POLESTAR 2 Dual Motor (2023) / Just how good is it, compared to Tesla M3 or MY
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- Proper road review of the latest high performance Polestar dual motor sedan. For those who would like to go electric, but don't really want a Tesla or a SUV. This handsome and fast Swedish/Chinese saloon may be right for you.
It's a long review but there's a reason. So much for the boys to discuss. Performance, economy, shortcomings, practicality. So come along and enjoy the ride in the latest AWD dual motor Polestar 2.
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I have a dual motor P2. Lovely car. Looks great. Very smooth. Very comfortable. Handles great. More power than I will ever need.
I have driven the base model with single motor and without the 'plus' pack and was left feeling very underwhelmed. The dual motor version with the plus pack is the way to go with these.
Although this is a really long video, I’m glad that we managed to cover so much with the car. There really is a lot to like about it.
I specced my long range dual motor without the performance pack to gain slightly better range and softer ride then redirected that money towards the ventilated leather seats instead. Because here in Queensland those WeaveTech seats would just never work. So happy with my choices.
Sounds like a good approach, and sounds like you're pleased with your Polestar. Good to hear.
The transmission tunnel isn't wasted space though. It's filled with batteries, including under the seats. This gives it the lower driving position that sets it apart from SUVs.
You're right, it is a great car. Mine is fully loaded except for the Performance Pack which to me wasn't worth the extra money, especially as those awful color seatbelts would have been unbearable 😀 One correction: if you get the leather seats, (which I have), then you can have them ventilated: well worth it here in California.
I have the same spec with leather seats that are ventilated and no performance suspension. I think it's a great combo.
@@DitzlerPhoto I have the leather seats also - I'm very happy with my purchase!
I just wish they were offered in other colors besides Flint (grayish white?). I'd prefer a darker color like black to be able to cover up blemishes and markings that appear over time.
Nice review! I‘m driving a Polestar 2 (LRDM) for more than two years, and I still prefer it over everything else out there in this price range. The Polestar 4 though looks like a „valid“ alternative, bringing everything I like about the P2 a step higher 👍
Great review. I’m coming from Canada. I just ordered a polestar 3 performance
Thanks for the review Stu. This is one that is definitely on the consideration list for my next EV. But the on-paper specs for the Ioniq 6 look better so I'm looking forward to that review. We'll see if it improves on the 18.7 rating.
I didn't say it in the video, but our overall efficiency in the Polestar 2 was about 21.5 kWh/100km. You'll notice on the dash in the spirited driving I'm getting numbers of 50-ish, but performance comes at a cost. Unsurprising. In efficiency terms, it's not as good as Tesla or the Korean cars. Regarding the IONIQ 6, I drove the Polestar to the Hyundai event where I had a brief track drive of the pre-release IONIQ 6 test mule. So I was lucky to drive both on the same day. Very different cars from behind the wheel - both ergonomically and they way they drive. Once you've sat in both, it'll probably be an easy decision - one way or the other based on your preference.
We'll be getting an IONIQ 6 RWD base model to review first week of June, and an AWD in August. There will be plenty of reviews by then but I look forward to it.
Single motor economy is pretty good. My average over the last 15000kms is 14.8kW/100kms
That's very good
I don't know what happened when you didn't get any charge stops for a long trip in Google map. I have never seen that. Google Maps in the car is definitely aware of the car's range and the current driving style as far as impacting the need for charging stops.
While ABRP is useful for planning, it doesn't integrate well with Google Maps right now.
But it looks way better than a Model 3 or Y… 😉. And way better put together 😊. Very happy with my RWD MY24 LRSM. And glad I got the Nappa leather ventilated seats. Very classy.
I have the pilot package and a 360 camera on my P2... It's not needed to drive around an urban parking lot.
I was actually talking about a city car park in Sydney - indoors. They are pretty tight. The day we made the video I'd parked my Model S in one that was pretty full and had to manoeuvre around both cars and kerbs trying to avoid damaging wheels. A couple of places were so tight that I had to take a couple of bites at a corner to a ramp and adjusted my mirrors to look at the passenger side rear wheel. With the parking alarms screaming because the front was next to a wall the rear wheel cleared the kerb by about 2cm. The Polestar 2 probably has a shorter wheelbase, but the visibility would've been terrible without cameras etc.
Many people have no comprehension of how tight some of the city underground car parks are in Sydney CBD.
How did you get that engine noice that matched with the acceleration? Would really like to try that😅
Thankful for answers and help!
I'm glad you asked. The beauty of video editing. I used segments of another video, with Mark driving a GT4RS Cayman on a similar section of road, but at a private facility. Then I just found bits that were similar in terrain and matched them. Sadly that other video hasn't been made public as the owners of the facility don't want it shown on social. Which is a damn shame as the GT4RS was epic.
I really think that the rear view mirror should be connected to the rear view camera.
Adjusting the rears dampers isn't a workshop job and you don't have to take anything off. Jack the wheel up, undo a couple of hand tightened nuts in the wheel well and adjust the damper
Interesting. I did jack it up and didn't find it that easy. (It was a press loan car so I didn't want to mess with it too much.) Couldn't easily remove the shroud to gain access to shocks. No nuts evident so I'm not sure which you're referring to. Maybe I just gave up too early.
Maybe I missed it, but do you need a monthly cell network subscription to access features such as Spotify, or does it connect through your phone? Great review as always!
That's actually a really good question. We didn't use my phone's connectivity. Australia is one of the countries where the vehicle's integrated modem is included for 3 years from the purchase date (according to Polestar website). They also say that ... "The vehicle can be connected to the Internet via a Bluetooth-connected phone or a Wi-Fi network. In some markets, connection is also possible via the vehicle's integrated modem. If the vehicle has connections to several different sources at the same time, it will first attempt to connect over Wi-Fi, then Bluetooth and, finally, via the vehicle's integrated modem." The list of supported countries is pretty long - Aus, most EU, US, Canada, Koria, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, UK, Scandinavian, Benelux. Not Russia though. Ya boo! Suck eggs, Russia.
.. but after 3 years, I don't know how much it costs for inbuilt connectivity. Or even if it's available.
Interesting. Thanks for the info. I bought a 2015 Volvo in 2018 and never have been successful in using the internet features (such as to make a service appt). Maybe this explains why!
@@inCARnationAustralia Last I spoke to Polestar they were yet to decide on if the in-car would finish after 3 years or if they would do 'complimentary' extensions. Current network is through SingTel (via Optus).
Much nicer to look at than the Tesla. Some say the Tesla looks like a cake of soap. Tesla quote CD figures, I had Citroen CX with similar CD back in the 80's and that still looks goodI have owned a white Volvo 760 with brown leather interior which I nicknamed The Shoebox so I guess Volvo cant brag about style , current crop are much nicer. . 👍
Many of the reviews talk about how uncomfortable the left leg feels as room is compromised by the combustion platform transmission tunnel. How did you find this? (I almost ordered one but swung back to the Model 3)
Yes it was compromised. I can understand how people wouldn't like that but it didn't annoy me. I tend to brace my left leg on the tunnel anyway - something that started with very narrow body open wheelers many years ago.
@inCARnation Australia that its good feedback. I guess it's just something that prospective buyers need to try for themselves. Certainly a lot to like and I know my decision for the Model 3 was not an easy one.
@@Rabs73 I'm sure you'll be delighted with your Model 3. Especially the convenience of the Supercharger network - a significant advantage Tesla has.
@inCARnation Australia . Yes it took a lot of deliberation. What would be ideal is the best of the Polster 2 and Model 3/Y rolled into one. The Polster 2 is certainly the nicer looking of the two
I think most of the people complaining about leg resting on the centre console are from Left hand drive countries. At least in Australia it's your left leg resting on it, and it doesn't have to do anything anyway!
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Best car on the road for sure!!!
Best car on the road soon is Polestar 3 ❤️🩹✔️