Polestar 3

[ajap1979]

I know we're generally not crossover/SUV fans here, but I think this looks great.

https://www.polestar.com/uk/polestar-3

[ajap1979]

Yep, already mentally lined up as a replacement for my P2.

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holyramenemperor said:

Can anyone work out how big that actually is from the photos?

I’d love one if it’s a reasonable size (not too big)

It shares the SPA2 platform with the forthcoming electric XC90, so quite big. I imagine probably Audi e-tron would be an example of a current car at a similar size.

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stabilio said:

Looks nice but hope the entertainment system is replaced over the P2 which I found slow, dated and generally not nice to use.

Really, I think the Google system is wonderful. How long ago did you have your P2?

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Europa Jon said:

I wonder if it's got the same underpinnings as the LOTUS Eletra...

I don’t think so. The Eletre is on the EPA (Electric Premium Architecture) platform that is unique to Lotus. The P3 uses Volvo’s SPA2 platform.

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I wonder why they’ve gone with Bowers & Wilkins for the audio?

All looks great, though I’d have liked/expected a bit more boot capacity.

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SDK said:

ajap1979 said:

I wonder why they’ve gone with Bowers & Wilkins for the audio?

All looks great, though I’d have liked/expected a bit more boot capacity.

Whenever I need a lot of boot space, e.g. for bikes or furniture, I just fold the rear seats down.

Indeed, but we do find the boot on the P2 on the small size for weekend getaways with four occupants. I don't think it's unreasonable to expect a much larger, more expensive car to reflect that in both passenger space and luggage capacity.

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SDK said:

SWoll said:

For me it would be a question of how often would you need the additional space and what's it worth to you?

Would a roofbox for the occasional trip not fit the bill? Should be able to get a lot of the stuff pictured into a decent sized one I'd have thought?

We've currently got an etron, and whilst the space has come in handy on occasion I'd be happier with a smaller car for most daily duties as just makes life easier. Not sure the wife agrees though.

Exactly - we don’t all drive vans because twice a year we need to move large objects.
Likewise, we don’t drive around in a limo because our kid Jimmy has a prom once a lifetime.

Own / lease what you need for 90%+ of driving needs and rest can be sorted through other arrangements.

That Cactus box would fit in the front boot

I think the point is more that it's a big car, hence IMO it should have a boot that reflects that. The ratio of rear legroom to luggage space is becoming skewed IMO.

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Not sure if it’s confirmed yet, but it’s strongly rumoured to have 800V architecture too.