NEW Polestar 5 Review: What The Taycan Should Have Been

The Polestar 5 is one of the most important new electric performance cars of 2026. Designed to rival cars like the Porsche Taycan, Tesla Model S and Audi e-tron GT, it combines a bespoke aluminium platform, high-performance electric drivetrain and grand touring ambitions in a striking fastback body. In this review, Alex Legouix takes a detailed look at the new Polestar 5, covering its design, interior quality, practicality, technology, performance, ride comfort, handling, range, charging capability and overall driving experience. Can the Polestar 5 deliver the excitement of a performance car while maintaining the comfort and usability expected of a luxury GT? And does it offer something genuinely different from established rivals? Want to know more? Read what our experts have to say here 👉https://www.autotrader.co.uk/cars/polestar/5 Looking for a new car? It’s time for Autotrader: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube_organic&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_organic_brandplatform&utm_content=its_time_for Watch expert car reviews and recommendations on our official YouTube channel to help make finding your next car easier than ever. Check back for the latest new car reviews, plus: ✅ car advice and explainers ✅ used and new car guides ✅ head-to-heads Subscribe for more from Autotrader UK ➡️ http://bit.ly/1AqiIny Want to be the first to see our new videos? Enable notifications 🔔