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It’s finally here.
The Polestar 5 electric grand tourer (GT) has officially launched in Australia six years after the original Precept concept was revealed.
Thankfully many of the concept’s design cues have carried over to the production model and it continues Polestar’s history of offering GT cars - its first was the limited-production Polestar 1 which was only sold in left-hand-drive markets.
Like all current Polestars, the Polestar 5 is all-electric and competes against the likes of the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT.
We’ve already driven the Polestar 5 overseas, but this is the first time we’re experiencing it on local soil. Read on to see how it fares.
It was always going to happen - an electric version of the BMW 7-Series - but how well does the i7 handle the limousine fundamentals - comfort, power, room and style?
Well, luxury transport has been missing one major component all these years and the i7 has it.
Let me explain...
The Polestar 5 is utterly gorgeous. It's essentially a concept car come to life.
It perfectly balances sportiness and comfort, like a GT should, though the screen-heavy minimalism might not be everyone’s cup of tea.
If you’re after something faster and with more physical switchgear, there’s the Porsche Taycan, but it’s considerably more expensive.
Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer with travel, accommodation and meals provided.
The i7 xDrive60 M Sport is close to the perfect 7 Series. From the comfort of being driven in it, to the ease of driving it, even for hours on end.
The i7's range of 625km is outstanding for an electric vehicle, but a petrol powered 740i will get you about 900km on a full tank. How many kilometres a day will you cover? Do you have time and a way to charge the i7 daily if you do cover a lot of distance?
If driving range isn't an issue, the i7 will reward you with a smooth, effortless driving experience and your passengers will have a serene journey in luxurious, high-tech surroundings. Just don't bump the door release button accidentally!