Fun. When it comes to driving and driving pleasure, few things are as satisfying as a car that turns using two axles. A characteristic that can be achieved through the adjustments of the chassis/suspension binomial, or through the way in which the power is distributed to the axles.
Volvo, aware not only of the importance of driving pleasure, but also of the safety and predictability of reactions of its models, commissioned the Polestar of an important task: to optimize the software that manages the engine torque, gearbox and suspensions of its new models in the 40, 60 and 90 series.
With this new software developed by Polestar, which will be available exclusively on Volvo models with all-wheel drive and combustion engine, the rear axle will receive more power. Result? More interesting dynamic behavior and better responsiveness on surfaces with low grip. For more diligent drivers, it will be possible to describe the curves in a more «artistic» way — if I made myself understood…
To select this "powered by Polestar" driving software, simply select the Dynamic driving mode and partially deactivate the traction and stability control system.
Meanwhile, Polestar continues to work hard on Polestar 1, which will be the first model in the history of the newly autonomous Swedish brand. With more than 600 hp, Öhlins suspensions, chassis with carbon components and above-average electrical autonomy, Polestar's future promises…