Innovation, Unconventional Materials, and Thoughtful Design

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Polestar sees what a luxury vehicle can be. The Swedish brand doesn’t need flash, it goes about luxury with Swedish minimalism and quiet confidence. It’s redefining what luxury means; instead of sticking with traditions such as wood, leather and chrome, Polestar focuses on innovation, unconventional materials, and thoughtful design. It feels different and, in this case, different is good.

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It feels different as soon as you sit in the driver’s seat. Its sleek design is devoid of clutter, leaving passengers calmer and more relaxed. Even the interior ambient lighting, in white or Swedish gold, and its Star Knit illuminated door panels, give a soft, soothing glow. Instead of a vast array of buttons and knobs, the interior is dominated by one centre touchscreen for simplicity. It feels more like a designer hotel room, a place where you want to be.

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That infotainment system also feels different; it’s powered by Android Automotive OS, with Google built right in. That means you get the full functionality of Google Maps and the voice-command capabilities of Google Assistant, and you can even control home appliances with Google Home integration. It helps makes Polestar a better fit for busy lives.

Sustainable is Luxury

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Polestar challenges itself and its partners in sourcing premium, innovative materials for its interiors, especially those that are more sustainable. Its tailored knit upholstery, for example, is made from recycled plastic waste; it’s already used in the fashion industry, and it both looks and feels premium. Or its Bio-Attributed MicroTech, which is a vegan alternative to leather made from renewable vinyl and recycled polyester. These and more unique materials prove that luxury can also be sustainable.

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The premium feel, the difference of Polestar, isn’t contained to the interior. Driving a Polestar blends electric-drive refinement with European-tuned performance. It’s a union between calm luxury and spirited performance, and it all depends on how you want to drive it.

Both Serene and Exciting

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The all-electric drivetrain delivers near-silent acceleration. But Polestar went beyond to make its vehicles more serene, even at speed. Hidden door handles, flush window glazing, and aerodynamic engineering help reduce wind and road noise. Active dampers in the suspension use sensors to detect and counter bumps in milliseconds, making the ride smoother. The calm, comfortable drive is what a luxury car should feel like.

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And by removing the rear window from the Polestar 4, the first-class feel is improved for rear passengers with more headroom and reclining seats.

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But if you want performance, those same active dampers can be firmed up with driver selections in the centre screen. They keep the vehicle planted, even in tight corners at speed, for better handling. All-wheel drive with torque vectoring, which supplies power to the wheels that need it most, also adds more control at the limit for more confidence in spirited driving.

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Which is good, considering the amount of power on tap. The Polestar 4 Long-Range Dual Motor, for example, has an explosive 544 hp. Perhaps more importantly, the 506 lb.-ft. of torque is all available as soon as you hit the throttle. It’s supercar performance in a luxury SUV.