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NZ Autocar
4 days ago
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
Latest ANCAP crash testing has four Euros on five stars
Four new vehicles from Europe have recently undergone ANCAP crash testing and passed with flying colours. Polestar 3 First up, the Polestar 3 EV impressed with a very high level of protection offered to child occupants, scoring 94 per cent. It also received top marks for the effectiveness of its child presence detection system (CPD). The set-up offers direct feedback to the driver if child occupants are left in an unattended vehicle. The vehicle was almost as effective at Adult Occupant Protection with a 90 per cent result. Its active safety features include reverse AEB, which prevents driveway and carpark reversing collisions involving children and adults. It received a 79 per cent score for safety assist and also vulnerable road user protection. Volkswagen Tiguan Next up, Volkswagen Tiguan, which also achieved five-star ANCAP status. It scored 83, 88, 84 and 84 per cent across each of the respective Adult, Child, Vulnerable Road User and Safety Assist categories. ANCAP said that the five-seat Tiguan presents a safe all-round package. Driver and front passenger protection in the frontal offset crash test was judged as being very good. 'The Tiguan blends a solid crash structure with a well-rounded active safety offering. That makes it a dependable and practical choice for the safety-conscious family,' said ANCAP Chief Executive Officer, Carla Hoorweg. Audi A5 Audi's full-size sedan, the A5, achieved an 87 per cent scores for both Adult and Child Occupant Protection. Protection from injury in the range of destructive crash tests was Good overall. Good levels of protection were also observed for child occupants in the side and frontal crash tests. A child presence detection system is fitted, although this system is not as sophisticated as the direct monitoring CPD system fitted to the Polestar 3. The collision avoidance systems fitted to the Audi A5 showed effective performance, with the most consistent performance seen in car-to-car autonomous emergency braking functionality. The A5 achieved solid scores of 78 and 79 per cent for Vulnerable Road User and Safety Assist categories, respectively. Volkswagen Multivan This people mover first arrived in New Zealand in 2022, though did not go on sale in Australia until early 2025. It features a host of airbags throughout, helping it to achieve a 90 per cent Adult Occupant Protection score and 88 per cent for Child Occupant Protection. Strong scores were recorded in each of the physical crash tests. For Vulnerable Road Users, the score was 69 per cent and for Safety Assist Multivan managed 79 per cent. 'For families and businesses transporting people regularly, the Multivan offers reassuring levels of protection throughout its three-rows as well as to those outside the vehicle,' said Ms Hoorweg. Unlike the other three tested here using the latest criteria, the Multivan was assessed using the 2020-2022 crash test regimen.
Courier-Mail
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- Courier-Mail
Tesla rival's ‘quiet statement' shades Elon
Don't miss out on the headlines from On the Road. Followed categories will be added to My News. Polestar customers looking at the brand's latest model face an interesting choice – do you want to go fast, or do you want to go far? The cheapest version of this prestige electric SUV claims truly impressive driving range – some 706 kilometres. You can go faster if you spend more, but the most powerful version must stop 140 kilometres sooner than that. All versions of the Polestar 3 have the same battery, a whopping 111kWh unit with roughly twice the capacity of affordable electric hatchbacks. Lighter and simpler, the entry-level Polestar 3 has just one motor, a 220kW motor mounted in the rear of the car. 2025 Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor electric car. Picture: Supplied MORE: Inside China's total domination of Australia Capable of producing 220kW and 490Nm, it can propel the car to 100km/h in 7.8 seconds. Want to go faster? Dual-motor versions are available with 360kW/840Nm or 380kW and 910Nm – the latter capable of ripping to 100km/h in just 4.7 seconds. But it can only drive for 567 kilometres. Price might be a deciding factor. The two-wheel-drive model costs about $128,000 drive-away, while the high performance dual motor version starts from about $155,000 drive-away. That's a lot of coin. The options are dear, too. A 'plus pack' with a premium Bowers and Wilkins stereo is $9000, premium LED headlights are $3000 and an electric tow bar adds $2900 to the deal. Whichever way you go, the result is a polished electric SUV with Scandinavian design elements and Chinese battery know-how. Think luxurious yet sustainable materials, wonderfully comfortable seats and a Google-powered infotainment system. It takes a little more time to learn than simple smartphone mirroring such as Apple CarPlay, but it's worth persisting with as it helps the car stand apart from the crowd. 2025 Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor electric car. Picture: Supplied The interior really does make a quiet statement. It's a calming, comfortable space that swerves around the ostentatious trim and nightclub-esque LED lighting of some alternatives. And you could say the same of the driving experience. This isn't a shouty, boisterous car. It's an exercise in restraint, painted with a palette of neutral earth tones rather than primary colours or neon. 2025 Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor electric car. Picture: Supplied MORE: Crisis sends Australian fuel prices soaring The standard car's regular suspension does a decent job of keeping you comfortable while maintaining control of considerable mass. Air suspension in the all-wheel-drive version might be a better bet, but then again, it adds weight and complexity that saps range. The simple two-wheel-drive set-up suits the Polestar. It's a car that aims to soother, rather than thrill. Self-assured but not self-aggrandising, it's a pleasantly inoffensive model geared toward folks who appreciate its restrained design and environmental conscience. 2025 Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor electric car. Picture: Supplied MORE: Magic mushies, booze kill off 'soft' utes Is that enough to justify near enough to double the investment over a Tesla Model Y? Perhaps it will be for some folks. But it's hard to see it cutting through in big numbers here, particularly when rival machines like the Porsche Macan bring prestige badges and the promise of greater driving satisfaction for similar money. Originally published as Polestar 3 review: For drivers who appreciate simplicity
News.com.au
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- News.com.au
Polestar 3 review: For drivers who appricate simplicity
Polestar customers looking at the brand's latest model face an interesting choice - do you want to go fast, or do you want to go far? The cheapest version of this prestige electric SUV claims truly impressive driving range - some 706 kilometres. You can go faster if you spend more, but the most powerful version must stop 140 kilometres sooner than that. All versions of the Polestar 3 have the same battery, a whopping 111kWh unit with roughly twice the capacity of affordable electric hatchbacks. Lighter and simpler, the entry-level Polestar 3 has just one motor, a 220kW motor mounted in the rear of the car. Capable of producing 220kW and 490Nm, it can propel the car to 100km/h in 7.8 seconds. Want to go faster? Dual-motor versions are available with 360kW/840Nm or 380kW and 910Nm - the latter capable of ripping to 100km/h in just 4.7 seconds. But it can only drive for 567 kilometres. Price might be a deciding factor. The two-wheel-drive model costs about $128,000 drive-away, while the high performance dual motor version starts from about $155,000 drive-away. That's a lot of coin. The options are dear, too. A 'plus pack' with a premium Bowers and Wilkins stereo is $9000, premium LED headlights are $3000 and an electric tow bar adds $2900 to the deal. Whichever way you go, the result is a polished electric SUV with Scandinavian design elements and Chinese battery know-how. Think luxurious yet sustainable materials, wonderfully comfortable seats and a Google-powered infotainment system. It takes a little more time to learn than simple smartphone mirroring such as Apple CarPlay, but it's worth persisting with as it helps the car stand apart from the crowd. The interior really does make a quiet statement. It's a calming, comfortable space that swerves around the ostentatious trim and nightclub-esque LED lighting of some alternatives. And you could say the same of the driving experience. This isn't a shouty, boisterous car. It's an exercise in restraint, painted with a palette of neutral earth tones rather than primary colours or neon. The standard car's regular suspension does a decent job of keeping you comfortable while maintaining control of considerable mass. Air suspension in the all-wheel-drive version might be a better bet, but then again, it adds weight and complexity that saps range. The simple two-wheel-drive set-up suits the Polestar. It's a car that aims to soother, rather than thrill. Self-assured but not self-aggrandising, it's a pleasantly inoffensive model geared toward folks who appreciate its restrained design and environmental conscience. Perhaps it will be for some folks. But it's hard to see it cutting through in big numbers here, particularly when rival machines like the Porsche Macan bring prestige badges and the promise of greater driving satisfaction for similar money.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Polestar to start EV sales in France this year
Polestar, the Geely-owned premium electric car brand, has initiated sales in France, marking the company's entry into its 28th market. The full model line-up, including the Polestar 2, Polestar 3, and Polestar 4, is now available for order in this new market. The brand's strategy in France will encompass direct-to-consumer sales through the Polestar website and a physical retail presence. Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller said: 'We are very excited to bring our portfolio of performance EVs to France, one of Europe's fastest growing EV markets. Our cars are already receiving fantastic media reviews in France, and we look forward to seeing more and more Polestars on French roads during the second half of the year.' The first retail site is slated to open in the iconic racing village of Le Mans in July, with plans to establish locations in up to ten key cities in the latter half of the year. These retail sites will be supported by selected partners from the Volvo Cars network. Polestar France managing director Stephane Le Guevel added: 'We have an ambitious expansion plan in France, with an ambition to open up to ten sales points already in 2025 and accelerating even further in 2026. The Polestar brand is a perfect fit for France with a strong focus on performance, design and sustainability." Additionally, Polestar has established a comprehensive service network in France, offering more than one hundred service points nationwide to ensure customer support from the outset Also, in May, Polestar reported an 4% increase in year-over-year revenue for the first quarter of 2025. This growth, amounting to $608m, is attributed to a rise in electric vehicle sales and an improved gross margin, up from $330m during the same period in the previous year. The company has also achieved a positive gross margin of 7%, which is a notable improvement from the negative margin reported in the first quarter of 2024. "Polestar to start EV sales in France this year" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
AsiaOne
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor Performance Pack review — and other top stories today, World News
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor Performance Pack review: Sporty electric SUV that's big in performance and price Polestar is a brand that likes to do things a bit differently it seems. It first debuted in Singapore in late 2021 with the Polestar 2, a Tesla Model 3 rival but with a raised ride height that made it look like a strange mixed breed between sedan and SUV. It then took over two years before it released its next new model. That was the Polestar 4, a sleek crossover that came with no rear windscreen. It's supposedly meant to be a sporty coupe-SUV, but its bold design choice seemingly defies definition... » READ MORE 2. Jetstar Asia ceasing operations: Passengers scramble to seek refunds, travel plans up in limbo The travel plans of some Jetstar Asia passengers are now up in limbo after the budget carrier announced on Wednesday (June 11) morning it is winding up operations. Among them are university undergraduate Tan and her friends. They had booked round-trip tickets to Bali just days before, but now find themselves in an awkward predicament... » READ MORE 3. Durians for $1.95 at FairPrice annual fair this June Durian lovers have every reason to celebrate with durian season making its return. FairPrice's Annual Durian Fair is back and will be running across two weekends, from June 13 to 15 and June 20 to 22... » READ MORE 4. More seniors to benefit as 3 local banks recognise CPF Life payouts as income proof for credit card applications More seniors aged 65 and above will be able to apply for credit cards as DBS, UOB and OCBC will recognise CPF Life payouts as income proof. According to a statement on Tuesday (June 10), DBS said that the policy kicks in from June 11 (Wednesday)... » READ MORE editor@
