THE 2025 POLESTAR 3 IS A COOL ELECTRIC LUXURY SUV

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Doug DeMuro reviews the 2025 Polestar 3, an all-electric luxury SUV, focusing on its minimalist design and performance capabilities. He highlights the car's cool styling, impressive acceleration, and surprisingly comfortable ride, particularly praising the intuitive seat controls and the unique wireless charging key fob with cooling vents. However, DeMuro points out several drawbacks stemming from the minimalist approach, including the deeply integrated climate controls on the touchscreen, the unconventional window switch operation, and the lack of physical steering wheel audio controls. While acknowledging the Polestar 3's strong performance and tech features, he questions its value proposition at an $84,000 price point, suggesting that while the vehicle itself is competent, the Polestar brand may not yet command the same luxury cachet as established competitors like Porsche or Mercedes-Benz. Ultimately, he finds it a compelling alternative to the Tesla Model Y, offering better styling and tech, but notes that significant pricing deals would make it more attractive.