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 Nissan Pathfinder Comparison
Polestar Polestar 3
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Nissan Pathfinder
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2024 Polestar
Polestar 3
vs
2024 Nissan
Pathfinder
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How they stack...
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Based on the Polestar Polestar 3 LONG RANGE SINGLE MTR +PACK
Based on the Nissan Pathfinder ST-L (4WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
NA
71L
703 to 746 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$116,753 - $154,453
$59,670 - $82,850
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Return of ST-L greatly reduces entry price
- Solid space and kit for the money
- Sweet atmo V6 motor
Misses
- Steep $4500 premium for AWD
- Feels dated next to Santa Fe, Sorento
- Sweet V6 gets thirsty in town
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)
- Premium Paint (+$750)
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,400)
Colours Available
Magnesium is standard, with the following finishes a $2000 option:
- Snow (white)
- Thunder (grey)
- Jupiter (bronze)
- Midnight (blue)
- Space (black)
The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder is available in the following colours:
- Glacier White
- Scarlet Ember
- Super Black
- Gun Metallic
- Brilliant Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Deep Ocean Blue Pearl
The Ti and Ti-L are also available in the following two-tone treatments:
- Boulder Grey with black roof
- Scarlet Ember with black roof
- Ivory Pearl with black roof
- Gun Metallic with black roof
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 3498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 3.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 220kW - 380kW | 202kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 490Nm - 910Nm | 340Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 4400 - 4800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
