New Polestar 7: Compact Electric SUV to Challenge BMW iX1 by 2027

New Polestar 7: Compact Electric SUV to Challenge BMW iX1 by 2027

By Michael Harrison

January 16, 2025 at 06:58 PM

Polestar has officially confirmed its entry into the compact luxury electric SUV segment with the upcoming Polestar 7, set to rival the BMW iX1 and Audi Q4 e-tron. The vehicle is expected to launch around 2027, following the releases of the Polestar 5 and 6 models.

Polestar car brand logo

Polestar car brand logo

Key Features:

  • Compact luxury electric SUV segment
  • All-new EV platform and components
  • Design aligned with current Polestar design language
  • Shared platform technology to reduce production costs

Design and Technology The Polestar 7 will likely feature the brand's signature design elements, including the distinctive front light design seen in the Polestar 3 and 4 models, accompanied by a low-profile hood and streamlined body contours. Head of Design Philipp Römers emphasized that the vehicle will maintain Polestar's commitment to both design excellence and performance standards.

Platform and Development The vehicle will utilize a new EV architecture that Polestar is developing to support multiple models across their lineup. This unified platform strategy aims to optimize production efficiency while maintaining high performance standards.

While specific details about battery specifications and technical features remain undisclosed, Polestar is expected to reveal more information as the launch date approaches. The model represents a significant step in Polestar's expanding electric vehicle portfolio, targeting the growing premium compact SUV market segment.

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