Say Hello To The Polestar 1: A 592bhp Hybrid Coupe With Volvo DNA

Volvo's Polestar division has revealed its first standalone car, which is packing a lot of power and a huge electric-only range
Say Hello To The Polestar 1: A 592bhp Hybrid Coupe With Volvo DNA

Here it is, the very first standalone car from Polestar, Volvo’s performance arm. It’s been christened rather underwhelmingly as ‘Polestar 1’, but trust us - that’s the only thing that’s underwhelming here.

Let’s run through the numbers: first off, the Polestar 1 delivers 592bhp from its hybrid powertrain. We don’t have many specific technical details, but interestingly, Polestar refers to the car as an “electric car supported by an internal combustion engine” - the opposite to the norm. Volvo’s familiar 2.0-litre inline-four powers the front wheels, leaving some hefty motors to deal with the rear axle.

Say Hello To The Polestar 1: A 592bhp Hybrid Coupe With Volvo DNA

This approach means the car has a 93 mile electric-only range - the most of any hybrid car, Polestar claims. Want one last number? You’re looking at 738lb ft of torque from this intriguing hybird powertrain. Should do.

Say Hello To The Polestar 1: A 592bhp Hybrid Coupe With Volvo DNA

The 1 is based on Volvo’s Scalable Platform Architecture, and owes a lot to the S90 in terms of styling. But, 50 per cent of it is bespoke. It’s made from special stuff, too: the body is carbonfibre to lower weight and the centre of gravity, and it’s been fitted with plush Öhlins Continuously Controlled Electronic Suspension. At the back you’ll find what Polestar calls a “double electric rear axle” with a torque vectoring function.

Say Hello To The Polestar 1: A 592bhp Hybrid Coupe With Volvo DNA

The car will be built at the Polestar Production Centre, currently being constructed in Chengdu, China. There won’t be a conventional ownership experience here, either - you can only order the car online, and on a “two or three year subscription basis” with no deposit.

The intention is to follow the 1 up with more standalone Polestar vehicles, including a fully electric ‘Polestar 2’ to compete with the Tesla Model 3.

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Comments

maurotehsilva

Polestar says their first car will be different.

Winds up being the same as an S80

10/17/2017 - 12:02 |
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Darth Imperius/Anthony🇭🇷

In reply to by maurotehsilva

S90*

10/17/2017 - 12:26 |
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TurboToddler (Straight-five)

Bentley called, they want their roofline back.

jk I really like this design

10/17/2017 - 12:08 |
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They don’t care, they’re using Aston Martin’s now

10/17/2017 - 15:18 |
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Callum Luker

Finally a nice, unfussy design free from giant fake vents, spoilers and splitters. Continue please , Volvo!

10/17/2017 - 12:10 |
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But… this isn’t Volvo…

10/17/2017 - 18:20 |
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Macxyn (Simon)

I like it! I can’t wait seeing them on tge roads

10/17/2017 - 12:14 |
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Raptor867

It looks like a s90 coupe de-badged

10/17/2017 - 12:32 |
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SickSkids

BMW M5 rival?

10/17/2017 - 12:35 |
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Anonymous

Doesn’t look like an i8 or an NSX at all

10/17/2017 - 12:52 |
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Kariza Fabian

It’s limited to just 500 units

10/17/2017 - 13:10 |
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per year

10/18/2017 - 09:34 |
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Richard the edition 100

to which volvo we can compare the looks

10/17/2017 - 13:18 |
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Sudip Suresh

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10/17/2017 - 13:28 |
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They are

10/17/2017 - 13:38 |
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