The Polestar 2 has an uncommon physique fashion: a notchback sedan that is been barely lifted. Somebody most likely calls it a crossover as a result of advertising, however regardless of the physique fashion in whole is, Polestar Half Deux has a trunk lined by a liftback that encompasses each the vestigial “third-box” of a trunk lid and the rear glass. It is what an Audi A7, Kia Stinger or any variety of European “5-door” sedans have.
In response to the specs, that trunk has 14.3 cubic-feet of quantity, which is not that nice for a 5-door. The Audi A5 Sportback has 21.8 cubic-feet; the Stinger has 23.3. Though I’ve baggage examined numerous hatchbacks and crossover-coupe issues (together with the Mustang Mach-E and E-Tron Sportback), that is the primary notchback/5-door sedan I’ve finished, so we’ll simply need to make do with out apples-to-apples right here.
Yep, it is a trunk. However earlier than I begin piling within the baggage, lets check out two key options.
First, this helpful pop-up partition makes the cross-Gothenburg bounce from Volvo to Polestar. It is a sensible resolution to forestall groceries from flying throughout your trunk.
One thing else that is perhaps helpful in that endeavour …
Lifting up the ground panel reveals a surprisingly great amount of bonus house, extra so than what you may discover within the E-Tron and Mach-E. It is roughly the scale of this duffle bag, so from right here on out, add this man to no matter quantity I can stuff in facet.
Talking of which, as in each baggage take a look at I do, I exploit two midsize curler suitcases that may have to be checked in on the airport (26 inches lengthy, 16 huge, 11 deep), two roll-aboard suitcases that simply barely match within the overhead (24L x 15W x 10D), and one smaller roll-aboard that matches simply (23L x 15W x 10D). I additionally embrace my spouse’s fancy in a single day bag simply to spruce issues up a bit (21L x 12W x 12D). The blue duffle bag and the small, black, triangular-ish carry-on are bonus ones I exploit at occasions to fill in blanks (or fill extra-small areas just like the Polestar 2’s trunk gap).
Here is the most effective I may do with the inflexible cargo cowl in place: all however the largest curler bag. 4 do match width-wise, although, which is healthier than the Cadillacs CT4 and CT5 can handle.
Right here is that cargo cowl. It is a typical inflexible hatchback piece that you will have to have the forethought to take away earlier than max capability can be utilized. It is the dreaded state of affairs of, “I am choosing folks up on the airport, and so they have far more stuff than I anticipated” (or in case you choose the choice, “I am choosing folks up on the airport, and I forgot to take away the rattling cargo cowl.”
As soon as once more, let’s give a shout-out to the Mustang Mach-E for its easy and efficient resolution to this drawback.
So right here it’s maxed out. One of many medium luggage and fancy bag could not match, however the little black triangle bag and the blue duffle bag can fill within the blanks. Plus there’s that different blue duffle bag hidden under.
That is lower than you’d anticipate from a 14.3-cubic-foot trunk, however take into accout, that quantity goes to the roof/glass in a notchback/5-door just like the Polestar 2. You’ll be able to theoretically use the additional “air house,” notably for larger, bulkier objects, however stacking smaller objects atop the baggage right here can be problematic for various causes. First, even the flowery bag was too massive to suit up there. Second, you may be blocking the view rearward, which I keep away from doing in these checks. Third, and most necessary, you run the chance of one thing flying ahead into the cabin when braking. We must always all keep away from having that occur.
Going again over some previous baggage checks of sedans, I might wager the usable trunk space is one thing like 12 cubic-feet, with bonus house above, under and …
… Within the frunk! It is fairly small up there, smaller the truth is than the underfloor storage in again. The little triangulish bag solely kinda match. In all probability greatest to simply stick the cost wire in there, or this is a thought … how about EV makers begin determining a solution to put a space-saving spare up entrance? Persons are unlikely to make use of the frunk a lot, and it isn’t remarkable for vehicles to have their spares up entrance. I can consider the Yugo and authentic Acura NSX as two extensively disparate examples.
And sure, vehicles ought to have spares. Run-flats are costly and ship problematic rides, cans of goo and air compressors are barely options, and do you actually wish to name and look forward to AAA simply to vary a tire?
Once more, only a thought.
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