The exciting new Polestar 3 will touch down on Australian shores in 2024 but when it does, it won’t be cheap. Quite the opposite, in fact.
Two variants of the all-electric SUV are planned. Sitting at the base of the family will be the Long Range Dual Motor priced from AU$132,900 ($92,393) while sitting above it will be the Long Range Dual Motor with Performance Pack, starting at AU$141,900 ($98,650).
The Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor is good for an impressive 360 kW (482 hp) and 840 Nm (619 lb-ft) of torque while the optional Performance Pack ups this to 380 kW (510 hp) and 910 Nm (671 lb-ft) of torque.
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Given the premium pricing of the Polestar 3, it comes as no surprise that it is absolutely loaded with heaps of impressive features as standard. These include air suspension, retractable door handles with proximity sensors, a full-length panoramic glass roof, and 21-inch alloy wheels. There is also a 25-speaker audio system from Bowers & Wilkins with Dolby Atmos capability, soft-closing doors, a Head-Up display, and Pilot Assist.
The most intriguing option available is the Pilot Pack. It adds a LiDAR sensor, an additional Nvidia control unit, three cameras, four ultrasonic sensors, and a cleaning system for the front and rear cameras, all used to enhance the vehicle’s 3D-mapping technology to prepare it for advanced autonomous driving. Regardless of whether shoppers opt for the Pilot Pack, the Polestar 3 comes standard with two driver monitoring cameras and four interior radar sensors that can detect sub-millimeter movements to ensure children and pets are not left inside.
Inside, the Polestar 3 can be bathed in animal welfare-secured Nappa leather, bio-attributed MicroTech vinyl that’s a vegan alternative to leather, or animal welfare-certified wool.
“Polestar 3 is a highly anticipated addition to the Polestar range in this market,” Polestar Australia boss Samantha Johnson noted. “Last year, SUVs represented 53% of new vehicle sales in Australia, a tally that has more than doubled since 2010. We know Australians want more electric vehicles that are ‘fit for purpose’ and with Polestar 3 we will deliver just that – a new, premium benchmark for driving excellence, technological integration and sustainability for the electric age.”
