heck. I am going to have to look at this again, aren't I? Just to stay up with/in the original FE owners club.... :D
Yes. ;)
Two XC40s - so far! Inscription Pro T5 AWD Auto - Glacier Silver/Blond/21”, fully loaded, from Jan thro Sep 2021. Polestarred. :) Also one of the first FEs - a D4 AWD Auto - Bursting Blue/Charcoal/20" from Mar thro Aug 2018. Also Polestarred. :o
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Post by Neil76 »

I'm feeling the pressure too! Trying to be sensible and purchase winter wheels but this Polestar thread keeps popping up!!
FE D4 Crystal White 20" Alloys :D
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