Is Polestar 2 a Volvo?

Is Polestar 2 a Volvo?

The Polestar 2 is a battery electric 5-door liftback produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo under its Polestar sub-brand.

Is Polestar and Volvo the same?

Polestar is a Swedish automotive brand established in 1996 by Volvo Cars' partner Flash/Polestar Racing and acquired in 2015 by Volvo, which itself was acquired by Geely from Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China in 2010. It is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden with vehicle production taking place in China.

Which Volvo is the Polestar 2 based on?

The Polestar 2 sits on Volvo's Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform, which is also used for the Volvo XC40. The Polestar 2 has a saloon-look bodystyle, but is actually a five-door hatchback with a slightly elevated ride height.

Is Polestar part of Volvo?

Volvo Car Group acquired Polestar from Polestar Racing in 2015 and in 2017, Polestar became an independent brand focused on high-performance electrified cars. Polestar is jointly owned by Volvo Cars and Geely Holding Group with its own independent management and governance.

Is Polestar 2 an SUV?

Polestar has only released two vehicles so far: the $155,000 hybrid coupe Polestar 1 and the all-electric fastback sedan Polestar 2. That lineup will grow with the release of the Polestar 3 SUV in 2022, the Polestar 4 compact SUV in 2023, and the Polestar 5 (née Precept) sports sedan in 2024.

What company makes Polestar 2?

Made In China: The Polestar 2 is made at Geely and Volvo's “super factory” in Luqiao, China, along with the Volvo XC40 and the Lynk & Co 01. The fully electric Polestar 2, however, is squarely aimed at the upper-middle masses, with a $59,900 price tag for the dual-motor Launch Edition.

What does Polestar add to Volvo?

A Polestar Optimisation will significantly enhance the performance of your car, giving it increased agility and sharper response. With a simple software upgrade your Volvo will feel lighter, more dynamic and powerful, creating a car that will take your driving experience to the next level.

What is the polestar option on a Volvo?

A Polestar Engineered Optimisation is a performance package that combines more engine power and torque with enhancing powertrain adjustments. The result is a next level driving experience.

What is Polestar on a Volvo?

Polestar is a super-efficient tuning software upgrade that optimizes engine performance by adding more power and torque to your Volvo. It will not affect certified fuel economy, emissions or the Volvo factory warranty. But it will give you a drive like no other.

Does Volvo sell Polestar?

Volvo Cars today announces that it is acquiring additional shares in Polestar, the electric performance vehicle brand, which will result in its shareholding increasing to 49.5 per cent.