Video Summary
- The Polestar 3 shares a platform with the Volvo EX90; however, future models will use their own Polestar EV platform.- The Polestar 3 is larger in every dimension than the Tesla Model Y.
- The car features a front hood spoiler. It is functional and looks cool. The spoiler moves air better, increasing efficiency and range.
- The front storage area, or frunk, has a middle partition.
- It comes standard with dual-chamber air suspension, power-retracting door handles, and soft-closing doors.
- The Launch Edition has twin motors with 480 horsepower, or with the performance pack, 510 horsepower.
- The performance trim increases wheel size from 20" to 22" with performance tires.
- The brakes were found a little "spongy" mid-pedal.
- Can activate one-pedal driving to put more electrons back into the battery.
- There is a 14.5-inch vertical Google-based screen, however, it has Carplay and Android Auto.
- The interior Nappa leather seats with the seatbelts show "Since 1959" because Volvo was the originator of automotive seatbelts.
- The back seat offers a lot of room, but sits fairly low.
- Includes a 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system with 1610 watts.
- The interior and design are minimalistic.
- It includes a deep compartment with the antenna sucked up there.
- The review found it to be sporty and the ride felt fairly flat.
- In the hill descent mode, the suspension raises 40mm for extra clearance.
- The vehicle can show your approach angle when it is getting too low.
- Polestar’s torque-vectoring, dual-clutch system in the rear will disconnect when cruising to maximize range.
- The Polestar 3 starts at $95,900 CDN for the Launch Edition and $102,900 with the Performance Package.
- Competitors include the EX90, BMW iX, Cadillac Lyric, Acura ZDX and Kia EV9.
- The Polestar 3 is not a sports car. It is a daily driver.
