FIRST DRIVE: Polestar 3 – Swede’s luxe SUV targets BMW iX
Uploaded 1 year ago by Top Gear
Video Summary
Here is the summary of the YouTube video review of the electric car, Polestar 3: - Polestar 3 is an all-electric SUV with seating for five, competing with the BMW X5, Porsche Cayenne, and Audi Q8 e-tron. - Priced at 75,900 pounds, it offers approximately 390 miles of WLTP range. - It shares a Volvo architecture called SPA that underpins the Volvo EX90. - The car doesn't seem as massive when standing next to it, with a low nose and roofline creating a "shrink-wrapped" feel. - It has a 111-kilowatt-hour battery. - The SmartZone front cluster integrates advanced driver assistance systems, replacing the traditional grill with "seeing" tech. - Its back features a spoiler with a full-width light bar and aero blades for efficiency. - It also contains 21- or 22-inch wheels with Brembo brake calipers, and body cladding adds to an SUV look. - Has frameless rearview mirrors and flush glass. - From a rear view perspective, there's a kick in the C-pillar of a long black line. This makes the roof appear a seamless, floating shape. - Polestar signature twin-bladed daytime running lights and headlights - It has lots of technology: 5 radar modules, 5 external cameras and 12 extra ultrasonic sensors. From 2025, available with Lidar pod on the roof from Luminar. - The standard car comes with a 25-speaker Bowers and Wilkins audio system, and other features are standard with additional packs. - The test car had a few odd bumps in the rear suspension as well as some electrical quirks. - It is better at torque vectoring than other vehicles. The car also had the ability to disconnect rear motor. - Long Range Dual Motor has 483 bhp and 620 lb-ft torque; and goes from 0-62 mph in five seconds. Performance pack gets it to 4.7. - Feels like a fast wagon instead of a SUV Luxury car. Very fun. - Has a tow rating of 2 tons. - The driver’s display isn’t entirely straight and may bother some. - The car has excellent ergonomics and comes standard with a full length glass roof. - Overall, Polestar 3 is a high class SUV with lots of space and that the reviewer found appealing.