Video Summary
-The car being reviewed is the new Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor.- It costs £48,000.
- It is now rear-wheel drive, a change from front-wheel drive, which has increased power from 231 to 299 hp and torque from 330 to 490.
- 0-62 now takes 6.2 seconds, over a second faster than before.
- The range has been improved to 406 miles.
- The exterior features an updated design. The front grill isn’t actually a grill anymore, but a “smart zone” which houses safety cameras and radar.
- The suspension looks like a jacked-up saloon, with raised height that provides a comfortable ride. The reviewer cautions against getting the 20-inch wheels, saying the car will ride poorly.
- The interior is good, but all controls are managed by the central screen, and the reviewer experiences some unresponsiveness.
- The reviewer finds the cup holders awkward.
- Rear legroom is fair but taller passengers will have issues with headroom, with upright seat positioning. Two USB ports and heated seat controls are available in the rear.
- There is a shallow "frunk" for the charging cable.
- Range and charging speed is improved.
- Better in-car range reporting is now standard.
- The reviewer finds the Indicator sound “cool.”
- The stereo sound quality is good.
- Google Assistant can answer complicated questions.
- The car is easy to access with a wave of your foot underneath the bumper.
- The all-wheel drive version has been increased to 421 hp, where the performance version has 476 hp.
- The driver’s seat is comfortable and high to give a great view out the front of the car. The frame less mirrors provide a good view with a clear rear camera.
- Heated steering wheel, is very hot and a welcome add, for drivers with poor circulation.
- Overall, it’s an attractive car but “it’s got good and bad points.”
- In the end, the reviewer would rather buy a BMW i4.
