The Polestar 2 now features improved motors, inverters, and more range along with an available rear-wheel drive configuration
Polestar fans themselves might find it difficult to tell the 2024 model from those that came before. The biggest giveaway is the new SmartZone which takes the place of the space that used to look like an open grille in the middle of the bumper. Now, a flat panel fills the majority of that space in an effort to consolidate important tech into one central place. Polestar calls this a transition from how ICE cars needed to “breathe” to the way that EVs need to “see”.
The Dual motor version gets some upgrades too. It sticks with the same 78 kWh battery pack from 2023 but improves thanks to more torque, at 546 lb-ft , up from last year’s 502 lb-ft . It also gets a more rear-drive-biased torque split for better driving dynamics. Interestingly, maximum power is actually down from 469 hp to 455 hp . Despite that, Polestar says that this car is faster.
Behind the gearshift space, you’ll find one open cupholder and then a second hidden under a sliding armrest. Somewhat surprisingly, when that armrest is flipped up and back into the second-row space it has no purpose. That also feels like a missed opportunity to perhaps offer a fun little something for the back-seat passengers.
The Single-motor version offers the most obvious shift. The extra 67 hp and 118 lb-ft of torque shifts the attitude of this sedan but the switch to rear-wheel drive does even more. Now, the Polestar 2 feels like it’s verging on the edge of being a serious sports sedan. The steering is variable from Comfort to Normal to Sport and we prefer the latter as it’s tight, sharp, and makes the 2 very easy to command.
If there’s anything that detracts from the Dual-motor it’s a distinct feeling in the turns that it’s heavier ) than the Single-motor version. Despite that, it’s a very practical car with a true one-pedal driving mode and excellent driver aids that are smooth and confidence-inspiring.
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