Rica tuning
Volvo 2019+ models
Latest-generation Volvo tuning
The launch of our tuning solution for Volvo SPA VEA Gen2 models from model year 2019 onwards marked a major step forward for Volvo performance enthusiasts in June 2025.
Since its introduction, Rica Engineering’s R&D department has continued to push boundaries. Starting with our fully in-house-developed tuning for the T8 models, we subsequently expanded our offering to include the T6, T5 and T4 variants.
Through continuous innovation and further development, our ECU tuning is now available for a large part of the Volvo range, including diesel, petrol and hybrid models.
This means that more and more Volvo drivers can benefit from a tuning solution by Rica Engineering, offering the optimal balance of performance, reliability and driving comfort.
Availability
At Rica, the software is always optimised directly in the ECU. This allows us to fine-tune the engine management software with precision and make better use of your Volvo’s performance potential.
Rica tuning is currently available for the following Volvo models, among others:
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- Sedans & Wagons
S60 • S80 • S90
V40 • V60 • V70 • V90 - SUV’s & Crossovers
XC40 • XC60 • XC70 • XC90 - Diesels
2.0 D3 150 pk / 320 nm
Tuned: 190 pk / 430 nm
Gain: +40 pk / +110 nm2.0 D4 190 pk / 400 nm
Tuned: 258 pk / 535 nm
Gain: +68 pk / +135 nm2.0 D5 235 pk / 480 nm
Tuned: 258 pk / 535 nm
Gain: +23 pk / +55 nm - Benzine & Hybrid
B4 mHEV 197 pk / 300 nm
Tuned: 267 pk / 430 nm
Gain: +70 pk / +130 nmB5 mHEV 250 pk / 350 nm
Tuned: 285 pk / 440 nm
Gain: +35 pk / +90 nmB6 mHEV 300 pk / 420 nm
Tuned: 340 pk / 475 nm
Gain: +40 pk / +55 nmT2 1.5 120 pk / 220 nm
Tuned: 152 pk / 250 nm
Gain: +32 pk / +30 nmT2 2.0 122 pk / 220 nm
Tuned: 152 pk / 250 nm
Gain: +30 pk / +30 nmT3 1.5 152 pk / 250 nm
Tuned: 190 pk / 290 nm
Gain: +38 pk / +40 nmT3 2.0 152 pk / 250 nm
Tuned: 195 pk / 300 nm
Gain: +43 pk / +50 nmT4 2.0 190 pk / 300 nm
Tuned: 267 pk / 430 nm
Gain: +77 pk / +130 nmT5 2.0 245 pk / 350 nm
Tuned: 276 pk / 420 nm
Gain: +31 pk / +70 nmT5 2.0 250 pk / 350 nm
Tuned: 285 pk / 440 nm
Gain: +35 pk / +90 nmT6 AWD 320 pk / 400 nm
Tuned: 340 pk / 475 nm
Gain: +20 pk / +75 nmT6 Recharge
T6 Plug-in Hybrid
Standard: 340 pk / 590 nm
Tuned: 442 pk / 715 nm
Gain: +102 pk / +125 nmT8 Recharge
Standard: 390 pk / 640 nm
Tuned: 442 pk / 715 nm
Gain: +52 pk / +75 nmT8 Polestar
Standard: 405 pk / 670 nm
Tuned: 442 pk / 715 nm
Gain: +37 pk / +45 nmT8 Plug-in Hybrid
Standard: 455 pk / 709 nm
Tuned: 500 pk / 784 nm
Gain: +45 pk / +75 nm
- Sedans & Wagons
- Sedans & Wagons
S60 • S80 • S90
V40 • V60 • V70 • V90 - SUV’s & Crossovers
XC40 • XC60 • XC70 • XC90 - Diesels Standaard Getuned Verschil
2.0 D3 | 150 pk / 320 nm | 190 pk / 430 nm | +40 pk / +110 nm
2.0 D4 | 190 pk / 400 nm | 258 pk / 535 nm | +68 pk / +135 nm
2.0 D5 | 235 pk / 480 nm | 258 pk / 535 nm | +23 pk / +55 nm - Benzine & Hybrid
B4 mHEV | 197 pk / 300 nm | 267 pk / 430 nm | +70 pk / +130 nm
B5 mHEV | 250 pk / 350 nm | 285 pk / 440 nm | +35 pk / +90 nm
B6 mHEV | 300 pk / 420 nm | 340 pk / 475 nm | +40 pk / +55 nmT2 1.5 | 120 pk / 220 nm | 152 pk / 250 nm | +32 pk / +30 nm
T2 2.0 | 122 pk / 220 nm | 152 pk / 250 nm | +30 pk / +30 nm
T3 1.5 | 152 pk / 250 nm | 190 pk / 290 nm | +38 pk / +40 nm
T3 2.0 | 152 pk / 250 nm | 195 pk / 300 nm | +43 pk / +50 nm
T4 2.0 | 190 pk / 300 nm | 267 pk / 430 nm | +77 pk / +130 nm
T5 2.0 | 245 pk / 350 nm | 276 pk / 420 nm | +31 pk / +70 nm
T5 2.0 | 250 pk / 350 nm | 285 pk / 440 nm | +35 pk / +90 nmT6 AWD 320 pk / 400 nm | 340 pk / 475 nm | +20 pk / +75 nm
T6 Recharge 340 pk / 590 nm | 442 pk / 715 nm | +102 pk / +125 nm
T6 Plug-in Hybrid 340 pk / 590 nm | 442 pk / 715 nm | +102 pk / +125 nmT8 Recharge 390 pk / 640 nm | 442 pk / 715 nm | +52 pk / +75 nm
T8 Polestar 405 pk / 670 nm | 442 pk / 715 nm | +37 pk / +45 nm
T8 Plug-in Hybrid 455 pk / 709 nm | 500 pk / 784 nm | +45 pk / +75 nm
- Sedans & Wagons
Option: Tuned Ready-to-Install ECU
You decide how you want your Volvo to be tuned. You can have it tuned on-site by our specialists or opt for a ready-to-install tuned ECU that is shipped directly to you. Both solutions offer the same high level of care and precision and high-quality standards; the only difference is how the tuning is carried out.
- On-site tuning
Have your ECU tuned on-site by our specialists. This allows you to retain your original ECU, with the tuning tailored to your preferred tuning stage.
- On-site tuning
- Ready-to-Install ECU
Prefer to avoid a workshop visit or the hassle of sending in your own ECU? A replacement Ready-to-Install ECU is the ideal solution. It comes fully programmed and calibrated to your preferred tuning stage and is shipped directly to you. This allows you to benefit from our tuning without having to send in your own ECU beforehand.
The Ready-to-Install ECU comes with our tuning pre-installed.
It is a direct, plug-and-play replacement for your original ECU.
- Ready-to-Install ECU
Whichever solution you choose, you benefit from the same expertise and high-quality ECU tuning. This gives you the freedom to choose the option that best suits your needs and circumstances.
F.A.Q. Volvo VEA gen2 / SPA 2019+ tuning
Please send us your vin number, and we are happy to check it.
No, we only tune the ICE (internal combustion engine).
No, unfortunately the iSoftloader is not suitable for the 2019+ models.
If the manufacturer discovers that modifications have been made to the ECU or its software during the factory warranty period, you can expect your factory warranty to be voided.
We offer a 2 year warranty on the tuning and ECU.
Absolutely! Updates will continue to work as normal.
If the ECU has been replaced with a tuned Ready-to-Install ECU, all vehicle systems except the ECU can still be updated at the dealership or via OTA (Over-The-Air) updates.
Our ECU units have their own special security, and can only be updated by Rica engineering.
If you can’t find your model in our database or the in development section.
Please send us an email with your vin number and we will check it .
Volvo VEA
Volvo Engine Architecture
2.0-liter, 4-cylinder only
Aluminum block and head, Direct injection Turbocharged or turbo + supercharged, Designed for efficiency, performance, and emissions compliance
All modern Volvo petrol engines are based on this 2.0L platform.
Changes in 2019+ (VEA Gen2)
SPA (Scalable Product Architecture). SPA is Volvo’s vehicle platform used for larger models, such as:
- XC90
- XC60
- S90
- V90
- S60 / V60 (newer generations)
SPA vehicles integrate advanced electronics, safety systems, and centralized ECUs, which strongly affects diagnostics and tuning.
From model year 2019, Volvo introduced VEA Gen2 engines on SPA platforms, featuring:
- Updated ECU hardware & encryption
- New torque and emissions management strategies
- Improved combustion efficiency
- WLTP / Euro 6d compliance
- Increased cybersecurity protection (locked ECUs)
These changes made traditional tuning methods impossible—until new solutions (like Rica’s) were developed.