Polestar Precept with sustainable materials and advanced HMI technology is unveiled

26 February 2020, 06:05:22

Polestar will showcase the Polestar Precept at the Geneva International Motor Show next month. This is a fully electric four-door grand tourer that employs sustainable materials and advanced HMI technology. This vehicle is Polestar's manifesto for its upcoming electrified vehicles while embodying Polestar's core brand values: purity, progressiveness, and performance.

The Polestar Precept has a 3.1-meter wheelbase that accommodates a large battery pack. Despite its sleek silhouette, the manufacturer has created an emphasis on leg- and headroom in the rear. The front grille houses technology for safety sensors and driver assistance functions, including two radar sensors and a high definition camera. It is called the SmartZone. The LIDAR pod, mounted atop the glass roof, is given optimal visibility as a next step towards increased driving assistance. The Thor’s Hammer LED headlight signature evolves with separated elements, taking on a dynamic, more robotic and brand-defining interpretation. '

The side mirrors are replaced by camera-based units and the overall body design is subjected to improving aerodynamic efficiency - long bonnet, wide light-blade on the rear, vertical aero-wings, etc. The traditional rear-view mirror is replaced with a digital screen. The Precept's single-volume glass roof extends behind the rear seats and the tailgate itself is designed with a larger opening and higher-mounted hinges improving access.

Sustainable new interior materials balance modern high-tech luxury with reduced environmental impact. Bcomp's flax-based composites for interior panels and seatbacks offer significant improvements over conventional materials, including up to 50% saving in weight and up to 80% reduction of plastic waste. Seat surfaces are 3D-knitted from recycled PET bottles, bolsters and headrests are made from recycled cork vinyl, while carpets are made from reclaimed fishing nets.

The next generation HMI, powered by Android, builds on Polestar’s close collaboration with Google. An enlarged, portrait-oriented 15-inch centre touch screen complements a 12.5-inch driver display, and the two are linked by an illuminated blade that encompasses the entire interior. In this execution, the unique Polestar emblem floats holographically inside a solid piece of Swedish crystal between the rear seat headrests. Supporting the advancement of a personalised and dynamic digital interface, the instrument panel also hosts an array of smart sensors. Eye tracking will allow the car to monitor the driver’s gaze and adjust the content of the various screens accordingly. Proximity sensors also enhance the usability of the centre display when driving.

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