What is the Polestar 1?

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The Polestar 1 is a 619-horsepower, high-performance, high-priced, gas-hybrid grand-touring car that’s the first vehicle from Volvo’s new stand-alone brand.

Questions:

  1. Where is the Polestar 1 built?
  2. What company bought Volvo from Ford in 2009? Where is this parent company located?
  3. What is the exact sticker price of the Polestar 1?
  4. Why is the fact that the Polestar 1 is a coupe (two-door) unique?
  5. Based on the features, do you think that the car will ever become more affordable? Explain.

Source:

DeBord, M. (2019). The $157,000 Polestar 1 is a spectacular insight into what Volvo’s new brand can achieve. It’s also the best car China has ever built. Businessinsider.com, Dec. 2 (Retrievable online at https://www.businessinsider.com/volvo-polestar-1-review-first-drive-photos-features-verdict-2019-12)