New Polestar range says Failte

Those of us of a vintage can recall the many offerings of Swedish car-maker Saab, 
their individuality, some might say quirky, styling and their unmistakable street 
presence. Aside from their intent to be different, Saab hummed to their own tune 
and refused to follow the herd – endearing many of us to the brand for their sheer 
unwillingness to be similar. 
Polestar is an electric car-maker headquartered in Torslanda outside Gothenburg, 
Sweden and is owned by Volvo, which in turn is owned by Chinese auto-giant Geely. 
Built and styled to be premium, Polestar aims to be the subtle choice for those 
seeking the innovative and want to remain below the street radar of the more overt 
luxury brands. 
Fellow Irish Motoring Journalists agus mé féin, got the chance this week of sampling 
the new models now available to the Irish consumer. 
 Polestar 2 prices begin from €53,195 for the single motor, rear-wheel drive, 
coming with a 554km range, with the long range, single motor priced from 
€55,195, and a range of 659kms. 
 Pop into the Polestar 3, where prices start at €93,200 for the rear-wheel drive, 
295bhp model, with a range of 659kms. 
 Distinctively different, the new Polestar 4 is priced from €68,600 and a range 
of 620kms. Its coupe styling, no rear glass windscreen, 22” wheels and weight 
of some 2.3 tonnes, commands attention and respect. 
 Performance models withing the Polestar range are easily identified by their 
Swedish Gold seatbelts 
On the Road 
A brief launch drive across the Dublin Mountains, with some urban and motorway, 
gave a glimpse into the character of the Polestar range. As with many of the current 
EV’s there is no lack of urgency should you press the go-pedal with any level of 
enthusiasm, the twin-motor variants grabbing the horizon and landing it in your 
windscreen. 
Being also weighty, the Polestars behave quite well, albeit you are best advised to give 
speed humps the up-down respect they deserve. Suspension can be adjusted via the 
centre touchscreen, as can nigh-on everything else, including the mirrors and 
steering. Personally, I’d like a little more independency from the touchscreen, the 
physical act of pushing a button or toggling a tad no big inconvenience – the 
distraction factor raising its interfering head all too easily. 
At nearly five metres long, the Polestar 4 is stable, very quiet and roomy, the absence 
of a rear windscreen allowing for the rear seats to adjust and via cameras, provides 
the driver with a wide-angle view to all happenings at the rear. 
Over my short time getting introduced to the new Polestar range, I was certainly 
impressed with the build, the beautiful interior finish and materials used. I like the 
close-to covert premium presence they provide and the ambience of their well 

thought out interiors, with the strong advice to acclimatise and set all your safety, 
entertainment and convenience features prior to moving off. 
Should you be looking for a premium crossover/SUV without seeking to highlight 
your status, the Polestar range has to be on you test car list.