Polestar

Polestar 1

Price $197,000
Fuel consumption 7.6 – 10.5 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 72%(view ratings)
Now a standalone brand, Sweden’s Polestar offers two different models. The first, which is aptly named Polestar 1, is a luxurious plug-in hybrid coupe. It combines a turbocharged and supercharged 2.0-litre gasoline engine with three electric motors—one up front and two more in the rear. Total system output is rated at 619 horsepower, while pure electric range is estimated at 84 kilometres. The Polestar 1 is nearing the end of the line.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 72%
Fuel economy 9/10
Reliability N/A
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 6/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 6/10

What's new in 2022

No major change

Pros

  • Great blend of comfort and performance
  • Considerable electric range
  • Exclusivity guaranteed
  • Nice design

Cons

  • Too close to Volvo cars
  • Aging infotainment system
  • Expensive

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