For those who don’t know, the “Since 1959” on the seatbelt is an Easter egg to the year Volvo invented the three point seatbelt and gave the patents away for free
@michael wittmann I am a but confused in this matter. It is a car construction from Sweden made by the people in that country with parts from the Swedish factory. But the company is owned by Geely. Are Jaguar, Aston, The Mini, Rolls and Bentley Brits?
So, the Since 1959 thing. I asked the dealer about it when I bought a volvo a few years ago. In 1959 volvo invented the seat belt and instead of patenting it and keeping it for them self's they decided to let all other auto makers use their design for free to save more lives. The 'Since 1959' refers to that. Volvo was founded somewhere in the 1920s or 30s
Whoever did the trunk must have competed in car audio competitions back in the day, that's how we did our trunks to showoff the amps, speakers, wiring and capacitors etc. 🔊
I was thinking the same thing, at the very least took inspiration. But I bet the engineers were real annoyed with having to run the wires and connectors all into that area.
Volvo invented the three point seat belt in 1959 so I guess that's the clue there. Not that the car has existed since 1959, but that three point seat belts have.
Yep! That's the first thing I thought of when he said that. www.media.volvocars.com/us/en-us/media/pressreleases/18405#:~:text=Volvo%20first%20with%203%2Dpoint,with%20safety%20belts%20as%20standard.
With such a useless rear seat I'm surprised he didn't knock the practicality score down to a 3...but then that 50 miles of electric driving makes up for it...maybe.
Volvo invented the 3 point seatbelt design in1959. Thats the reason for "since1959" text. In fact they decided not to patent it and let other carmakers use it too as it was so safe.
i'm sorry for being "that guy" but it's patented (by the engineer, not the volvo) cuz everyone wants credit for their invention, but volvo made it an open patent so the others can use it and improve safety on the roads
@@diablocls55 Volvo had this air to them where they felt like a family commuter rigged into a median-range sports car. It’s like putting a rear wing and front splitter on a Nissan Cube. It’s funny, but also cool in a way.
@@bunsenn5064 yeah my 850 always felt and looked sorta sporty which is what I liked about it. Especially considering I was in high school when I was driving it
It’s tested at 3.7 s on C&D. 4.2 seconds is the time with a not full battery, no brake torquing and ESP on. I know it because I actually did a run at 3.87 seconds to 100 km/h, with all ideal conditions met.
Ian F It weighs 2.358 tons...it’s not going to be 3 seconds fast. However you say that but in the quarter mile, it actually out speeds cars in the low 3’s, like the Conti GT or the M4 GTS. It has a very « on/off » acceleration. The electric motors are geared for higher speeds because of their low redline (single speed) so once you’re above 50 km/h it just rockets it’s way up to 155. It’s a tad faster from 50 to any speed than the Conti GT. Keep in mind it’s a GT, not a Porsche 911 Turbo killer.
I agree with a lot of Doug’s opinions, but I think he’s totally wrong in saying that the Polestar 1 should have been an SUV. A coupe (or even a sedan or wagon for that matter) makes for a much more compelling flagship car than an SUV. The lower, lighter car with a lower center of gravity means better acceleration and handling and sleeker, better looking design, not to mention slightly more aerodynamic and therefore better efficiency and range (every mile of electric range counts for plug-in buyers) If it were a high volume model, he’d be absolutely right, but that’s what the Polestar 2 and other future models will be. The Polestar 1 was them putting their best foot forward on a desirable, low volume flagship model to draw attention to the brand. Even if SUVs are taking over the sales market, cars (especially coupes) will always have a performance edge and tend to be “cooler” and more desirable, especially when it comes to performance and flagship models (plus the more common SUVs become, the more cars will stand out)
Yeah the flagship car should always be a car imo. Even for brands like Mercedes, they may sell more SUVs but most people consider the S class the flagship.
Exactly, that's why the Polestar 2 is there which even was present during the time the video was uploaded. Just many youtube car reviewers' opinions aren't really all that sought-out, apparently
In keeping with Volvo's obsession with safety, that glass window in the truck is also so firefighters responding to an accident can quickly find the master disconnect for the electrical system. It's right there, in the center. They can just pry open the trunk, smash the glass and pull the disconnect.
@@SERGIO-cr6uy Doesn't matter you copy/paste idiot. Just like Lexus is a Toyota it's still a VOLVO. Get over yourself. And how many times did he say it has Volvo gear? More times than he said Polestar.
I'm pretty positive that "window" in the trunk isn't for viewing your cool high voltage wires. It's probably for emergencies. If it's in an accident. Firefighters can easily break that glass and unplug the high voltage connections to help prevent fires.
I doubt it. You don't just "unplug" high voltage connections. Also a lot of these wires were for other functions, rather than power supply. Probably just for looks
@@Art_Vandelay_Industries there's a video called "Emergency Response to the Tesla Model 3." At 12:07 they talk about the High Voltage Shutdown and they show the wire you're supposed to cut in order to SHUT DOWN the high voltage system. Yes. The system still contains energy that can be discharged. It's just no longer connected to the source of that high voltage energy.
@@jonjacob1962 Difference here is that in the Volvo all those connections shown are high voltage. The wire that is meant to be cut in teslas is NOT high voltage. I also doubt those connections are visible/accessible for safety.
11:03 The three-point seatbelt was developed to its modern form by Swedish inventor Nils Bohlin for Volvo-who introduced it in 1959 as standard equipment.
also he says Polestar is a brand new company, they have been around since 2005, much like how AMG existed prior to the team coming in-house at Mercedes
Golden Grenadier well, no, if you add up the boost coming from the super charger and the turbo charger at the same time sure, but they don’t come on at the same time. The supercharger is only activated in lower rpms to negate turbo boost without limiting power. And new technology allows manufacturers to run high boost with thin walls
@@christopherpape4823 more weight and complexity. plus, a supercharger runs directly off the engine using a belt or chain so there's parasitic loss. we've gotten pretty far ahead with turbo tech and lag so it's not really worth super and turbocharging a car together.
He's a man wearing a bubble bath tee shirt with an under shirt while reviewing a 150k sports car doug might just be the most interesting man in the world and for questionable reasons...
It's great to see this body utilised. I remember when it was a Volvo concept years ago, really wish they did a inline-5 or a V8 engined versions of it back then, but nonetheless this is pretty cool too.
It was actually the three pointed seatbelt that was introduced in 1959. The two pointed belt was around before that. Volvo has been around since 1926 and was introduced as an affiliate to the Swedish ball bearing company SKF.
Doug: "I'm going to review the Polestar 1" Me: "What petrol engine is in it? Which electric motors it uses? What batteries with what capacity?" Doug: "Seatbelt are yellowish orange..."
Volvo was always ahead of its time. My father has the s40 from 2006 and it still feels like its a modern sedan. Its design looks timeless and has features like hydraulic widows and doors but also you dont have to hold the trunk or port bagage with some metal sticks.
The "Since 1959" on the seatbelt does not refer to the foundation of Volvo, but of the seatbelt itself which volvo invented for the Volvo Amazon in 1959. Just a fun fact!
I’m kinda happy that NFS Heat gave the car a little bit more attention, not that it wouldn’t have got any, but just gave it a little push and showed some people how cool a Polestar can be.
@@stephendean5188 Polestar as a company has been around for way longer than that. They were a racing team from way back in the late 90ss and then a Volvo tuner from the late 2000s. Doug's actual car knowledge isn't that high.
@@giorgio5388 tesla's price is pretty high. It should come at least a little bit close to a higher standard. However there is literally no leather inside a Tesla from what I have seen
That 1959 seatbelt detail: Doug didn't get one of the quirkiest features of the car: the complete absence of Volvo references EXCEPT for the one that reminds you that you got a car with Volvo's main quality. It's like, "it's not a Volvo, it's not a Volvo, it's not a Volvo... but hey you DO get Volvo's excellence in safety engineering throughout this entire car". It's really smart thinking. And I'm surprised Doug didn't realize it.
It is beautiful from every angle so is the Giulia. But they are no f40, DB(x), 300sl or countach (or a lot of others). There has to be room for iconic too. The most beautiful cars of today aren't going to make the list.
The door handles are basically the same as a Jaguar F-Type. There's likely a foldable back-up key hidden in that key fob. It folds out to a right angle like an allen key so you can access the key hole underneath the handle without clearance issues.
@@nobodynemoq Nils Bohlin invented the belt. Was first installed in a Volvo. Patent ran out in 1968 and was not renewed, so that every other maker could use it in their cars.
@@mverick5444 Its his personal ranking lol. Its not supposed to be some mega statistical ranking with ranges for each score, he literally just says what he feels like it is, so if you share his opinions then it might be useful to you. First doug video?
Seriously my favorite car. Absolutely beautiful with great throwbacks to the Volvo P1800. I see some ‘00’s and ‘10’s Aston Martin in it too which is no bad thing! This is an awesome halo car for Volvo.
As a Volvo owner (2015.5 S60) I've been watching the development of this car. It is absolutely gorgeous and if I had $150k I would pick it up without hesitation.
@22:33, that was me this morning on the way to work. I tried to pass dude and he took off like a rocket ship. When I caught up to him, I gave him the thumbs up. He was laughing. I'm getting this when I hit Mega Millions tonight. LOL
First, the car is indeed beautiful. Second -'Since 1959' makes perfect sense, seeing as it could just refer to the fact that the first car with seat belts fitted as standard was released in 1959 - it just happens it was a Volvo.
@@thomasholmes5515 It's just that Volvo has oftentimes marketed their heighened safety standards by mentioning that they were the first to introduce the 3 point seatbelts in mass produced cars. And indeed, they were the safest cars around in Europe. In Germany, Volvos are colloquially called "Schwedenpanzer" ("Swedish tanks"), because they have the image of being safe, sturdy and durable like a tank.
By A Swedish guy working at Volvo. Also polestar has been around since 1996! :D They also used the Orange-y colour on the cables in the trunk it seems?
@@Nerdy_Biker Yes, but Polestar were used for the sporty versions of their normal cars, like the Volvo V40 Polestar. Kind of Civic Type R, Focus ST, Golf R and so on.
Right..You would think Doug would know that, since reviews of quirks is literally all he does. But of course he doesn't, he just does stupid comments on things, trying to be funny. I've given up on watching the guy, I just really wanted to see this car, but I am yet again disappointed with the whole production. Another annoying thing he said that made me give up on the video - the car inside is Volvo, not distinctive inside, but inside is says a new brand. No it doesn't Doug. Have you seen a Volvo in the past couple of years ? Literally everything outside screams Volvo, the design, the headlights, the taillights...everything.
Love how Doug misses the biggest quirk of them all - the manually adjustable Öhlins dampers :P That is some serious stuff compared to all the "sport normal comfort" systems you get in normal, plebian cars :P
@@Schunderful as an American who works on German and Swedish engineering, Germany shows off how "smart" they are by over complicating things. Sweden PROVES how smart they are by how simple they design things.
They should do away with the Volvo name and just go with “Understated”. The high end vehicles that deliver in spades, yet no one really pays any attention..
@@ultraguy8771 thanks but I want it on the real online mode, not a mod, I already saw that on a broughy1322 stream, beautiful car. I play the game in every update\double money event I'm interested...But I don't know about the next update...cyberpunk 2077 hopefully drop on December 10.
This car hits so many feature checklist items! All EV possible for most driving? check! Good range when the EV batteries are drained? Performance? check! Stylish? check! User-friendly infotainment? check! Environment-friendly? check! I would definitely buy this over every car at or above it's price point for a daily driver if I could afford it. And really, I think it gives more value than most cars till you get down to cars with significantly less comfort and a much lower price point.
I wonder if the trunk see trough might be a safety feature. In case of crash, firefighters can easily separate the high power electric cables. It would be very Volvo-like, to add a safety feature like this.
You say starting out with a coupe is a mistake, I beg to differ. Every SUV looks the same and then it’ll be like “oh, well I could go to a different dealer and get the same thing for cheaper”. You have to be bold and unique. And while it goes against my hatred for electric vehicles, the Polestar 1 is a hybrid that I would be proud to own.
For those who don’t know, the “Since 1959” on the seatbelt is an Easter egg to the year Volvo invented the three point seatbelt and gave the patents away for free
@420 Friendly okay then unsubscribe. And if you're not subscribed, stop watching
*True. That guy Doug is an idiot, he doesnt even know what is stands for but he is gonna attack Volvo /polestar anyway. Now he is the dumb.*
So it was Volvo who invented that NICE! They are safety minded
Thats a fun fact. Thanks man
Cool
That "1959" refers to when Volvo created the three point seatbelt and made it an open patent so car companies would adopt it!
Yup, my first reaction to that point in the video was "Volvo can't be that young" and thus I also looked it up, nice detail imo
That's cool
Back before "maximizing shareholder value" became sacred
Yep, u are completely right sir
That and the floating ceiling control panel are the only good things about this car.
"it's actually kind of yellowish orange"
Gold Doug... It's gold...
lol glad someone else noticed
I feel that seat belt gold is going to get dirty, but maybe a $150k+ car may be kept cleaner than mine. :D
That's gold Jerry.... gold!
The government has vaults of yellowish orange bricks
Hahahahah
This is a perfect looking car. No bad angles or anything, it is looking great.
Suspicious name you have Lars..... don't work for volvo do you?
😂
@michael wittmann I am a but confused in this matter. It is a car construction from Sweden made by the people in that country with parts from the Swedish factory. But the company is owned by Geely. Are Jaguar, Aston, The Mini, Rolls and Bentley Brits?
Really? I think the back portion of the profile looks disgusting. Overpriced garbage.
@@TopStrikerMaverickWe are all entitled to have our opinion. What do you compare with?
@@larshansson9442 BMW M8!
So, the Since 1959 thing. I asked the dealer about it when I bought a volvo a few years ago.
In 1959 volvo invented the seat belt and instead of patenting it and keeping it for them self's they decided to let all other auto makers use their design for free to save more lives. The 'Since 1959' refers to that.
Volvo was founded somewhere in the 1920s or 30s
Doug is about quirks and features, not facts and figures.
@@neovenom9833 Seriously the most annoying thing about him. That was literally an easy Google search. No effort made.
@@atmartens Its useless information who cares
You're almost correct. He invented the 3 point seat belt. But yeah correct
@@ihatecops. a lot do
Whoever did the trunk must have competed in car audio competitions back in the day, that's how we did our trunks to showoff the amps, speakers, wiring and capacitors etc. 🔊
I was thinking the same thing, at the very least took inspiration. But I bet the engineers were real annoyed with having to run the wires and connectors all into that area.
Yeah but it's missing the neon or rgb backlighting. Just put a fake flux capacitor in there.
Hahaha golden
That Bowers&Wilkins is a knocking system, I've got it on my 2020V60 CC it's worth the extra dough.
People: is polestar a trim level, a brand, or a model?
Volvo: *Yes*
Think Hyundai Genesis
At a given point in time, all three.
Polestar was a small performance and racing engineer.
They did some amazing tricks with Volvo cars.
Lmao fr
@@akariakaza2642 All of the above.
Volvo invented the three point seat belt in 1959 so I guess that's the clue there. Not that the car has existed since 1959, but that three point seat belts have.
Volvo was started in 1927. The 3-point seatbelt was first installed as standard equipment in Volvo’s since 1959.
and let every manufacturer use them
Correct
U are the smartest man in the world
Yep! That's the first thing I thought of when he said that.
www.media.volvocars.com/us/en-us/media/pressreleases/18405#:~:text=Volvo%20first%20with%203%2Dpoint,with%20safety%20belts%20as%20standard.
"Very strange design detail" says the man in a Mr. Bubble t-shirt.
😂
:DDDDDDDDDD
I can tell how much he likes a car from the length of the 's' in the 'THIS'.
On God
NEW CAR VID ua-cam.com/video/6Ih16NIzbH4/v-deo.html
I love how simple the name is “Polestar 1” and not “Polestar GX547” you know? I just like it better and it’s less confusing.
*Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-door* and *Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo* were added to the group chat
You'd love Tesla names
@@brixan... Tesla Model S P100D Plaid
They need to have polestar 2 and 3. “What car is that? The 2
@@north6star that is brilliant
and yes they already have the 2
Waiting for Lightning McQueen Review ❤
NEW CAR VID ua-cam.com/video/6Ih16NIzbH4/v-deo.html
We probably wouldn't want an interior review though
Right?
Hell naw I'm waiting for mater
I want to see him review KITT.
When Doug hits 4 million subscribers, he should wear 4 shirts
I don't think I've agreed with a statement more than I agree with this statement in an especially long time.
I need him to make a video of Doug's tour to his wardrobe and show us his favorite quirks and features of his best t-shirts and give them a Doug score
Basketball Fan n 4 pairs of shorts. My man never has on pants summer winter or fall...all shorts lol
More bubbles.
Or at least wear ONE shirt that doesn't look like he just cut his Grandfather's lawn in Muncie Indiana lol
Polestar: NOBODY OVER 4’9” SHOULD BE IN THE BACK OF THE POLESTAR 1
Doug (being 6’3”): I’m gonna climb into the back
He should have opened the roof.
Clarice
6'4" on a good day.
With such a useless rear seat I'm surprised he didn't knock the practicality score down to a 3...but then that 50 miles of electric driving makes up for it...maybe.
We're up to 6'3" now? Seems people keep adding inches to Doug.
Volvo invented the 3 point seatbelt design in1959. Thats the reason for "since1959" text. In fact they decided not to patent it and let other carmakers use it too as it was so safe.
The swedish are so nice
@John Johnson bro there is a reason why we see three point seatbelts in most cars and not two point seatbelts.
i'm sorry for being "that guy" but it's patented (by the engineer, not the volvo) cuz everyone wants credit for their invention, but volvo made it an open patent so the others can use it and improve safety on the roads
@@ser_igel I think it's safer to patent it than not cuz if anyone else does a restrictive patent terms no one can use it without royalties
@@aurorapaisley7453 yes, i meant it in second point but didn't write it well enough
They wrote "Since 1959" on the seatbelt because Volvo introduced seatbelts as standard equipment in 1959. 10:58
They actually invented the 3-point seatbelt back then
Doug is right....the vehicle god is never wrong....never
Let emphasize the dumbest invention of the car industry
@@Gnarmo That's right, good correction
Still made his point clear though. If it's a "polestar" why the Volvo.
It looks to me like Volvo was going to revive the C70 and then said wait a minute....
Hey, Aaron!
zollotech hey love your vids!
Ur the iPhone reviewer!
Hey Aaron!
The side looks like the V12 vanquish
Doug: pops trunk
Xzibit: yo dog I heard you like batteries
Hahahahaha flashback there, well done.
*deeeeeeeep breath*
BreakingMoto too good man. Those were the days
"spoiler in a volvo?!" wtf like in every 2000s volvo there was a spoiler, even in the wagons
My 95 Volvo 850 had one too. It’s actually a good idea because it gave these cars some soul and made them look sporty
@@diablocls55 our V70 of the same body had the spoiler.
@@diablocls55 Volvo had this air to them where they felt like a family commuter rigged into a median-range sports car. It’s like putting a rear wing and front splitter on a Nissan Cube. It’s funny, but also cool in a way.
@@bunsenn5064 yeah my 850 always felt and looked sorta sporty which is what I liked about it. Especially considering I was in high school when I was driving it
Volvo usually puts since 1959 on their seatbelts because that is the year that they invented the 3 point safety belt.
Doug: it does 0-60 I'm 3.7 seconds (intro)
Also Doug: it does 0-60 in 4.2 seconds (Doug score)
It’s tested at 3.7 s on C&D. 4.2 seconds is the time with a not full battery, no brake torquing and ESP on. I know it because I actually did a run at 3.87 seconds to 100 km/h, with all ideal conditions met.
Even 3.7 seems very slow considering its a hybrid with 600hp.... 3.0 flat should be the target for that. IMHO
Ian F It weighs 2.358 tons...it’s not going to be 3 seconds fast. However you say that but in the quarter mile, it actually out speeds cars in the low 3’s, like the Conti GT or the M4 GTS. It has a very « on/off » acceleration.
The electric motors are geared for higher speeds because of their low redline (single speed) so once you’re above 50 km/h it just rockets it’s way up to 155. It’s a tad faster from 50 to any speed than the Conti GT.
Keep in mind it’s a GT, not a Porsche 911 Turbo killer.
It does 4.2 seconds because Doug wears 2 Shirts instead of 1
I think the manufacture listed time is 4.2 even though many have tested lower than that.
I agree with a lot of Doug’s opinions, but I think he’s totally wrong in saying that the Polestar 1 should have been an SUV. A coupe (or even a sedan or wagon for that matter) makes for a much more compelling flagship car than an SUV. The lower, lighter car with a lower center of gravity means better acceleration and handling and sleeker, better looking design, not to mention slightly more aerodynamic and therefore better efficiency and range (every mile of electric range counts for plug-in buyers)
If it were a high volume model, he’d be absolutely right, but that’s what the Polestar 2 and other future models will be. The Polestar 1 was them putting their best foot forward on a desirable, low volume flagship model to draw attention to the brand. Even if SUVs are taking over the sales market, cars (especially coupes) will always have a performance edge and tend to be “cooler” and more desirable, especially when it comes to performance and flagship models (plus the more common SUVs become, the more cars will stand out)
Just like the flagship models of Bentley, Lamborghini, Rolls Royce etc... are not their SUV's.
Yeah the flagship car should always be a car imo. Even for brands like Mercedes, they may sell more SUVs but most people consider the S class the flagship.
Exactly, that's why the Polestar 2 is there which even was present during the time the video was uploaded. Just many youtube car reviewers' opinions aren't really all that sought-out, apparently
Honestly. Just because SUVs are more popular, that doesn’t make them better or more desirable.
I think he wasn't saying it should have been an suv, just that it is an interesting choice
In keeping with Volvo's obsession with safety, that glass window in the truck is also so firefighters responding to an accident can quickly find the master disconnect for the electrical system. It's right there, in the center. They can just pry open the trunk, smash the glass and pull the disconnect.
I like how he is reviewing a 150,000$ car, while wearing a Mr. Bubble shirt.
With another t-shirt underneath
And spongebob shorts
That shirt is so cool tho
@@omara.3964 as per usual
Key to being rich is to be rich not look rich.
Volvo : made Polestar a stand-alone brand
Doug : says “ Volvo “ every 10 seconds when introducing the car
Give it 10 years and no one will be mentioning Volvo
@@chinadashauthority65 true just like Lexus and Acura
Such like the new brand Cupra, its just Seat.
@@raymondsilva7691 we still called it toyota lexus and honda accura
@@religionofpeace3244 You do? That's odd, but at least outside the US people separate them from each other, noone calls a Lexus a Toyota.
the "since 1959" on the seatbelt is because Volvo introduced it (the seatbelt) back then :)
@@SERGIO-cr6uy Doesn't matter you copy/paste idiot. Just like Lexus is a Toyota it's still a VOLVO. Get over yourself. And how many times did he say it has Volvo gear? More times than he said Polestar.
@@SERGIO-cr6uy
@@SERGIO-cr6uy you might be the stupid one
Doug Demuro: Volvo
Teens: NEED FOR SPEED HEAT
im a teen. I’m a Volvo enthusiast. I’ve know ab this car since when it was first announced/talked about. No lol
Pretty much
@@lordmeme_ 19 And i own a 2003 volvo s60 HPT
@@GabrielGames100 pog
Paint yellow and baam!!!! NFS heat 😅
Doug on every other review: "The trunk is fairly normal, no particularly quirky or interesting here"
Volvo: "Hold my mjölk"
I always find it funny when he says nothing particularly interesting or quirky then proceeds to list a load of quirks 😂
You're already using the winner of the "most swedish name possbile" contest - the "mjolk" reference is a bit much . . .
1959: the three-point seatbelt was developed by Volvo and was introduced as standard equipment in 1959.
For which we should all be grateful to Volvo
This
Also they did not patent it intentionally. For every manufacturer to use freely. Respect!
Taha Akif Türker damn shoutout to Volvo. They a real one.
Amazing quirk
“This yellowish orange color”
Gold... that color is gold Doug
Your just mad he didn't say "the color of a cheeseball". 😂
No, gold is yellowish orange.
Not the other way around.
Gold is a type of metal, not a color.
@@ayporos but it also refers to a color
Not in person, there's more yellow in it.
@@DougDeMuro yes
I'm pretty positive that "window" in the trunk isn't for viewing your cool high voltage wires. It's probably for emergencies. If it's in an accident. Firefighters can easily break that glass and unplug the high voltage connections to help prevent fires.
I doubt it. You don't just "unplug" high voltage connections. Also a lot of these wires were for other functions, rather than power supply. Probably just for looks
@@Art_Vandelay_Industries there's a video called "Emergency Response to the Tesla Model 3." At 12:07 they talk about the High Voltage Shutdown and they show the wire you're supposed to cut in order to SHUT DOWN the high voltage system. Yes. The system still contains energy that can be discharged. It's just no longer connected to the source of that high voltage energy.
@@Art_Vandelay_Industries VANDELAY INDUSTRIES, VANDALAY INDUSTRIES
@@jonjacob1962 Difference here is that in the Volvo all those connections shown are high voltage. The wire that is meant to be cut in teslas is NOT high voltage. I also doubt those connections are visible/accessible for safety.
0:24 it does 0-60 in 3.7s
26:06 it does 0-60 in 4.2s
Ok
probably a mistake
@@BobThe9534 that means it would get one score higher on the dougscore and tie with all the other cars that Doug said were slightly better..
11:03 The three-point seatbelt was developed to its modern form by Swedish inventor Nils Bohlin for Volvo-who introduced it in 1959 as standard equipment.
Bravo Sir bravo 👏🏿.
nice google work
Swedish Volvo Engineer... Volvo gave it to the world.
also he says Polestar is a brand new company, they have been around since 2005, much like how AMG existed prior to the team coming in-house at Mercedes
I'm surprised Doug didn't mention the engine is turbocharged and supercharged, which is fairly quriky
It's also a grenade. The Drive-E engine has an open deck design with thin cylinder walls running well over 30psi of boost.
Golden Grenadier well, no, if you add up the boost coming from the super charger and the turbo charger at the same time sure, but they don’t come on at the same time. The supercharger is only activated in lower rpms to negate turbo boost without limiting power. And new technology allows manufacturers to run high boost with thin walls
@@mkp1214 Why don't more car companies do that with having the supercharger to make up for the turbocharger in low rpms?
@@mkp1214 What new technology allows high boost with thin walls?
@@christopherpape4823 more weight and complexity. plus, a supercharger runs directly off the engine using a belt or chain so there's parasitic loss. we've gotten pretty far ahead with turbo tech and lag so it's not really worth super and turbocharging a car together.
I really hope that showing the electronic components becomes a trend, that is so cool!
5:47 "you don't get a powered trunk, instead you have to close it manually"
*slams the trunk*
yo but that speed tho!!!! when he opened the trunk i thought that the video was sped up
My volvo I just press it shut.no slamming necessary
That's the advantages of a manual trunk, it's quick. Seriously, I fuckin hate powered trunks and how sluggish they are.
Doug: “I want a Polestar”
Doug’s wife: “You want what??”
lol
@@regularpersonoffthestreet8178 subscribed!
@@BorisG491 thanks
LoL
Poland will remember that
He's a man wearing a bubble bath tee shirt with an under shirt while reviewing a 150k sports car doug might just be the most interesting man in the world and for questionable reasons...
At least you can say he has lots of quarks and features. ; )
I wish daddy doug would wear flip flops or sandals 🤤
The first time I saw this car, I was captivated by how amazing it looked with its simple design.
Doug's the type of guy to crash a car just to give the airbags a Doug score
@The Alpha Matt it's a solid 7 imo
"Polestar 1: a 620hp car with serious performance"
Doug's t-shirt: Mr. bubble
MR BUBBLE
professionals have standards
we love doug
I think the ''since 1959'' refers to the date seat belts were developed
That's right Volvo invented the 3 point seatbelts in 1959.
It does but the problem is volvo was the first one to integrate them in 1959 so they are technically bragging about Volvo
@@brianfrancis8821 Yeah pretty much but Polestar is literally Volvo after all so that gives them the right to brag all they want :P
@@SERGIO-cr6uy Volvo owns Polestar. The Polestar is still a Volvo under its skin.
@@purujitpradhan3550 3 point seatbelts
"It is beautiful,really striking,modern simplistic design and it gets an 8 out of 10" 8 is kinda low for those words
Same tbh
It's just that i find some reviews controversial tbh
He's got the total added up in advance to get the proper 'car-political' rate and rank, just randonly spreading out the points afterwards.
Doug ain't very good at rating cars, in fact, he's horrible.
Design and acceleration are 2 categories where Doug really misses the mark.
Most people: it has gold seatbelts
Doug: it's this cool orangey-yellow
Kinda looks like a metal or something you could find in the ground
Me (a Lego fan): Flame yellowish orange
lol I said "gold"
This guy reminds me of the "More Doug DeMuro" guy
I know, its weird!! They should collab
there’s a theory out there that they’re actually the same person
underrated.
@@yungtooli They're obviously not the same person. Shut it, crazy conspiracy theorist. Go make another tinfoil hat.
waiting to r/wooosh someone
Me: I need more downforce
Polestar: Raises spoiler
Me: I said more downforce!
Polestar: Adjusts wing mirrors
Me: Ahh yesss
LMAO X”D
It's great to see this body utilised.
I remember when it was a Volvo concept years ago, really wish they did a inline-5 or a V8 engined versions of it back then, but nonetheless this is pretty cool too.
Wait its no V8 in this one?
@@KAD0109004cyl
10:55 “Since 1959” refers to the seat belts, since 1959 was the year that Volvo introduced seat belts as standard on their cars!
Wow ur an even bigger nerd than me. I like it👍👍
and they shared it with other automakers, forfeiting profit for safety
Doug NEVER does his homework before making these videos
It was actually the three pointed seatbelt that was introduced in 1959. The two pointed belt was around before that. Volvo has been around since 1926 and was introduced as an affiliate to the Swedish ball bearing company SKF.
Why I like Volvo: They make car shaped cars. No bs.
I guess it's for human shaped humans
What's your least favorite car(s)?
U mean ugly? Sure
@@vautier_ it's a car but shaped like a car
Boxy volvos for the win
Such a beautiful design 🇸🇪
meh...but not made in Sweden so a Chinese sell out, just buy an AMG.
Agreed, Volvo.... er... Polestar nailed the design.
"I will redesign it!" - You 😂
Love your vids, by the way 👌🏼
Don’t forget to modernize the Mercedes W140!!!!
It looks like a Camaro...
This car hits the sweet spot in aesthetic and overall coupé functionality. I love it. It is just perfect in every way.
Doug: "I'm going to review the Polestar 1"
Me: "What petrol engine is in it? Which electric motors it uses? What batteries with what capacity?"
Doug: "Seatbelt are yellowish orange..."
It's a twin-charged (turbocharged and supercharged) 4-cylinder engine and two electric motors? Idunno, just found it on the web
Is this your first doug video?
@@ghuldorgrey no, I watch Doug bumper to bumper... 😂
ever heard of google?
@@mlb-yt wow then nobody would watch the video. Thats what this video is there for
I love how he never mention those beautiful wheels and the adjustable dampers. And the fuel economy this car can accomplish.
Or even how much power comes from the electric motors. Or even what engine is the petrol engine
Doug: 0-60 in 3.7 sec
Also Doug: 0-60 in 4.2 sec
lol yeah noticed that too
He's always making mistakes. I believe it's intentional to generate engagement on his videos. Very clever.
@@TikeMyson69 yeah you wish...in reality ..he just messed up bro. Lol
Maybe the car has different acceleration depending on whether you're using electric or engine power.
That’s Doug yo!
Volvo was always ahead of its time. My father has the s40 from 2006 and it still feels like its a modern sedan. Its design looks timeless and has features like hydraulic widows and doors but also you dont have to hold the trunk or port bagage with some metal sticks.
The "Since 1959" on the seatbelt does not refer to the foundation of Volvo, but of the seatbelt itself which volvo invented for the Volvo Amazon in 1959. Just a fun fact!
they should name electric volvo "Evolvo""
underrated comment
Yeah, I dig that
Lmao😂
More like Evulva.
Volvo wants to know your location.
15:32 my man just said twisting your key back in the day like the majority of us dont still do that lol
William Hussey yeah aight 😂. I drive an old Ridgeline.
You mean you drive an.....abomination? Psh shame on you peasant.
My lock is broken so now i have keyless entry
I’m kinda happy that NFS Heat gave the car a little bit more attention, not that it wouldn’t have got any, but just gave it a little push and showed some people how cool a Polestar can be.
8:34 you are wrong Doug, Aston Martin started that trend way before Tesla was even a thing.
Yea, but no one cared until tesla did it.
True, but the fisrt car that popped on my mind was R-35 GTR :D
1959 is when volvo invented 3 point seatbelt, not when volvo was founded.
Which they also made open source so all manufacturers could use it.
The point is that it's a 10 month old brand but it's trying hard by putting "1959" in it. It's lame
@@stephendean5188 Still it worths letting people know that Polestar takes Volvo's heritage of Safety just like Lexus did from Toyota's reliability.
I’ve been saying that since 1960
No one seems to care or have any interest in this information ℹ️
@@stephendean5188 Polestar as a company has been around for way longer than that. They were a racing team from way back in the late 90ss and then a Volvo tuner from the late 2000s. Doug's actual car knowledge isn't that high.
When you see someone do what they truly love, it's a thing of beauty. This guy is doing just that and it's a joy to watch .
This : (leather interior, nice and clean design, good colours)
tesla: (everything plastic, lcd mounted with screws in the middle, almost same price)
price difference though
@@giorgio5388 tesla's price is pretty high. It should come at least a little bit close to a higher standard. However there is literally no leather inside a Tesla from what I have seen
@@kidpog3d101 batteries are stupidly expensive
A Lamborghini Aventador with 20k miles is around the same price. I know they are different styles ect but I know what I'd rather have
Doug, the type of guy to review a $150,000 car in a Mr. Bubble t-shirt
Dough is a simple man
For an overpriced Chinese fake Volvo his T-shirt is just fine.
Thats why we like him lol
@@AcuraRSX-dz5xf That's the reason we all like him
And Mat if you know 🙂
@@ameriola THIISSSS is a comment and today I am going to review it
"...just like twisting your key, back in the day." I must have traveled back in time, because I still live in that day.
That 1959 seatbelt detail: Doug didn't get one of the quirkiest features of the car: the complete absence of Volvo references EXCEPT for the one that reminds you that you got a car with Volvo's main quality.
It's like, "it's not a Volvo, it's not a Volvo, it's not a Volvo... but hey you DO get Volvo's excellence in safety engineering throughout this entire car".
It's really smart thinking. And I'm surprised Doug didn't realize it.
Thought the exact same thing. Volvo invented the seat belt
Volvo actually invented 3 point seatbelt exactly in 1959
made in China*
Being an S90 owner you can really see all the things they borrowed/redesigned. Looks amazing! Shame they're not making more of them :(
“This car is beautiful from every angle”
Dougscore 8
Doug really is that type of guy
Exactly wtf haha
How did a rx7 get a 10 is just a ford taurus with pop up headlights (yes i like the look of rx7)
It is beautiful from every angle so is the Giulia. But they are no f40, DB(x), 300sl or countach (or a lot of others). There has to be room for iconic too. The most beautiful cars of today aren't going to make the list.
He said beautiful (8), not stunningly beautiful (10).
5:27 that zipper is so strangely satisfying
"Since 1959" stands for the year they invented the seatbelt. Thats also why they chose to make it standout.
Actually not the seatbelt, more specificly the threepoint seatbelt. It came as standard in the Volvo PV544 in 1959.
They didn’t invent the seat belt itself....
The point is - who is "they"? This is supposed to be a Polestar not a Volvo.
Are we human or are we dancer?
The door handles are basically the same as a Jaguar F-Type. There's likely a foldable back-up key hidden in that key fob. It folds out to a right angle like an allen key so you can access the key hole underneath the handle without clearance issues.
Phone makers are removing phone bezels, volvo is removing mirror bezels. Makes perfect sense to me 👏
And now they started removing the mirror
“Since 1959” Probably has a connection to when three point belts were becoming a thing.
I thought the same thing
Yea, had too google it but it is probably that. Volvo has been around for longer than "since 1959".
It's when Volvo invented the 3-point seat belt.
@@PlazmaBooy ... and gave it to the whole world, without any patent fees! That was really something...
@@nobodynemoq Nils Bohlin invented the belt. Was first installed in a Volvo. Patent ran out in 1968 and was not renewed, so that every other maker could use it in their cars.
0:21 accelleration 0 to 60 in 3,7 seconds.
26:02 accelleration 0 to 60 in 4,2 seconds.
Doug, which is it? and is therefor the Doug score correct?
@Elliott Feaster yea, while opinions are subjective, but his Doug score lacks any logic and is utterly irrelevant.
@@mverick5444 Its his personal ranking lol. Its not supposed to be some mega statistical ranking with ranges for each score, he literally just says what he feels like it is, so if you share his opinions then it might be useful to you. First doug video?
@@ThePandaKingFTW nah have been following the man since jalopnik days
Best looking car ever... i give it a 6 in styling
@@Traxxmaciek exactly. It just is ridiculous. I mean, ratings are subjective but using the same yardstick to rate a rolls and a Subaru is just dumb.
Seriously my favorite car. Absolutely beautiful with great throwbacks to the Volvo P1800. I see some ‘00’s and ‘10’s Aston Martin in it too which is no bad thing! This is an awesome halo car for Volvo.
I want one of these, and one day I’m gonna buy it.
Not worthy for 150k
Love how all the comments are about doug, and never the car being reviewed
As a Volvo owner (2015.5 S60) I've been watching the development of this car. It is absolutely gorgeous and if I had $150k I would pick it up without hesitation.
Doug's aesthetic, mannerisms, and appearance remind anyone else of Tarantino?
Yeah, he is pretty creepy.
I can see the similarities.. yup
Wow...that IS a pretty close description.
I thought it was only me.
Now that you've said that, yes sir...it's hilarious actually! 🤣
@22:33, that was me this morning on the way to work. I tried to pass dude and he took off like a rocket ship. When I caught up to him, I gave him the thumbs up. He was laughing. I'm getting this when I hit Mega Millions tonight. LOL
First, the car is indeed beautiful. Second -'Since 1959' makes perfect sense, seeing as it could just refer to the fact that the first car with seat belts fitted as standard was released in 1959 - it just happens it was a Volvo.
3 point seatbelts :v
@@nothinghere7391 :VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV
Let emphasize the dumbest invention of the car industry
Volvo literally pioneered the technology and it later became a standard on all cars.
matthew anderson it’s not dumb if it’s saved countless lives
Since 1959 has to do with Volvo inventing the 3 point seatbelt. Volvo was started in 1927.
I believe the "since 1959" badging on the seatbelts refers to the first three point seatbelts, used first in the Volvo (of course) PV544
Correct
@@baldergolf r u an automotive engineer?
@@thomasholmes5515 It's just that Volvo has oftentimes marketed their heighened safety standards by mentioning that they were the first to introduce the 3 point seatbelts in mass produced cars. And indeed, they were the safest cars around in Europe.
In Germany, Volvos are colloquially called "Schwedenpanzer" ("Swedish tanks"), because they have the image of being safe, sturdy and durable like a tank.
@@thomasholmes5515 you need to be an automotive engineer to be able to read information on the internet?
@@thomasholmes5515 just from sweden
Can we take a moment to apriciate that doug is doing everything on his own and yet he has best car reviews
the power of passion
swedish aston martin
british volvo 😤
More of a Swedish camaro just looking at the body work but I feel you
Think I see a bit of Camaro, Mustang, and Vanquish.
Chinese. Volvo belongs to Geely Motors from China.
Gary S spot on
There's one driving around in Montreal. Looks amazing in person.
Can't wait too test drive Polestar 2 soon!
The ”since 1959” refers to the invention of the “three point seat belt”.
By A Swedish guy working at Volvo. Also polestar has been around since 1996! :D They also used the Orange-y colour on the cables in the trunk it seems?
@@Nerdy_Biker Yes, but Polestar were used for the sporty versions of their normal cars, like the Volvo V40 Polestar. Kind of Civic Type R, Focus ST, Golf R and so on.
Right..You would think Doug would know that, since reviews of quirks is literally all he does. But of course he doesn't, he just does stupid comments on things, trying to be funny. I've given up on watching the guy, I just really wanted to see this car, but I am yet again disappointed with the whole production.
Another annoying thing he said that made me give up on the video - the car inside is Volvo, not distinctive inside, but inside is says a new brand. No it doesn't Doug. Have you seen a Volvo in the past couple of years ? Literally everything outside screams Volvo, the design, the headlights, the taillights...everything.
Dranzell I think they started out as a race team
Matt the color on the cables is because of regulation, on the Tesla Car is the same color.
Love how Doug misses the biggest quirk of them all - the manually adjustable Öhlins dampers :P That is some serious stuff compared to all the "sport normal comfort" systems you get in normal, plebian cars :P
I tend to agree. I think many are just not familiar with this quirky suspension system you’ve mentioned.
Volvo is that lonely kid in school with no friends but actually a genius
Trez World ikr, absolutely love these cars
Trez World not in europe. Lots of volvos around here.
I'm german and I think Volvo does better cars than all german brands
@@Schunderful as an American who works on German and Swedish engineering,
Germany shows off how "smart" they are by over complicating things.
Sweden PROVES how smart they are by how simple they design things.
They should do away with the Volvo name and just go with “Understated”. The high end vehicles that deliver in spades, yet no one really pays any attention..
The 'since 1959' is a nod to the year Volvo invented the three point seat belt
@man0z Used to violence and disease were the primary cause of death, yep should go back to the old days.
I swear this is something straight out of Grand Theft Auto series' made up cars
Now I want a Polestar in Gta.
The name seems that way aswell
I've liked this car because of nfs heat
@@alessandrodeangelis9029 www.gta5-mods.com/vehicles/vulcar-hachura-r-add-on-tuning-liveries-sounds
@@ultraguy8771 thanks but I want it on the real online mode, not a mod, I already saw that on a broughy1322 stream, beautiful car. I play the game in every update\double money event I'm interested...But I don't know about the next update...cyberpunk 2077 hopefully drop on December 10.
This car hits so many feature checklist items!
All EV possible for most driving? check!
Good range when the EV batteries are drained?
Performance? check!
Stylish? check!
User-friendly infotainment? check!
Environment-friendly? check!
I would definitely buy this over every car at or above it's price point for a daily driver if I could afford it. And really, I think it gives more value than most cars till you get down to cars with significantly less comfort and a much lower price point.
11:04 Volvo created the first three point seatbelt in 1959. So the seatbelt is from 1959 not the brand
Why doesn’t Doug do his research! It’s really frustrating since he has such a massive audience he could totally just but in that much more effort :(
Shout out to Nils Bohlin! www.arnoldclark.com/newsroom/265-why-volvo-gave-away-the-patent-for-their-most-important-invention
the 1959 on the seatbelt is referencing the year that the seatbelt was introduced (by volvo)
that's what i was thinking
Doug is the type of guy to call GOLD color "Orange-yellow"
I wonder if the trunk see trough might be a safety feature. In case of crash, firefighters can easily separate the high power electric cables. It would be very Volvo-like, to add a safety feature like this.
Every Doug video: People want SUV's.
Me: being solely interested in sedans. 😔
I feel you man
Me: being solely interested in 2 door cars.
Im interested in wagons
Do you have to carry people around or why are you only interested in sedans?
@@christopherpape4823 just preference. An suv can carry around the same or more but cars just look nicer to me
Call me a weirdo if you want, but this is one of the most beautiful coupés I’ve ever seen.
Your not a weirdo, your normal.
@ point made.
@ automatic correction, I guess. Thank you for making me notice that.
weirdo!
You’re completely right. It’s beautiful! It looks like a modern interpretation of the p1800 and that is awesome!
You say starting out with a coupe is a mistake, I beg to differ. Every SUV looks the same and then it’ll be like “oh, well I could go to a different dealer and get the same thing for cheaper”. You have to be bold and unique. And while it goes against my hatred for electric vehicles, the Polestar 1 is a hybrid that I would be proud to own.
I couldn't agree more...SUV's are like family sized homes. I don't live in one, nor do I want one.
THANK YOU
Coupes are cars car people love ;_; I feel like sporty cars define brands.
I believe the styling pays homage to the FAMOUS Volvo P1800 coupe from the 1960's. The profile is very similar.
“Since 1959” designated the year the seatbelt was introduced by the Volvo brand
More specific. "Three point seatbelt"
didnt saab did it first?