Electric vehicle company Polestar has unveiled its long-awaited Polestar 5, which the Swedish carmaker hopes will jump-start sales and revitalize the luxury brand.
"Polestar 5 is bringing the future to our present," said Michael Lohscheller, the Polestar CEO, in a press release. "Our vision for Polestar's design, technology, and sustainability direction is no longer a dream but a reality our customers can buy."
Based on the company's Precept prototype vehicle, first revealed in 2020, the Polestar 5 Grand Tourer made its official debut at IAA Mobility in Munich.
Available in the Dual Motor and Performance versions, the Polestar 5 boasts an 800-volt electrical architecture — a first for the company — that allows the car's battery to charge from 10% to 80% capacity in 22 minutes, according to Forbes. Car and Driver estimated that it will start at $100,000 or more, though for now, it's only set for a European and Australian release, with speculation that it may hit America by 2026.
By comparison, the company's Polestar 3 SUV typically costs $74,800, and the Polestar 4, a hatchback that releases in America later this year, starts at $54,900.
Despite its sporty look and high performance, Polestar designed its new Polestar 5 flagship vehicle to comfortably seat four people, with luxury amenities such as a four-zone climate system and seats with heating and massage functions, including in the back seat.
The Polestar 5 is outfitted with the high-tech features one would expect from a new EV, including a 14.5-inch center display that runs the Android Automotive operating system and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems that utilize 11 vision cameras, a driver monitoring camera, a midrange radar, and 12 ultrasonic sensors, the company said.
The available 21-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system includes a rear soundbar and provides 1,680-watt power output, while Active Road Noise Cancellation helps ensure that the listening experience is unimpeded by noise from outside the cabin.
In addition to its creature comforts, the Polestar 5 also delivers on performance, with the 748-horsepower Dual Motor model delivering 599 pound-feet of torque, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 3.8 seconds. The Performance version ups the ante even further, with 884 horsepower and a 0-to-60 time of only 3.1 seconds, according to Polestar.
"With its pure Scandinavian design inside and out, unique platform, powerful motors, sophisticated chassis, cutting-edge technology, and consciously sustainable materials, the Polestar 5 is a guiding star for the industry and the perfect Polestar flagship," said Lohscheller, per the press release.
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In addition to its cutting-edge features, luxury amenities, and top-of-the-line performance, the Polestar 5 also features the environmentally friendly design one would expect from an EV, including a sustainably sourced interior.
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