Polestar Polestar 3 vs Toyota Fortuner Comparison

Polestar Polestar 3

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Toyota Fortuner

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Polestar 3

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CarExpert Rating

Very Good

Read the 2025 Polestar 3 review

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

CarExpert Rating

Very Good

Read the 2025 Toyota Fortuner GXL review

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

Based on the Polestar Polestar 3 LONG RANGE SINGLE MTR +PACK

Based on the Toyota Fortuner GXL

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

Long distance driving

Towing

Fuel Efficiency

80L

608 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$116,753 - $154,453

$53,775 - $66,755

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CarExpert's Take

Josh Nevett

Deputy Marketplace Editor

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

Strong turbo-diesel engine
Great reputation for reliability
Terrific off-road

Misses

Lacking safety gear in lower grades
Feels ancient inside
Annoying third-row packaging

Colours Available

Magnesium is standard, with the following finishes a $2000 option:

Snow (white)
Thunder (grey)
Jupiter (bronze)
Midnight (blue)
Space (black)

Reviews

Very Good

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.

Josh Nevett

Very Good

2025 Toyota Fortuner GXL review

This rugged Toyota HiLux-based off-road SUV has seven seats and a strong diesel engine, but it’s really feeling its age in 2025.

Matt Campbell

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Specs

Type
-		TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL
Size (cc)
-		2755
Size (L)
-		2.8L
Cylinders
-		4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
-		16
Power
220kW - 380kW		150kW
Power RPM
-		3400
Torque
490Nm - 910Nm		500Nm
Torque RPM
-		1600
Bore Stroke
-		103.6
Compression Ratio
-		-

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