Engineering-led update greatly improves this EV (Polestar 2 Single Motor Long Range 2024 review)

It's been in production for more than four years now, but the Polestar 2's under-the-skin engineering changes for the 2024 model year have dramatically altered the personality of this Swedish-designed, Chinese-built EV - for the better! With 50kW more power, 160Nm more torque, and 103km of additional WLTP range (now 654km), this Single Motor Long Range version offers a lot more on paper than its predecessor. And as we publish this video (August '24), it's priced at $63,900 before on-road costs in Australia, which also heightens its appeal. But, best of all, it's now rear-wheel drive and has a significantly less punishing ride - making it finally handle and ride like a 'premium' EV should. Chasing Cars’ Nathan Ponchard puts his boot into the impressively re-engineered, rear-drive Polestar 2 and discovers that this tastefully designed EV has become something of a stealth driver's car. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Engineering 1:56 - Styling 3:05 - Equipment upgrades 4:22 - Interior 6:41 - Driving position 7:31 - Storage 8:16 - Harman Kardon stereo 8:39 - Rear seat 10:04 - Boot space 10:54 - Ride quality 11:44 - Chassis and handling 12:44 - Steering 13:03 - Overall dynamics 13:28 - Performance 14:15 - Safety 15:03 - Refinement 15:52 - Regenerative braking 17:01 - Verdict As always, we don’t accept advertising from car manufacturers, and we’re powered by Budget Direct. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/user/ChasingC... Chasing Cars on Facebook:   / chasingcarsaustralia   Follow Chasing Cars on Instagram:   / chasingcars.com.au   Chasing Cars is Australia's most independent source of new car reviews, car industry news, comparisons and car guides. We give you a critical look at every new car you should consider!