Follow the link in the description to win a Karma Revero GT and support a great cause! Also massive thanks to Jason from Engineering Explained for letting us break into his house and then giving us a minute head start before he called the po po.
Great video as always guys! Other than the rear, it's one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen. Especially in that white color. Do you guys know how much HP and torque it has when in electric only mode? I couldn't seem to find that number anywhere.
Vehicle that's too late to the party imparting too little for too a high a price but looks absolutely great, making it appealing for about only 500 people out of thousands as opposed to appealing to thousands but accessible to only 500 (the former will result in massive depreciation while the latter will result in massive appreciation). I'll wait around for 3 years and get one at 1/3 the price ... assuming it still works.
Hybrids just scare me on the second hand market. Most luxury branded hybrids depreciate like crazy compared to gas only models. Cayenne E-Hybrid, S400 Hybrid, BMW I8, etc.
Willem kanon so it's settled, they should just forget sedans and forever more make the coolest style (that isn't a sports car) wagons. :) Wagons are cool man :)
LeBozzx8 Yes. The verb to lease a car. The polestar is so mechanically and electronically complicated that it would be unwise to buy and own one for 5+ years.
@@s.i2898 I'm amazed that despite that and a tiny engine, it weights as much as an electric car and has way less trunk space. Outside of the looks, I don't see its appeal at all, especially at such a crazy price. I think having that limited production will help sell all of them though.
Sure, sure...but in all seriousness, would you buy one considering your own (completely unknown to me) household finances and family circumstances? In other words, as cool as it may be, does this car fit into your household? I love it too, but it really doesn’t fit into mine...and we own now 2 gorgeously well-equipped plug in hybrids, a vintage Porsche that never leaves the garage these days, a Mercedes that never leaves the driveway, and a 2008 Honda Pilot that has more dents and scrapes than I’m comfortable with, but the whole family adores. If ever there was a family for this car, one would think it to be mine, and yet it doesn’t excite me enough to spend this amount of money on a car.
@@connoisseuroftigolbitts Volvo didn't change their name. They simply started a new brand just like Honda did with Acura and Nissan did with Infiniti and Hyundai did with Genesis.
Connoisseur Of Cars & Tig Ol Bitties Except it’s built in China in cooperation with a Chinese company. So it’s a little different than how other manufacturers do their luxury brand, but yeah.
Absolutely, just posted something similar. Mechanics hate this hybrids. And since nobody knows this car you're going to end up paying top $$$ to auto-services. Endless money pit, forget it.
@@durtnasty The design is nice but the build quality is very bad, esp on older models. The new Model 3 is much better, tho it's still not quite on the level of a Volvo, C-Class or 3 series (it has other pro's for sure)
@@recon_ron7746 But the Volvo with a 4 cyl and price of a turbo s is? :) one of the worst hybrids would be a more accorect description not one of the coolest.
Good to see that old Volvo Concept go to use! *Actually, would've loved to have Volvo make a last 5 cylinder rwd sports car as the last hurrah for that great engine.
Another job well done. Really don't have anything negative to say. Video great, funny, editing was cool, car is gorgeous. Certainly Pricey and maybe should be in the mid 3 sec for 0-60, but it's really nice.
I love the content you guys put out. If you did a couple more track tests and went to 2 videos a week, throttle house would be at million subs in a hurry.
4-cyl engine Turbo charged, Supercharged, alternator charged, and electric charged. Imagine when it's time for repairs on this car? Wow......there are probably 5 mechanics who can fix this thing in the world.
Looks like a Mustang and a Mercedes AMG GT banged and this was their baby... And one of them had some Swedish Volvo eyes and booty in their background. xD
Yes you can. You just have to look at your life, find the road blocks, improve yourself and do something more rewarding. Remember, you work for economic benefits. So.. change we’re you work. Or something like that. Good luck!
wow, what a gorgeous car...a sweet elegant sporty 2 door. OMG, i did not know it had so many different engine options..and it is heavy, so why do testers complain if it goes to 60 in 5 seconds...that used to be super fast. But having an EV that has changed sprinting expectations. They could use a more minimal modern interior. The Polestar 2 is way cool too.
What people don't get is... this has a hybrid system... a turbo charger and a supercharger. When things go wrong, good luck spending all that money on it. Those simple days of cars are far gone. Only a handful are actually left.
@Jack Jonas What is who wants to buy a fucking Volvo supposed to mean? Volvo is one of the most reliable car brands and it has been the safest car brand for litteral DECADES. Why would you not buy a Volvo? Reliable, safe, Classy, good looking and preety good to drive
The Polestar 1 will take it's rightful place in the automotive graveyard beside that low-mileage BMW 850i and Porsche 928 S4 and Mercedes AMG with the hand-built motor. Buy 3, Get 1 free!
Who said it would compete with a 911? It’s slow and heavy AF quite the opposite of a 911. Okay apparently the interior gets compared to Porsche’s but they also mentioned it doesn’t compare to the 911.
Great video guys, and thanks for reviewing my personal choice for the most handsome coupe since the 2010 Audi A5/S5. Congratulations on your new subs and production schedule as well which are richly deserved. 👍 Is Thomas the new Peter Egan? Hmmm....
It's just somewhat of an Halo car, I think only 500 will be made, and it's just there to place the new brand of Polestar on the market and get people talking, I am sure there will be normal models coming out rather soon, and if they keep the design language, we are in for a treat, cause this desing rivals some Zagatos in my opinion.
I like this car because it is exactly like the Volvo Coupe Concept from 2013, which laid the foundations for every new volvo since. I do wish they added more of the design touches from the concept car to make it feel a bit more special than a standard volvo.
Follow the link in the description to win a Karma Revero GT and support a great cause!
Also massive thanks to Jason from Engineering Explained for letting us break into his house and then giving us a minute head start before he called the po po.
Great video as always guys! Other than the rear, it's one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen. Especially in that white color. Do you guys know how much HP and torque it has when in electric only mode? I couldn't seem to find that number anywhere.
My girlfriend used to be a Pole Star so technically I've been inside of one before.
And what would that great cause be? Because it could be funding terrorism, and in their mind it’s a great cause.
Vehicle that's too late to the party imparting too little for too a high a price but looks absolutely great, making it appealing for about only 500 people out of thousands as opposed to appealing to thousands but accessible to only 500 (the former will result in massive depreciation while the latter will result in massive appreciation). I'll wait around for 3 years and get one at 1/3 the price ... assuming it still works.
@@BenLA5 Cheeky bastard.
Just trying to enjoy some coffee in my tinkerbell mug without James' dirty exhaust in my face. 😘
Hey EE! Live your vids. Could you make a vid on how this car works? How the all the engines connect etc?
Jason, was it your house? I don't see any whiteboards!
And now it would be extremely pleasing if you visit Mr. Goose.
Hey what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be teaching Algebra to squirrels or something?
This car is an engineer's toy and a mechanic's nightmare xD
My ex turned out to be a pole star too 😭
A male stripper, right?
ya we know
Omg I'm dead. 😂
OMG WTF MAN
lucky you, pre-show pass bitchs 😂
Kylie jenner comment too savage
Could have been about Caitlyn...
lawsuit incoming...
@@SinSGone nope - they're Canadian, that would have been beyond the pale. it's truer, but no way they would say it.
@@scottstewart5784 I'm "Canadian" and I would defenitely say it
@@lecoureurdesbois86 I should have been specific - non-franco-canadians wouldn't say it.
Volvo is currently making the most tastefully styled cars.
Casey Hurd just not reliable, and totally over priced 🤷🏼♂️
@@ThatColtGuy you just mentioned almost every single Ford that has rolled off the assembly line for the past 5 years
Roth Henderson still proves my point though, the corvette has way more power and costs way less
Colton carroll lol corvette cant compare
Martin how it literally blows this away.....
I didn't know this car existed until Need for Speed Heat was released. Turns out it's a beautiful car
Now we gotta see a irl polestar 1 customer get the same crazy wide body as in nfs heat.
Bro have u been living under a rock
same lmao
@@bodes_26 The NFS Heat cover car has been built actually. You can find the owner on Instagram.
@@CrusardModding whats the ig ?
"The electric moter kicks in, and is askng for reinforcments"
e-motor: "Power?!"
4cyl: "Power?"
e-motor: "Power."
4cyl: "POOOOOWEER!"
That's a long way of saying it doesn't have enough Powerr! 😂
Clarkson would be proud...except...
James pumphrey: MoPowa Baby
CANT TAKE MY EYES OF THE FRONT DESIGN
Kevin Sada rear is ugly
@@gabrielflores1149 gimme your paypal. I'll donate you so you can buy a new pair of glasses
@@gabrielflores1149 GET REKT!
14:16
@@gabrielflores1149 i agree with you tbh ... couldve had a better brake light design.
Looks like what Ford should have unveiled when they dropped the Mach E
*Mach-RE
Say it fast... you'll get it...
@@guiltyspark659 mockery 😂
@@guiltyspark659 HAHAHAHA
Yep , Ford missed a huge opportunity by not making it a hybrid
Hahahahahahahahaha LoL that’s so funny
Sounds like a car I wouldn't want to own out of warranty.
cartmanshome what can go wrong will go wrong
Skylar King thats called murphys law
Hybrids just scare me on the second hand market. Most luxury branded hybrids depreciate like crazy compared to gas only models. Cayenne E-Hybrid, S400 Hybrid, BMW I8, etc.
Or even during. Who wants to borrow loaners every 30k miles
@@BeesonsCars Hybrid = 2 motors = 2 major things to watch out for = mechanics hates them and will charge accordingly = endless money pits.
The effort put into these intros are getting out of hand
Bigtime
I disagree - short creative entertainment is a differentiator and is very good.
I've only seen this one and it puts me off. Video should've just started at 1:08
And yet... "THORTLE HORSE"
A little humor is great; its what made Top Gear with Corbin, May, and Hammond such a great show!
Volvo is one of the only car brands who still know how to make a beautiful design
idkwuisp 76 except for the tail end. Looks terrible. Beautiful interiors and great front end.
@@bananaguy7891 The tail on the station looks pretty good though.
Willem kanon so it's settled, they should just forget sedans and forever more make the coolest style (that isn't a sports car) wagons. :)
Wagons are cool man :)
A beautiful machine, that should only be leased.
J. Redbeard leased? Wtf? Why
LeBozzx8 Yes. The verb to lease a car. The polestar is so mechanically and electronically complicated that it would be unwise to buy and own one for 5+ years.
All my mind is screaming hearing about that drivetrain i don’t know why Honda hasn’t made this F1-Esk streetcar
They won't sell them last heard anyway, they want to rent em out instead
J. Redbeard how is it more complicated than any other Electric car
You guys are doing an amazing job with your reviews! One of the best car channels out there... keep it up
Should we turbocharge it or supercharger it or make it a electric vehicle
Polestar = YES
They have the best chemistry with each other. Sometimes corny but mostly clever and thorough reviews. I'm a fan.
The Polestar 1 has to be one of the coolest cars ever made!
Top 10
BASITH PH im blown away that they used so much carbon fibre. Overall great car
@@s.i2898 I'm amazed that despite that and a tiny engine, it weights as much as an electric car and has way less trunk space. Outside of the looks, I don't see its appeal at all, especially at such a crazy price. I think having that limited production will help sell all of them though.
Sure, sure...but in all seriousness, would you buy one considering your own (completely unknown to me) household finances and family circumstances? In other words, as cool as it may be, does this car fit into your household? I love it too, but it really doesn’t fit into mine...and we own now 2 gorgeously well-equipped plug in hybrids, a vintage Porsche that never leaves the garage these days, a Mercedes that never leaves the driveway, and a 2008 Honda Pilot that has more dents and scrapes than I’m comfortable with, but the whole family adores. If ever there was a family for this car, one would think it to be mine, and yet it doesn’t excite me enough to spend this amount of money on a car.
For the price i would still have a tesla with 2,8 0-60 but dont get me wrong its still a realy good car
That might be the most beautiful car I've ever seen.
It is
“Why’s it still spinning?!” 😂😂😂😂
I laughed out loud when I heard that. so funny
What was he trying to reference there, what was still spinning lmao
Meatspin gif, amirite
@@Emppu_T. Lmao
😂😂😂😂 still laughing!
This is one of the most beautiful video you guys have ever done. Beautiful and somewhat magical cinematography and editing.
Sliced and diced more than Kylie Jenner lol
That was just uncalled for
James has a sock with an eerie likeness of Kylie Jenner that lives under his bed, albeit a tad more sallow and wrinkled
He's right 😂
Why is everyone commenting kylie?
@@badasshuh69
Probably because she's young and famous and already a billionaire
These guys really put the 'fun' in car reviews. Keep 'em coming!
The check engine light is on already
Abarberslife Pason Software update
Looks like it's a short trip to the servicer for $1000 so someone can plug a laptop into it.
Engine light is on when the engine is not actually engaged same thing happens in my BMW.
Why did i see this immediately after seeing that
Man you make videos with so much attention to details. it gets better and better
Good job on getting one of the first reviews on this car.💯🔥
Looking back at this car it is an absolute gem of a machine, so unique and one of the prettiest cars ever built. I would LOVE to own one someday day
"it's been sliced and diced and reworked more than kylie jenner"
killed me
"Hence the Volvo styling cues" bruh no, it’s literally a Volvo
Volvo literally changed the game && their name
@@connoisseuroftigolbitts Volvo didn't change their name. They simply started a new brand just like Honda did with Acura and Nissan did with Infiniti and Hyundai did with Genesis.
xNYCMarc oh so polestar is there luxury line up
Connoisseur Of Cars & Tig Ol Bitties Except it’s built in China in cooperation with a Chinese company. So it’s a little different than how other manufacturers do their luxury brand, but yeah.
@@xNYCMarc not really their luxury brand either since volvo still do their own luxury cars. Like s90 executive and royal. 🤔
It sounds like a mechanical insurances claims repair nightmare! 😂
You would need another 150K just for service & parts
@@samuelolee5989 well ptobably not? Many parts are shared with the regular volvos
@@somevideos2870
lol
@@somevideos2870 I wouldn't want to own a turbo and supercharged Volvo either. Shit I wouldn't want to own a N/A volvo
Absolutely, just posted something similar. Mechanics hate this hybrids. And since nobody knows this car you're going to end up paying top $$$ to auto-services. Endless money pit, forget it.
Saw this car in person and it's AMAZING fell in love immediately and the craftsman ship is top notch
Jason from Engineering Explained again? You guys work wonders together, please do more xD
God I always have love Thomas saying “hohoho hey” when he first takes off in a new car 😂😂
I would much rather have this than a Tesla
Of course ,the build quality is miles ahead of that cheap ass interiors of Tesla's
Model S interiors are actually very nice
@@durtnasty Exactly. Hating on Tesla, it just like being on a bandwagon of patriotism.
@@souravmmishra Model S interior is almost as good as a fiesta tbf
@@durtnasty The design is nice but the build quality is very bad, esp on older models. The new Model 3 is much better, tho it's still not quite on the level of a Volvo, C-Class or 3 series (it has other pro's for sure)
I never thought I would ever fall in love with a car
The overall shape and some of the details reminds me of the 1990's BMW 8 series. Which is a huge compliment.
I think it is supposed to look like a Volvo P1600. :)
Love your reviews. That friendship and chemistry (no homo, but ok if you are) is just pure gold.
10:54
*looks at screen*
*looks at the temperature for the air conditioner or something*
69 F
...Nice
What a stunning car and thank you for concentrating on the interior so much, most car channels don't, but it's so important.
That is one of the best looking cars ever made top five all time beautiful!
The Engineering Explained cameo was brilliant 😂
The Polestar 1 is an amazing car
One of the coolest hybrids ever made!
Koenigsegg regera?
Porsche 918?
Laferrari?
Mclaren p1?
Porsche panamera turbo s e-hybrid?
Porsche cayenne turbo s e-hybrid?
Are we a joke to you?
TheFrankybody I said one of
@@TheFrankybody the first 4 from your list cost millions, this is literally like 1/6 of their price and the porsches really aren't all that special
@@recon_ron7746 But the Volvo with a 4 cyl and price of a turbo s is? :) one of the worst hybrids would be a more accorect description not one of the coolest.
@@TheFrankybody I mean it kinda is considering this 4 cyl makes over 600 hp...
What a beautiful car. Can’t find them anywhere. The ones that have them will not sell. Best car!
That intro was hilarious! More episodes of Thortle Horse please!
Thortle Horse News is my favorite news provider
Loving the yellow seatbelts. You guys ain't bad either 😘
Out of place in that interior.
@@carlosoliveira-rc2xt disagree - matches the blake calipers
@@WhiteGoldSynesthesia But the brake calipers aren't in the interior.
The car is gorgeous and will become a collectors item eventually
throttle horse releases a video... be still my beating heart.
How do these guys not even have 500k subscribers
Good to see that old Volvo Concept go to use!
*Actually, would've loved to have Volvo make a last 5 cylinder rwd sports car as the last hurrah for that great engine.
My god you guys just keep getting better and better. What a joy to watch.
Lovely car and great technical review. I can't imagine manual shock adjustment on a car like this, but hey I like it
Bad panel gap at 15:40 on the Karma! OUCH! LOL Great video though.
Gorgeous! That wheel design might be my favorite
Something about this cars design is just mesmerizing
6:25 check engine light on already 😂
pong2287 Its an prototype car man its due to change I work at Volvo I build the machine that make there cars
Akar Fitness so it’s your fault? Lol
Another job well done. Really don't have anything negative to say. Video great, funny, editing was cool, car is gorgeous. Certainly Pricey and maybe should be in the mid 3 sec for 0-60, but it's really nice.
Damn 😍😍😍..this car looks beautiful in every angle..one of the best looking gt after Bentley cgt
The one main reason for me to be interested on this electronic vehicle, is the fact the it's equipped with paddle shifters..👏👏👏
if this started at like 50grand it would be insanely appealing but its triple that so
This is one of the few new cars that already looks beautiful at the first glance.
I love the content you guys put out. If you did a couple more track tests and went to 2 videos a week, throttle house would be at million subs in a hurry.
But we’d also be dead :)
4-cyl engine Turbo charged, Supercharged, alternator charged, and electric charged. Imagine when it's time for repairs on this car? Wow......there are probably 5 mechanics who can fix this thing in the world.
F A T A R S E
Chunky
T H I C C
🅱️ *U M P E R* 😤
Damn, dayum boy He thicc!
DAT ASS! 😎🤣😂
exterior design of this car is pretty much flawless
4:04 "asks for reinforcement", nfs heat reference. I'd love to turn this into the Hero Edition
The lines are reminiscent of the classic Volvo P1800 . The car of the Saint.
"Sliced and diced more than Kylie Jenner" lmao wooow
It’s like everyone at the factory asked what should we do to this this and they all went yes😂😂😂
Looks like a Mustang and a Mercedes AMG GT banged and this was their baby... And one of them had some Swedish Volvo eyes and booty in their background. xD
'sliced and dice more than kylie jenner' im weakkk 😂😂🤣
Now that IS a good looking car, shame I won’t be able to afford it!!
Yes you can. You just have to look at your life, find the road blocks, improve yourself and do something more rewarding. Remember, you work for economic benefits. So.. change we’re you work. Or something like that.
Good luck!
Thortle Horse is my favorite new TH-cam channel.
That price is fooking outrageous -- and,...aaaaah, taking this to the Volvo dealer for maintenance -- that will be fun times!
wow, what a gorgeous car...a sweet elegant sporty 2 door. OMG, i did not know it had so many different engine options..and it is heavy, so why do testers complain if it goes to 60 in 5 seconds...that used to be super fast. But having an EV that has changed sprinting expectations. They could use a more minimal modern interior. The Polestar 2 is way cool too.
Beautiful car... but can’t imagine EVER spending $150k for this
Yep...half price in 3 years.
@@lotsofcurveslover Considering it's a limited-run car, good luck finding one at all in 3 years.
Sold out for 3 year...no worries
P.T. Barnum was right.
Didn't even know this was a real car until I saw one in Ann arbor mi, last week and now watching this video
wait isn't there a Porn-star dude named "Polestar" ? i mean i wouldn't know , a friend brought this to my attention
As an Akebono employee I agree on that most of those types of calipers are CarbonCeramics but those are 10piston aluminium alloy brake calipers
I miss the days when a fun car was a solid chassis, four wheels and a steering wheel.
No engine?!
What people don't get is... this has a hybrid system... a turbo charger and a supercharger. When things go wrong, good luck spending all that money on it. Those simple days of cars are far gone. Only a handful are actually left.
Best looking retro styled muscle car on the planet!
Oh lord , this will be a maintenance nightmare
Karl Sandin lease only 👌🏼
@Jack Jonas What is who wants to buy a fucking Volvo supposed to mean?
Volvo is one of the most reliable car brands and it has been the safest car brand for litteral DECADES.
Why would you not buy a Volvo?
Reliable, safe, Classy, good looking and preety good to drive
@Jack Jonas Volvo is a great company that makes great cars. What are you goin on about
If I had the money, I would 100% buy this
"I did a poo"
... ded.
Engineering Explained is taking over TH-cam. I love it.
Seems more like a quirky Eldorado from the future.
The look is in the eye of the beholder on that note it’s FUGLY👍🏾
6:00 defo not cornering like a race car 😂😂
This PoleStar is clean. I am digging it.
3:08 That’s not how the joke goes but nice attempt and fun review!
Would it be:
Technician - "Supercharger or turbocharger"
Finance - "Yes"
?
DS3 basically you are right.
“what should we do to this? Super charge, turbo charge, electrically charge?”
“Yes!”
I see, I see
I actually saw this car some time ago and in person it looks a lot better then on camera
Way too expensive for what you're getting. I also expected the car to be fully electric given the hype.
I noticed those damn cool frameless side mirrors while they were driving and they brought it up! Great attention to detail guys!
Resale would be 20k after warranty is done and one of the parts needs fixing.
The Polestar 1 will take it's rightful place in the automotive graveyard beside that low-mileage BMW 850i and Porsche 928 S4 and Mercedes AMG with the hand-built motor. Buy 3, Get 1 free!
the crossover we all needed
The shifter looks like a crystal b*tt plug 😲
That gives me mad Volvo vibes.. I dig that
It doesn’t compete with 911’s. This is clearly in the luxury sport coupe class such as Lexus LC 500 etc.
Who said it would compete with a 911?
It’s slow and heavy AF quite the opposite of a 911.
Okay apparently the interior gets compared to Porsche’s but they also mentioned it doesn’t compare to the 911.
Great video guys, and thanks for reviewing my personal choice for the most handsome coupe since the 2010 Audi A5/S5. Congratulations on your new subs and production schedule as well which are richly deserved. 👍
Is Thomas the new Peter Egan? Hmmm....
Its beautiful but considering its performance and price there is just no reason to buy this.
100 % AGREED . 0-60 MPH in 4.2 sec @ $155K ?? PASS : (
Unfortunately you’re right. Cool, great car but very very expensive
It's just somewhat of an Halo car, I think only 500 will be made, and it's just there to place the new brand of Polestar on the market and get people talking, I am sure there will be normal models coming out rather soon, and if they keep the design language, we are in for a treat, cause this desing rivals some Zagatos in my opinion.
Ibrahim Strika Most likely the case, they realsed the Polestar 2 EV which seems like a decent and Interesting car.
I like this car because it is exactly like the Volvo Coupe Concept from 2013, which laid the foundations for every new volvo since. I do wish they added more of the design touches from the concept car to make it feel a bit more special than a standard volvo.