Why everyone ALMOST buys this car - Polestar 2 (2023)
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Get 69% off any of XSplit’s video tools. Use code LINUS at lmg.gg Polestar is a major competitor in the EV Sedan space with Tesla being their main competitor. Quite a few people here at LMG test-drove the Polestar and considered buying it, but ended up going with the Model 3 instead. Alex took the 2023 Polestar 2 with performance package to see if he would buy one or if this doesn't quite hit the mark. Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► LTX 2023 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: lmg.gg ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► PRODUCTS WE USE ON THE SHORTCIRCUIT SET: lmg.gg FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Always the bridesmaid, never the bride 0:19 Exterior design impressions 2:47 Interior design and software impressions 7:46 Sponsor - XSplit 8:21 Testing the Performance Pack 9:55 Adjusting the dampers 12:16 Ride comfort impressions 13:09 Sound system and cornering impressions 14:53 Pricing and overall thoughts 15:52 Outro
The video opens with a candid assessment of the Polestar 2, framing it as a car that many people consider buying but few actually do. The host notes that the Polestar 2 has often been described as good, yet it has remained in the shadow of more popular choices like Tesla, BMW, and other mainstream EVs. He uses the idea of the sedan as a baseline and then pivots to discuss why the car is frequently overlooked despite its strong design merits. Exterior impressions highlight the car’s distinctive look and the way the design communicates a premium but understated vibe. He contrasts the Polestar 2 with more anonymous rivals and stresses how features like the frameless mirrors and auto-dimming glass contribute to a refined cabin atmosphere. The segment also touches on practicalities such as door handles, the power liftgate, and everyday usability that influence a potential buyer’s everyday experience rather than just raw performance. By the end of this segment, the host sets up the central question: can the Polestar 2 live up to its strong packaging and performance claims, or do ergonomic and interior compromises hold it back from widespread appeal?
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