New Polestar 3 Review: Forget EVERY German SUV!?

Check out the best Polestar 3 deals on carwow: https://bit.ly/Buy-Sell-WOW Is the Polestar 3 the new gold standard for performance SUVs, or is it just a Volvo EX90 in a fancy tracksuit? Mat Watson is getting stuck into the 2025 "Premium Car of the Year" to see if that massive 111kWh battery and clever torque-vectoring rear diff really make it the best-driving EV on the planet. We’re putting the 517hp Performance Pack through its paces to see if it can actually embarrass a BMW iX or Porsche Macan Electric on a B-road, and testing if the "Scandi-cool" buttonless interior is a masterstroke or a massive headache. From the 300+ mile real-world range to the truth about that 484-litre boot, here is the definitive verdict on the most important Polestar yet! Chapters 00:00 Intro: Has Polestar finally beaten the Germans? 00:47 Design: Why it's the most "Aero" SUV on sale 01:56 Interior Truth: Is the Google screen actually laggy? 05:24 Practicality: Why the boot is smaller than a BMW iX 06:08 Frunk Check: Is there actually room for charging cables? 06:34 5 Annoying Things: Is the buttonless glovebox a joke? 08:05 5 Cool Things: The "Nose Wing" and recycled wool seats! 10:27 Town Driving: Is it too wide for British streets? 14:11 Motorway Driving: How quiet is it at 70mph? 15:22 Country Roads: Does it really handle like a Porsche? 16:56 0-60mph: How fast is the 517hp Performance Pack? 17:15 The Verdict: Should you buy, sell or avoid? Sell your car for free with Carwow: https://bit.ly/Sell-Your-Car-For-Free-0110 Check out Mat's preferred trim & engine for each car: https://bit.ly/Mats-Engine-Choice

Added 11 Apr 2026