Polestar on Tuesday revealed its most important replace for its 2 hatchback for the reason that mannequin’s 2021 launch.

The up to date Polestar 2 arrives later this 12 months as a 2024 mannequin, and can carry with it extra energy and vary, plus a rear-wheel-drive possibility for the primary time. It should additionally get some refined styling updates, although solely model diehards will discover them.

Efficiency enhancements had been realized by way of new motors and inverters, and a extra highly effective battery, Polestar mentioned.

The only-motor model of the Polestar 2 now options the motor on the rear axle, which ought to assist ship a sportier really feel than what the present front-wheel-drive model delivers. The brand new motor can also be rated at 299 hp and 361 lb-ft of torque, up from the present 231 hp and 243 lb-ft. With the additional oomph, Polestar estimates the 0-60 mph time will enhance by 1.1 seconds, down to five.9 seconds.

The twin-motor all-wheel-drive Polestar 2 additionally receives a rear-drive bias to assist ship that traditional rear-wheel-drive really feel. The entrance motor can also be usually disengaged to assist effectivity. Energy is elevated right here as properly, with the brand new numbers registering at 421 hp and 546 lb-ft of torque, up from 408 hp and 467 lb-ft. The 0-60 mph time on this configuration is a claimed 4.3 seconds.

Patrons in search of extra efficiency can add a Efficiency Pack to the dual-motor mannequin, which ends up in energy rising to 455 hp and the 0-60 mph time correspondingly dropping to 4.1 seconds. Different options of the Efficiency Pack embody Brembo brakes, distinctive 20-inch solid alloys, Öhlins adjustable dampers, and gold-colored seat belts.

The only-motor Polestar 2 is fitted with a brand new 82-kwh battery pack that Polestar estimates will ship an EPA-rated vary of as much as 300 miles versus 270 miles for the present mannequin.

The twin-motor mannequin sticks with a 78-kwh battery however is anticipated to see its EPA-rated vary enhance by 10 miles to 270 miles due largely to the entrance motor’s disengage characteristic.

Polestar hasn’t proven the inside of the 2024 2 however mentioned a wi-fi telephone charger and suite of driver-assist options have been made customary. The driving force-assist options, beforehand a part of an out there Pilot Pack, embody useful objects like energetic blind-spot displays, cross-traffic warnings with brake assist, a surround-view digital camera system, adaptive cruise management, and Polestar’s Pilot Help system designed to maintain the car centered in its lane and a secure distance from the car in entrance throughout freeway driving.

Exterior styling tweaks are restricted to a revised grille that integrates lots of the car’s digital camera and sensor programs, in addition to a brand new design for the 20-inch wheels included within the Efficiency Pack. In each circumstances the brand new designs mirror comparable designs discovered on the not too long ago revealed 2024 Polestar 3 mid-size SUV.

Polestar hasn’t introduced pricing for the 2024 2. Nonetheless, given the enhancements, the 2023 mannequin’s $49,800 beginning worth will possible enhance.