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pilot assist upgrade

• Thread starter vcRdesign
• Start date Aug 24, 2016

vcRdesign

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Aug 24, 2016 #1 Messages 69 Likes 7 State MD Country United States What I Drive 2016 xc90 bursting blue has anyone heard anything about upgrading the pilot assist in the xc90.? ours is up to 31MPH, I've read somewhere that Volvo will come out with a software upgrade that would make it like the new s90 where it is up to 80MPH. since the launch of the s90, I have not heard anything reg. this. any input would be much appreciated. cheers!!! U

UDPurdue

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Sep 11, 2016 #2 Messages 2 Likes 0 State FL Country United States What I Drive 2017 XC90 We have a 2017 and its up to 80 mph. So I am sure your dealer should be able to update it. S

skippy1977

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Jan 7, 2017 #3 Messages 27 Likes 3 State PA Country United States What I Drive 2016 Volvo XC90 I received a flyer in the mail from Volvo this week with the upgrade listed as an accessory. Not sure how much it costs though.

vcRdesign

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Jan 9, 2017 #4 Messages 69 Likes 7 State MD Country United States What I Drive 2016 xc90 bursting blue yup, I got the flyer too. hopefully its not too expensive. and finally a rear dvd player for the kiddos! U

Ukexpat

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Jan 10, 2017 #5 Messages 19 Likes 1 State DE Country United States What I Drive 2016 XC90 R-Design I got the flyer and asked my dealer about it. The service guy couldn't find it in his system yet... 2016 XC90 R-Design, Passion Red, Polestar[sup]+[/sup]. 22" rims, carbon fiber trim, B&W audio + CD, air suspension, convenience, climate + HUD, vision. OSD 4/4/16, picked up from dealer 6/9/16.

crewcabrob

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Jan 10, 2017 #6 Messages 119 Likes 16 State NE Country United States What I Drive XC90 Inscription Someone was getting this done today. Anyone want to report back on how it went?

vcRdesign

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Jan 11, 2017 #7 Messages 69 Likes 7 State MD Country United States What I Drive 2016 xc90 bursting blue see post " pilot assist gen2" someone said they are getting the upgrade done and it costs 399$. but I haven't heard/read anything on its functionality, performance...

dloftis

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Jan 12, 2017 #8 Messages 77 Likes 9 City Sparta State NC Country United States What I Drive 2016 volvo xc90, 2006 VW Beetle cov vcRdesign said: see post " pilot assist gen2" someone said they are getting the upgrade done and it costs 399$. but I haven't heard/read anything on its functionality, performance...[/QUOT I had it done last week. Dealership charged us $299 for the upgrade and installed our outside door handle tape recall as well. I tried it out immediately on a 4 lane highway at 70 mph and it works well. Not great but well. You have some swerving with it trying to track between lines; the sensors trying to read the inside and outside lines while tracking the car in front of you but it DOES work. I am glad I had the upgrade installed. Click to expand... H

HughWilliams

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Jan 12, 2017 #9 Messages 2 Likes 0 State Non-US Country United Kingdom What I Drive 2016 XC90 T8 I'm in the UK. Got the upgrade booked for tomorrow. Will report back when I've tried it out. B

bonedoggie

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Jan 18, 2017 #10 Messages 10 Likes 2 State NJ Country United States What I Drive 2017 XC90 Inscription We have it on our 2017 and I have been quite impressed with it's functionality. It handled the NJ Parkway with aplomb, which is no small task as it has narrow lanes and a lot going on. The unsettling thing about it is that you in essence become a "manager of the system" rather than a driver even with the required contact to the wheel. I have used it on long trips and I find myself not remembering the events on the road around me as much. It's a bit of a paradigm changer and I'm still getting used to it.

Krabba

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Jan 24, 2019 #11 Messages 9 Likes 1 City Charlotte State NC Country United States What I Drive '16 T6 Inscription Reviving this 2-year-old thread in hopes that those who have had the upgrade completed will chime in with their experiences over that time. I have an appointment next week to have my ‘16 CPO Inscription upgraded and if I’m going to spend the $340 they are telling me the two (?) software packages cost I want to ensure it is worth it. I’ve been quite impressed with what my V1 software can do autonomously up to 30 MPH but love the idea of the capability at highway speeds. I had a ‘19 XC60 loaner while my 10K service was being completed and really enjoyed that feature.

SRG963

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Feb 18, 2019 #12 Messages 154 Likes 30 State SC Country United States What I Drive 2017 XC90 Inscription FYI, the top speed has increased to 125mph (I believe), but this is only when following someone with PA engaged. It will not work above 87mph without a leader vehicle first reaching these speeds. It will, however, stay engaged, until you turn the vehicle off. So, once it has engaged above 87, you can resume the higher speeds without a lead vehicle. I've not had time to really test this out more than once. PA at 100+ is kinda freaky. 2016 takes 3 updates, I believe 2017 took 2 updates 2018 only needs 1 update, I believe. M

Movan

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Feb 19, 2019 #13 Messages 50 Likes 7 State IL Country United States What I Drive 2018 XC 90 Inscription SRG963 said: FYI, the top speed has increased to 125mph (I believe), but this is only when following someone with PA engaged. It will not work above 87mph without a leader vehicle first reaching these speeds. It will, however, stay engaged, until you turn the vehicle off. So, once it has engaged above 87, you can resume the higher speeds without a lead vehicle. I've not had time to really test this out more than once. PA at 100+ is kinda freaky. 2016 takes 3 updates, I believe 2017 took 2 updates 2018 only needs 1 update, I believe. Click to expand... Do you now have PA3 on your car? If so, how much did it cost to upgrade? 2018 XC90 Inscription

SRG963

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Feb 19, 2019 #14 Messages 154 Likes 30 State SC Country United States What I Drive 2017 XC90 Inscription Movan said: Do you now have PA3 on your car? If so, how much did it cost to upgrade? Click to expand... I have the updated intellisafe files. PA3 isn't available yet, I checked last week. Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk You must log in or register to reply here. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Link

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