Yahoo Autos 2024 Polestar 2 gets price increase and some significant updates
The 2024 Polestar 2 switches from front- to rear-wheel-drive, a significant change that should completely transform the driving experience. It's more powerful than the outgoing model, and it offers a longer driving range, yet the price hike isn't as steep as you might assume.
Pricing for the entry-level, rear-wheel-drive 2 starts at $51,300 including a $1,400 destination charge. The dual-motor all-wheel-drive variant carries a base price of $56,700. In comparison, the 2023 model cost $49,800 with front-wheel-drive and $53,300 with all-wheel-drive. But keep in mind that buyers who select the all-wheel-drive 2 end up paying essentially the same price because the sedan now comes standard with the Pilot Pack, which cost $3,400 in 2023. It adds driving aids such as Pilot Assist technology and a 360-degree camera.
While a handful of subtle design tweaks set the 2024 Polestar 2 apart from the 2023 model, the most important updates are beneath the sheetmetal — and rear-wheel-drive is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. The base version of the car gets a new motor rated at 299 horsepower and 361 pound-feet of torque, up from 231 and 243, respectively, in the 2023 model. It takes 5.9 seconds to reach 60 mph from a stop, which is a full second quicker than before, its estimated driving range increases from 270 to 320 miles, and it's compatible with 205-kilowatt fast charging.
