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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Polestar Polestar 3 vs Kia Sorento Comparison
Polestar Polestar 3
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Kia Sorento
2025 Polestar
Polestar 3
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2025 Kia
Sorento
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Polestar 3 reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Kia Sorento GT-Line PHEV reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Polestar Polestar 3 LONG RANGE SINGLE MTR +PACK
Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE 7 SEAT PHEV AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
67L
107 to 657 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$116,753 - $154,453
$50,680 - $84,660
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Beautifully appointed cabin
- Practical three-row layout
- Predictable steering and handling
Misses
- PHEV system not as sophisticated as others
- Realistic EV range is a bit low
- Way too big a price premium
Colours Available
Magnesium is standard, with the following finishes a $2000 option:
- Snow (white)
- Thunder (grey)
- Jupiter (bronze)
- Midnight (blue)
- Space (black)
The 2024 Kia Sorento is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Clear White
- Silky Silver
- Steel Grey
- Mineral Blue
- Gravity Blue
- Aurora Black
- Snow White Pearl
- Volcanic Sand Brown
- Cityscape Green
All colours apart from Clear White cost an additional $695.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4, 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 220kW - 380kW | 148kW - 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3800 - 6300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 490Nm - 910Nm | 332Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1750 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
