Polestar presents its electric performance in the gaming world.
Driving simulators and racing video games offer automobile enthusiasts the opportunity to experience cars that they cannot drive in real life. Many have become so excellent in terms of realistic physics and graphics, offering extensive vehicle lists of old and new favorites as well as stunning locations to drive through, that more and more manufacturers are looking to showcase their vehicles through this virtual venue.
One of the leading driving simulators on the market Great tourism, a long-running series, now in its seventh episode. As part of the game’s latest update, out today, the Polestar 5 has been added to the extensive range of cars available for virtual driving. While the new high-performance electric luxury grand tourer won’t be available for test drives until mid-2026, Polestar has taken advantage of the Polestar 5 Gran Turismo 7 and offered potential customers the chance to drive the car at select Polestar locations.
Polestar’s new flagship model, the 5, manages an incredibly quick 0-60 time of 3.2 seconds and packs huge electric power. With this convincing performance, a competitive aspect has been added to the game, including virtual time trials at Polestar locations and a global player time trial at Brands Hatch. The winner will embark on an exclusive trip to Fukuoka, Japan to attend the 2025 GT World Series World Finals.
The game is available to play now on the PlayStation console, and the new flagship Polestar 5 is one of hundreds of cars available to experience in the world of Gran Turismo 7. One of the most exclusive experiences in the game, the inclusion of the car offers the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the new flagship Polestar 5 before real-world test drives are possible.
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