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Polestar 3 2025 review - Australian first drive

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EXPERT RATING
8.1

Likes

Looks fabulous inside and out
Capable and fun driver’s car
Sound system rocks

Dislikes

Not very efficient
Rear seat and boot space
Options get very pricey
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Chris Thompson

Senior Journalist

2 min read

The Polestar 3 has a really tough task ahead of it.

The other options around its price point in the large SUV space are cars like the electric BMW iX or even the (for now) petrol-powered Porsche Cayenne.

So the Polestar can’t just look good and feel good, it also has to drive… good. 

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Fortunately, on paper and after having reviewed well overseas, signs are good: plenty of power, stacks of features and a properly premium look.

It’s finally here, so we’re going to find out just how well it handles conditions here in Australia.

Read the full 2024 Polestar 3 review

Polestar 3 2024: Long Range Dual Motor

Engine Type Not Applicable, 0.0L
Fuel Type Electric
Fuel Efficiency 0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $123,200 - $141,570
Safety Rating

Verdict

The Polestar 3 is a clear step up from the 2, and in its own segment there are electric rivals that could learn a lot from it.

While it’s not perfect - imagine if everyone wanted a car with a 111kWh battery for example - for a big plush SUV the Polestar drives as well as it looks.

The Launch Edition is certainly your best bet if you want the most bang for your buck, the Performance Pack is definitely not a requirement to get the most out of this car, though.

If Polestar is set to serve up more of this flavour, it seems like the future of the Swedish brand is headed in the right direction.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel, accommodation and meals provided.

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Chris Thompson

Senior Journalist

Racing video games, car-spotting on road trips, and helping wash the family VL Calais Turbo as a kid were all early indicators that an interest in cars would stay present in Chris’ life, but loading up his 1990 VW Golf GTI Mk2 and moving from hometown Brisbane to work in automotive publishing in Melbourne ensured cars would be a constant. With a few years as MOTOR Magazine’s first digital journalist under his belt, followed by a stint as a staff journalist for Wheels Magazine, Chris’ career already speaks to a passion for anything with four wheels, especially the 1989 Mazda MX-5 he currently owns. From spending entire weeks dissecting the dynamic abilities of sports cars to weighing up the practical options for car buyers from all walks of life, Chris’ love for writing and talking about cars means if you’ve got a motoring question, he can give you an answer.
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