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    Polestar 2

    The new Polestar 2 is a Medium Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $62,400 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $85,080 for the Performance Plus Pack.

    There are 3 variants of the Polestar 2 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2025.

    The Polestar 2 is only available with an electric motor that produces 200kW and 490Nm of torque. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2026 Polestar 2 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $62,400 - $85,080

    Transmission

    Single-Speed Auto

    Driven Wheels

    4x4 or Rear

    Fuel Type

    Electric

    Body Types

    Hatchback

    Powertrain Type

    4x4 or Rear-wheel Drive

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    Retail Price

    $62,400 - $85,080

    Transmission

    Single-Speed Auto

    Driven Wheels

    4x4 or Rear

    Fuel Type

    Electric

    Body Types

    Hatchback

    Powertrain Type

    4x4 or Rear-wheel Drive

    Expert Rating

    Good

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    Polestar 2

    Available Variants

    The Polestar 2 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Performance Plus Pack.

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    Reviews

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    Good
    Despite a price cut, Polestar's cheapest model is still pricier than its direct rivals. Is this mid-size electric fastback worth the premium?
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    Pros

    • Ergonomic and functional cabin
    • Refined ride, confident handling
    • Efficient in the real world

    Cons

    • Still too expensive against rivals
    • Interior tech may be confusing to some
    • Compromised rear seat, interior storage
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    How does the Polestar 2 compare?

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    Power to Weight
    102.88 - 166.27 kW/t
    85.03 kW/t
    228.73 kW/t
    Boot Space
    407 litres
    280 litres
    594 litres
    Price
    $62,400 - $85,080
    $54,900
    $193,100
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    4 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    80,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 years
    2 years
    Service Interval
    24 months
    12 months
    24 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,390 - 2,600 kg
    1,950 kg
    2,650 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,500 kg
    1,000 kg
    1,800 kg
    Approach Angle
    14.7 - 15.1°
    14.7°
    15.1°
    Departure Angle
    21.7 - 22°
    21.7°
    22°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    146 - 151 mm
    97 mm
    151 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    70 - 82 kWh
    0.9 kWh
    82 kWh
    AC Charging (max kW)
    11 kW
    3.7 kW
    11 kW
    DC Fast Charging (max kW)
    180 - 205 kW
    55 kW
    250 kW
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    Polestar 2

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    Polestar 2

    Dimensions

    4,606 mm
    1,859 mm
    in mirror: 1,985 mm
    1,479 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,606 mm
    Overall Width1,859 mm
    Overall Width (Inc Mirror)1,985 mm
    Overall Height1,479 mm
    Wheelbase2,735 mm
    Turning Circle11,500 mm
    Load Capacity446 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Polestar 2

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Polestar 2 is the Base that starts from $62,400.

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    The most expensive Polestar 2 is the Performance Plus Pack that starts from $85,080.

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    The best towing capacity of a Polestar 2 is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Plus Pack and Performance Plus Pack.

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    The largest Polestar 2 is the Base which measures 1859mm wide, 4606mm in length and sits 1479mm tall.

    The most powerful Polestar 2 is the Performance Plus Pack which has 350kW of power from its null engine.

    The Polestar 2 is built in China and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Polestar 2 is the Performance Plus Pack which weighs 2600 kg (kerb weight).

    The Polestar 2 uses Electric.

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