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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 Volvo XC40 Comparison
Polestar Polestar 2
Volvo XC40
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2023 Polestar
Polestar 2
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2024 Volvo
XC40
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Polestar Polestar 2 LONG RANGE SINGLE MOTOR 78kWh
Based on the Volvo XC40 RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
54L
383 to 394 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just an electric Volvo XC40
- Solid base spec, Google tech
- Free servicing for five years
Misses
- Doesn't get Twin Motor's larger battery
- Additional weight can hurt urban ride
- Imminent rebadge and refresh
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)
NA
Colours Available
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L, 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 165kW - 300kW | 145kW - 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4800 - 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 660Nm | 300Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 11.3 | |
