Polestar traces its origins back to the world of racing with its participation in the Swedish Touring Car Championship as Flash Engineering. They were later rebranded as Polestar Racing, with its ownership eventually going to Volvo. With its cool concepts and performance-based electric vehicles, the brand is eyeing to make its mark in the world of automobiles.
Geely is the parent company of the brand. Initially, it specialized in building electric performance cars, hardware upgrades, and engine software optimization for Volvo models. In 2017 with a tag of an independent company granted to Polestar, its expertise shifted to the development of high-performance electric cars. The brand still caters to Volvo in developing its designs and technologies, which are mostly experimental in nature.
With the introduction of a range of prototypes dating back to 2009, like the Volvo C30 concept, the Polestar brand was already on the radar of many enthusiasts across the globe. A word about the upcoming performance brand began to spread like wildfire. The brand finally unveiled its first production vehicle, the Polestar 1, in 2017. The company found its groove, and with the introduction of the Polestar 2 in 2019, it was only a matter of time until the Polestar brand continued its lineage of building high-performance electric vehicles to the public.
With expectations of blistering performance from this SUV, the all-electric SUV has huge expectations to fulfill. However, with all that is known about the Polestar 3, it shall surely manage to impress the masses with its charm.
The Car's Aerodynamic Design
The calling card of this SUV is ironically claimed to be its aerodynamics. SUVs and aerodynamics usually don't go very well together, but the Polestar stands strong as describing it as an 'Aerodynamic Electric SUV' for the masses to enjoy. The company's official image shows the imposing presence of the car: the SUV sports sizable wheel arches and a sleek aerodynamic roofline. The fenders seem to have a noticeable protrusion, and overall it is a well-designed beast from Polestar. From the looks of it, the SUV definitely has a unique style.
With stiff competition coming in from the likes of the Tesla Model X and the Jaguar I-Pace, the Polestar 3 has a lot of work to do. The company's new futuristic Precept design concept shall inspire their upcoming vehicles as well. The brand new design concept and platform shall seemingly make the Polestar 3 capable of enduring stiff competition from other performance electric SUVs.
The Powerful Engine And Performance
The first car to use the Chinese Zeekr 001 shooting brake, the performance of the Polestar 3 is something to look out for. Its humongous 100 Kwh battery shall provide 700 miles of range. In tune with a twin-electric motor, the e-SUV will be capable of belting out an impressive 543 BHP. The intelligent electric motor and battery system will enable this big brute of an SUV to clock 0 to 62 mph in just 3.8 seconds. The priority, however, will remain at the flawless representation of aerodynamics rather than outright pace. The car will also have an upgraded suspension system and brakes to handle the colossal performance figures.
A Set Of Advanced Safety Features
The structure of the Polestar 3 will be designed from the ground up. The architecture will support the full electrification of the vehicle. The car will also flaunt a host of technological features built into the vehicle. In addition, it will boast features with regards to connectivity based on Google's Android OS Infotainment System. Safety will also be paid special attention to, and the 3 is expected to be equipped with high-end safety-oriented autonomous driving features to support its marvelous performance figures. The Polestar 3 is also likely to achieve SAE level 3 of autonomous driving.
The Unmatched Interior Comfort And Price
On the inside, the Polestar 3 will strictly be a five-seater. It is wise to expect that occupants will be pampered with a host of technological and comfort features. A lot of technology is expected to be inherited from the Polestar 2. Features like a superior Harman Kardon sound system with two subwoofers, a head-up display, and even a widescreen digital instrument cluster are expected to be on board. The familiar onboard infotainment system will add to the ease of driving, with applications like Google Maps and Spotify on offer. With an expected autonomous driving feature added to the list, there is no doubt the Polestar 3 oozes luxury and technological brilliance.
Polestar is aiming at blending that premium element in their brand. Keeping in mind this factor, the automobile shall cost around the mid $80,000 mark to compete with the likes of its direct rival, the Tesla Model X. It is safe to say the 3 shall not come cheap, but with the claimed performance and features on offer, the higher pricing seems justified. With claims of the car being a blistering, aerodynamic e-SUV, the brand's technological attention to detail seems to have worked out well.
This technological masterpiece by Polestar is something to look out for. It isn't easy to connect an SUV with aerodynamics, but the fact that the brand has achieved this incredible feat is nothing short of a marvel in itself. The performance, looks, and high-end features all contribute to the excitement surrounding this e-SUV, and with stiff competition brewing in this segment, the Polestar 3 has to stand up to its mark upon its launch.