Polestar 7 Compact Electric SUV Confirmed as Future BMW iX1 Competitor

Polestar 7 Compact Electric SUV Confirmed as Future BMW iX1 Competitor

By Michael Anderson

January 16, 2025 at 06:58 PM

Polestar has confirmed the development of a new compact electric SUV, the 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 Polestar 6.

Polestar car brand logo

Polestar car brand logo

Key Features:

  • Compact luxury SUV segment positioning
  • All-new EV platform and components
  • Design consistency with existing Polestar lineup
  • Shared platform technology to reduce production costs

Design expectations include the brand's signature front light design, sloping bonnet, and sleek bodylines, as indicated by Polestar's head of design Philipp Römers: "It is incredibly exciting to bring Polestar's design ethos to a new segment. Polestar 7 will be everything our customers expect from us, both in terms of design and performance."

Technical Details:

  • New battery and motor technology
  • Unified platform architecture across models
  • Focus on performance and design integration

While specific details about battery capacity, range, and performance figures remain undisclosed, the vehicle will utilize Polestar's next-generation EV architecture, designed to streamline production across their model range.

The Polestar 7 represents the brand's continued expansion in the electric vehicle market, targeting the growing compact luxury SUV segment. Full technical specifications and design details will be revealed closer to the launch date.

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