FIRST DRIVE: Polestar 3 – Swede’s luxe SUV targets BMW iX

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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.

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