Polestar got the brand identity sorted, it has planted geometry yet there’s continuity, there’s lineflow, it’s cohesive! It stands out on its own. Something a certain German brand fails to understand.

@uz8587

Жыл бұрын

But but its diFferEnt

@EvilerManx8

Жыл бұрын

*cough* bmw *cough*

@MyAnalyser

Жыл бұрын

BMW electric cars especially their SUV's look ugly like hell and Mercedes inside dashboards on their EV's look like the combination of a spaceship and a stripclub.

@sabersz

Жыл бұрын

I still see a hint of the Volvo DNA in there and i absolutely love it

@tolgacebeci3234

Жыл бұрын

Well said. BMW is the leading loser of electric revolution. They released 3 cars, all of which has a different identity.

FINALLY manages to get rid of fake grille!

@rcnct4009

Жыл бұрын

The polestar 2 had actually a real grill

polestars consistent design language is unmatched

@KyleHubb

Жыл бұрын

It's a Volvo. lol

@Yellow_Leader

Жыл бұрын

Sharing Volvo architecture and technology does not make it a Volvo. No one looks at a Porsche and thinks "That's a Volkswagen."

@KyleHubb

Жыл бұрын

@@Yellow_Leader Porsche is a VW.

@gotworc

Жыл бұрын

@@KyleHubb just because it's owned by a certain company doesn't make them all the same. VW owns Lamborghini but a Lambo is nothing like any other VW vehicles. You don't say "that's a VW"

@gotworc

Жыл бұрын

@@KyleHubb mini is owned by BMW. Is a mini cooper a BMW? No not at all they look nothing a like and have totally different design languages

This is what you get from promoting a CDO to the CEO - you get a design oriented company which I really really love! Everything about polestar is just soooo aesthetic.

@benjaminsmith2287

Жыл бұрын

They're also a performance oriented company. The engineers at Polestar meet the designers from Volvo and get spun off into their own company.

@millionmilestothesun

Жыл бұрын

But will it thrive financially?

@sabersz

Жыл бұрын

@@millionmilestothesun I see no reason they won't. The Polestar 2 is quite common where I live, really. Hopefully the 3 will be just as common

@chadbailey7038

Жыл бұрын

@@millionmilestothesunYeah, you’re right to wonder. They’re burning through a lotta cash right now. I just watched a great financial stock breakdown on them.

@victoriamarie8588

11 ай бұрын

Beautifully crafted.

Volvo/Polestar design statement is untouched. Overall lines and shapes consistency, a deep understanding of stance, perfect wheel to body size ratio, simple, strong, humble and pure. Mad respect to these two conjoined brands!

Polestar 2 is based on the sedan concept version of the Volvo XC40. It was named Volvo concept 40.2 (and 40.1 for the XC40). Design by Ian Kettle.

There’s is one thing missing in your lineup. You said the concept precept is becoming the polestar 4 and the o2 concept is the 5. Actually between the 3 and the precept concept there is going to be a smaller coupé suv called the polestar 4 (look it up). Therefore the precept is going to be the 5 and the o2 is going to be the polestar 6. Nice breakdown video anyway!!

I really love the interior of the Polestar 3. The white interior is amazing.

@sailingandsomejokes

Жыл бұрын

But anyway I would take darker interior. White interrior looks quite soon dirty..

Cant wait for Polestar to make a wagon!

That little thing on the rear bumper might be there to affect drag and air flow coming off the rear of the car. Like something to fix turbulence. Can’t think of any other reason why that would be there.

@thebastm8

Жыл бұрын

Spot on. It actually had a suprising impact upon the turbulence created behind the car

That Polestar One is the most stunning and gorgeous coupe that's designed in the most simplest way. Love the Polestar 3's back sweep of the roof and into the up swept rear spoiler, reminded me of '04 Citroen C4 coupe ( VTS had a top mounted rear spoiler ). The cabin does needs something natural ( wood, or a simple cloth motif ) that would make it just a bit more interesting.

@benjaminsmith2287

Жыл бұрын

The Polestar 1 is the 2013 Volvo Concept Coupe. It's actually a production version of it but with a lot of specialized body construction and Polestar tuning. There's wood in some of th e Polestar 3's trim but it is a dark-stained wood. I think Polestar should make another interior combination of a cherry or walnut stained wood but a more cream colored surface to contrast with all the black. Volvo/Polestar prefer "charcoal" interior but a like lighter surrounds, especially the header.

Giugiaro pioneered the use of user graphics on the Aztec show car. Like the way Polestar have handled this idea.

Im glad that the design is finally moving away from being a Volvo

Was going to buy one, but seriously the price is outrageous...

This is probably the best looking suv of all time along with the pursosangue. I want to see how the ex90 plays out:

@AWForce

Жыл бұрын

agreed

@alexsanchezch

Жыл бұрын

Nov 9th is the presentation, right?

@officeimpact6377

Жыл бұрын

Purosangue

@rishinarang9966

Жыл бұрын

@@officeimpact6377 yes that is definetly up there as well.

@benjaminsmith2287

Жыл бұрын

If the EX90 looks like the patent image, it's very much an evolutionary look from the current car and maybe plays it too safe. The interior, I'm not sure it'll have the same impact as the current models did when they were you. Still, I look forward to it as well.

Polestar 2 is based on Volvo Concept 40.2 :)

@dex2531

Жыл бұрын

Yes. XC40 was part of the same study. Volvo Concept 40.1 :)

@christianchrillesvensson

Жыл бұрын

@@dex2531Yes, XC40 based on concept 40.1 🙂

@benjaminsmith2287

Жыл бұрын

@@christianchrillesvensson I would say it's the production version of both. The XC40 is the production version of the Concept 40.1 and the Polestar is the production version of the 40.2 I think the Polestar in particular changed very little from the concept.

Will you make a video about the new 911 GT3 RS?

That interior is pure Bang & Olufsen. The rest is music for the eyes.

FINALLY!!! SOMEONE KNOWS WHAT POLESTAR IS AND HOW GREAT THEY ARE!!!

@sabersz

Жыл бұрын

I remember getting into them when they brought out the Polestar 1, and then it got introduced to Need for Speed and i fell in love again. Then they brought out the 2 and it's been nice to see them getting pretty common in my town.

Whilst I would like more tactile controls inside (Audi do this brilliantly in the E-Trons, as do Range Rover), but I like the dash binnacle and main touch screen floating. Similar to the Mach-E and if course Tesla's main touch screen. Exterior of all Polestars are almost perfect as you say.

I really dislike a vertical screen. But it look great otherwise. A horizontal screen could take up space too

I have the feeling that the part you don't like on the back is made for aerodynamic purpose. To reduce turbulences behind the car.

Maybe it's just me but I'd love to see a polestar pickup truck. kinda like a rivian with polestars graphics. I dunno, I think it would look cool!

It isn't a secret that it has some Volvo DNA, which is not a surprise since Polestar was originated in the Swedish motorsport but later was obtained by Volvo. It's unique to see earlier Volvos that has the special Polestar Racing Blue color, they really stand out and look amazing. If I could afford to buy a EV now, it would definitely be the Polestar 3.

Polestar 2 was the Volvo 40.2 concept.

I will still say, as P2 was a lifted sedan, the P3 is just a lifted estate. I know that SUV tag increases sales by 8456% but still, in height it's still closer to v90CC than XC90

I love the polestar 1. Sucks that it's being discontinued.

@powercrush3

Жыл бұрын

I agree. That design is timeless and, imho, perfect. I love all the Polestar cars but Polestar 1 remains my favorite.

@chidorirasenganz

Жыл бұрын

It was always a limited production car

@sabersz

Жыл бұрын

I thought they stopped producing it a few years ago, it's fairly rare and expensive on top of that

Already orderd mine ❤

I agree with your comments about the interior, almost boring. More physical dials for the aircon / heating would help. The Polestar designers should look through the drawings done by futurist illustrator Syd Mead in the 60s for inspiration.

Very interesting rundown of the design language Polestar is growing into :D If I may: you might want to start using Visual Design instead of Graphic, since Graphic is more related to printed stuff. Oh and I loved the cat cameo xDD Keep up the good work!

I miss seeing vertical tailights, I would add a little vertical red light to give it more volvo identity and not be as all the automakers with those horizontal tailights bars😄

@tonamiplayman4305

Жыл бұрын

Then you would love the Buick wildcat concept tail lights which look stunning. Don't know if Buick can translate that into production without screwing it up though.

Sooo beautiful.

Couldn't agree more with you about the interior! The interior of the Volvo EX90 shows how the same interior can be made really nice. I've always found it annoying when these new touchscreen control panels are just hanging in mid air. Volvo is one of the only companies that actually make an effort to integrate them rather than just tack them on.

11:12 I agree with you but I found the screen in the Polestar 1 was on the contrary too small and there was excess furniture and too much graphic language on its surroundings for its integration into the dashboard (especially the large vertical chrome air vents on both sides). Now the Polestar 3 makes has a screen so large it cannot be integrated into the dash otherwise it would look like the one in the first Tesla Model S… The Polestar 3 touchscreen should have been a little smaller (like what Mercedes has done with MBUX 2.0 on latest C-Cass, EQE, etc.)

I don't think the Polestar 2 has a skateboard battery pack at the bottom. I think it's a t-shaped pack that runs where the center tunnel is.

I agree, brands making every SUV look “sporty” FIGHTS against itself. I’m not an SUV guy per say, but when I do, I like them boxy- and utilitarian. Make an SUV look like an SUV. That said, I love Polestar’s design language in general! Especially the Precept ✨🥹✨

I'm pretty sure that rear end piece that you didn't like is an airflow vent to exhaust air coming in from the rear wheel well to increase aero.

I wish Saab was still around.

Impressive that you remember, a lot of people don’t know it to begin with. The Polestar 2 was indeed supposed to be a Volvo S60, and it was designed alongside the XC40. Anyway very good analysis

This is within an inch, height length and width, of our old Toyota Venza, but with a longer wheelbase. The hood looks much longer, though and I don't understand why they need that without an IC engine. The Venza wasn't that popular in most of North America because, they say, customers couldn't identify it as either an SUV or SW, but I love this look...

@chidorirasenganz

Жыл бұрын

I think the longer hood is a style choice

My one negative for this gorgeous car… is it’s use of air suspension, that’s a deal breaker

Thoughts on the new Cadillac Celestiq and Rolls Royce Spectre?

We would love to see a vehicle design done by you personally tho🤲

Exterior design is exquisite but the interior looks like a slightly nicer riff on the Ford Mach e, not enough for that price.

From the side, this car looks like a kid with a giant backpack.

I find the volvo/polestar styling to be claustrophobic for some reason.

Love it. A lot. But what happens to Polestar when Volvo comes out with very sexy electric SUVs in the next few years? Their next gen electric XC60 will basically be this?

@benjaminsmith2287

Жыл бұрын

The Polestar is a firmer, more precise handling car with a different interior mood. Both are Scandinavian designs but one is much sportier than the other. Polestar will also run more expensive. Polestar won't be as high a volume a car brand as Volvo and Volvo isn't a high-volume brand. The new EX60 will be taller and nowhere near as sporty. It'll have a roomier interior. However, if there are still Polestar versions then And there may be a "coupe" version. But those still are likely to be taller cars.

totally absolutely agree with you on exterior (I'd give it a grade A) and interior (grade D at best). The "instrument panel" behind the steering wheel looks more like something in a $20k car, while the infotainment screen is also a cheap-looking iPad-glued-to-dashboard (cheap as in Tesla, Ford, etc.). And that dashboard is disappointing. As you say, the C40 has done it much better (though I hate all vertical screens in cars -- at least in Volvos the infotainment screen is more integrated into the dashboard rather than glued on as an afterthought). Horizontal screens are much more classy, more practical, and more appropriate for this price point. For this price point, I'd be generous to give Polestar 3 a "D" grade for its interior. And don't get me started on the glass roof (which I think are absurd to have standard). You could have significant cost savings and weight savings (not to mention increasing safety considerably) if you'd have an all-metal roof and 19-inch wheels as standard. Oh, and why do designers suddenly feel that physical buttons and dials should be eliminated? Look to Porsche, Kia, Mercedes, Toyota ,etc., to see how you can have a really practical and nice and safe mix of buttons and dials with infotainment screen. I think if you ask most people, they'll say they want audio and climate controls in buttons and dials, not in a touch screen, and federal governments should be enforcing this from a safety point of view. Touch screens needlessly and dangerously take the driver's eyes off the road for way too long when fiddling with touch screens for basic controls like phone, audio, and climate; heck, I can argue that it's safer to hold my iPhone than fiddle with my Volvo's infotainment screen when driving!

@davidpan2405

Жыл бұрын

Sorry but disagree. Just stepped out of a rental Mercedes. I counted 75+ buttons, that’s not practical to me especially if it’s paired with a unintuitive navigation and center display. At least you can set your favourite colours, maybe that is your thing.

@benjaminsmith2287

Жыл бұрын

The interior is great past the screens. I hope the screens are passing for Volvo/Polestar but the new EX90 will feature a very, very similar setup to what's in this Polestar 3. But the doors, the materials, the seats, the stereo, the understated and grown-up Scandinavian minimalism in this interior is very sophisticated and not cheap. However, I would like Polestar/Volvo to consider going back to light colored headliners and not the dark "charcoal" they currently use. That would make the cars feel more open and airy especially since their windows tend to be on the smaller side.

I have to disgree with you. i feel the front and back end is messy and overstyled a bit. somehow the design feels simple but overstyled to a point.

Excellent design language. BMW/Mercedes could learn a thing or two designing their electric lineup. For 85k, I'd go with the R1S.

@GudieveNing

Жыл бұрын

Agreed.

Polestar 2 came from the Volvo concept 40.2 launched together with the 40.1 that became xc40.

Here are my little issues with the design: In the silhouette I find the blunt vertical front end unelegant. Look at the car at 3:42 and apply that to the Polestar 3, that would be more to my taste. The beltline is rather high, and raising to the rear, together with a falling roof the windows get smaller and smaller towards the rear end. An issue with a lot of current cars. As others have found out, the rearwards visibility is not good. I have a suspicion that with rear-view cameras, more and more manufacturers don't even try to design something that gives a good view out of the rear window any more. I know there are structural issues and it's much easier to design a crashworthy car with smaller windows, but still I don't consider that the right direction to go. Finally as a general lover of lightweight design ... I think it shouldn't just look lightweight, it would be good to be lightweight as well. I assume that's the hardest nut to crack.

The polestar 3 is what the cadillac lyriq wanted to be.

@benjaminsmith2287

Жыл бұрын

The Lyriq may prove to be a really good value. I just find it busy on the exterior and a bit busy inside as well.

Fucking gorgeous!!!

I just learned that the aerodynamics of this thing is slightly worse than with the ID Buzz... WTF are all the spoilers for then...?

great video. but do you really think this suv is going to be successful at this price point? 85K starting price for this seems illegal. very curious how many they will sell.

@gotworc

Жыл бұрын

I mean polestar is kind of a luxury brand. The polestar one is like 130k. The polestar 2 maxed out is like 70k

@MCbroomer

Жыл бұрын

This one is pretty much optioned out with air suspension, big sound system, etc. Agree it is a high price point that should include the ventilated leather but a rear wheel drive version with less options will likely be high 60k I suspect

@benjaminsmith2287

Жыл бұрын

@@MCbroomer No, this is the flagship SUV. The Polestar 4 will be 60Kish. This Polestar 3 is meant to compete with BMW iX and Porsche Cayenne so the price really won't go but so low. Also expect the Volvo EX90 to start in the mid 70Ks. So, the pricing is something like the 2 is the "affordable" sedan (40K to 65ish), then the 4 will be the mid-priced SUV (55 to around 70K), then 3 is this 80K to 100K plus, the 5 will be around 110K and the 6 near 200K as a very limited boutique specialty car.

@dineshthangavel

Жыл бұрын

@@benjaminsmith2287 I understand. I guess most of us would be too poor to afford this comfortably 😕. I'll just stick with my reservation for the Blazer ev.

Polestar 3 still looks very much a Volvo derivative: The Volvo grille, the Volvo Thor Hammer lights, some interior appointments, XC40 bottom grille and 3rd window graphics... I think Polestar in afraid of cutting ties with the "Nordic Design" language. Let's see if they still instal the seatbelt buckles with the "Since 1959" inscription...

@benjaminsmith2287

Жыл бұрын

They're very much tied into the Nordic design language as the Swedish culture strongly defines Polestar. They're just a more sporty and in terms of design, cooler version of the Nordic design language. How they're breaking from Volvo is in being sportier, more tech forward and creating a culture around their spaces. Volvo will repurpose dealers into service centers.

Volvo V40 inspired beauty!

Me too price is unreal 😳 😫

That massive tablet has GOT to go! Please. It needs buttons and knobs.

Polestar have the best looking design for EVs.

What cars did you design? Do we know any? If not, why are you critiquing?

Haha it’s fun to see the car going around the roads from where I live 🤣🤣

@Bembli you should really FIX your audio problem here mate. Your audio is VERY VERY LOW compare to other videos.

The Polestar Precept is the most beautiful modern sedan I've ever seen. Too bad it wasn't made.

@Dvdshake

Жыл бұрын

The precept is being launched as the Polestar 5. How much of that concept will actually be in the final vehicle though, we’ll have to see

@benjaminsmith2287

Жыл бұрын

@@Dvdshake A lot. The Polestar 5 is very close to the Precept. Of course there are no suicide doors and not the doors are framed and it has a few other production car attributes. But the interior has retained a lot of the Precept and the exterior is very, very close.

I have a big problem. Over 80k

Yes the price😂😂😂

I don't like the design. Especially in the front. I really like the polestar 1 and polestar 2 was OK. The front looked good because it was not so futuristic.

The rear bits don't make any sense, they don't do anything and feel completely random, a shame

Their design language is basically Toyota in the late 2000s, but with unnecessary trapezoids everywhere

Still a beautiful car though

This has WAY TOO MUCH ground clearance for the design to look good.

Best car on planet earth.

I do not understand anything in design, but for me as a customer Polestar 3 doesn't look appealing at all comparing to all other cars releasing right now

emotional car/product design, so something BMW can't do?

6000 lbs after stuffing batteries into the xc60 platform

Big mistake not moving the rear light graphic up the vertical. Back could be anyone light strip yawn…

Not a bad design but at $85k...it's a non starter for 80% of the people out there. Hyundai / Kia / Genesis offer the same if not more for WAY less. Eg. Fast charging 10~80% in 18 MINUTES (That's 40% faster than the 30 min of the Polestar and Tesla), V2L (can hook up regular appliances and even charge other vehicles), blind view monitors in place of speedo/tach etc. Not a bad looking vehicle but Volvo messed up with pricing..

@benjaminsmith2287

Жыл бұрын

They don't offer the same. You can't look at Polestar and think Hyundai/Kia. Genesis yes but there is no competing Polestar 3 with the GV60. A Polestar 4 will compete with it price-wise but the flagship Polestar SUV should be expected to cost at least 80K. This is a car with air suspension, a Bower and Wilkins 25 speaker standard, and has a very high level of performance and premium qualities. If you know about Polestar Volvos, you'll know they were always priced at a premium compared to the highest level trim of Volvo. Just look at the pricing of a s60 Polestar or XC60 Polestar. It's almost the price of the Polestar 3.

@dineshthangavel

Жыл бұрын

I feel the same way as well. Best upcoming value EVs are 1) fisker ocean 2) blazer ev 3) ioniq 7/ kia ev9 4) Honda prologue. Just buy one of the above.

@benjaminsmith2287

Жыл бұрын

@@dineshthangavel I'm sorry but Volvo and Polestar did not mess up pricing. EVs are expensive to build and they need to try not to lose a ton of money on these cars. They also don't sell at the volume that a Kia or Hyundai will and are small companies. That's why I'm doubtful of Fisker and they'll have to prove themselves. Stats only aren't the defining factor of why the Polestar costs what it costs. There's the complex air suspension, Bowers and Wilkins standard stereo, very sophisticated handling balance and 50/50 weight distribution, and all the engineering and safety aspects of the car that go beyond what you get in the lower priced vehicles.The Genesis GV70 offers a level of handling, ride, dynamic qualities above the Sonata for instance. The Sonata may be the better value but the Genesis is the more refined car. So you don't look at Genesis for value so much anymore as they're upping their pricing to BMW/Mercedes/Audi levels. It's not practical to expect a small cost in such a sophisticated machine as the Polestar 3. The Polestar 4 will be less costly but less sophisticated. The Volvo EX90 will likely start at 75K, as it is the flagship SUV. And, if people are ready for EVs, it'll sell as the XC90 is a pretty popular SUV.

@alexandergoldman

Жыл бұрын

​@@benjaminsmith2287 Completely disagree. I think this Polestar looks fine but personally not a fan of the interior. I fully understand if Volvo is trying to market Polestar as a pseudo-separate upscale/premium brand but I'm not sure if the market is fulling embracing that positioning. I've been following Volvo for quite some time (was a big fan of the V60 before SUVs became a thing) and as a marketing guy, it's unclear what Volvo is trying to accomplish with 'Polestar'. Is it their answer to 'M' or 'AMG' or are they making it a separate sub-brand to compete with Lexus/Genesis? Tesla markets the Model Y as a premium vehicle (well, the pricing indicates this and maybe not comparable on the interior, fit and finish, etc. but the performance is certainly there). But people compare it to the Kia EV6. I happen to think the Tesla Model Y is one of the most AWFUL looking vehicles/EVs on the road today, which is why I would take the EV6 over the Tesla Model Y. Turns out, I'm not the only one: www.businessinsider.com/tesla-model-y-vs-kia-ev6-electric-suv-compared-2022-10 Likewise, the Polestar looks nice, but I think the Hyundai Ioniq 5 looks equally nice from the exterior. I actually think the Ioniq 5 has a significantly better interior given actual physical buttons. I actually DESPISE having all your basic functions on a tablet in the center, even if there is voice controls baked in. It's such a lazy interior that lacks functionality and personality. This form before function is tragic. This Polestar is good, but at a projected $85k, it's absolutely laughable imo. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 starts at $44k so is it worth 93% more/double? Maybe to some, but I would guess not to most. Even if you go with a dual motor Ioniq 5, the price gap would still be massive. So back to comparisons, based on the reviews I've seen, I'd bet the ride of the Ioniq 5, as plush as it is, would be comparable to the air suspension of this Polestar. The Volvo's sound system would be better for sure, but the charging of the Ioniq 5 would be nearly 40% faster (18 min from 10~80% vs 30 min for the Volvo/Tesla), practical tech in V2L to hook up appliances (useful for camping), better tech (big fan of Hyundai/Kia/Genesis Blind view monitors - cameras in place of tach/speedo), better automated driving assist? (seen some vloggers say Hyundai's driving assist is the closest to Tesla and I think they'll pass Tesla in the future), a better warranty, etc. I'd bet the upcoming Ioniq 5 N will absolutely smoke this Polestar in straight line performance and handling too.. So yeah, you absolutely can compare an Ioniq to this Polestar and yeah, the pricing of this doesn't make sense to me..

@benjaminsmith2287

Жыл бұрын

@@alexandergoldman OK, since you have been following Volvo you know what Polestar is. And compare the price of a Volvo s60 highest trim compared to a Volvo s60 Polestar. Adding the Polestar tuning and Ohlins dampers and Brembo brakes, add in the Bowers and Wilkins stereo and what is the cost of that car? It's around $70,000 and that's not even an EV. I've see Volvo XC90s going for $80,000 and they aren't even EVs. EVs come at a premium so a Polestar with Bower and Wilkins stereo plus air suspension is going to cost a lot of money. I don't see the cost as a joke at all. Polestar is pretty clear to me. It's a cousin of Volvo but it is spinning off to a car that is more performance oriented and less luxury/family oriented. So Volvo gets the 7 seat large SUV where Polestar only does the coupe SUV. Polestar has firmer seats and suspensions. Polestar has a different type of style as well where it certainly has some Volvo elements but with their own sort of cooler (in temperature) settings and mood in the car. Volvos won't handle as sharply, brake as strong and are all limited to 112 or so mph where Polestar has a higher speed limit. I thought the Polestar 3 would cost around $78,000 to start so the price isn't that far away from where I thought it would be. The Volvo EX90 is likely not to be that much less expensive, not the dual motor version anyway. And I don't agree with your railing on the interior. If the screens look cheap so be it. But people who have actually been in the car that were at the reveal say the materials are excellent, as good as or better than what is in current Volvos. The screens aren't the whole car. I think some things like the stickers aren't so great and I think the car should have better performance. But I think they were time constrained and needed to get it out. So, right now it's not optimized. But I think in time, OTA updates will have the car in the 3 second 0-60 range, the car's range will climb up higher and maybe even the charging speed will increase. I think Polestar's styling is striking and impresses a lot of people and I think they may have surpassed Volvo in exterior style. I have to see what Volvo comes up with but the Polestar concept cars have impressed a lot more than the last Volvo concept car did.

The ugly BMW electric cars like hideous i4 and iX look like they are designed by children compared to this.

@imnotusingmyrealname4566

Жыл бұрын

BMW has lost it. Now a bunch of crazies are running it.

@1MTEK

Жыл бұрын

Harsh, but you're not wrong. (psst, don't forget the i7)

@imnotusingmyrealname4566

Жыл бұрын

@@1MTEK Honestly that's the least offensive new BMW imo. Whether it was intentional or not the style is very cyberpunk-esque, which is supposed to be this uninviting cold and rigid thing. The BMW X7 LCI looks awful though.

@benjaminsmith2287

Жыл бұрын

The iX has a wonderful interior. The exterior is OK except for the oversized "grill."

Why do SUVs insist on trying to be 'sporty'? Seriously? Kinda in the SPORT Utility Wagon name itself, isn't it?

1 was good. 2 is pretty nice. 3 is not. And for that price I will get a Porsche any day

@benjaminsmith2287

Жыл бұрын

I and 2 were Volvo designs. The 3 is now defining Polestar design. I don't really get this negativity. This car is unseen. A photo is a lot different than seeing a real car in the metal, in motion. Seeing photos of an interior is a lot different than sitting in the car, feeling the seat comfort and contours, feeling how the door closes, feeling the materials, going through the various switches and dials and so forth. (or sadly, screen interfaces on many newer ones) Sure, a Porsche is a known entity and quite a great car with an exceptional build quality. But the Polestar will offer a new style and may drive quite well. The car hasn't even been road tested yet to get any idea of what the dynamic qualities are. This may be a hell of great car to drive.

THE INTERIOR IS UNINSPIRING TO SAY THE LEAST.

I’ll buy a polestar if anyone wants to give me 100k… I kinda don’t have the money for one 😅

80 grand is a bit too much im not gonna lie

It’s a little busy? No.

It's a lot of things. but SUV it's not

These headlights are sort of recognisable, but that doesn't make them less ugly.

Lazy designed interior, not worth $80k. I'm holding onto my XC90.

@bembli go and design your own cars, lets see how perfect yours will be. You just be criticising about others people designs

If anyone thinks Volvos are stupid… look in the mirror ohhhhhhhhh

Personally HATE it when companies use real wood in interiors...we really need to be killing trees for a car interior? Hate is a strong word and it was fine back in the days of Rolls and Jags...but maybe not so much these days. I'm even ok with simulated wood or some high quality plastics..

@Kurre.

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All wood is optional and much better than in teslas or Mercedes. Wood is still an outdated design element and I would like them to add more bio composites in the interior cause its so much more sustainable yet premium

@alexandergoldman

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@@Kurre. I definitely like your thinking about bio composites...adding in recycled material does make sense.

@chiemekaa

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Not all wood comes from living trees, or at least that's what some manufacturers say. But simulated wood also works.

@alexandergoldman

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@@chiemekaa Good point. But I'd bet that "wood" in a $85k car would be real wood (as is often the case with premium brands at this price point). But yes, simulated wood could work if it is manufactured properly..

@MDKN22

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If you are gonna put wood in a car, don't make it a piece of wallpaper covered plastic, gimme the real thing. Fake wood is the most unappealing and cheap way to downgrade an interior.

This isn't ugly, but it isn't a good looking car. Maybe well engineered.

@michelhouelpdesque

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it looks neutralizingly neutral in appearance. Plus, for all that green revolution going on, the planet is increasingly being ravaged over the increasingly scarce natural resources needed for these battery packs. Radiation another side effect not being mentioned anywhere - yet. The only reason to get one of these ev’s, must be the fiscal advantage imho. That i could respect. If as a buyer you fell into the marketing trap of ‘doing something good for the planet’, that’s ok, enjoy the insta fame, but please henceforth remain excluded from the actual conversation.

Polestar 3 is "stunning"? Lol!!!

Is it just me or this one looks like a modern pontiac aztek😂

Shit is expensive and not that great of value

Very bland and unimaginative interior, I wonder how and why anyone would buy it?!, technology is not everything, most Chinese and Korean manufacturers cram their cars with technology, but it’s never that expensive, why should one buy this instead of Hyundai ioniq 6 or Kia EV6, What more value this car offer above theirs? Can’t find any, the elevated price tag is undeserved and doesn’t reflect the car perceived value or status.

When Tesla introduced the „floating Tablet“ in 2016, everybody was hating on the design. 6 years later the design-gurus from Volvo come up with the exact same idea. Credits to Tesla. They‘re literally years ahead of every other car manufacturer. Polestar is never gonna catch up.

Good analysis, and I know you have a soft spot for Volvo, hailing from Sweden and all? Personally, if I were Swedish, - and I know this isn't really fair - it would bug me that our national car is owned by the Chinese. Not racist, and my wife is Chinese, but man that would burn.

@benjaminsmith2287

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Well, to me it's not about "the Chinese" at all. Does Volvo/Polestar have the type of owner that will let them do their thing without setting a directive. It seems the answer is yes. That they happen to be Chinese isn't even important to me. I think the whole Chinese thing is overblown. Geely leaves Volvo and Polestar alone yet supports them financially. That's fantastic. And they've done quite well under Geely while Volvo almost failed under Ford.

@bruceh92

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@@benjaminsmith2287 I would be interested in how a Swede feels about it, no offence. If the Chinese purchased Ferrari I would also like to know how the typical Italian on the street feels about - a national icon - sold abroad but that didn't happen and Volvo is not Ferrari but Volvo is a very important entity to Sweden considering there's not even close to a large population there, thereby making the brand that much more important to Swedish people. We just don't hear about here but i bet people are still talking about it in Sweddn.

@davidpan2405

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@@bruceh92 if you have a strong culture than this will define your brand. Volvo could develop in 11 years under Geely faster than ever before and the brand is thriving with great products. Thant’s what employees and customers in Sweden see.

@benjaminsmith2287

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@@davidpan2405 Without Geely Volvo will not be where they are and may not even be around. Geely happens to be Chinese. I think way too big a deal is made out of this. It's a parent company but thankfully, most of Volvo Sweden is retained. And the good part is they get to share costs with Geely in the areas that works for everyone in the Geely group without losing the ID and engineering of each brand. Win win.

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Why do SUVs insist on trying to be 'sporty'? Seriously? Kinda in the SPORT Utility Wagon name itself, isn't it?

@benjaminsmith2287

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These are really "crossovers," not SUVs. So they are large cars with a "commanding high driving position" that are reasonably sporty. The "coupe" SUVs, like this Polestar is, compromise utility.