The Polestar 1 is a $155,000 head-turner with gold seat belts and a crystal shifter - tour its best features

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2020 Polestar 1.
  • The Polestar 1 is a plug-in hybrid coupe that produces a claimed 619 horsepower.
  • It looks great from the outside, but it also has wonderful details if you look at it up close.
  • Some of its best features include gold brake calipers and a crystal gear selector.
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There's plenty to appreciate on the gorgeous 2020 Polestar 1. Not only is the entire car beautiful, but it also has plenty of eye-catching details that set it apart from everything else.

The 1 is the first car from Geely's new EV brand, Polestar. It's a plug-in hybrid coupe that's positioned as the brand's $155,000 halo model. That price includes all options except one: matte exterior paint, which is an extra $5,000. My loaner did not have that.

Scroll on to see the best and most tasteful features of the Polestar 1. And once you've done that, be sure to check out our review!

The Polestar 1 is a 619-horsepower, plug-in hybrid coupe.
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2020 Polestar 1.
It starts at $155,000. Matte paint is an additional $5,000.
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2020 Polestar 1.
There's gold detailing everywhere, including on the brake calipers and the tire valve caps.
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2020 Polestar 1.
And the seatbelts are gold, too.
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2020 Polestar 1.
The wheels are two-tone.
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2020 Polestar 1.
The wing mirrors are almost completely bezel-free, which improves aerodynamics.
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2020 Polestar 1.
The door handles lie flush with the body when the car is locked.
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2020 Polestar 1.
This pretty silver trim runs along the windows.
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2020 Polestar 1.
The exterior is pretty badge-free, except for this subtle Polestar logo.
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2020 Polestar 1.
And this understated sticker near the wing mirror.
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2020 Polestar 1.
The front wheels are powered by a 2.0-liter supercharged and turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
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2020 Polestar 1.
The rear wheels are powered by two electric motors.
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2020 Polestar 1.
Combined, the two give the Polestar 1 a claimed combined power output of 619 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque.
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2020 Polestar 1.
And you can plug it in to charge the battery.
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2020 Polestar 1.
The 1's main body parts are extensively made from carbon fiber-reinforced polymer.
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2020 Polestar 1.
It helps cut the weight down by 500 pounds, though the 1 still weighs close to 5,200 pounds.
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2020 Polestar 1.
You can see a lot of carbon fiber detailing in the interior. On the door cards, for example.
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2020 Polestar 1.
On the dashboard.
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2020 Polestar 1.
And in the door sills.
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2020 Polestar 1.
There are five driving modes, depending on what you want the car to do.
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2020 Polestar 1.
The horizontal air vents frame the center infotainment screen nicely.
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2020 Polestar 1.
The shift lever is see-through crystal.
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2020 Polestar 1.
The rear seats are tight.
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2020 Polestar 1.
But they feature this cool bit of trim that lights up in the dark.
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2020 Polestar 1.
Even the rearview mirror is bezel-free.
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2020 Polestar 1.
The center overhead console features this strange protrusion that seems like its only function is to beam the car's logo onto its own roof.
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2020 Polestar 1.
The roof is just one big piece of glass.
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2020 Polestar 1.
It lets in a lot of light and makes the cabin very airy and bright during the day.
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2020 Polestar 1.
The seats remain comfortable over long distances.
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2020 Polestar 1.
Polestar will only build 1,500 1s over a three-year production run. They'll be rare sights.
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2020 Polestar 1.
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The Polestar 1 is a $155,000 head-turner with gold seat belts and a crystal shifter - tour its best features The Polestar 1 is a $155,000 head-turner with gold seat belts and a crystal shifter - tour its best features Reviewed by mimisabreena on Sunday, December 06, 2020 Rating: 5

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