Video Summary
- The 2024 Polestar 2 is now rear-wheel drive for the long range single motor version, offering improved efficiency compared to the older, front-wheel-drive model.- The current single motor version now costs about £49,000.
- The review car's option packs increase the price to £60,000. These packs include vented animal welfare-friendly nappa leather seats, pixel LED headlights, blind spot warning, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera, active cornering lights, and a heat pump for improved efficiency.
- With the 82 kWh battery (75 kWh usable), the car achieves about 335 miles in real-world conditions.
- It can fast-charge up to 150 kW, taking around 35 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%.
- The grille has been updated, now being filled-in rather than slatted, which improves the aesthetic of the car.
- The updated car is similar in appearance to Ford's new Capri.
- The car is 4.6 meters long and weighs under 2 tons.
- The Polestar 2 has a frameless rearview mirror and frameless door mirrors.
- The interior is comfortable, but the head room in the back seats is not good because of the sunroof.
- The middle seat in the rear is rendered almost useless due to a hump in the floor.
- It makes 295 horsepower.
- Apple CarPlay requires plugging in the phone.
- This car is a four-person vehicle.
- The car lacks halogen bulb indicators.
- The trunk is 405L, with a 40-liter well, and a flip-up divider.
- The sound system is good, but there is a slight bit of tire noise.
- The reviewer likes Polestar's design across their models.
- As a driver's car, a BMW i4 drives better.
- The car is not great on bumpy roads; it is a bit fidgety and body control is only fair.
- Overall, it is a enjoyable car to live with when driven like a "normal" car.
