This week we're in Spain discovering all there is to know about the new Volvo S90 sedan and V90 wagon, impressions on which we'll have for your shortly. But there will inevitably be a swath of buyers who want a sportier experience. And for just such individuals, Volvo has itsPolestar division, which just announced some performance upgrades for the Swedish automaker's new flagship models.
Much as it did for the smaller S60, V60, and XC60, the new Polestar Performance Optimization package for theS90 and V90 is aimed at improving the vehicle's response to inputs from the throttle and shifter. The manufacturer has refrained from itemizing any empirical details in improvement to performance or output, but instead says it has focused on optimizing the engine and transmission to deliver a more engaging driving experience.
The upgrades are fully covered by warranty and certified for emissions and fuel consumption. They'll initially be offered on the D5 diesel powertrain option not available in North America, but will expand in October to the T6 model we will get here.
Even more promising, however, is what we hear Polestar has in store for the flagship Volvos in the future.According to Motor Trend, full-on performance versions of the S90 and V90 could be in the works with as much as 600 horsepower. That would be more than enough to take the fight to the likes of the Mercedes-AMG E63and BMW M5, but instead of a turbocharged V8 powertrain, would be rather impressively based on the existing T8 plug-in hybrid setup that's built around a 2.0-liter inline-four. One way or another, we're sure we've not yet heard the last word on what Polestar can do with Gothenburg's latest.
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