POLESTAR 5 GRAND TOURER SPECIAL EDITION
550kW 112kWh Long Range DM Launch Edition 4dr Auto
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Fuel Type
Electric
Range
416 miles
Real World Estimate
354 miles
Co2
0.00g/km
Transmission
Automatic
Top Speed
155mph
WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.
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An excess mileage charge will apply if you exceed the contracted mileage. The exact charge will be confirmed on the official quotation prior to your acceptance to proceed.
Important Information
- Excess mileage charges will apply if you go over the stated contract mileage.
- Vehicle damage charges may occur if the vehicle is returned outside BVRLA's Fair Wear and Tear guidelines.
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- Prices shown are indicative and subject to change.
- No ownership option is available on this lease.
- Manufacturer’s maintenance schedule must be observed and additional charges may apply for failure to maintain servicing and any non fair wear and tear damage to the vehicle.
- Quoted leadtimes are estimates based on information from the manufacturer and are subject to change. We will keep you up to date during the course of your order.
- If you are ordering a Used Vehicle you acknowledge that some minor wear and tear or cosmetic damage may be present on the vehicle, such as small chips, scuffs, or scratches.
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Fuel Type
Electric
Range
416 miles
Real World Estimate
354 miles
Co2
0.00g/km
Transmission
Automatic
Top Speed
155mph
WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.
POLESTAR 5 Review
The Polestar 5 is perhaps the most unique luxury sporting EV we've seen yet. Jonathan Crouch takes a look.
Ten Second Review
Could this be, for the time being anyway, be the ultimate all-electric luxury car? The Polestar 5 sets out to re-imagine what a high performance Grand Touring four-seat sporting EV can be - and does so in a more bespoke, exclusive, driver-focused way than any of its rivals.
Background
Few engineers ever get to work on a project quite like that of the Polestar 5. Clean sheet design. Dedicated architecture. Few cost constraints. Innovation encouraged and fundamental. This is the Sino-Scandinavian EV brand's most ambitious car yet.
As the name suggests, it's the fifth model along in Polestar's development, but in reality it's a replacement for the company's original halo model, the Polestar 1. That car was a big PHEV coupe; this one is an even bigger four-door EV GT but the two cars share the same target market and were designed by the same stylist, former Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath.
Ingenlath oversaw much of this 5 model's troubled and over-lengthy development, following its origins way back in 2019 as a styling concept named the Precept. The project then hit one snag after another, with the battery chemistry changed halfway through the programme (rendering much of the powertrain development useless). Then, just weeks before the overall design had to be locked in, Ingenlath himself insisted on wheelbase shortening, forcing whole sections of the car into a re-design.
Unlike other Polestars, which platform-share with other models overseen by parent company Geely, the 5 gets its own unique platform, a super-stiff bonded extruded aluminium chassis. It's a sort of thing we've seen on hand-built sports cars over the years, most notably Lotus models. Since Lotus is also part of the Geely Group and sells a direct luxury GT four-door competitor to the Polestar 5, the Emeya, you'd think the two brands would have collaborated. Instead, Polestar went its own way, creating bespoke underpinnings that (for the time being) will only be shared with their forthcoming Polestar 6 luxury roadster EV.
The core target market here is the Porsche Taycan and its clone, the Audi e-tron GT - in a segment at around the £100,000 price point which has lately shrunk alarmingly. Can Polestar really make this product work?
Engines and Tech Spec
What kind of driving experience could a car like this offer if you engineered it from a completely clean sheet with nothing borrowed from anything else? Only the Polestar 5 can claim such a CV in this class, with a totally bespoke bonded extruded aluminium chassis (the Polestar Performance Architecture) developed in the UK by team of mainly British engineers experienced in creating generations of English sports cars.
From launch, the choice was between two flavours of twin motor (so AWD) EV drivetrain (with a single motor variant planned for the future). Only the rear motor is Polestar-developed (the rear motor is from ZF) and everything is energised by a big 112kWh battery.
The base Dual Motor version is all you really need, with 737bhp. Which is 147bhp up on a rival Porsche Taycan S, though the 3.9s 0-62mph time is much the same. Range is 416 miles, 16 up on the Porsche. Most '5' customers though, will probably find the extra for the top Performance model, which offers a huge 871bhp. That's the same as a Taycan Turbo, but the 3.2s 0-62mph time is half a second down on that Porsche and the EV range figure of 351 miles is 40 miles less.
In terms of drive dynamics, the unique engineering of this Polestar ought to compensate for any statistical deficits, but at first glance at the spec sheet, you might start to wonder about that. Few of the technical toys you might expect from a six-figure sports GT seem to be present. There's no rear-wheel steering, torque vectoring or limited-slip differential. The Taycan's clever two-speed transmission isn't replicated. There's no air suspension (the bags for it would have ruined the low front bonnet line) and you only get adaptive damping (the magnetorheological kind) if you opt for the top Performance model.
From then on though, things get better. You sit low on the lovely Recaro-designed seats and the uniquely developed rear view mirror screen allows you to quickly forget about the lack of a rear window. Expect the exceptional rigidity of that bespoke chassis design to deliver class leading handling, aided by sharp steering and bespoke Michelin Pilot Sport tyres. The result is perhaps the car maybe you'd hoped a Lotus Emeya would be. Perhaps with the Lotus-like underpinnings here, that's appropriate.
Design and Build
Nothing quite prepares you for the way this car looks, angular and super-low-set thanks to its lightweight rigid Polestar Performance Architecture platform. Like the Polestar 4, there's no rear window - which is becoming a brand trademark. And the flared wheelarches house huge 21 or 22-inch alloy rims. At 5,087mm in length, the 5's sleek silhouette (0.24Cd) is 134mm longer than a Porsche Taycan but 52mm shorter than a Lotus Emeya. The 'Dual Blade' LED headlamps are a little different to the brand's usual 'Thor's Hammer' design.
Rivals to this car are almost all SUVs re-packaged as saloons. This one was designed from the start to be a four-door GT and nothing else, which you'll realise when sliding into the properly low-set driving position. It's a lighter, more distinctive and in many ways more exquisitely-finished cabin than you'll find elsewhere in the segment, but it might be a disappointment to find that so much of it has been borrowed from the Polestar 3.
Not having a rear window is something that will initially seem strange, but thanks to the full-length glass roof, the interior still feels airy and the digital rear view mirror has special tech so your eyes adjust to it like a normal mirror. The 14.5-inch portrait-format central touchscreen and the 9.0-inch driver's instrument display (with its associated 9.5-inch head-up display) are stock Polestar items, but you don't notice that too much because the finishing is so bespoke, with light wood, a fabric-covered dash top, 35% recycled aluminium inserts and real leather upholstery from high welfare sources.
In the back, as in the Polestar 4, you get the benefit of rear window removal in that it enables the rear header rail to be moved further back and the result is an area of the car that feels far more spacious than in a Taycan or an Emeya. There's more legroom too. With the Taycan, Porsche showed that extra foot space could be created via 'foot locker' cut-outs in the underfloor battery. Here, Polestar has gone further by making that cut-out run the entire width of the car. So in theory, you could put someone in the middle, though they wouldn't be very comfortable. The front seat backs are made of impregnated flax. Boot space is rated at 365-litres - and you can fill it completely as there's no rear window to block. You don't have to clutter it up with the charging leads as they can sit in a 62-litre under-bonnet 'frunk' compartment.
Market and Model
From launch, Polestar 5 prices started at £89,500 for the Dual Motor Launch edition variant. The Performance Launch edition model was priced from £104,900.
At least you get plenty of standard equipment for that, much of which we've already mentioned in our design section. The Dual Motor version has 20-inch wheels with four-piston Brembo brakes featuring an anodised finish. The Performance model gets larger 22-inch wheels with gold calipers. Audio is taken care of either by the Polestar High Performance Audio system with 10 speakers or the Bowers & Wilkins 21-speaker audio system with Tweeter-on-Top technology and 1,680-watt power output. Laser-line ambient lighting wraps around the cabin, finishing in a sound bar behind the rear occupants' heads, and combined with Active Road Noise Cancellation makes for a luxurious cabin experience.
The Polestar 5 Performance uses BWI MagneRide adaptive damping. With this, the dampers read the road up to 1,000 times per second and can react within three milliseconds thanks to magnetorheological fluid, providing excellent body motion control while maintaining comfort and an optimal response at all speeds.
Of course the car is festooned with ADAS features. There are 11 vision cameras, one driver monitoring camera, one mid-range radar and 12 ultrasonic sensors.
Cost of Ownership
You'd expect that one of the advantages of a bonded extruded aluminium chassis would be light weight. So it's a surprise to find that this Polestar weighs a substantial 250kg more than the more conventionally-structured rival Porsche Taycan. Which explains the Performance model's 40 mile EV range deficit to its Taycan Turbo competitor. Engineering tweaks have minimised the extent of this deficit. For instance, there's a disconnect clutch so that the 5 can ease along just front-driven at low highway speeds to save energy.
There are various selectable regenerative braking strengths to maximise range. And the efficiency figures are quoted at 3.4mpkWh for the Dual Motor and 3.0mpkWh for the Performance. Like the Taycan, there's an 800V electrical architecture that in this case allows DC charging at up to 350kW. That's faster than the Porsche, but for some reason, the 112kWh battery (106kWh usable) 10 to 80% DC charging time of 22 minutes is slightly slower (by four minutes). Full AC charging via a single-phase 7.4kW wallbox takes 15 hours. An external charging indicator on the C-pillar gives a first glance indication of the vehicle's state of charge.
At the time of this review, there were 93 Polestar service points in the UK. The brand provides a disappointingly mediocre three year / 60,000 mile warranty and the usual 8-year / 100,000 mile battery warranty to 70% of battery capacity. Plus a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty. There's 3 years of 24/7 roadside assistance.
Summary
Polestar is a brand currently reinventing itself. But it must do so while continuing to work with elements of someone else's vision - that of former CEO Thomas Ingenlath. Some parts of his original strategy - like that of only selling online - have proved relatively straightforward for the new management to change. Others - like creating vastly expensive halo models selling in tiny numbers, first the Polestar 1, now this Polestar 5, the current board is stuck with. So resources that could have been used for potentially profitable volume production projects like for, say, a proper SUV or an earlier Polestar 2 replacement, went to this exclusive luxury GT instead.
But hey what a car we've ended up with. It's better value and much more unique than its Porsche Taycan arch-rival. Which it'll need to be to find owners in its shrinking segment. And much of it was developed with UK expertise. The EV range isn't exceptional. And perhaps the cabin could do with fewer carry-over parts. But overall, the Polestar 5 feels a really unique product, a worthy successor to its Polestar 1 predecessor. It shouldn't really exist. But I'm glad that it does.
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Standard Equipment
Technical Data
Options
Charging info
Driver Convenience
- 14.5" LCD screen Central stack display with LFC (Light control film)
- 15W wireless phone charger
- 360 camera with 3D view
- 8.9" rear view camera display
- 9" LCD driver's information display
- 9.3" head-up display
- Adaptive cruise control
- ADAS cameras in windscreen/wing mirror arms/roof
- Advanced Collision Avoidance Intersections
- Android Automotive OS
- Blind spot information system with steer assist (BLIS)
- Cross traffic alert (CTA) with brake support
- Digital owner's manual
- Drive and convenience settings
- Driver alert control
- Driver profiles: 1x admin, 1x guest, 4x user
- Electric tailgate with soft closing
- Emergency call service
- Exit assist
- Forward collision warning
- Front and rear park assist
- Google Built-in
- Graphical Head-up display
- Integrated e-SIM with 5G network
- Lane change assist
- Mid-range radar in front SmartZone
- One pedal drive adjustable in 3 levels
- Over the air updates
- PAS
- Pilot assist
- Smart home connectivity
- SmartZone contains mid-range radar and front facing parking camera
- SOS Emergency Call
- Speed limit warning
- Speed limiter information
- Steering force adjustable in 3 levels
- Trip computer
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension
- 11 kW AC onboard charger
- 350 kW DC-charging
- AC charging cable for public/home wallbox
- Aluminium multi-link front and rear chassis
- BWI passive suspension
- Motorised charge lid
Entertainment
- 18W USB-C 2x in front and 2x in rear2
- DAB+ FM radio
- In car apps
- Polestar Connect
Exterior Features
- 12 adaptive pixel LEDs Slim line headlights with full Polestar Dual blade design split line
- Colour coordinated Polestar emblem
- Digital rear view mirror
- Flush door handles
- Flush glazing with frameless windows
- Frameless auto dimming exterior mirrors
- H-LED Taillights
- IR-coated panoramic glass roof with blackoff roof logo
- Laminated IR Windscreen
- LED 3rd brake light
- LED daytime running lights
- Lower grill - Polestar’s first fully A-surface active grille shutter
- Radio antenna within the windscreen
- Rain sensor
- Rear side wing doors
- Rear wiper
- Sculptured top to direct aero Rear light bar optimise airflow at speed
- Shade coloured claddings
Interior Features
- 12-way electrical driver seat with profile memory
- 12V power outlet
- 3 seat rear bench
- 4 Zone electronic climate control
- 40/20/40 seat split Power-foldable seats
- Advanced Air Cleaner with PM2.5 sensor and filter
- Clean Zone
- Coat hooks
- Energy saving heat pump
- Front centre armrest
- Front headrests
- Front overhead console mood lights
- Front storage compartment - 62 litres
- Heated front seats
- ISOFIX on outer rear seats
- Laser-edged light strip in white ambient or Swedish gold
- Parcel shelf lighting
- Parking climate incl. scheduled preconditioning
- Power-operated steering column with easy ingress/egress
- Rear armrest control panel with controls climate, heated seats, massage and ventilation
- Rear headrests
- Rear seat climate control panel for fan speed and individual temperature
- Rear storage with adjustable floor - 365 litres including under floor
- Single front passenger seat
- Soft close doors
Packs
- Climate pack - Polestar 5
Passive Safety
- 3x3 point rear seatbelts
- 4 piston Brembo brake callipers in Anodised colour
- 8 Airbags
- ABS
- Black seatbelts with Swedish gold stripe
- Electric parking brake (EPB)
- Electrically operated child locks on rear doors
- ESP
- Hill descent control
- Hill hold control
- Occupant detection interior radars
- Post-impact Braking
- Rear collision warning and mitigation (RCWM)
- Road sign information display
- Run off Road Mitigation
- TPMS (Tyre pressure monitoring system)
- Two-piece light weight ventilated discs brake
Security
- 1X ultra-wideband key and 1X NFC card
- Acoustic vehicle alert system (AVAS)
- Alarm with interior alarm motion sensor
- Central locking
- Immobiliser
- Keyless entry and drive
Trim
- Polestar 5 Dual motor rotary knob insert
Wheels
- Staggered wheels and tyres
Electric Vehicle Data
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Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty70
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Battery Capacity in kWh112
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Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)660
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Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change0-100
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Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW11
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Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)22
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Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change10-80
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Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW350
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Battery LeasedNo
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Battery TypeLithium-ion
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Charging Port LocationLeft Side Front
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Coupler/Connector TypeCCS Type 2
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Maximum Charging Rate - kW350
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Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage100000
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Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years8
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Usable Battery Capacity106
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WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH18.3
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WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL17.6
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WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH3.4
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WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL3.5
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WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH416
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WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL670
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WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH258
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WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL416
Emissions - ICE
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CONot Available
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CO2 (g/km)0
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HCNot Available
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HC+NOxNot Available
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Noise Level dB(A)Not Available
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NOxNot Available
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ParticlesNot Available
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Standard EmissionsNot Available
Engine and Drive Train
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CamshaftNot Available
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Catalytic ConvertorNot Available
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CC1
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Compression RatioNot Available
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Cylinder LayoutNot Available
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CylindersNot Available
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Cylinders - Bore (mm)Not Available
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Cylinders - Stroke (mm)Not Available
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Engine CodeNot Available
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Fuel DeliveryNot Available
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Gears1 SPEED
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Number of ValvesNot Available
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TransmissionAUTO
Fuel Consumption - ICE
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EC Combined (mpg)Not Available
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EC Directive 1999/100/EC AppliesNot Available
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EC Extra Urban (mpg)Not Available
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EC Urban (mpg)Not Available
General
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Alternative Fuel QualifyingYes
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Badge Engine CC
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Badge Power749
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Based On IDNot Available
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Coin Description112kWh Dual Motor
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Coin SeriesLaunch Edition
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Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years12
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Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years3
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Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?No
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Service Interval Frequency - Months24
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Service Interval Mileage30000
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Special EditionYes
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Special OrderYes
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Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage60000
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Standard manufacturers warranty - Years3
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Timing Belt Interval Frequency - MonthsNot Available
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Timing Belt Interval MileageNot Available
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Vehicle Homologation ClassM1
Performance
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0 to 62 mph (secs)3.9
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Engine Power - BHP749
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Engine Power - KW550
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Engine Torque - LBS.FT599
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Engine Torque - MKG82.8
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Engine Torque - NM812
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Top Speed155
Test Cycles
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Emissions Test CycleWLTP
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RDE Certification LevelN/A
Tyres
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Alloys?Yes
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Space Saver?No
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Tyre Size Front245/45 R20
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Tyre Size Rear285/40 R20
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Tyre Size SpareNot Available
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Wheel StyleAERO
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Wheel Type20" ALLOY
Vehicle Dimensions
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Height1425
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Length5087
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Wheelbase3054
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Width (including mirrors)2026
Weight and Capacities
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Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)Not Available
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Gross Vehicle Weight2949
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Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1128
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Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)365
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Max. Loading Weight449
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Max. Roof Load75
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Max. Towing Weight - Braked1800
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Minimum Kerbweight2500
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No. of Seats5
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Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb12.33
Charging Speeds
16h 0min
Home
7kW Charger
2h 14min
Fast
50kW Charger
1h 7min
Rapid
100kW Charger
0h 44min
Ultra-Rapid
150kW Charger
Company car tax calculator
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| 2026/27 | 4% | £298.12 | £59.62 | £119.25 |
| 2027/28 | 5% | £372.65 | £74.53 | £149.06 |
| 2028/29 | 7% | £521.70 | £104.34 | £208.68 |
| 2029/30 | 9% | £670.76 | £134.15 | £268.31 |
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