The 5 sedan might be Polestar’s subsequent mannequin, and a camouflaged prototype appeared at this week’s 2023 Goodwood Competition of Velocity within the U.Okay.
The Polestar 5 is the manufacturing model of 2020’s Principle idea automotive and is scheduled to make its world debut in 2024. It’ll seemingly attain U.S. showrooms the next 12 months as a 2026 mannequin.
At Goodwood, the 5 prototype was joined by the 2024 Polestar 3 SUV, which debuted in 2022 and is on observe to begin manufacturing in early 2024 after some software program points triggered delays. The identical problem additionally affected the Volvo EX90 SUV, which shares a platform with the three.
The 5 might be Polestar’s first mannequin based mostly on an in-house developed platform. That platform is a bonded aluminum design that in response to Polestar will boast higher torsional rigidity than some two-door sports activities vehicles and even some supercars—which is vital contemplating Polestar sees itself as competitors for Porsche.
Polestar 5 prototype
By way of efficiency, Polestar has stated it’s concentrating on a most of 884 hp from a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain. Polestar has additionally confirmed an 800-volt electrical structure, which can allow high-speed charging. The automaker hasn’t stated what battery capability or vary to anticipate.
Such efficiency makes the 5 a possible rival to the Porsche Taycan, Audi E-Tron GT, and high-end variations of the Tesla Mannequin S. Lotus can be engaged on an analogous mannequin code-named the Sort 133.
The design of the 5 could be very near the Principle idea. There are variations, although. The 5 has misplaced the coach-style rear doorways of the idea in favor of typical doorways. It additionally options typical facet mirrors as an alternative of stalk-mounted cameras. Patent drawings that surfaced final 12 months seemingly reveal the design.
Earlier than the 5 arrives, Polestar will begin gross sales of the three and a compact crossover dubbed the 4. The 4 is scheduled to achieve U.S. showrooms in 2024 as a 2025 mannequin. Further fashions within the works at Polestar embrace a 6 roadster due in 2026 and a thriller mannequin dubbed the 7 that may arrive round 2027.
