2021 Polestar 1 vs BMW i8 // The Strangest Way To Spend $150,000

Throttle House
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Published 2020-10-11
James and Thomas take the new 2021 Polestar 1 and review it against the tried and tested 2020 BMW i8 Roadster. Both are all-wheel drive hybrid cars that started out their life as a distant concept. Yet both made it to production and are here to bring joy to the world. They both command a steep price. But are they worth it? The boys explore the cars driving dynamics and what they are like to live with every day. Exterior and interior styling comparisons help figure out which one takes it in the looks department, and the back roads do the rest. Watch to see the outcome. SUBSCRIBE!

Thank you to Alex, Frank and the team at Polestar Toronto and Grand Touring Automobiles for allowing us to feature the Polestar 1. Check out their inventory here! www.grandtouringautos.com/

Thank you to Paul and the team at BMW Markham for letting us feature the i8. Check out their inventory here! www.bmwmarkham.com/

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All Comments (21)
  • @TigerhawkT3
    In my heart, I believe that the first bump of the get-in helmet was planned, but the second one was a surprise and he was instantly and actually happy to be wearing a helmet at that moment.
  • @Madcatization
    The "get in helmet" gets me everytime 😂🤣😂🤣 the second hit is the best part. Lmao!!! No matter how many times I replay that part, I crack up. Genius!!!!
  • @RobCabreraCh
    Story time: So, a few months back, my mom was on the market for a medium size SUV. She wanted a Ford Explorer or a GMC Acadia, my dad wanted a BMW X6M or a Mercedes GLE AMG. So we went and look at all their options, and the Volvo XC60 T8 Hybrid was just superb! It had the best interior, the most power, the best brakes, and IMO it was the best looking. So ultimately, they went for a Honda Accord..... classic
  • @jameslaceby6172
    Okay everyone's talking about the get-in helmet itself but can we talk about the incredibly satisfying noise it made when he bashed his head off the car? No, just me?
  • @autonewstv86
    the intros alone are worth like a million subs.👍❤️
  • @kevinmenjivar3111
    That get in helmet had me dying lmao the second hit looked like it almost knocked him out!
  • @nathanjarrett
    I love how you need your "get in helmet" for the i8. Hilarious, you guys are the best!
  • @tomslegers9810
    Had to come here after daily dose. “First, you put on your get in helmet...” THUD BONK “... and voila!”
  • @tangerinedream8987
    I'm in love with the polestar 1, it is the symbolic definition of sophisticated minimalism. Its absolutely gorgeous.
  • @maemiranda
    The only reason Jason Cammisa endorsed Throttle House is simply because they are THE BEST duo reviewing cars
  • @Blue2024_rs
    How many engines do you want? Polestar: Yes
  • @mattdirks7896
    That Polestar is stunning. I just think having an N/A 6 cyl up front with a hybrid system in the back would make it simpler and better.
  • @Cespinozas
    Wow these guys are chill , unlike the American top gear . I don’t want to punch these guys in the face
  • @dokisomwela6828
    "A master designer has poured their heart......." Me: laughs in cyber truck 😂 😂 😂
  • @ThorMaxx
    'Panel alignment is second to none'... *Tesla secretly leaves the room*
  • @kj8491
    Polestar is something special.. haven’t seen any single soul who doesn’t like it .
  • @JustaManandHisDog
    I CRIED laughing at 6:20 "First of all, you put on your get in helmet, and walla!" The sound effects with his acting made it. 🤣😂 I put in on rewind no less than 15x. Great job guys! 🤝🏎