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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
2023 Polestar Polestar 2 vs 2024 Kia Niro Comparison
Polestar Polestar 2
Kia Niro
2023 Polestar
Polestar 2
vs
2024 Kia
Niro
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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8.1
7.4
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Based on the Polestar Polestar 2 LONG RANGE SINGLE MOTOR 78kWh
Based on the Kia Niro EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
42L
168 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$45,000 - $72,360
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unintimidating to drive
- V2L capability
- Smartly packaged
Misses
- Interior a sea of gloss black plastic
- Up against some tough competition
- No surround-view camera
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)
- Chassis Kit (+$1,650)
- Door Sticker & Rank Mark (+$1,600)
- Home Charge Cable 2K/7m Mode 2 (+$1,450)
- High Power Home Charge Cable 2KH/6m Mode 2 (+$1,200)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | ELECTRIC, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1580 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 0.0, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 165kW - 300kW | 77kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 660Nm | 144Nm - 255Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 14 | |
