Polestar booster

Volvo performance brand Polestar has introduced the latest generation powertrain optimisation for the newVolvo XC60.

With the Polestar boost, the new XC60 T8 delivers a hefty 421bhp, matching the optimised XC90 T8 as the most powerful Volvo models ever built.

The Polestar optimisation improves five key areas of the enginewhileretainingtheVolvo warranty, emission levels, fuel consumptionandapureelectric range of 45 kilometres for the T8.

Polestar chief Henrik Fries said: ”Our goal is to create usableperformanceineveryday driving situations for Volvo ownerswhowantanenhanced driving experience.

“The new XC60 has provided uswithanexcellentbasetowork on with a dynamic chassis and a state of the art powertrain. WiththePolestaroptimisation, it makes the new Volvo XC60 a true drivers’car.”