Polestar has been teasing us with an
upcoming concept for weeks now, and the wait is finally over as the
fully-electric Precept grand tourer just broke cover. The Precept concept
represents a vision of the brand’s future direction, boasting an advanced
digital interface, sustainable interior materials and quite a lot of safety
features.
Visually, the Precept looks properly
futuristic, thanks to a design philosophy dubbed “Minimalistic Athleticism”.
The concept’s sculpted form is said to set the tone for future Polestar
vehicles, while its proportions make it quite imposing to look at.
It has a 3.1 meter-long wheelbase, which also serves to accommodate a large battery pack, to go with
the generous amounts of leg and headroom in the rear. The front end doesn’t
even have a traditional grille, as that area is now occupied by the so-called
Polestar SmartZone, housing sensors for various driver assistance functions.
Up top, there’s a LiDAR pod, while the
Thor’s Hammer light signature has been split into two sections. The rear
meanwhile features a wide light blade that spans the entire width of the
concept. Other techy design elements include the camera side units instead of
regular mirrors and the single volume glass roof that extends behind the rear
seats.
Moving on to the interior, there are
sustainable new materials such as the flax-based composites for the panels and
seatbacks, 3D-knitted seat surfaces (from recycled PET bottles), bolsters and
headrests made from recycled cork vinyl, and carpets made from reclaimed
finishing nets.
In terms of on-board tech, the concept
features a next-generation HMI system, powered by Android. It runs on a
portrait-oriented 15-inch center touch screen display, working alongside a
12.5-inch driver display. The instrument panel also houses multiple smart
sensors which perform tasks such as eye tracking, while proximity sensors
enhance the usability of the infotainment display while driving.
Polestar will showcase the Precept concept
next week at the Geneva Motor Show.
