Hey Marques, this is exactly the difference between you and other car reviewers, you like the technology, they like the car. Someone that likes cars appriciate car handling more then just speed. Non of it is good or bad, just different. As always, great video thank you!

That grey version with the black stripe is one good-looking vehicle. Reminds me of a Mustang (not the electric ones) from the front, especially with the stripe.

I got a 2023 Polestar 2 LR with the Plus and Pilot packs with the 20" wheels in White (Snow). LOVE the car! Handles amazing, feels solid, inspires me to drive! Oh and every time I park and walk away... I cant resist looking back!!

The big hump in the floor in the middle of the back row is because the batteries are arranged in a T-shape. They go through that center tunnel to the back seats and then go outwards under the rear seats. The Polestar 2 is based on the XC40, which started out as a gas/petrol car and that is probably why the idea works fine in the XC40 electric but not in the Polestar 2 with the lower roof (killing rear headroom).

I have a Polestar 2. Love it. Have always been a car guy and when i first got into the Polestar 2 I fell in love. Quick and great handling response.

We've owned out Polestar 2 for a year annd a half and love it. We've used the back seats probably 3 times, our kids are grown up and gone. So far it's been a great car, we don't road trip often so 99% of our charging is done at home in our HEATED garage....a must have in MN! My wife and I have Pixel phones so the Android Automotive OS seems very intuative. Two complaints, they haven't unlocked the Pixel headlights in the US, and I wish more apps were available.

Getting the chance to regularly drive both a tesla amd a polestar 2 over the summer. The tesla feels good 0-100 but stepping on the pedal from a rolling 20-30 kmh it feels like the polestar throws you back onto your seat significantly harder. Also the doors and everything inside feels SOLID

Audio was much better than the previous one. The addition of the shotgun mic worked well. Thank you for the great reviews. You manage to thread the needle well - pointing out flaws while still maintaining a positive tone in the video.

I have a Polestar 2 (with all upgrades (PPP) but not the BST version) and here are my thoughts: 1. Great performing car. The 0-60 doesn't really tell a full story in terms of performance and tends to have better torque, drive feel, break performance, and heat management compared to other EV's in it's class. Also fantastic AWD. 2. Range is mediocre at best (it's not the worst, but its certainly not great for the price) 3. It's a great looking car, I'm constantly being asked by strangers what my car is. 4. Interior is basic, but I like that. 5. 1 cup holder?? Like, wtf? Too basic... 6. I actually like the no frills Android auto infotainment system, its far superior to almost every OEM system I ever used (for a similar vehicle, the Ioniqs infotainment system was an extreme eye sore) 7. Back seat is small, but I'm never riding back there. 8. the Car is supposedly one of the most environmentally friendly vehicle ever produced. 9. The car is way overpriced and if you're really interested in it, you should really only look at them used with 10k miles on them for the real price. 10. Hard to fit smaller rims on the vehicle with those custom brembo breaks so tires are $$$$$. Still love the car, easily the best vehicle I've ever owned, but don't get one thinking it's something that it's not.

Great points made here. I’ve been driving my Polestar for about 2 years. I chose to lease rather than buy as they had an incredible offer at the time. The biggest selling point for me was the cooled seats, which is surprisingly hard to find in this class of EV. I live in Las Vegas and this was my first cooled seat experience: now I can never go back. The seat upgrade costs about the same as the performance pack and it feels like every press car is equipped with the latter, but I promise the effect of a more comfortable seat far outweighs that of an extra 70 hp.

“Not that fast, 0-60 in only about 4 seconds.” The new world of EV driving. May not be plaid, but elicits screaming from back seat regularly. I’ll take really fast and great handling and brakes over plaid any day.

I have a 2023 Ioniq 5 and took the Polestar 2 for a test drive. I really did enjoyed the drive. One thing that stood out the most, the Polestar 2 felt more solid in every aspect from driving to more secure when you take a seat. My eyes are set on the Polestar 3 so we shall see how that drives when its available.

I wouldn't buy one, but I do have to say they always manage to catch my eye in the wild. I really like their exterior design.

In Europe we like performance that involves going around corners. Which is why the upgrades on this car include handling updates rather than straight line speed.

Love this video format, nothing to change it's so pure with no noise filters, witnessing the sea eagle noise everything's fantastic!

The advantages of using built-in Google Maps are fairly accurate estimates of battery level upon destination and charging opportunities along the way. The second cup holder is under the lid. Plug & Play wireless CarPlay module was $70 on Amazon. Wrapped the gloss center with wood grain. Looks better than OEM. As for the screen, I agree it could be better, and I’m sure it will be in future versions. Lastly, this is a driver’s car, and the interior accurately reflects that. There are cars that do this-OR-that better, but this one effectively combines quality and performance. 476 hp is no joke, and it has higher torque than a C8 Vette. It’s quick, smooth, solid, sure-footed, and braking is incredible! It’s an absolute blast to drive! For affordability, consider a lease. Especially given rapid EV advancements.

The hump in the back seat is there because it's built on the same platform as the Volvo XC40, which has a gas version. My understanding is they fill it with batteries on the electric variants.

100% true that it would be insane to spend $80k on a car like this. But that's also why the used EV market is so great. You get fun quirky cars at better prices determined by their true value to the public

Love the Polestar2! Rented one in Scotland for a week. Nav was flawless, drove great, plenty of room for 4 (we're nowhere near 6'). So much more solid and quiet than our Tesla M3 at home. Thanks for the look at the refreshed performance version.

I recently had a chance to drive a dual-motor long-range version during a weekend and I loved it. It's a shame they're so underrated. The best handling-to-comfort ratio I have experienced on an EV. Design wise it looks ace in real life. The only major downside for me was a narrow foot area in the driver's area but I got used to it in the end.

We've had our P2 for 2 years and have absolutely loved it. Best vehicle we've owned and the insurance on it is insanely cheap, might have something to do with Volvo not sure. Great video, agree with all of the issues, however the build quality is far better than most other EV's at this price and that really sold us.

I definitely love the polished videos on the other MKBHD channels with the intros and the cool camera shots and graphics, but there is something refreshing about a candid video filmed with a cell phone, too! The "Oh, I forgot to show you this" part and other things that are unscripted just make Marques really relatable! I'm going to keep watching all videos on all channels of his! :)

Love your reactions to the ambient noises but appreciate your candor right along side it

Thanks Marques, for always having great content. Informative and well done.

I still love my P2 after 18 months driving it. All your points are valid. As for the transmission tunnel, it's because P2 is built on a hybrid platform (CMA), shared with the XC40 and C40

You can pick up a second hand polestar for significant savings, then all those flaws are much easier to live with. I definitely agree with you about the handling, I have a performance package model and the composure and body control is shockingly impressive.

Everyone I know with a POlestar says they love how simple it is. Happy you finally reviewed I can rest easy now.

Amazing how thorough and to the point you manage to be in under 15 minutes, unlike other car reviewers out there.

I’m sure polestar appreciates your kind words along with recommendations that no one ever buy their products 😂

Am i the only one who thinks that whenever Marcques shoots these videos on phone it's better ....because he doesn't edit these videos too much the hdr and auto focus and zooming issues are so much more visible here on a professional camera. Would love to hear more from you all!.

I got a 2024 Polestar 2 with the Performance, Plus and Pilot packs in Magnesium. I also opted for the Nappa leather seats. Only option I didn't get was the tow hitch. Love the car!

"Boys! Marques is filming again in the parking lot, let's get our equipment as loud as we can, keep that truck in Reverse gear, keep that beeping going. Hammer that hammer! Noise we need more noise!" "Oh also get those seagulls to talk!!! Let's go!!" Edit: But for real, the patent-pending Auto Focus sit down the front of the car for the ending video is chef's kiss. Love that you do this on your videos.

Polestar 2 is a great EV and I love it. Not sure about this BST version thought, huge price for... not much actually.

I gotta say, the audio is awesome on that one but I think I prefer the video style of the Iphone. I find the lens distortion and the stabilisation a bit disturbing, especially inside the car. The resolution and the quality of the image are better for sure, but i feel like the onehanded shooting inside the car was better with a phone. Still a great video, always like your takes on these EVs ! Cheers

The matching break callipers and seat belts look so good!

Well the Polstar 2 looks cool. And has some very unique features but for $80K I think there are better options for the money. Who every edited this video they did a awesome job getting all that noise down to a level that was barely noticable.Great Job!

i have one of these and all the issues/quirks aside i love the car. Too many people think range + 0-60 acceleration is king and its just simply not.

The design looks sick🔥

I appreciate your honest review. Thanks 😊

Nice video! Looking forward to your future reviews of the Polestar 3 and/or Polestar 4. Both of those seem like a huge improvement over the Polestar 2.

Love driving the Polestar 2! I’ve had really good experiences with Android automotive and the simple drive mode controls are a plus

I have a long range dual motor p2, bought second hand low mileage for a great price and it’s a great car. None of the things highlighted here bug me that much as an owner. It’s a fun car to drive and it’s a quality built car all round.

great review as usual. looking forward to the next one

The noises you were making, as you squeezed into the back seat, were hilarious. Great video. Nice Jordans.

I really like the design, love android software support, and I really like all the Swedish car companies' innovative ideas.

I find it interesting that you say this is a crossover competing with the Y. This is absolutely a sedan with a hatch. They even call it a "car" on their website. And, I'd take cornering abilities anyday over straight line speed. 4 seconds 0-60 is PLENTY fast enough for anyone.

Fun video! I liked the noise distractions. You've got something here that is unpolished but it is genuine and informative.

Extremely articulate speaker and a thoroughly informative review

Thor Hammer headlamps and the pilot assist/radar cruise are amazing in these

Just sold my model 3 to get this beauty PS2 awd 2024 🥰

Thanks for sharing it. ✌️

Your loudest day ever is nearly silent to us! Great video as usual Marques.

The new polestars. Can’t wait for them.

1:45 funny how our perception of speed changes, 0-60 in 4secs is fast. This used to be Ferrari / Corvette Z06 territory only 20 years ago.

Love you reviews!

Love this video and the cars! Very different review from others tbh, made me a polestar lover!!!

This looks like a 2004 330i and a 2022 Camero had a mutant baby and I'm in love with it

Wow, I drove this exact model before Marquez! I felt pretty much the same way. It’s a solid car that has some weird issues that were kind of annoying but not a dealbreaker. The back seats are small but fine for our kids. When my wife was in the front I could sit okay in the back since she is shorter, but I’m a little shorter than Marquez and my head was also touching at times. It really does handle like a car that weighs a lot less, despite this thing weighing a few hundred pounds more than my Telluride which is a full SUV! And it feels really fast on the road. My biggest gripe was the front seat comfort, where if you move the seat back, you don’t have a good rest for your arm because of how oddly shaped that part is. That and the built in Google Maps app sucked. It was horrible. Even in areas with perfect coverage it just wouldn’t load half the time, and when it did work it seemed glitchy to me. Meanwhile CarPlay was perfect. Odd little car. I wouldn’t buy one either, but I wouldn’t be upset if I had one. It fits a strange niche. It’s like some things are premium that probably don’t need to be, while other things should be better quality than they are. And it could use more range. Bottom line: Everything except the driving experience is just a bit unbalanced. Difficult to describe until you spend some time in one. I got to drive this one for the full range.

I couldn't hear any background noise while you were shotting, so your camera did a great job with that. It was slow to change focus at times and was a little shaky at times, so not as smooth on stabilization. It was still a great video. I appreciate you being honest about the car even though they lent that to you to promote it in their favor.

That is a wild car. As far as the video and sound. Both were great. We could see the mic you used that was attached to the phone and that made it better.

I've been driving a Polestar 2 (Pilot pack) for 2 years - it's leased. My favorite things are the car's build quality and look, and my least favorite are the backseat size and the stupid cupholder situation. Given the increased pricing, I will not be leasing another one (or another Polestar) once my current lease expires next year given the competition now readily available on the market.

Looks like a Scion tC.

vid was crisp. no worries there. I shot one too of both the two & three. Buying does not makes sense, but they got some pretty compelling lease deals. Thx for the vid. I enjoyed watching.

Love this channel. Respect the content.

I drove this and model 3 and really liked the build and drive quality of this car. I have the dual motor and it was 55k with a 7.5k tax deduction. Compared to the model 3 in that price range the compromises are range, back seat space and depending on model straight line performance. What I care about : this a drivers car it corners as well as my BMW, straight line 0 to 60 in 4.4 , I like the android auto integration compared to Tesla software.

Yes the rear seats are kinda small but if you fold down the seats you can sleep in the car :) That's what we did

Great video, I think it’s funny that them targeting handling on the performance version is considered quirky lol

I own a 2021 Polestar 2 Launch Edition and I love it, already did 1 track day and 1 autocross event and handling is amazing, the way it handles turns and corners is amazing even tho it's a Awd car it handles good, lowkey better than my brz. Only thing I dislike about the car is when you drive hard battery life does go fast and the cup holders but love the car also my first Ev car. Good Vid !

Video must be shot with a Canon mirrorless (Good image quality, horrific wobbles at corners)

I rented one of these on a vacation and it was a great car. Definitely not as fast as a model 3 and not having radar Cruze felt like a ripoff, but it drove nice and the interior was beautiful and well made

I love this review so much

The seagulls had me dying honestly! But great video!

I thought it was cute how you called extra precision, handling, etc upgrades rather than raw speed “unusual” because to me that’s the norm; but had to remind myself most American “performance” cars are dragsters! It’s all about the way roads are commonly laid-out I guess, city grids and freeways so prevalent over there. While most roads through old forests or whatever in Europe are laid-out like a Californian mountain road.

I don't know if somone one already mentioned it but at 7:10, that glossy black case (which contains a cloth for the screen) is covering a second cup holder. It's not the most ideal location, as if the cup is large you have to keep it open. Also, what phone is this being shot on?

I bought a PS2 a year ago because the others you mention weren't available (at least not easily) in Australia at the time. But I love it, despite the flaws.

Great video, Marques!

Love the polestar 2 - but needs more range, faster charging (800V) fix the cup holder center/console issue and remove glossy black in that area.

I have a 2023 P2 LR and love it. One of my favourite features is the ease and simplicity of the UX, the Android x Polestar software is brilliant even as an iPhone user. My biggest complaint is lack of wireless Apple car play, and the 2nd cup holder (lack of!). I’m not into Tesla myself, and it’s a great alternative to the model 3.

Excellent review. I’m not on a EV market but I’d definitely love to own this Polestar. Volvo DNA, gorgeous and distinctive design, perfect size for my needs.

This is a great video!

Finally, the car everyone was considering before getting a Model 3 because of the charging network (speaking from experience)

Yeah I agree buying a new would probably be goofy but you can get a polestar 2 used for less than 30k. At that price, its a huge yes. Not giving money to Elon musk is just an added bonus.

Thanks for the review Marques. Not the best auto focus function on this phone but sound and video quality was good. Looking forward to see the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 in your channel.

It looks really awesome.

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🚗 Introduction to the Polestar 2 BST - The Polestar 2 is introduced as a fully electric crossover with a clean design. - Mention of the special edition Polestar 2 BST, a limited performance version. 01:08 🏁 Polestar 2 BST vs. Tesla's Approach - Comparison of Polestar 2 BST and Tesla's approach to performance upgrades. - Emphasis on the BST focusing on handling and precision rather than straight-line speed. 02:14 🚗 Exterior Design of the Polestar 2 - Discussion of the exterior design of the Polestar 2, highlighting its proportions and unique features. - Mention of BST-specific design elements like racing stripes and wheels. 03:39 🧳 Trunk and Storage Space - Examination of the trunk space in the Polestar 2, noting its size and usability. - Mention of the rear seats' ability to fold down for additional storage. 05:06 💺 Interior of the Polestar 2 - Overview of the interior layout of the Polestar 2, including screens and controls. - Discussion of the materials used in the interior and available features. 07:31 📱 Infotainment and Connectivity - Explanation of the infotainment system in the Polestar 2, including Android Automotive. - Comparison between using the built-in system and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. 10:22 👥 Rear Seat Space - Evaluation of the rear seat space, highlighting its limitations for taller passengers. - Mention of heating features for the rear seats. 11:05 ⚙️ Performance and Price Considerations - Discussion of the Polestar 2's performance, agility, and handling. - Mention of the high price of the Polestar 2 BST and its competition in the EV market. 12:26 🧳 Front Trunk and Unique Features - Presentation of the front trunk (frunk) in the Polestar 2, including unique suspension adjustments. - Acknowledgment of unusual features that add to the car's appeal despite their limited practicality. 13:23 🔊 Video Conclusion - Brief summary of the Polestar 2 BST's appeal and drawbacks. - Closing remarks and end of the video.

My girlfriend summed it up best when we test drove one with the idea of trading in my Model 3 Performance: "If your Tesla is an iPhone, this car is an Android". Depending on who you are, it could mean many things.

I rented a Polestar 2 for 2 weeks. I didn't like how much pressure was needed when pressing the accelerator to get the car moving from a complete stop. After a couple days, this got easier. Its a heavy car but this actually made it feel solid and well balanced on the road. I HATED the driver profiles and the head-unit's interface. What a pain in the ass. Overall, I really enjoyed this this car and feel that it's a better option vs a Tesla Model Y. Manufactures need to bring physical knobs and switches back. Especially the companies with horrible software UI.

I'm renting one right now and I'm liking it way more than I thought I would.

The video looks amazing and the sound is also very good!

This is an EV with beautiful looks. It is a fossil underbody hence the hump in the middle and it is where they've put some of the batteries. However, there is a positive side, and it is the feeling that you are sitting inside the vehicle rather than on top of it, as is the case with the skateboard design of Tesla, Hyundai, VW and others.

The racing stripe just going down the roof is hilarious, with the gloss/matte black on the paint I was expecting the glass to be frosted, but nope just paint over half the glass roof 😅

There is actually a second cup holder underneath that arm rest and that little paper doohicky. (Which is a weird place) Also the transmission tunnel is hard baked into the platform that also holds the like of lync&co and the Volvo XC40

Polestar is not Volvo. It is a brand used/owned by Geely to transfer the Volvo brand to Geely.

Better handling and stopping makes a better car. This differentiates it from a pure straight line muscle coffin er car.

It's good that you like it because you're stuck with it. Best of luck.

The seagull and your reaction had me dying.

The first real polestar is the polestar 3. That’s ground up designed and built by polestar. The polestar 2 isn’t. It was originally going to be a gas / ice vehicle for Volvo. I have a polestar 3 coming in April 2024. And I can’t wait!

That seagull sound was crazy 😂

Amazing car