Polestar launches its first SUV
- A new model launched by the Chinese carmaker Polestar, which is today in third place in terms of sales in Europe among all the Chinese carmakers present on this continent (behind MG and BYD) is not a trivial event, especially more than this new model is the brand's first SUV. This model named Polestar 3 (the Polestar brand being a subsidiary of the Chinese group Geely specializing in plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles derived from Volvo) intends to complete the carmaker's range currently composed of a sedan (Polestar 2) and a coupe (Polestar 1), these two models being on the D-segment (length around 4.60 m). While the Polestar 1 is equipped with a PHEV (plug-in hybrid) engine, the Polestar 2 and 3 are equipped with a fully electric engine (BEV).
- The new Polestar 3 is what we could call a high-end model because it measures 4.90 m long, with a wheelbase approaching 3.00 m (2.98 m) and its announced price is high as it is in a range between 85,000 and 95,000 euros in Europe.
- The Polestar 3 is equipped with an electric motor delivering 489 hp (360 kW) or 517 hp (380 hp), coupled with a 111 kWh battery allowing a range of 560 or 630 km depending on the version and the WLTP cycle.
- Banned in France until today due to a dispute concerning its logo, the Polestar brand will be distributed in this country from the second half of 2024. A new model, the Polestar 4, should be added to the range at that moment.