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 Mercedes-Maybach GLS Comparison
Polestar Polestar 3
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Mercedes-Maybach GLS
2024 Polestar
Polestar 3
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2024 Mercedes-Maybach
GLS
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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 Mercedes-Maybach GLS
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
90L
1233 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$116,753 - $154,453
$419,900 - $457,200
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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
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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)
- Bright Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Black Piano Lacquer Trim (+$1,300)
- Luxury Individual Seats Package (+$14,500)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,200)
- Night Pack (+$36,900)
Colours Available
Magnesium is standard, with the following finishes a $2000 option:
- Snow (white)
- Thunder (grey)
- Jupiter (bronze)
- Midnight (blue)
- Space (black)
Reviews
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 4.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 220kW - 380kW | 410kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 490Nm - 910Nm | 730Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
