The Polestar 3 is the latest model in the lineup of the entry-level brand. The electric SUV won’t go on sale until sometime next year, but we have a new video guide that gives an overview of its specs, features, and design.
The Polestar 3 adopts many of the same styling elements found on other models in the lineup, including the Precept concept. It has a familiar-looking front end packed with technology and sensors paired with a rear that adopts a similar motif to the Polestar 2. The sloping roof and wedge-shaped rear fender give all three a sporty aesthetic even though it’s a crossover underneath.
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Inside are two screens – a thin one for the driver and a 14.5-inch tablet-style one in the center of the dashboard. It’s packed with must-have technology like Apple CarPlay. The optional package adds trinkets such as soft-close doors, heated rear seats, a head-up display, and other conveniences.
The Polestar has a dual motor powertrain setup paired with an 111.0 kilowatt-hour battery. The combined output is 489 horsepower (359 kilowatts) and 620 pound-feet (840 Newton-meters) of torque. The available Performance Package increases it to 517 hp (380 kW) and 671 lb-ft (909 Nm). It also lowers the SUV’s 0-60-mph time from 4.9 seconds to 4.6. The Polestar 3 is not as slick as other competitors, with a drag coefficient of 0.29. It has an EPA estimated range of up to 300 miles, and will be rechargeable from 10 to 80 percent in 30 minutes with DC fast charging.
The Performance Package – a $6,000 upgrade – also revamps the styling, adding gold valve caps and gold seat belts. The equipped SUV also receives Pirelli P-Zero tires and a range-optimized driving mode. The extra power comes at a cost, with the Performance dropping the SUV’s estimated range by 30 miles.
When the Polestar 3 goes on sale in 2023, its price will start at $85,400 (price includes $1,400 destination fee). It will be a long-range dual-motor trim, but the company could launch a model in the future with a more attractive price tag. You can pre-order the new SUV now.
