Polestar 3 Previewed

[momo3605]

Beautiful! The Polestar 2 is already solid, so I can’t wait to see specs and options. Android Automotive is a solid OS, so I hope Google keeps it updated and that more app developers optimize their apps for it.

They effectively lose 50% of their sales by using Android OS. I don't think it's smart. As an iphone user, i'd never buy a Polestar solely because of the infotainment.

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[bd5400]

They effectively lose 50% of their sales by using Android OS. I don't think it's smart. As an iphone user, i'd never buy a Polestar solely because of the infotainment.

Polestar plans to implement CarPlay for the 2. It was supposed to be out last fall but was delayed until Spring 2022. If that's still on schedule, it should be out soon.

 

[Davethadog]

They effectively lose 50% of their sales by using Android OS. I don't think it's smart. As an iphone user, i'd never buy a Polestar solely because of the infotainment.

I have an iPhone and I like the AAOS. I don’t think they lose much sleep over it. They’re sold out.

CarPlay is an objectively worse experience.

 

[Mysta]

They effectively lose 50% of their sales by using Android OS. I don't think it's smart. As an iphone user, i'd never buy a Polestar solely because of the infotainment.

I literally bought an iPhone for carplay(android user since inception) and I haven't really missed carplay since getting a Polestar 2. Honestly it is really good with voice integration. I'll try carplay when it comes out soon though.

 

[momo3605]

I have an iPhone and I like the AAOS. I don’t think they lose much sleep over it. They’re sold out.

CarPlay is an objectively worse experience.

Fair, just about every car including cars that people would laugh at paying msrp in the Past are sold out these days lol

But I’m glad they are working on carplay integration from the above comments. It’s good to have options.

 

[R1T7777]

They effectively lose 50% of their sales by using Android OS. I don't think it's smart. As an iphone user, i'd never buy a Polestar solely because of the infotainment.

It seems you don't really understand Android Automotive. It functions just the same on an iPhone. They are only filtering out people who don't understand this.

 

[moosehead]

Cayenne can tow 7700 lbs rather handily, do not see it anywhere but dubious the P3 tow capability comes anywhere near that?

 

[Jac]

Seriously.

I'd put it as a strong contender to replace my wife's aging ICE.

She wants a 4 door, AWD hatchback with 250ish+ miles of range, that our big ass dog can fit in:

1. The Y is ok, but she hates the controls (wants the instrument cluster and more buttons and such).
2. The VW has no Frunk (non-starter for her).
3. The Mustang Mach-E is too big for her tastes.
4. The current Polestar doesn't have enough room in the back for el doggo without laying down the seats.
5. EV6/Ioniq 5 with AWD, it has a laughably small frunk.

Kinda leaves the Volvo XC-40 Recharge right now... but its range is a bit light, its price is a bit high, and the frunk is pretty damn small.

So something that bridges the XC-40 and Model Y would be a winner for us.

Maybe she’d like Volvo’s Embla (2023).

 

[kvenom]

Polestar 3 will now debut in October.

https://www.businesswire.com/news/h...d-Sales-Continued-Growth-and-Market-Expansion

“We believe our future growth will be further accelerated by our entry into the lucrative SUV market later this year with the world premiere in October of the long-awaited Polestar 3 electric performance SUV. Polestar 3, which will be manufactured in the US and China, will stand out amongst other SUV offerings and boost our strong growth trajectory to take us into our next phase.”

The SUV market is one of the highest growth and margin segments in the automotive industry, especially in the United States. Customers should be able to order Polestar 3 on the day of the premiere in October.

 

[kvenom]

Teaser, with more coming tomorrow:

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

Teaser, with more coming tomorrow:

Oof that roofline looks quite disappointing. I want a SUV, not some stupid tall coupe.

 

[electruck]

Oof that roofline looks quite disappointing. I want a SUV, not some stupid tall coupe.

And this is why I continue to wait for the R1S. Of course, the Rivian's load floor is pretty high so it will be interesting to see how things truly compare.

 

[kurtlikevonnegut]

Oof that roofline looks quite disappointing. I want a SUV, not some stupid tall coupe.

Looks almost like a Shooting Brake honestly.

 

[manitou202]

It will probably have the profile of an Audi Etron SUV Sport Back or Porsche Cayenne Coupe.

 

[timf]

Oof that roofline looks quite disappointing. I want a SUV, not some stupid tall coupe.

Yes it is disappointing, but not at all unexpected as it matches what was shown in the wrapped prototype. Hopefully the XC90 EV maintains more of the shape of the current model.

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