We only expected the Polestar 2 in Geneva, but it revealed its attributes before the motor show. The avant-garde design, enviable electric range and Google's first car interaction system make it all the more interesting.
Polestar 2 is the second of the electric cars of the Polestar brand, which is otherwise under the auspices of the Volvo brand. According to its characteristics, it can be described as a direct rival to the Tesla Model 3, with which the Polestar 2 will also compete quite comparable in price. Polestar 2 is used for propulsion two electric motors, with a total of 408 horsepower (300 kW) and 660 newton meters of torque. Battery with capacity 78 kWh has enough energy for almost 500 kilometers a long way and is strong enough to run a car from 0 to 100 km/h in less than five seconds. The battery consists of 27 modules, which are built into the bottom of the car. With this, engineers increased rigidity and reduced noise and vibration.
Polestar 2 will provide a smart, more convenient and even more electric driving experience. Through the digital platform, owners will be able to connect to the largest public network of charging stations in the world, which will make searching and charging a significantly less stressful task. The infotainment system is based on Android, and it was provided by none other than Google. In this case, it's not just about connecting to a smartphone, it supports both Andoid Auto and Apple Car Play, but about the first Google system, which is made with a purpose operation in the car. Over 11-inch The 'tablet' located above the central console and the interface control all the functions in the car. We have the Google App Store, Google Maps, and Google Assistant that you can use we communicate by voice.
An extremely smart Google system and a powerful electric drive are 'packed' in avant-garde design. The Polestar 2 inherited the design guidelines from its predecessor, the Polestar 1, but it is still different from it bolder, but despite everything more practical. It has the shape of a five-door coupe and prominent LED headlights, complemented by frameless side mirrors and gold-colored brake calipers and valve caps on the wheels. The same color theme can be seen in the interior, where we have a marked contrast between gold seat belts and black, also vegan-friendly, upholstery.
Picture gallery: Polestar 2
More information:
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