Polestar’s first SUV makes global debut, the Polestar 3

KUALA LUMPUR: Polestar takes a big leap in its car manufacturing journey with the debut of its very-first SUV, the Polestar 3.

“Polestar 3 is a powerful electric SUV that appeals to the senses with a distinct, Scandinavian design and excellent driving dynamics. It takes our manufacturing footprint to the next level, bringing Polestar production to the United States. We are proud and excited to expand our portfolio as we continue our rapid growth,” said Thoms Ingenlath, Polestar’s CEO.

Let us get to know the new Polestar 3 SUV in detail -

Engine

Polestar’s new SUV is powered by a dual motor all-wheel drive system generating a maximum power output of 489 hp along with a peak torque of 840 Nm. While these figures are limited to the standard Polestar 3 version, with ‘Performance Pack’ the numbers bump up to 517 hp and 910 Nm.

The SUVs AWD system is biased towards rear wheels, however, it can be detached from the rear axle and only use the front axle to save energy.

Performance

Polestar 3 version	Acceleration 0-100 kmph
Standard version	5.0 seconds
With Performance Pack	4.7 seconds

Battery pack & Charging

The dual motor system is powered by a 111 kWh battery which in the standard version offers a range of 610 km.

As for charging, the automaker is yet to reveal the time details, however, the SUV is known to handle 11 kW AC and 250 kW DC fast charging. Also, vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-grid connectivity are possible here.

Braking & Handling

The Polestar 3 will offer a smooth drive thanks to its very capable handling setup which includes - electric torque vectoring, a dual-clutch function (on the rear axle), a dual-chamber air suspension system (adjustment for comfort & dynamic driving)

Exterior

As can be seen in the images above, the Polestar 3 SUV is a stylish-looking car with futuristic features. Part of the car’s standard exterior feature list is - LED lights, 21-inch alloy wheels, and retractable door handles.

Interior

The Polestar 3 is a stylish and comfortable car with its equipment list including a 14.5-inch touchscreen display with Android Automotive which is co-developed with Google. The SUV also supports Over The Air updates which will come in super handy as customers won’t need to worry about visiting a dealership every time an update is announced.

Apart from being highly technologically advanced, the Polestar 3 is a sustainable car. It uses welfare-certified leather with fully traceable wool upholstery.

Safety

As expected, the Polestar 3 is pretty capable on the safety front with inclusions like - an interior radar sensor system, the latest Advanced Driver Assistance System (developed in collaboration with Zenseact, SmartEye, and Luminar), five radar modules, 12 external ultrasonic sensors, and five external cameras. The front fascia gets what’s called a ‘Smart Zone’ that houses several sensors, a camera, and a heated radar module.

Other inclusions

For its first model year, Polestar has equipped its first SUV with Plus Pack and Pilot Pack as standard. The former includes - a Bowers & Wilkins’ 25-speaker audio system with 3D surround sound, Head-up Display, Dolby Atmos capability, pilot assist, and soft closing doors. As for the latter Pilot Pack, it benefits from LiDAR from Luminar that includes - an additional control unit from NVIDIA, four ultrasonic sensors, three cameras, and front- and rear-view camera cleaning.

What do you think of the new Polestar SUV? Let us know in the comments.

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