Polestar on Wednesday introduced a brand new spherical of updates for the Polestar 2 for the 2023 mannequin yr.
The Polestar 2 arrived for 2021 and noticed the lineup expanded with a single-motor mannequin for 2022. Taking a leaf out of Tesla’s playbook, Polestar plans to supply continuous updates to its lineup, with the 2023 modifications bringing new design choices, plus extra vary and energy for the dual-motor mannequin.
The spotlight is an influence improve designed for the dual-motor mannequin that provides 68 hp and 15 lb-ft of torque. It may be bought individually or along with the prevailing Efficiency Pack that additionally provides key chassis fashions like Ohlins dampers and upgraded wheels, tires and brakes. The Efficiency Pack prices $5,500. Polestar is but to announce how a lot the facility improve will price by itself.
2023 Polestar 2
With out the facility improve, the dual-motor mannequin is rated at 408 hp and 487 lb-ft. The one-motor mannequin, which options the motor on the entrance axle, is rated at 231 hp.
Polestar stated software program tweaks can even enhance vary of the dual-motor mannequin to 260 miles, up from the 249-mile score of the 2022 mannequin. No change is predicted for the single-motor mannequin’s 270-mile vary.
One other key change offers with the warmth pump included with the $4,200 Plus Pack. It now runs optimally at temperatures between 20 levels Fahrenheit and 77 levels Fahrenheit, which Polestar stated may also help enhance vary by as much as 10%. This transformation can be achieved by way of software program, which Polestar will make obtainable as an over-the-air replace for present Polestar 2 hatches fitted with the warmth pump.
2023 Polestar 2
There are additionally the brand new exterior colours Area and Jupiter, which Polestar describes as “metallic black” and “gold-gray with purple flake,” respectively. The usual 19-inch and obtainable 20-inch wheels additionally get new designs, whereas on the within the obtainable Nappa leather-based trim will get a brand new grey shade. Different modifications for 2023 embrace a detachable sunshade for the panoramic glass roof and an upgraded, app-connected cabin air filter.
The 2023 Polestar 2 begins deliveries in September. Pricing begins at $49,800 for the single-motor mannequin, and at $53,300 for the dual-motor mannequin. Each figures embrace a $1,400 vacation spot cost.
For extra on the Polestar 2, learn the in-depth evaluations at The Automobile Connection.
