We know the Polestar brand. Some know that this is a Volvo Electric Versews division, which includes the Chinese brand Geely, the equivalent of China General Motors in the United States or Toyota in Japan. Since then, to save Polestar, Geely has become 50 % of the brand owner and Polestar 2 today on our roads is built in China.
A week behind the wheel of Polestar 2 is enough to meet the cars of tomorrow. Everything is there to re -evaluate our way of approaching driving, given all innovations that equip this vehicle in terms of passive and active security or, in other words, controls aids. Changes to Polestar 2 2024 do not change the car line. The main concerns the queue with a closed grid. This grid is overcome by a strip called the intelligent zone brand, which includes safety sensors and front camera and radar system.
Inside no change in the presentation compared to the previous version. We noticed the qualities of the materials used and the designers also bet on sustainability. The screen in front of the steering wheel provides basic data for control and an infotainment screen in a vertical position in the center, is full of functions. We can, if desired, get a lot of battery consumption information, provide warnings when you think you have to reach the terminal or even check the tire pressure. All with simple pressure on icons. U novof. It will be difficult to distinguish between the two generations, the first dating since 2020. In fact, the manufacturer has decided to bet on technical improvements in favor of efficiency and autonomy. Speaking of autonomy, the change is important because we are talking about models around 515 km of autonomy, when it was necessary to be satisfied with approximately 350 km for the previous generation. Forget the Press button for start -UP. Just sit in the driver’s seat so that the contact is bound. During the contact, if any. After installation, leg on the brake, select the position of a small controller between two front seats and playback. Silence is low speed, inside and outside, enough to scare pedestrians who dare to cross and who rely only on their ears. At higher speeds, rolling sounds are heard, especially because the suspensions are solid and the vehicle was still equipped with snow tires. Add the condition of the Montreal streets and the suburbs so that the braids are part of the experience. Nothing too bad, we get used to it, or at least we are used to being drilled on the road in Quebec.
Another surprise: braking. Just lift the foot of the accelerator so that the cars brake. Braking proportional to the speed at which one rolls. In the city, we almost never had to use the brake pedal that remains necessary in an emergency necessary for more direct braking. We should have selected a slow speed icon on the vehicle control screen and ensure that the car slows down to 5 km/h. It was then necessary to use the brake pedal for the complete stop. This system enables energy regeneration with three possible elections: a free, low and standard bike, which lasts for the last time to ride one pedal while ensuring maximum energy recovery. It should be noted that you can get used to the accelerator pedal very quickly. The tested version was a dual engine with a long -range Polestar 2 with a performance complex, including 21 -inch Brembo brakes and golden seat belts, such as what is on much more luxurious cars where you can see Brembo or red brakes. With a total
Power, strength goes from 449 horsepower to 469 horsepower. This set includes the possibilities of the whole plus, ie the Harman/Cardon sound chain, the panoramic roof and the heated rear seats.
From the first moments of driving on the highway or on the road, we will notice excellent treatment of Polestar 2, especially because it chooses three configurable ways of steering. In my opinion, the most suitable remains a solid regime that transmits a better return to the steering wheel of the car behavior. The vehicle supports long hikes in neat comfort. Comfort that also supports “comfortable” behavior. It will be the only drawback brought for a week behind the wheel of Polestar 2. This asked to be more attentive to different parking aids to assess the distance with other vehicles or obstacles.
All variants of Polestar 2 are eligible for government subsidies, or $ 5,000 from Federata and $ 7,000 from the provincial (since 2025, provincial gradually reduces the subsidy for its complete abolition in 2027). Polestar 2 prices are estimated before the subsidy:
Polestar 2: From $ 54,950
Polestar 2 with two electric motors: from $ 62,950
It will cost $ 3,000 more per file plus and $ 6,750 for the performance file.
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