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 Subaru Outback Comparison
Polestar Polestar 3
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2024 Polestar
Polestar 3
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2024 Subaru
Outback
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Based on the Polestar Polestar 3 LONG RANGE SINGLE MTR +PACK
Based on the Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
63L
460 to 567 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$116,753 - $154,453
$43,690 - $57,490
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Huge boot
- Soft, comfortable ride
- Still flying the wagon flag
Misses
- Lazy adaptive cruise control
- Fiddly infotainment system
- Fiddly indicators
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)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2387 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.4L, 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 220kW - 380kW | 138kW - 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5200 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 490Nm - 910Nm | 245Nm - 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2000 - 3400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 86 - 90 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
