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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 Lexus LBX Comparison
Polestar Polestar 2
Lexus LBX
2023 Polestar
Polestar 2
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2024 Lexus
LBX
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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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8.1
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Based on the Polestar Polestar 2 LONG RANGE SINGLE MOTOR 78kWh
Based on the Lexus LBX SPORTS LUXURY AWD (HYBRID)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
36L
137 km
Warranty
5 year
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable around town
- Plush materials
- Tech connectivity
Misses
- Cramped interior space
- Engine noise at higher speeds
- Questionable value
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | DIRECT MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1490 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 165kW - 300kW | 67kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 660Nm | 120Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 3800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 14 | |
