Polestar 2 EV review - see where it beats the Tesla Model 3

[@carwow]

TESLA FANBOYS, we want to hear from you! What features of the Polestar 2 do you think are better than the Model 3?! Let us know in the comments!

[@Nathan.150]

I like the polestar because it’s like punk music rather than pop, it’s just more fun

[@tiger4479]

I like cars

[@rajveerdeyshorts3425]

I like the technology on the polestar 2, it’s AWESEOME

[@robinvictor8507]

Build quality is far better

[@robinvictor8507]

The infotainment system is so smooth

[@TD1237]

"Tesla's interior is so minimalist, it's like an unfurnished flat." Never heard such an accurate description of a Tesla interior in my life lmao

[@grahamstevenson1740]

That was classic.

[@Tesmond256]

Saw a video of a Tesla customising workshop right outside a Tesla dealer. They basically change the interior of the model S to look like a Bentley. Make the car so much better.

[@johnafish]

I've always considered the interior lavatorial, particularly in white. The exterior styling is also like something that went wrong at the toilet factory.

[@pyramusk3264]

He's right though. Tesla is way to minimalistic.

[@grahamstevenson1740]

@@pyramusk3264 Tesla's interiors are very functional but also quite 'spartan'.

[@samirav1137]

Imagine Mat Watson in a relationship: "Here comes the stick of truth"

[@encoreartz1028]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ethanlee4623]

HOL UP THAT PIPE IS FAKE-

[@DENISLUFI]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@carwow]

..........😳

[@Luke-PlanesTrainsDogsnCars]

@@carwow The British do lurv a double entendre

[@jamescoogan8963]

Devolution of Mat Watson saying “like that” 2017 “Like that” 2018 “Like tha” 2019 “Ly tha” 2020 “Ly aa” 2021 [opens mouth, no sound] Edit: Thanks for all of the likes. I’d have been happy with just one other person agreeing with me.

[@commenterperson4481]

2021 "L a" 2022 "a" 2023 " " So, he's got 3 more years.

[@realfreedom8932]

Lol good one

[@EvenAllmighty]

He's from Liverpool, right? It's just him being more Scouse?

[@jarviszw]

lmao

[@jamescoogan8963]

Lolzum Birmingham

[@HiddenWen]

This car is very beautiful to look at. It has that sleek, classy, classic Volvo estate shape that I love.

[@IXIXIXIXIXIXIXI]

Matt: This for me is the best infotainment system In any car right now BMW: **Sad BMW idrive noises**

[@ridgefrost]

ohh dont worry abt that, it wasn't the best for a while anyway

[@JTM610]

some jokes get so old they become unfunny

[@SurelyRaffa]

oh dont worry BMW..... u have lose to MBUX before

[@user-od7dv3il8q]

BRUH

[@thehelperofthepeopledems2525]

Tbh Matt only said that because it uses android software as opposed to a normal car software developed by the car manufacturer. Given that Matt is a mega android fan boy, it was clear why he said that. Bmw still has the best infotainment in any car.

[@Maybelightskin]

Girl: Was it bad? Matt: Its not all negative, here’s 5 cool things about your bedroom.

[@kamatmehbro]

hahahahahaha

[@raminatox]

Poke her with the stick of truth...

[@kamatmehbro]

she got out her specialist timing gear to see how long he takes...

[@SuperLisandro86]

The goverment: You can´t use your phone while driving. Cars nowadays: A Giant phone stucked in the dashboard.

[@bikesqump]

PSA: dont pull your car out while youre driving your phone!

[@Paul-pj5qu]

Good point, I don't think digital dashes are much less of a distraction than a phone. I haven't driven a Tesla, perhaps with their super large screen that can display more information at once it's marginally less distracting, because you don't have to search through menus. You're going to have this kind of stuff I think you really need voice controls unless the car can independently drive itself.

[@dzerres]

voice control is legal both with and without being part of the car.

[@arnoldikedichiokpani4305]

Hahahaha!

[@commenterperson4481]

For this polestar, that phone is being suffucated by two plastic sidings 7:44

[@CinecomCrew]

My Google Home is going crazy here. Thanks for the great review though 😄

[@SilentlyCEO]

Facts, so annoying. 😅😭

[@jrgenwoldandersen8912]

They should mute the sound when he says this in videos, like they do on other channels

[@DigitalJunior2003]

Surely it’s much easier to press the seat heating buttons rather than shout at the tv

[@jeepneygang]

He's paid by a conglomerate that acts as a special interest group for Tesla. They told him to act like a moron.

[@tarig123us]

@@jeepneygang Tesla is paying now hhhhhhhhh

[@andrez1142]

British people are funny

[@gameboyterrorysta6307]

@David Moore I don't take my eyes off the road for simple stuff like air conditioning, radio or heating. You need around 15 minutes to learn where everything you need is. And I drive early 00's shitbox without any "ergonomic engineering" done inside.

[@bennylofgren3208]

David Moore No. It is safer to have physical buttons for secondary things like climate control and the sound system rather than having a touchscreen interface that you *have* to take your eyes off the road to be able to use, or using voice commands that are slow and prone to errors. Muscle memory is virtually autonomous from our conscious mind, so once the position, feel and functionality of the various switches and controls are learned, using them with your hand is by far the safest and most efficient method.

[@tanjimbashar]

That defiitely was a nod to Top Gear at the end. Jeremy's grin and the Top Gear theme.

[@heartcomedy5]

Where? What time stamp?

[@AFT2]

@@heartcomedy5 23:23

[@dimasbimasunyoto7706]

YES LMAO 🤣

[@xKobe7]

To be honest... Carwow is pretty close to Top Gear; A pretty funny presentor, Yianni as a funny co host and they do car tests and it really gives me the same feeling as Top Gear. Oh and ofcourse we can't forget the British accent.

[@maphosav5119]

My thoughts exactly

[@simonbanks3112]

Matt : *frantically rubs cleaning cloth randomly across whole control screen* . Also Matt : "Why is the fan setting suddenly on high?"

[@lkfldfadf]

Nah, the car knew Matt farted.

[@arnoldikedichiokpani4305]

Car's obviously smarter than Matt

[@dallatorretdu]

matt shows there is no screen cleaning mode in a very passive aggressive way to volvo

[@jukakucars]

Lol, i like the fact that you can literally use anything to navigate the touch screen on Volvo and polestar cars.

[@XLoaferY]

@@dallatorretdu except there is one.

[@MrGeekGamer]

I test drove this yesterday and I loved it. It's such a nicer drive than the Tesla and the interior feels much more expensive, even though it's cheaper.

[@danielmisgana2672]

Is the drive nicer than a model 3’s? Matt said the opposite…do tell me more 👀

[@MrGeekGamer]

@@danielmisgana2672 I haven't driven an M3, but I did test an MY shortly before. I found the MY to be very noisy from the rear and parts of the interior (right above the centre dash) rattled very irritatingly at around ~60kph. I liked everything about the Tesla, except for the noise(s) and the lack of an instrument cluster.

[@cheungchingtong]

@@danielmisgana2672 M3 is set for track race, oh god that suspension, ppl should really buy it for sport drive instead of home drive.

[@cheungchingtong]

Tesla is quite a nice ideamaker, but when it comes to the term of automaker, the quality of outer casing and interior is just quite unacceptable tbh.

[@Rufies]

Lelijke auto

[@fotoflorian]

Matt is clearly the BEST car reviewer on the planet. Been following for years from the U.S. knowing a lot of these cars are not available here but still... always entertaining!

[@AngryPostmanStockholm]

He's rambling on like a 14 year old youtuber..annoying

[@IamKingSejong]

Tesla has no interior at all

[@mirzapiteus]

but your full-size pick-up are not here

[@hellnah5727]

So is this a SUV, Crossover or Sedan? Volvo: Yes.

[@astroplutonium]

I guess you have no idea of what an SUV or crossover is....

[@houssamalucad753]

Should have said hatchback instead of SUV...

[@glorious_help]

take a moment to understand what the word Crossover means..... and yes it is a Crossover

[@visveshnarayan7964]

It's a crossover of a SUV and a sedan. I'm really sorry, but I had to do it.

[@ttbalog]

Hatchback

[@keegandesouza4593]

When he was trying not to press the brakes my right foot moved to left

[@nicu8643]

💀💀💀💀

[@carwow]

Us watching that part of the review: 😬🙈

[@roshanbhandari1668]

😀😂😂

[@steviewonderzaful]

i always left foot brake

[@Masa.]

@@steviewonderzaful Only thing your left foot should touch is the clutch pedal

[@coreynmorrison]

By far the best car reviews available!! 👍🏻 Both informative and witty! 😊

[@maxx.a8302]

19:22 Mat: who is that moron? Carwow: of course I know him, he's me

[@hoon7096]

*BREAKING NEWS* 5:03 _’Mat Watson confirms that the BMW idrive is no longer the best infotainment system’_

[@aidan7936]

He already said MBUX (Mercedes’ system) was better than iDrive.

[@aidan7936]

epitome not even close. iDrive is a lot better than MMI and MBUX is even better.

[@lukewalker5111]

Old news mate, he raves about Mercs now.

[@RB_750GS]

Regardless he’s still said this is the best going 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@bchannah84]

Way too much “hey Google” in here. Drove my Google Home + Android TV nuts.

[@xr6lad]

Same. Every time he said ‘hey google’ a voice came out of my bedroom. Specially when he mentioned the temperature it started telling me the local weather

[@MrGraeme]

Same for me changed my heating at one point.

[@sepehrack]

Yeah for the love of God Matt please bleep your 'Hey Googles'. Super annoying

[@harrisonkwa3371]

literally an iPhone roast every 10 secs lol

[@iexplainjokestomakethemles1560]

Your pfp is very cool

[@tonyhawkification]

And I love it

[@harrisonkwa3371]

@@tonyhawkificationI know right its the biggest L probably worst than Jerry Rig Everything

[@izzibuckets]

And a Tesla shout-out every 30 seconds

[@euphrentic]

Properly so.

[@sharonhagai3425]

You know the Carwow's stick of truth is going to retire one day when all the cars will be electric......

[@edwardokeyoobala380]

It was used on the taycan, eqc, étron and a tesla... Its not going anywhere

[@JamieR1988]

That'll never happen

[@robertosobreiro6212]

Fake vents will stay for a long time

[@chiemekaa]

I don't think so. Trust Matt, he'll always find another hole elsewhere.

[@sharonhagai3425]

@@robertosobreiro6212 well this is correct but not fake exhausts though

[@fiend6356]

What everyone sees: Polestar 2 review What I see: Mat roasting Apple fanboys.

[@carwow]

😏

[@SurelyRaffa]

@@carwow smart move

[@jlkiller008]

In the beginning of the video i was like "hey ok nice info lets get on with the vid" but in the video itself he roasted Apple like 10 times again? I think its not about the car, its about his desition to be on the dark side of android muhahahaha.

[@germaineliew2012]

Not saying all Android users are innocent, but the people from "the Cult of Apple" are toxic as heck. Just look at people's reactions when widgets are introduced to iOS 14. Nuff said.

[@MUMO_STEVE]

@@carwow good to know you are not an apple fanboy.SAMSUNG all the way

[@TheSonson31]

I love how he says “who is this moron “ and then pans their camera to him so y’all know he’s not calling random people crazy

[@Saddex]

Love this car. It could have slighly more range... but if I can charge it at home the long-range version is definitely a buy from me.

[@craigo2656]

The Polestar is Chinese. China (Geely) are in the process of moving Volvo to China as they slowly hollow out western industry and jobs. They cannot get traction with their own brands so they use western brands against us. This hollowing out will eventually hollow out every single sector as they move all industries in house to China. China are literally an enemy, that may sound like hyperbole but it manifestly isn't. They are a communist/totalitarian regime. Partnership is not a part of their thinking process. It is the cover they use to slowly dismember western economies. They do not want partnership they want control and ownership. This is an will increasingly bleed in to political control and eventually erosion of western freedoms. China simply cannot allow freedom of thought or speech, it is not only antithetical but an existential threat to their regime. They cannot limit restrictions of freedom to their own country as this is a constant pressure on their regime. So they need to extinguish freedom in as many places as possible. All empires spread their model. This will eventually be true for us. We are walking ourselves in to totalitarian control. If you think it seems too far fetched then you need to think deeper and harder. If you think this process will be benign, it will not be. They will slowly tighten their grip on democracy. Your government will be controlled by China, you will not be allowed to change your government and your government will impose every single decision handed down by China. You will not be able to protest or question this decision. You and your children will grow up without any freedom for the rest of your/their lives. As one example China force sterilises people, in the 80's Chinese themselves, now Uyghurs.

[@gunhann]

@@craigo2656 WTF are you talking about? This is just a car review video.

[@craigo2656]

@@gunhann If you had any intelligence you would realise life isn't that simple. China rely on you being acquiescent/passive and lacking in foresight. Your language, 'WTF', shows you lack the requisite intelligence.

[@danielmisgana2672]

Chill, he didn’t say anything that warrants your response

[@benpayano9761]

“Hey Google” Kept activating my Google Hub 😂

[@willrollison4620]

Ben Payano Same scares me as it was in full volume xD

[@MrDarrenNice]

Same here 🤣

[@adam88099]

Mine too but I never worry about it because it never knows what Matt is saying so doesn’t active anything. We are always safe.

[@hadlee89]

Same bro 🤣

[@aleksandarcvetkovski2397]

Same here 😂😂

[@DS-pk4eh]

In Switzerland Polestar 2 and Tesla model 3 Long Range, so both AWD are within of 400 bucks (once you put 19" wheels on Tesla to match Polestar's standard size). So count 57'500Fr. Range is similar (P2: 470km vs Tm3: 530km), with Tesla having small advantage, though, with 19" wheels, I think it loses a bit on its range.So we can say they are similar there too. Acceleration is almost the same. Seems Polestar 2 have a bit better real world acceleration. Design is subjective, but Polestar 2 wins for me, especially for the interior. No real dash is what puts off to buy Model 3. Now, something really important: Manufacturing quality - I think Polestar beats Tesla here. It is Volvo quality and I know it is good and refined craftsmanship. Tesla is still not there. It is just a reality. So, overall, I think, we are in the presence of the first, serious competition to Tesla that is actually better in many ways. Thumbs up to Polestar!

[@VG-Motors]

@paul sticks The only problem would be battery production, but that can be quite easily sort out if they merge with a battery production company. (Like tesla did with Panasonic) But look at the numbers, The Audi E-tron already sells more than the Tesla model X in Europe. and the Taycan is also outselling the model S in that continent (Which is quite impressive considering it is more expensive). Full self driving is not really a safe feature and it still got lots of work to do (yet the still charge you 8 grand for that), there's a lot of dashcam videos showing how it does really unsafe maneuvers, so its not a good enough feature to sell a car. (except if you are a sheep and watched some really bullshit video about someone sleeping with FSD on) And the Fart apps, Built-in arcade games and Netflix are also not a good selling point. Also, look at the Model Y its got tons of quality issues such as Cabin leaks, mismatched trim and panels, scratched painjob, rust underneath the car, Awful ride quality, etc. The only thing that think it is innovative about tesla it is its infotainment system, but only that, really. (yes, i was bored today so i had time to write this. lol)

[@DimitarStanev]

@paul sticks butthurt Tesla fanboy spotted. In terms of ux Tesla's biggest advantage is the infrastructure. It was about time other manufacturers come up with a more well-rounded product.

[@francoisg3009]

You forgot to talk about the charging capability!

[@07chidu]

@paul sticks Not sure this is the biggest argument. For many people (including me) the supercharger network is the thing. Honestly, I'm not ready to go EV, especially at this price point, without this solution. I really don't know for the rest (design, autonomy, perf, details quality and stuffs) but if Tesla is still this far ahead regarding the charging ease and journey planning when I'll have the financial ability to get one of those cars (probably around 2 years), I'll go for Tesla for sure. And I really don't see anyone near or far ....

[@TigerKurdish]

I like the Polster 2 and the way it looks but, 50 miles between the two is a very big difference, and definitely not "similar" however the biggest advantage for tesla is the seamless charging network which makes it easier to live with. Not to mention technology wise tesla is way ahead. Probably the cosmetic fit and finish of the polestar will be better. But if I had to buy an EV I would get a tesla because, it offers more. more range, cheaper, solid seamless charging network and much better technology. Polestar is better than every other compable EV though besides Tesla

[@kuckian]

My google going insane listening to this video lmaooooo

[@VeshantC]

youtube needs to mute the keyword

[@joelrichmond2104]

Same

[@red_ashcroft]

train it to understand only your voice, so it won't be triggered to anyone saying Ok Google.

[@hueynguyen85]

all of my google nest/hub products in my apartment just went nuts too

[@red_ashcroft]

@@hueynguyen85 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4eto36qhcumlaM Set-up Google's Voice Match. Here, hope this helps.

[@samixalam_]

0:32 lol when Mat said "Hey Google" it paused the video and opened my phone's assistant that was brilliant ahaha

[@howladerrahman9495]

"Come on Watson". That gave me Sherlock Holmes vibes.

[@swiss4ever93]

Matt, every review you've done is nailed to the spot. You have helped me decide which car to buy in the past and now you are doing it again. So I am really grateful, thank you!!!

[@matthewwright6214]

Mat Watson: The Ultimate Legend

[@SaadKidwai]

Matthew Wright : The Ultimate Legend

[@aleksander6582]

@@SaadKidwai Saad Kidwai: Ultimate Legend

[@drawwithdan5821]

@@aleksander6582 Atbananboy: The Ultimate Legend.

[@stepheneyles2198]

That's great!! Thank you for the review (although I'm 2 years late!). Now to see if I can afford one in the near future! I love the fact that the door mirrors are 'fixed' into their frame; that will prevent mirror spiders from living in them!

[@philsorrell9537]

When you said hey google take me to London my smart speaker started playing Ed Sheehan take me back to london

I'd have flushed it down the bog for sullying my ears like that.

[@philsorrell9537]

@ haha. I would have but it was brand new at the time

[@TDSWar]

Lol

[@paulstark4923]

*Matt kisses his phone Germs and bacterias:" *Noice* "

[@kerenkan9217]

Covid 19 : im gonna end this man poking career

[@paulstark4923]

@@YBehri who tf are u?

[@paulstark4923]

@@kerenkan9217 nooo:(((

[@omarabdul2864]

@@YBehri bruh. Only Michael rosen says NOICE

[@adamtomlinson1766]

When you come here so early and there are 50 people saying they’re first

[@rajveerdeyshorts3425]

I know right ?

[@8.4_litre_V10]

Err, first?

[@spywalkz1]

NoIcE

[@lamemeshitface]

I CAMMEEEE FIRSTTTTTT

[@carwow]

FIRST

[@hasiradesilva7896]

Refreshing to see this review after seeing so many me-too acts on KZbin. Grew up to Top Gear and the theme at the end was the icing on the cake!

[@byronborja]

I never watch car reviews until the end, this guy here make me watch it fully.

[@boethiusm8438]

Top gear missed a trick with this guy.

[@thesqueakybrake]

Who knows...They may have offered him something but he probably makes so much more money here. He would have been great though. RIP Top Gear

[@tylerhanley1409]

in the og lineup hell no

[@starcloud4959]

Common, he's even worse than the Top Gear noddys.

[@sanoj92]

Think he is in a good place here - free for all to see and gets to do his own thing. Know I appreciate it this way :D

[@Sander12348]

Were you thinking of him playing jessica by allman brothers band?

[@robinvictor8507]

Google when I am alone: Me: hey Google, can you... Google: I have already finished your homework and set you alarm Google with my friends Me: hey Google turn on Spotify Google *mishearing*: I am sending your search history to mom....

[@carwow]

....ok

[@tonybaksh7597]

@@carwow I was literally thinking the same thing 😂

[@tagg8233]

I know what you mean. Who knows what the assistant will do when I try and ask for something with kids screaming in the back. Mysteriously re-route you from a much needed charger to Toys "R" Us perhaps

[@dseife]

Challenges to being an early adopter! My Polestar 2 EV was in the Volvo/Polestar service dept for the 2nd time in its short lease life, this time for 26 days, to try to fix software and possibly hardware issues. With the help/intervention of Polestar corporate, the car was finally returned yesterday afternoon with 45% remaining so I plugged it in and I couldn't immediately charge it. Back to the service dept today; the brutal saga continues! According to IHS Markit, forecasted expected volume for 2021 is only about 250 vehicles/month. Polestar corporate, its PS2 vehicle, the customer service team, vehicle repair services, and parts inventory are clearly not ready for prime time in the US! It is not like you can go to another dealer or repair shop; your are stuck with the one service location and team. Lesson learned?

[@CheesusCrustus]

Well, thank your for adopting early. Makes it way easier for the later buyers, can't wait to get mine. Could they work out the kinks?

[@zero15388]

I'm a tesla fan, but this car looks the business. Interiors great. Finally some worthy competition!

[@craigo2656]

The Polestar is Chinese. China (Geely) are in the process of moving Volvo to China as they slowly hollow out western industry and jobs. They cannot get traction with their own brands so they use western brands against us. This hollowing out will eventually hollow out every single sector as they move all industries in house to China. China are literally an enemy, that may sound like hyperbole but it manifestly isn't. They are a communist/totalitarian regime. Partnership is not a part of their thinking process. It is the cover they use to slowly dismember western economies. They do not want partnership they want control and ownership. This is an will increasingly bleed in to political control and eventually erosion of western freedoms. China simply cannot allow freedom of thought or speech, it is not only antithetical but an existential threat to their regime. They cannot limit restrictions of freedom to their own country as this is a constant pressure on their regime. So they need to extinguish freedom in as many places as possible. All empires spread their model. This will eventually be true for us. We are walking ourselves in to totalitarian control. If you think it seems too far fetched then you need to think deeper and harder. If you think this process will be benign, it will not be. They will slowly tighten their grip on democracy. Your government will be controlled by China, you will not be allowed to change your government and your government will impose every single decision handed down by China. You will not be able to protest or question this decision. You and your children will grow up without any freedom for the rest of your/their lives. As one example China force sterilises people, in the 80's Chinese themselves, now Uyghurs.

[@plexyglass429]

Not being run by a tyrant is also a plus

[@fnagdungdagint]

@@plexyglass429 Geely is Chinese, so buying Polestar fules their economy. A tyrant economy, that is 🙂

[@tryithere4026]

The Polestar really looks nice, it's such a good competitor to choose over that Telsa.

[@manuelcunharocha8889]

Perhaps it would be better if they used the Volvo brand? I dont know... people might think this is a chinease brand or something and that might hurt sales. Then again, volvo is often associated with older consumers, so they had an interesting choice

[@nopota7290]

@@manuelcunharocha8889 Volvo isn't associated with older consumers??? What are you on about

[@lilobungus1572]

@@manuelcunharocha8889 yeah, tesla has the public knowledge as having the best electric cars on the market... its gonna be hard for polestar to take away sales, and starting with 50 k pounds, that isnt looking good

[@richacoll1]

It is a Chinese brand

[@SongSoups]

Mine too lol

[@jacob_tyler_freed]

5:35 - dammit Matt, now my Google Home is trying to give me directions to London!!!!!

[@tanjimbashar]

LOL

[@nilfisktun]

"But you can pay extra and get the leather, if you want to kill some animals" .. That cracked me up matt :D You are a star! Cool car btw, much prefer that interior, compared to the model 3.

[@stevendufour]

If i’m not mistaken, leather on a Polestar / volvo isn’t really leather but faux or vegan kind of ‘leather’.

[@ianhill1624]

"Person in front is diving like a moron" says the man determined not to use his brakes!

[@thatgamer1236]

also says the man who knows that their camera crew lmao.

[@moreuse]

thats the joke, i think. as that car was his friend's / teammate (thats where the camera looking at polestar from the front was located)

[@Zarcoil]

Top Gear theme, in loving memory. Nice ending!

[@PeteSimpson]

You saying 'Hey Google, set temperature to low' actually started my homes AC lol 🤣 I watch a lot of tech reviewers MKBHD, Mrwhosetheboss, Unbox Therapy, Flossy Carter etc etc etc, and they make sure to blank out when they say 'OK Google' or 'Hey Google'. Oh boy, that was funny...

[@sh900]

Polestar 2 is propably the most Saablike new car there is. The silhouette reminds me very much of the older Saab 9-3.

[@mattlloydy]

Playing the Top Gear theme, is he trying to tell us something 👀

[@nomeka6518]

On what minute?

[@iamtheAtomicPenguin]

@@nomeka6518 At the end

[@TrumpWinner]

hmmmmm i must say him and Chris Harris would make two good presenters, get rid of the cricketer guy

[@muhammadakar_1069]

7:09 “if u wanna kill some animals” I’m deaaaaad😂😂😂😂😂

[@idoit119]

u an animal?

[@VMathisEntertainment]

🤣🤣🤣

[@dadalang698]

IDOIT 119 lol nice one

[@w0g1111]

I laughed louder then i should haha

[@theintunity]

@@idoit119 Yes? humans are animals?

[@raghu5576]

I am kind of happy polestar uses volvo parts It suddenly feels reliable

[@carwow]

100%!

[@user-jd2zs8ql1v]

G0rt1 except it’s a Chinese manufacturer...

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

@@user-jd2zs8ql1v So..

[@brianli837]

Ted it’s only owned by Geely, it’s mainly manufactured in Sweden so it’s basically still Swedish and a bit Chinese

[@Pete292323]

Geely owns both Polestar and Volvo. It's the same company. It's a volvo.

[@GudieveNing]

Test drove one yesterday. Superb in every way. Dual screen infotainment system is excellent. Screen behind steering wheel is very nicely designed and shows maps so driver can see where to go whilst passenger fiddles with the centre console screen. Ride is nice and so is the performance. Tempted although worried about the range.

[@andreasl4507]

The range in the 2024 is 600 KM. Nothing to worry about I love mine ❤

[@jamiebray4205]

The Infotainment system is still designed by Volvo/Geely Matt! The Hardware runs the Android OS , so it is a partnership. The manufacturer still gets the credit for the look/feel/design!

[@michaelkedziur6986]

Are you part of the infotainment development team in Volvo? Haha

[@anderspersson7084]

"You can get leatherseats if you wants kill some animals" do I see an influence from or a nod to Autogefugel here.? Matt.!!!!!????

[@bikesqump]

There are people who think animals dont die when you take their skin... 🤮

[@reinterpret_cast]

@@bikesqump There are people who think animals don't die unless you take their skin

[@brockl4292]

Animals die, and THEN you take the skin off. Same as being an organ doner. They don’t take them to kill you. IDIOTS

[@tanjimbashar]

@@brockl4292 LOL

[@sampsalol]

@@brockl4292 Nah mate it doesn't work like that in the auto industry. Cows are being killed just for their skin that you ordered in your BMW. Sometimes the cows are not even killed before their skin is taken. Say no to leather seats people.

[@Klip_Flix]

I love how mat played top gear music...

[@Justmarksinging]

I’m working at the Vancouver convention centre for the next three days demonstrating the polestar two, three, four…… so I’m just trying to catch up on some knowledge and I just wanted to say thank you for sharing, very helpful. PS I can’t believe you played that Allman Brothers song, it’s one of my favorite.🎉

[@paraknasish]

He forgot to mention the awesome yellow seat belts though. I think they stand out the most in this car!

[@dbclass4075]

Useful for rescue operations.

[@SpottedCreeper]

Think they come as part of the performance pack

[@dbclass4075]

@TJ Murphy Being more visible, rescuers can easily find and cut those belts in case of accidents.

[@DavidEglese]

I think it looks great! Nice and different to the look of Tesla or the suv styles. Love the seatbelts, don’t like no apple car play, love the interior, don’t like stickers, love the screens, don’t like the rear windows. Think it’s a strong Tesla competitor if the Ionity network and others improve coverage, experience and service. Little pricey for me, I’ll keep my e-Niro quite happily.

[@mariusgeorgee]

Next drag race: Polestar 2 EV vs Tesla Model 3 😁

[@bullittuk]

Marius George That’s not a race...

[@shieldaigbencher]

I drive a V90 and have been avoiding buying a Tesla or any electric car. I am now encouraged to buy an Electric car. Polestar is my first choice. 2 or 3, I am waiting to be pursuaded.

[@Handle423]

19:20 God I literally got spooked as if I was there myself 😅

[@ericwambua4013]

From Kenya......love Mat's reviews like crazy

[@mraihan7400]

What i exactly wanted to see: Polestar in-depth review ❌ 24 minutes of apple fanboys roast ✔️

[@minimadjames]

I really enjoy your videos, however if I could ask for one improvement it would be when you use the command "hey Google" you perhaps mute it down the audio a bit as all of my Google home speakers activate and then start talking off if the back of what Matt says. Other than that, really enjoy the content!

[@MrVroom1]

Watched this on an Android phone and every time Matt said "Hey Google" in the video, it kept pausing the video and automatically activating the Google Assistant on my phone 🤣😂😭😭

[@MrVroom1]

@Luke Augustus Galaxy S10+ here. I was waiting for him to stop doing it so I could finish the video in peace haha 😂

[@mymail4967]

@Luke Augustus yeah me too I think it's because it got voice recognition on

[@JonTansey]

My Google home is currently playing take me back to London by Stormzy thanks to Matt

[@Alexives]

When Mat said "come on, Watson" my initial thought was that he was making a Sherlock Holmes reference rather than talking about himself 😂

[@4039byrne]

The video kept pausing because he kept saying "hey Google" 😂😂😂

[@amaankhader2257]

Knowing Mat he probably did it on purpose 🤣🤣🤣 Phone kept recognising it

[@OmniSzron]

You people need to configure your phone's Google assistant to only react to your own voice. (yes, it can be done in the settings)

[@revoltec3792]

@@OmniSzron Yes it can be done but sadly it still reacts to other voices sometimes. The voice recognition is good but it has to get even better.

[@4039byrne]

@@OmniSzron I didn't even know it was on. I thought I'd turned it off

[@bbrock1981]

Damn right thats why i bought one of these Polestar 2 not a boring Tesla model 3 thing which got no heart in and out of it.

[@matthewgrant5207]

As always: thanks for another great review! Not as always: first BEV that I fell in love with...what a stunning car!

[@RT-zf9kt]

omg 😭😭 why did you say Hey Google out loud? my whole house went crazy 🤣

[@MrChriselicious]

Same here 🙃

[@06dpa]

This is why you have Amazon Echo. Only drawback of it is that when someone in the house is called Alexa.

[@androo4519]

Apple fanboys were fine though. Matt likes us after all.

[@coleve8596]

It seems crazy that you are fined for using a mobile phone when driving, but you can play with a large screen tablet to your hearts content.

[@antoniorsoftware]

Laws are bunch of words on paper, nobody says they need to be smart.

[@johncahill3644]

@Col Eve You should try it...the two things aren't comparable even though you might expect them to be. It's partly cause you can pretty much see out the windshield (with your peripheral vision) while looking at the iPad and too, it only takes a swipe or a finger click to get most things done (and it's always the same functions, so they get really thoughtless and automatic quickly).

[@TheRafark]

We’re the one line screens better?

[@pauljackson5955]

What’s the difference between pressing a button on the dash or pressing an Icon on a screen?

[@GeorgeThoughts]

In UK law you aren't allowed to use a mobile for communication functions. Technically if you can prove that you weren't texting or taking a call then you're not in the wrong (although those are hard to prove, perhaps your phone's call log?).

[@MrCpg1200]

Love that it has a grill, whether functional or not. It makes it NOT look like a bar of soap, like all the other EVs...

[@GudieveNing]

Agreed.

[@jenilpatel9885]

Really thought the load cover gonna take flight because there is no space to store it 💨

[@tafelkleedgewichtje]

Well my phones just tried to put the driver seat heating on xD

[@ayman9517]

I really enjoy seeing volvo coming out from their slump of many years 😁

[@mdjey2]

It's Chinese made. Not much of Volvo left in this one.

[@rojavabashur6455]

@@mdjey2 Its entirely designed and engineered in Sweden....

[@theneck5157]

Rojava Bashur it’s owned by Geely a chines manufacturing company ? So where did you get your information from ?? Last time it. It had anything to do with sweeds was in the very early 2000’s they sold to FORD and ford sold it to China

[@volvodashcam]

@@theneck5157 Volvo is still designed and developed in Sweden, same as Polestar. The CEOs of Volvo, and of Polestar are Swedish. The owners are not, and most manufacturing is done in other countries (still Volvos are also made in Sweden). It's a very Swedish designed car and the CEO is Thomas Ingenlath, a Swede. Their head quarters is in Gothenburg (same as Volvo) so it's really a Swedish car, but it will be/is manufactured in China.

[@rojavabashur6455]

@@theneck5157 Polestar HQ and development facility is in Gothenburg Sweden, as is Volvos HQ. Only manufacturing in China. And Volvo has a big plant in Gothenburg producing 300.000 cars a year. All Volvos and all Polestars have been solely developed in Sweden.

[@davidjames3126]

Everytime you said hey goggle my my phone popped up Google assistant on my phone making your video pause each time you said it😂😂😂making it hilarious to watch and added about ten minutes on video with me turning it back on each time after you said hey Google😂😂

[@7rini7y7]

This time i choose outside beauty of this Polestar 2.Oh and the fact that the Infotainment System is basically a huge Samsung smartphone (not tablet) with Android OS. Thanks for the Top Gear (Clarkson,May,Hammond,Stig) honourable mention!

[@pockeyz]

Demonstrating "hey Google" in a video sets off so many home devices lol

[@hamishoc4684]

Mine too haha

[@badatcad]

finally someone just uses android for the infotainment jeez how hard was that

[@ashpaton7979]

Ikr

[@Michael-tm6vs]

I like android over anything

[@Test4Echos]

And if you're lucky Google might even let you listen to what you want to listen to 👍

[@badatcad]

@@Test4Echos with proper android you can use whatever esoteric audio app you feel like, instead of like right now how i'm stuck with starlink which forces me to use a bad port of pandora and literally nothing else

[@timking2600]

As a Model Y owner, this is the part that had me the most envious...

[@SASCAT1972]

It would be a fantastic vehicle if actually available here in Australia.

[@vishnu1021996]

Loved that TOP GEAR reference 😁

[@1Subj3ct]

"who is that moron in front?" as if he didn't knew 😂

[@mowgaz3439]

I admit, the Polestar looks very beautiful. High quality. But I also admit that in the end I like both Tesla and Polestar :)

[@martinhoogenraad4527]

Mow Blow : That’s for sure, to many better things are for the tesla. A car is more than just a design. Its the whole package that makes Tesla the better choice: Own fastcharge netwerk, better autopilot/FSD, more bootspace, more efficient, lighter, better handling and still more comfortable, over air updates. The list goes on. And than considering that this is the top-spec sport version, he compares with the ‘standard” longrange Tesla. They still have much to do at Polestar.

[@MrAndreybond]

I think the rear look like an Audi design from 90s.

[@fatpigeon1066]

@@martinhoogenraad4527 uggghh honestly we get u love tesla cars. But the polestar looks so much better, is probably more comfortable, far better build quality and its heavier because its much much safer

[@bleuebrade3655]

Yeah, but I prefer the Polestar. The Tesla was somewhat revolutionary at it's time, since it really polarized and geatly popularized the electric car industry (although they weren't nearly the first, as some people seem to think), it showed that the electeic car is just as good, or better, than the internal combustion ones, and took the electric car out of a certain "novelty" it had. But now there are so many better options, and even though it's still one of the fastest, it even apears to be starting to lag behing...

[@BasementTracks]

@@fatpigeon1066 except that it is less comfortable, far worse drive and for certain way less safer (not me, NHTSA says that) because of way inferior tech. No real OTA, shitty charging network, less range, less performance, say yeah...

[@Tortuex_]

6:00 siri would be like : "here is what I found on the web! : )"

[@jsan._]

Matt: This One pedal makes everything easy *Car abruptly Stopped* Also Matt: That it, Have to break

[@leehumphrey4362]

The idea of getting an android system in the car makes complete sense, other car manufacturers should do this.

[@brapbrapskattappgangang5945]

Other brands probablly are

[@nielsie86]

Personally I think the massive distractions by a screen like thay are a huge turnoff

[@Xanthopteryx]

@@brapbrapskattappgangang5945 For now, no one else has done it except Volvo and Polestar.

[@Xanthopteryx]

@@nielsie86 That depends on how the layout are and how the screen are used. Like in Tesla, where you can watch a video at the same time as you are driving!!?! Nuts! I promise you that they have a lot of thoughts going on here as to what is distracting and not.

[@himmi7895]

They don't want to as far as I remember because the manufacturers would have to share every little information about the diver and the car with Google. This information is quite important to create new products or services.

[@GR8TDUCK]

Both Polestar and Model 3 are great looking EVs that are ready for the 2020s. I think it is just a matter of taste. I would happily drive either. I wouldn't sell my Model 3P for this car though. I love the car and I wouldn't want to give up the charging network. AND I have been waiting decades since my '71 Pontiac to have a bright white interior.

[@ryanh3285]

It looks ok and the tesla is the blandest looking car ever.

[@MrJimheeren]

I really like the orange seatbelts, they look really good

[@Flornmonk]

They're in GOLD thank you!

[@OnTheRailwayOfficial]

@@Flornmonk no they are orange

[@Flornmonk]

@@OnTheRailwayOfficial no they are golden

[@OnTheRailwayOfficial]

@@Flornmonk you are colourblind if you think they are golden mate.

[@Flornmonk]

@@OnTheRailwayOfficial you are colourblind if you think they are orange mate.

[@andyran]

Looking forward to mine arriving. Matt, it was because of your video and 0-60 run I opted for this over the Tesla Model 3

[@arminius6506]

Did it arrive and how's it going???

[@andyran]

@@arminius6506 yes had it a year now and it is fantastic

[@callumairlie615]

"This is the best infotainment system in any car..." Elon: Dude wtf

[@curleypubes3672]

The Tesla never had the best system. What are you talking about??

[@suggestionbox5270]

@Curley Pubes Crack?

[@rakeshiyer5637]

Elon said that while smoking a pot

[@martinhoogenraad4527]

Callum : Oh yes, the Model 3 system is way better than this “andoid” system. Also i prefer the landscape over this portrait design. Talking tot Google all day. No way, i keep mij M3 system.

[@joshalbert3770]

Curley Pubes Tesla’s system is amazing, way better than bmw and polestar

[@hyzer981]

I've been waiting for this. It's a great car. Nice review!

[@wonderboy75]

When are you going to test the 2024 facelift? A lot has changed both on the range/drivetrain and the software side.

[@marcaguilar2540]

“Who is that moron?!” Cameraman driving the car:😢

[@bentran3657]

Hahaha

[@greenblue980]

Hahahaha

[@happy_keats]

The Ohlins dampers most probably needs adjusting until you get desirable riding settings.

[@astroplutonium]

I wish they sold the yellow belts without the 5000 premium for things most people don't want or need.... 19 inch and standard brakes for a hard regen EV are more than enough...

[@stevelupton2533]

@@astroplutonium I'm the other way round - would have taken the dampers without the other stuff!

[@The_Stanman]

I don't know why Volvo is using manually adjustable dampers. They do it on XC60 too. No Volvo driver is going to change it. And you can't adjust it on the fly for the specific road you're on.

[@astroplutonium]

@@stevelupton2533 i would too but everyone says they are way too stiff for an everyday car. I am not really looking for a track car.....

[@jsunbarry396]

Evan Stanley just get the dealer to change it for you when you buy it. Simple. I’m not buying until you stiffen them up for me. They will obviously answer your demands.

[@Lu_Ka_Gaming]

Next time my mom is annoyed by someone who drives up to nearly, I'll Tell her it's a Car reviewer trying not to use the brakes. 😂

[@Frejborg]

I took this for a test drive today. Didn't have the performance package though. It felt good for handling, fairly sharp and agile by my limited car experience. It was my first time driving an ev, and I found it somewhat tranquil, with low noise, and no engine vibration or acceleration sounds hardly. It's a good looking sedan, and seemed like good room in the back for a car this size, but the front was a bit snug/cozy. The center console didn't have good storage either, and what storage is there is robbed by a cup holder, though it may be removable. Nice interior design, but all the matte finishes and textiles are not my thing, though my test version had optional perforated heated/cooled leather seats in a beige colour, which felt nice to the touch and pretty comfy. The center screen seemed really intuitive and easy to use and learn. The voice commands will mostly be used once you're used to it I reckon, if that pleases you. Center cluster screen looked nice but I found it odd without having traditional round gauges. Something to get used to. I liked the polestar logo light on the roof, a nice touch, and the panoramic sunroof is spacious and adds lots of natural light. Accel pedal was very easy to modulate, and is incredibly useable at low to midrange speeds. Didn't get to take it to higher speeds above 125km/h. Ability to punch and maneuver this in traffic is excellent! Felt really good. Overall a nice car, should be an exceptional city car, and nice to have something different. I think I would get it without the performance package, but with the leather seats. It handled quite well without the performance ohlins and brembo brakes. I did find the exterior paint options lackluster, and I would get the standard wheels, as they all look good, but I find such large wheels are oversized on cars these days, and are a good place to save money, while actually lightly increasing performance and comfort. So, do I think this car is worth buying? Personally I feel it is not worth the price, but if you are going to buy a new ev in this price range, I would certainly consider this car, yet I can't fully judge it without having tested it's rivals. Evs are compelling to me though in any case, saving those gasoline costs, and trips, oil changes, and less maintenance in general. If this was a lower price it and it's competition would be no brainers for most in the cities. Addendum: Can't say I loved the steering wheel feel either, not enough texture.

[@craigo2656]

The Polestar is Chinese. China (Geely) are in the process of moving Volvo to China as they slowly hollow out western industry and jobs. They cannot get traction with their own brands so they use western brands against us. This hollowing out will eventually hollow out every single sector as they move all industries in house to China. China are literally an enemy, that may sound like hyperbole but it manifestly isn't. They are a communist/totalitarian regime. Partnership is not a part of their thinking process. It is the cover they use to slowly dismember western economies. They do not want partnership they want control and ownership. This is an will increasingly bleed in to political control and eventually erosion of western freedoms. China simply cannot allow freedom of thought or speech, it is not only antithetical but an existential threat to their regime. They cannot limit restrictions of freedom to their own country as this is a constant pressure on their regime. So they need to extinguish freedom in as many places as possible. All empires spread their model. This will eventually be true for us. We are walking ourselves in to totalitarian control. If you think it seems too far fetched then you need to think deeper and harder. If you think this process will be benign, it will not be. They will slowly tighten their grip on democracy. Your government will be controlled by China, you will not be allowed to change your government and your government will impose every single decision handed down by China. You will not be able to protest or question this decision. You and your children will grow up without any freedom for the rest of your/their lives. As one example China force sterilises people, in the 80's Chinese themselves, now Uyghurs.

[@Sashashka]

Well written review on your part. Always interesting to hear about other people’s POVs.

[@sienna1292]

Yeah no let’s be realistic here with the price… compare this polestar which is basically a volvo, volvos r quite expensive right, think abt how expensive other electric cars are would you really rather spend 55k on a Nissan Leaf or 64 on a polestar? of course not everyone can afford a 64k car but in terms of quality and the fact it’s an ev the price is reasonable

[@CheesusCrustus]

​@@sienna1292I came to the same conclusion. I was in the market for a new EV with some range and came across the Polestar 2 first, because I really really didn't want a Tesla. It seemed expensive until I started comparing, at other brands I would have gotten way less, for a pretty similar price. Hell, some cars like VW or Skoda EVs would have cost more and had less in terms of power, range and interior. In the end, I got the Polestar. I was looking for a car to keep, and really didn't want to have a "Damn, I should've paid 5-10k more" experience later. About a year later, I'm still happy with my choice

[@jacobhaspiel]

4.16 to 60 puts me solidly in the polestar 2 camp over a long range model 3/y. Yes - the price is higher but justified given the higher quality interior materials and finishes, (subjectively) more attractive exterior design, and better fit and finish. If only polestar could give me details on how and where service would occur when needed in Michigan....

[@benallsopp3299]

My google home started playing Ed Sheeran take me back to London when Matt tried to set the navigation 🤣

[@stuartjudd6630]

Mine changed the heating...

[@afras9433]

As a Samsung fanboy as well, this video makes me feel validated. Cheers Mat!

[@happyguy2k]

What samsung you have?

[@happyguy2k]

What samsung u have?

[@kmann4343]

@@happyguy2k probably a 2011 galaxy S1

[@afras9433]

@@happyguy2k Samsung s10 same as in the video