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2023 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor review
The Polestar 2 has recently been updated in Australia, with new design touches headlining the changes. There's more to come, though.
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Scott Collie
2022 Polestar Polestar 2 vs 2024 Nissan Qashqai Comparison
Polestar Polestar 2
Nissan Qashqai
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2022 Polestar
Polestar 2
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2024 Nissan
Qashqai
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Polestar Polestar 2 LONG RANGE SINGLE MOTOR 78kWh
Based on the Nissan Qashqai TI e-POWER (HYBRID)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
55L
286 to 336 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$34,390 - $52,590
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Handsome, muscular design
- Excellent Android-based infotainment
- Confident, polished driving experience
Misses
- Active safety and driver assists shouldn't be optional
- Interior is tight, and lacks storage
- An appealing update is due this year
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- (Generally) refined hybrid system
- Impressive interior design
- Solid real-world efficiency
Misses
- No getting away from the price
- Not quite as efficient as some rivals
- Engine can be coarse at times
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- 20 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$1,400)
- Home Charge Cable 2K/7m Mode 2 (+$1,450)
- High Power Home Charge Cable 2KH/6m Mode 2 (+$1,200)
- Load Carrier (+$550)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,500)
NA
Colours Available
- Gun Metallic
- Ceramic Grey
- Platinum
- Burgundy
- Fuji Sunset Red
- Ivory Pearl
- Magnetic Blue
- Pearl Black
ST+ grades and above can be optioned with two tone designs, namely:
- Ivory Pearl with Pearl Black Roof
- Pearl Black with Gun Metallic Roof
- Fuji Sunset Red with Pearl Black Roof
- Two-tone Ceramic Grey with Pearl Black Roof
- Magnetic Blue with Pearl Black Roof
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1332 - 1497 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 165kW - 300kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4500 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 660Nm | 250Nm - 330Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 8 - 10.3 | |
