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 Porsche Cayenne Comparison
Polestar Polestar 3
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Porsche Cayenne
2025 Polestar
Polestar 3
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2025 Porsche
Cayenne
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Polestar Polestar 3 LONG RANGE SINGLE MTR +PACK
Based on the Porsche Cayenne S
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
NA
70L - 90L
98 to 1125 km
Warranty
5 year
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3 year
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MSRP
$116,753 - $154,453
$141,700 - $370,600
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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
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Phenomenal ride and handling
- V8 delivers instant response, addictive exhaust
- Interior a perfect blend of tech, driver focus
Misses
- Big price premium over base variant
- Some option prices seem crazy high
- Get ready to spend on fuel
Colours Available
Magnesium is standard, with the following finishes a $2000 option:
- Snow (white)
- Thunder (grey)
- Jupiter (bronze)
- Midnight (blue)
- Space (black)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2995 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 4.0L, 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 8, 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 220kW - 380kW | 260kW - 544kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5250 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 490Nm - 910Nm | 500Nm - 950Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1450 - 2100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
