{
  "id": 1598458,
  "title": "Auto test: New Polestar 5 scores with comfort and up to 884 hp",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/autotest-neuer-polestar-5-punktet-mit-komfort-und-bis-zu-884-ps",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T00:22:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/mobilitaet/motor/autotest-neuer-polestar-5-punktet-mit-komfort-und-bis-zu-884-ps/100247863.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Polestar has unveiled its new flagship model, the Polestar 5, a performance GT coupé limousine that will compete with vehicles like the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT. The car features a unique design, including a sloping roofline and no rear window, which is replaced by a digital rearview mirror and ambient lighting. The Polestar 5 has a starting price of €118,600 in Germany and offers a range of up to 678 kilometers, with a 112 kWh battery and 800-volt architecture allowing for fast charging. The car is available in two versions, with the Dual Motor producing 550 kW/748 PS and the Performance version producing 650 kW/884 PS.",
  "summary": "The Polestar 5 relies on discreet design and strong performance. What sets it apart from the competition and whether it impresses in everyday life.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "The Polestar 5's blend of high performance, refined interior, and long-range capabilities positions it as a strong contender in the luxury electric GT market, but its premium price may limit its appeal.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}