8.2
2025 Polestar 3 review
On paper, the cheapest Polestar 3 relegates 'range anxiety' to the rear-view mirror. We put the brand's bold claims to the test.
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Josh Nevett
2024 Polestar Polestar 3 vs 2024 Isuzu MU-X Comparison
Polestar Polestar 3
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Isuzu MU-X
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2024 Polestar
Polestar 3
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2024 Isuzu
MU-X
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How they stack...
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8.2
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Based on the Polestar Polestar 3 LONG RANGE SINGLE MTR +PACK
Based on the Isuzu MU-X X-TERRAIN (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
NA
80L
592 to 664 km
Warranty
5 year
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6 year
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MSRP
$116,753 - $154,453
$48,400 - $75,100
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Supreme cabin space
- Unrivalled driving range
- Cheap to run
Misses
- Sluggish for an EV
- Still some tech bugs to iron out
- Useful features hidden in option packs
Marton Pettendy
Managing Editor
Marton Pettendy drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smarter new exterior design
- Finally there are physical volume and tuning controls
- Upgraded Rough Terrain Mode makes it even more capable off-road
Misses
- Price hikes across the range
- Still no standard wireless phone charger
- Cheapest and most efficient 4x2 versions will be axed
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
- Megapixel HD LED Headlights (+$3,900)
- Nappa Leather Upholstery (+$9,750)
- Towbar - Electric (+$3,770)
NA
Colours Available
Magnesium is standard, with the following finishes a $2000 option:
- Snow (white)
- Thunder (grey)
- Jupiter (bronze)
- Midnight (blue)
- Space (black)
The 2024 Isuzu MU-X is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Basalt black mica
- Cobalt blue mica
- Galaxy blue mica (LS-U and LS-T only) (NEW)
- Magnetic red mica
- Mercury silver metallic
- Mineral white
- Moonstone white pearl (LS-U and LS-T only)
- Obsidian grey mica
All premium paints cost an additional $650.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 220kW - 380kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 490Nm - 910Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1600 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
