2021 Polestar 2 Review | Mark Nichol | Can Volvo's Vegan Electric Car Really Take It To Tesla?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ม.ค. 2021
- Polestar? What's a Polestar?
*spoiler alert*
It's an electric Volvo. And it's vegan. And it's gunning for Tesla. Our Mark explains all...
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Third video this week, what a treat! Thanks Mark
Really enjoyed that Mark. Couldn’t help but be distracted/fascinated by all the writing on the back of the rear view mirror! No doubt all those regulatory requirements that no one is ever interested in, but bureaucrats insist on being slapped on everything.
To me in looks, finish, build quality and practicality it’s head and shoulders ahead on a Tesla. Serious contender come next car change.
Cracking review Mark 💯
I was getting really interested in this, then you mentioned the ride quality. Asking £5,000 on top of a £50,000 car to fix something that basic? Taking the mick. Great review as ever, Mark.
Not really, the performance model 3 is an extra 10 grand and most companies ask for a decent amount extra for their performance trims.
I've watched like 10 reviews and no other reviewers have mentioned the drive being firm compared to the Tesla except those already driving the performance pack version. Which comes with 2O inch alloys. And those other reviewers actually suggested buying the non performance pack version on the 19 inch wheels to sort this out. They didn't say it was " crashy" hard though - just firm.
Anyway I honestly don't think choosing the softest setting on the Olin's dampers plus 20 inch wheels ( because one reviewer did that and could barely notice a difference) will be better than the non performance pack 19 Inch standards. And the 20 inch will definitely affect range. ( One tester got 12 more miles on the smaller wheels)
I need to drive it myself but as I said most reviews have actually said the ride is better than the comparable Tesla.
Really enjoyed that review, thanks
Mark get your own channel ! Awesome tung in cheek as usual 😉 missed you after Honest John closed
You make the most boring cars really entertaining , keep it going 👍
Brilliant review, so much more info than just if the trim is scratchy and can it fit a banana in it. 😁
Brilliant Marc see the centre armrest does that give a tray in the back seat ?
Keep the long videos coming 👌✊
Very informative and hilarious too. Excellent review.
Love the approach and humour, really funny and very informative. Nice!
Thanks Steve. 👊🏻
Great, as always. And kudos to @vanarama for getting behind these. Less advertising than arts sponsorship.
Blown away by some of the comments on here. 😯 Thanks everyone. 👊🏻🤟🏻🙂
Great review as usual. Seems lots of electric cars have over firm suspension to cope with the weight.
Hopefully as more come on line we can have a better balance at a reasonable price
Cracking review as always.
Love the Polestar 2. I totally agree that I'd have one every day of the week over the Model 3, it's just cooler (helps that the nearest supercharger to me is about an hour away, could be a deal breaker for some people). Just have to wait a few years and it'll be the replacement for my i3 unless something better comes along (and maybe not the £50k one, they're offering lower trims and stuff either this year or next)
Spot on from a Polestar (2) driver. I would love to try the ‘comfort’ settings as too firm for my liking. As said spot on....as always.
You actually have one of these? You are so lucky.
Just love the demure look of polestar. The vegan interior and sustainability priorities in cobolt mining is where it beats the competition in my opinion. Can’t wait to see the euroncap test results.
Saw one of these today on the road, first one I've seen, very good looking.
They are so rare unlike Teslas. I think it makes them more interesting and special.
Great review man. The Polestar looks like a cool alternative to Tesla
As a Tesla fanboi I wi say that I would buy this over the 3 even taking into account the superchargers. It's that much better a car. (I'm also a Volvo fanboi)
Great video Mark. Always thought that TESLA would eventually have a fight on their hands.
Canny review Vanaramaman!
Polestar is a welcome addition to the BEV segment. But they are, like even the big 3, a bit behind the curve.
Great review, cheers from Montréal. I’m only wondering how it will do loaded up in deep snow and real cold, ie the family ski trip, over the years. Our Model 3 LR has been very good but we need more space and I don’t love the Tesla corporate or CEO attitude.
Hm... here before HD-version... refreshing over and over... waiting for at least 720p!
ha ha - brilliant mate. Simply brilliant. Both the car and the review... Yes, I have one :-)
I think Polestar is not doing themselves any favors by giving the performance pack testers to the press. The performance pack has tighter springs and adjustable Ohlins dampers that are setup almost for track use by default. It also has 20" wheels which does not help with the perceived ride quality. The ride is definitely more comfy with the non-PP versions.
I have signed up to test drive this car tomorrow.
Well how did it go?
@@mbal4052 It is a very nice car. I really like the design. If I was given 60000$ that I had to use on a car, I think I would have chosen this one. But the problem is than no one wants to give me that much money.
I've just ordered Enyaq over Polestar 2. After watching all videos about wifi or 4G issues I decided to sacrifice 4sec of acceleration for sunshades in the rear door and cupholders for the family. HOWEVER, I would definitely buy Polestar 2 for myself as a driver car.. I also can't wait for Polestar 3.
4g sorted now and you will probably have your own teething problems with the Enyaq. I agree with your sentiments I bought this as a ‘me’ car as family flown. Enjoy electric I’ll never buy another ICE.
@@pcr8918 I know and I am ready for that :) I am still on the family hauler phase, so sadly two (or four) spaces for coffee and water is a must. I don't know where we will be in two years, but for the first time, I really think about buying EV like Polestar 2 instead of C43 for my mid-life crisis :D If only it would be a convertible
When d’ya reckon you’ll get your hands on a ID4? Would be good to hear what you think, and how it compares.
ID.3 coming in a couple of weeks. Not sure about ID4 yet but it’ll happen. ✊🏻
I like your review style Mark and always watch your video’s, however I think when comparing it to the Tesla you omitted one of Tesla’s main advantage over the competition which of course is the charging infrastructure, I do feel the viewers have the right to know this
I love that it has vegan leather, I have always known that those vegans would be useful.
Another faultless review. 👌
I’m late to the party on this video. However ditching the Q4 etron for one of these now.. sick of AUDI, very poor!! Good move or not?🤔
Is the new C40 just a cheaper version of this?
Did I miss you talking about specific problems caused by the C-pillar?
He nearly reversed in to a bollard he couldn't see.
How on earth did you get in it?? I am6'2" and couldn't get in it until the sales guy wound the seat right down and back, and even then it felt claustrophobic. I couldn't comfortably sit behind me either. The boot wasn't that big as well. Build quality and cabin style did look good though. It was a relief to get back in my 5 series TBH - the size of the Polestar was disappointingly small.
I've always looked at polestar... But the price is just ... God
Great review. I bought a 1st edition XD40 and the electrics never - EVER - worked properly. Spent more time in the dealers than on the road. So, in conclusion, Volvo make great cars, but their modern IT/electrics make even the French look good. Had the car for 6 months and then threw it back. Volvo electrics are so flaky I wouldn't touch one with a barge poll (Rant over)
Canny review mind
Did this review car have 19 or 20" alloys?
19.
@@marknichol8167 Thanks.
I'd heard the ride on performance pack review cars was harsh and was hoping standard dampers and smaller wheels might actually help
You kinda look like a Geordie version of scooter (in a good way)
£50,000 plus paint?
£46900 + paint - oil changes, car tax, petrol cam belt, sparking plugs etc etc . Man maths makes me consider this a £35k ICE car. Not knocking it is an expensive car upfront but cheaper versions on the way and lots of new options this year.
So whereas the Model 3 is your iPhone on wheels, this is your Skoda Octavia on electricity.
No Saab not Skoda
I know it's not the same, but the Mustang Mach E is probably better.
What is better?
As someone fron Sunderland, I find the quality of your videos quite distressing. Please be worse.
We have our crosses to bear
Haha! Thanks a lot.
1st !
damn it its 360p only !
If cup holders annoy then consider that Tesla doesn't even have rear door pockets!!
Electric - a gimmick we'll groan about in 20yrs - all hail the hydrogen fuel cell (even though Mercedes pulled out of development last year - but then when have cars ever led the way - industry first then car companies nick the idea for their own product and claim it's a "first", ie. double glazing in a BMW 7 series)
Hey man, 2 vids in a week ?
What's happened, have Vanarama realised your crap performance indicators ?
Great vid though.
See if you can get 3 vids out next week.......
PS
Catch up with the kids grandad & get a USB-C cable.
PPS
Far too many in conversation edits, which weren't explained/reasoned with outtakes at the end.
You're still the best Vanarama presenter though..................
Haha. Honest.
Model 3 is overrated
Drove one the other day. Awful car. Model 3 is a much better option.