I can't be the only person who thinks that Rory is a way better presenter on this channel than top gear ever allowed him to be

Rory Reid, you have no equal, my man. I give respect 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

89’ 240 owner here. Nice to know theyve kept true to thier roots. No cup holders Must be a peeve.

Had my Polestar2 standard range two years, and he is spot on with gripes of cup holder and adjusting heater. That said, I love the car, it's comfortable and the one pedal drive is easy and intuitive. I can drive 40 miles to work without touching the break, whilst asking google to play tuned off spotify.

I think the Google assistant in the new Volvo’s are really good at changing car settings. I have a hit rate of almost 100% in the EX30, especially with the HVAC temp / fan settings.

missing a trick not making an estate version of these.

Awesome video! One of the best I've seen since a while. Interesting car, objective opinions, Rorys funny remarks and cool music! I enjoyed it a lot! AutoTrader is becoming slowly but steady my favorite car channel on YT!

Happy new year Rory! Great to see you brother.

Honestly the best deal I've seen are launch edition Polestar 2s which were lease returns. I've seen many in the Americas fully loaded with AWD going for $30k with as little as 10,000 miles Range might be less, but so is the price(which is the reason i bought one)

I had a launch edition dual motor with the performance pack for 18 months and 15k miles and I really liked it (and still miss it). The Google system is way better than you think once you get into it. Everyone moans about the cup-holders but it isn’t a deal breaker. I can also confirm that the performance pack suspension is way better at soaking up the bumps than the regular suspension - but it’s expensive. I would quite happily have another one.

Great video of the polestar 2 mk 2, but you didn’t fold the Brompton correctly. The handlebars ended up in the middle rather than the outside so it wasn’t as compact.

thank you Mister for this worderfull video!From France.Peace.

Damn, that intro was excellent, it worked dude, it worked!

So glad I saw this video, was starting to get cold feet as have one on order for end of Feb. This video has completely turned me around (bar cup holder). Car aside, what a great presenter - well done!

Good review. Puzzling as to how the vents and cup holders designs got put in to production

The cup holder bit was comedy gold. I laughed hard.

Awesome review. Had our P2 LRSM since 2023 it's our first EV and zero regrets. We are based West Devon ❤

Very informative and entertaining. More Rory, pllease.

This car has been reviewed a hundred times, and it's refreshing to see new points delivered. Ironically, it's been tested that the Performance Pack suspension is even harder than the standard version. Giddy up!

Rory was fantastic on Top Gear and it's great to see him thriving here.

nice video trader

I've seen several Polestars on the road...they have an aura. Everyone I've asked, said they love their Polestar!

done 21k miles in our Launch edition, am surprised the storage/cup holder area hasn't been revised yet. Still a regular annoyance when you have a passenger and trying to sort out several drinks if we're using the arm rest. Vents aren't a big deal really - the heated seats and steering wheel work well so you don't really need to be heating the cabin or the people inside it with hot air. My understanding is its more efficient to run heated seats than heat a whole cabin. Definately need the pilot pack for adaptive cruise control and the pixel lights so factor in an extra 2k. Panoramic roof makes the whole inside very light and airy in ours but at 4k its very expensive for the plus pack. Definately spoiled with the launch edition pricing and all the toys included - As much as we've enjoyed our time with our 2 launch edition, its not a slam dunk that we'd be getting another Polestar when it comes to replace ours.

Got that car last Nov, so far it’s great. Probably the best car I’ve had so far (that includes BMW, Volvo, Audi). Sure it has some drawbacks like that cupholder situation and it is little cramped inside etc. but if you get a good deal on it, it’s totally worth it.

Boxy But Good! Loved that line... Dudley Moore was a genius.

I love watching these videos with Rory. Reminds me when I lived in the UK stationed at RAF Mildenhall. Brings nostalgia

I agree, he doe’s a great job and I like to watch him 🎉

I had a Launch Edition Polestar 2 for 3 years - it was great car ! Agree on the cup holders - I had a couple more 3D printed to slot into the glove box close lid section, which worked very well. Downsides for me - Limited rear leg room for larger children / adults - No rear wiper

Always like Rorys reviews. I stopped watching top gear after they let him go. I got the MY24 model back in August. Has been a great 6 months. Only things i dont like are cupholders and a aggressive rear collision emergency break which turns on when i reverse into our driveway. Air vents haven't been an issue, car warms up quickly even on very cold days.

Do you know if that colour is magnesium or sno?

I want buttons! That and range are the two key factors when I make my next change.

Did yu not try voice commands for the heating and AC?

How many kW can it accept while charging? How fast does it charge ?

My family owns two Volvos, one being the C40 electric and the screens did go unresponsive during the first few months. I think there was a weird time where any sound (alert or music or literally anything) was muted and we had to hard reset the car for it to resolve but those issues don’t happen or atleast not that often anymore. Thankfully they are leases 😭

"Crazy People" film reference? Nice. :)

Comfy seats I've ever sat on were in a volvo c30. Handled well too.

Wow that's a fantastic option. I got my volvo xc40 recharge March 2023 and that was 52k with considerably less range and a second slower 0-60! Its crazy how fast things are going I can't imagine what will be available from volvo/polestar when my lease is up.

Best car I have seen. I got the Tesla 3 at the moment!! I’m buying this polestar as my next car!!

The complaint about having to go into the menu to set heating and cooling settings isn't accurate. All you have to do is tell the Google Assistant to set the temperature and fan how you want it. You dont have to go into the settings at all. The cupholders truly suck.

One of the best looking EVs out there. Was fortunate to have one for 3 days last summer. Fantastic car. For me lack of space in the back and boot is what let it down. I’m 6”2 and very little legroom behind my seat. I agree with other comments that they’ve missed a trick by not making an estate version

Just drove this car at the showroom, and couldn't agree more with Rory. So sensible as usual. I'm eyeing the BMW i4 as well

Afternoon mate

RWD changes thing for sure

Had my launch edition for close to three years now, love the car and will be sad to see it go in a few months time. That said I do seem to have noticed the battery life seems to have degraded, range isn’t as good as I remember in the first year of running. The car is coming close to 60k miles and as a result of the decrease in range I am spending more on charging! It’s a shame the car doesn’t support intelligent octopus go right now. Overall though would I recommend the car to any potential buyers!

“Boxy but safe” is the old unofficial Volvo slogan! 🤙🏾

I like the PS2 looks a lot better then the TM3 Highland I ended up getting instead, but in the end it came down to TM3 being more comfortable (better suspension and sound proofing), more spacious in the cabin by some margin and hugely more efficient in real driving. Driving same route the difference was enough that the 60kwh Tesla SR would get same range as PS2 LR 82kwh battery on 100% charge. Even with the very cold Winter we had I am getting 18.5 kwh/100km from mostly 110-130kmh driving which is quite mind-blowing.

7:01 think you misread the mileage. The app shows your dynamic range so that’s saying 180miles of range is possible but based on current driving conditions you’re more likely to only get 95miles doing at your current percentage.

I love the polestar, classy, sophisticated, subtle!

Volvo S60R/V70R w/ 4C Suspension & AWD would soften the rear shocks on hard launch to help improve acceleration by allowing squat at the rear.

To me it looks like Volvo`s tribute to SAAB 900 , and all the better for it !

Does the google assistant control the heating etc?

They need to fix the steering ratio and interior layout (too cramped with too little storage), but good to see improvements nonetheless.

I had the last gen 2023 build for a few hours myself o play with. Brilliant Car, so comfy and easy to drive and effortless power on tap. Thing is the Car came in at £53k as it had all the kit. Same Car 3000 miles on the clock now six months old £32k. That’s a serious hit even when a new gen was about to drop. Sales guy was honest enough to say ont buy this gen next is out soon. And then I seen the EX30 and thought hats better and now seeing the EX in the flesh at a dealer with the car on tour it suits me better but sadly still £38k. Last car was bought factory ordered and will be ten years old in April but still drives and looks like new so no rush changing to a EV. Plan second hand EX30 six months old as they will be a good deal.

Great car, loved Dudley Moore.

I've been driving my P2 for just under 2 years now. Rory really nailed the good and the bad, which explains why I am in the paradoxical situation of loving the car but not wanting to lease another one when my current lease is up.

Currently in ‘£50k / LRSM’ review mode, for me I’m looking at this PS2 (probably on 19s) v ID7. VW is notably bigger, and it’ll be interesting to see how it’s first real-world tests look. But PS2 certainly looks better and has maybe nicer interior and software, though it does concede space against ID7. Choices choices eh? Maybe EV6 might still be way to go?

The white leather seats looks awesome.

I went to Polestar website to see this car, and they state 320miles here in the states. Im lost, didn’t you state 400 miles for long range version of this car? Maybe you are showing off the upcoming model and the website is not showing that? Great review btw. Makes me want one in my life!

If I have a front wheel drive car, with engine at the front, when I accelerate why would the front go up? Most weight (engine) is at the front, pushing the front down, only front wheels spin so I get the most out of it.

Motor, battery, controller for bike is circa £500. so the bike is worth?

Cheers mate

If the motor is in the rear, why does it have a transmission tunnel?

It’s a very good car! Only thing of concern for me is the dealerships. Where are they? I live in the West Midlands, and do believe there’s one in Birmingham and that’s it! I know everythings done on line these days, but I think you still need a dealer, somewhere to take it for warranty servicing or if anything goes. wrong with it

Can’t believe they didn’t improve the cup holder from the first version. I rented the first from LHR and as a Tesla Model 3 owner, the cup holder situation was honestly one of the biggest annoyance 😂

Stunner of a car!

Excellent and accurate review. I have leased my Polestar 2 Performance AWD for two years and all of the annoyances you mentioned are spot on. The car interior is about style but function isn't the best. I find the backseat basically unusable for adults, which for me is ok since I am generally to sole passenger. In all, I will be happy to turn it in (low resale value in the U.S. makes a lease buyout a no-go) and will probably go with the Highland updated Model 3 or an EX30 to replace it...by the way, almost everything, including the climate control system can be operated via Google voice commands so I never hunt through the screen for that...

Great video

Just purchased this 2024 model. I’m in love.

Don’t get the issue with the cup holder armrest, shouldn’t you have both hands on the steering wheel at all times anyway ;)

I love the car. I have the dual motor and the car turns heads. It's extremely fast and nimble also.

Try the 19" wheels they make a huge difference.

Would have one over a Model 3 all day long. Looks decent for start!

what about in snow and poor weather?

I was hoping this car wouldn’t be so awkward to live with. Who would have thought that the cup holders, air vents, gear tunnel, and suspension would be the deal breakers to dream of a Tesla with less range. They have got to get these things taken care of if they are going to be more expensive because the new highland model 3 is tough to beat.

I see a lot of Polestar 2 in Miami, Fl

Can someone explain to me why this car has a transmission tunnel?

3:52 - "extra purchase"... Alan Partridge fan perhaps? (string-backed gloves, for those who know) ;-)

nice outro

It is understandable why there is a push for the development of driverless cars. They could potentially provide a solution to the challenges of navigating narrow B roads at high speeds while simultaneously adjusting the heating system.

9:57 dude it can be a desk!

As a Tesla driver I had always admired the Polestar 2, but I hired one on holiday in Norway and it wasn’t for me. The windows were very narrow giving a letterbox view of the outside world, the cruise control couldn’t keep a set speed (set at 50 km/h but it slowed to 40 km/h going up a hill and sped up to 60 km/h going down the other side) and the door opening was tiny, I kept hitting my head getting in and out. I was quite disappointed with it.

With it's crazy heavy weight, it will never beat the efficiency of the Tesla model 3. Also the huge center console makes it feel like a tiny car. What a shame. the outside design is cool. But nothing more than that.

I own a P2. Have owned one for 2 years. There are many reasons to prefer, or buy one EV over another. I’ve never given any merit to reviews that say car X has 30 miles longer range than car Y. Or that car Y has more interior room than car X. Most of these stats are similar enough that the only reason I bought the Polestar was because is has utility, while still looking gorgeous. It doesn’t look like anything else on the road. period.

I like the Polestar 2, the design looks good. I like the gauge cluster. Polestar needs to improve the suspension.

Polestar 2 wasn't really intended to take on the Tesla Model 3. It was the "affordable" other car for Polestar but Polestar needs to get the 3 and 4 out. They don't have the cupholder issue or vent issue. I've driven the Poelstar 2 with regular suspension over bad New Jersey bumps and it rode well. It's very solidly built, something I think is a standout.

Please for the love of god put an interior colour filter on the app/website.

I much prefer Rory’s reviews than that of other channels. No pathetic sexual innuendo every 5 seconds, instead just does really good reviews.

Simply a beautiful car😊

Prices might vary depending on where you are, but at least in Finland Polestar 2 is way more expensive than Model 3. In that sense it’s a more direct comparison with likes of VW ID.7 and some of the BMWs (if I remember right). Model 3 at the moment is way better value for money.

Given there is effectively a new Model 3 with the Highland when are you likely be looking at that?

9:05 as I own the car I wanted to point out that this screen you see is a settings page which is not supposed to be used while driving. That 4 tiles screen that you see after hitting the home bar _____ is the one you are supposed to be using while driving. That one or any other app like goggle map, Spotify etc. There the HVAC is shown. So in fact, you picked up the only screen that doesn’t have HVAC in the whole car OS to make a statement that HVAC is a disaster. Oh and why hitting the vent button since it’s in automatic position by default so you don’t often need to change it. In fact I find it much better than the Tesla model 3 I tested. Where I couldn’t even find how to use it when I first entered the car. At least here it’s intuitive. Oh and by the way crashing into the car in front of you is just impossible since you have the automatic obstacle breaking 😊. So the car would break for you 😂. What is a disaster instead is indeed the cup holder but honestly. I have never used the cup holders on any of the car I owned. The cup holder inside the arm rest is removable so if you do so you not only solve the cup holder problem but also have plenty of storage. And for the second one I use it for keys and garage bow remote control. Never understood why so many UK and USA people are so obsessed with cup holders. I just use the door bottle holder place. Same goes for central Tunnel. Yes it’s there as it has been for a century. Not a big deal for me. And inside they have put some batteries. Vents positioning. Yes it’s high but at lest they are there (unlike in other brands) and you can control the flow. If you do so the air would go just in your face where it is supposed to go. The voice command is actually google AI assistant. It’s not a voice command. Yes BMW i4 is just an amazing car 😊 Cheers 👋

@Rory can you review a jaguar i-pace

Great looking stealthyish car. A tad high stance but great looking

Having to use the touch screen for absolutely everything is killing electric cars for me. Being able to adjust things without looking like heating, volume, wipers, lights need to be well located buttons. Tesla have taken this to an extreme with forward/reverse selector being a swipe. I would also love to hear more how these cars are in terms of “subscriptions”. Volvo is one such company that are looking at hiding features behind paywalls and that is something I refuse to get behind.

The arm rest fully flips backward to serve as a tray for the rear passengers

Nice car but the ergonomics would do my head in. As Rory also say, the i4 is better car imo

10:05 - This is why I hate this trend of EVs using only a tablet for 99% of the controls! It's NOT high tech, it's a cost-cutting feature! I'm glad most Japanese manufacturers are not following this trend.

The movie “Crazy But Good” swear down I deserve a prize. Bonus point Dudley Moore

As owner, the cup holder is indeed atrocious. But we never had problem with the climate control or vent since the car does such a good job we have never had to mess with it. But Rory is on-point about the heated steering wheel!! On freezing days the steering wheel heats up in NO TIME and you can feel the warmth through your gloves. This is the first car we've driven that has THREE different heating level for the steering wheel... and it's WONDERFUL. You don't know what you are missing until you experience it... I would trade our Audi SQ8 for another P2 for just that feature. It's life changing! 😂

the cupholder drama and massive transmission tunnel completely killed that great car for our family.