2021 Polestar 1 vs BMW i8 // The Strangest Way To Spend $150,000
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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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.
Ahahahah didn't even see the first one the first time around
Maybe xD
I agree 😂
BATMAN agrees 👍
Obviously both hits were planned. You can literally see him intentionally put his head further forward than necessary and leave it there as he sat down. It might have hit slightly harder than he was planning, but that was 100% staged for people like you that can't tell reality from entertainment.
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!!!!
6:22 I'm embarrassed to admit how many times I rewatched it!
I laughed for a full 5 minutes watching that scene on a loop. These guys do not get the recognition they so truly deserve
lmfao the second hit was so genuine you couldnt fake that
@@colinredwood the way his head rocked to the side couldn't have been fake lmao
@@cbrooks2767 I am crying after watching it for the 8th or 9th time!
6:21 This is the helmet scene everybody is talking about
That HAD to hurt!
That second clink is so satisfying
6:13 is a better timestamp
thank you sir
It's the only reason I came here
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
Cuz cheap
Accord is a great choice
Well the most power on the volvo is incorrect anyway haha, and volvo isnt that reliable atleast not anymore
@@trezspreT8 has 450 HP
@@Ramimer the new t8 is 392hp
6:20 this the best bit of auto motive journalism in the world....
I appreciate that James fully committed to the joke and really hit his head!
That was so good
Imagine him breaking the window with that helmet Would be mad
And that thud sound it makes. I laughed for a full 5 minutes. These guys are amazing
Is someone turning this into a GIF or what???
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?
100% agreed!
It was added in afterwards
Yes, post production
*tonk. *tink
Yes xD
the intros alone are worth like a million subs.👍❤️
Ohh, hey, hey. Are you saying the rest of the videos (the actual content) is only worth 300k subs. You don't need to be so passive-agressive. 😆
@@venkate5hgunda bruh, that's not his point. What he basically is saying that these intros are just excellent, the best.
True
Very true @1% Evan Ł Wdym?
@1% Evan Ł ok then
That get in helmet had me dying lmao the second hit looked like it almost knocked him out!
XD
Dude the intros alone are worth like a million subs.
@Ex_Side Ways - the intros are pretentious and played out. They reek of KZhead 10yrs ago.
@TheLifeOnHigh You must be a blast at parties.
@Fit Fogey - I typically arrive after the party is over. I go through the trash cans.
TheLifeOnHigh Lol you make it sound like that’s a bad thing, 2010s YT was the best thing ever compared to the shitty low-effort vlogging Tik-Tok dancer filled YT culture we have today. Nothing against either but I’ve found myself invested in channels less and less as I got older (Throttle House being an exception of course).
@Yo Pierre You Wanna Come Out Here - Well times has changed. Veteran KZhead viewers are no longer impressed with the long musical intros. We clicked on the video for the meat and potatoes. No time for the fillers.
I love how you need your "get in helmet" for the i8. Hilarious, you guys are the best!
That was hilarious! 😂😂😂😂😂
I was drinking water .. it all came out after watching that part.. literally hilarious..
It prevents drunk people to get behind the wheel. They will just end up in a pile outside the car. =)
@@mattiasterfelt6759 yes! It should be advertised as that!
Laugh out loud at this moment 🤣🤣🤣
Had to come here after daily dose. “First, you put on your get in helmet...” *THUD* *BONK* “... and voila!”
OMG, I thought I was the only one that came here after watching daily dose!!
XD
I'm in love with the polestar 1, it is the symbolic definition of sophisticated minimalism. Its absolutely gorgeous.
The only reason Jason Cammisa endorsed Throttle House is simply because they are THE BEST duo reviewing cars
Na straight pipes are better :o
ArcadE AmateuR ....not even close....
@@mrkevin8124 who cares. Both are great. Love them both
ArcadE AmateuR I like james and thomas’ relationship more
ArcadE AmateuR they’re both amazing
How many engines do you want? Polestar: Yes
LMAO
my golf 6 also has a turbocharger and a supercharger
@@lukkas913 that's still only 1 motor... 🤔
Engines?bruh wtf
@@richardduquette315 well the Polestar also has one engine that is assisted by an electric one
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.
A V6 N/A PHEV with a 7 speed DCT would be awesome!🤤
I love what you guys are doing. Production value is getting better and better the more I watch. This duo is like a UK / CA topgear mashup :)
The get in helmet😂😂 I lost it on that second “tink”😂😂😂😂
'Panel alignment is second to none'... **Tesla secretly leaves the room**
A definite dig at Tesla. They never mentioned how for about 1/2 the price the Model 3 Performance is in a whole different vehicle category.
Rob Spreitzer because Tesla’s quality has never been the best
Rob Spreitzer Tesla’s build quality is still bad.
@Kraken X lmao no they aren't
@@CobnutVTS they are. For electric cars that is. Look around , look where the money is don’t be delusional.
Wow these guys are chill , unlike the American top gear . I don’t want to punch these guys in the face
It's called being Canadian and English.
😂😂
Lol
the effort you guys put into your intro! makes it even more worth it.. keep it up guys
0:39 elon musk when designing the cybertruck
"A master designer has poured their heart......." Me: laughs in cyber truck 😂 😂 😂
Dokiso Mwela no effort made to design cybertruck 😂
No effort in styling yes. But design isn’t only limited to sketch or a render. There was work
Laughs in ix
@@jonfarah8529 nope
2:32 is that not just a copy of a volvo
I love seeing how much this channel has progressed from 1 or 2 years ago
Hands down the best intros when it comes to 🏎 reviews 🙌🏾 i love these 2 guys together
This is probably the funniest episode yet! When James put on that get in helmet I was like ok and then he got in and his head bounced off the window and the windshield I lost it 🤣🤣🤣🤣
"Get In Helmet" and Tenacious D quotes? You guys are hilarious
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! 🤝🏎 🇺🇸
Voila* 😅
They’re Canadian and English lol
It's easysysy as that
if you came from the video from Daily Dose of Internet, the timestamp for the clip is here: 6:16
The i8. 3 cylinder and electric. So the forerunner to the Koengsegg Gemera.
Si Sloan yes, but the Gemera is using special valve systems that really increase performance. I don’t know exactly how it works but I know it has something like that.
No, please don’t compare a piece of art like the Koenigsegg with an i8
Orphan Molester I think the correct way to put this is: the Koenigsegg costs 10x more because it’s a piece of art
@@ryanmccaffery9027 yeah it's freevalve. They removed camshafts and used electrically actuated valves that can move way faster and way more precisely.
Absolutely the best intro to a car review video on KZhead. Ever. Period.
Polestar is something special.. haven’t seen any single soul who doesn’t like it .
yeah and then theres the i8
@@elpd7673 I hate both if it helps.
@@mateusalbuquerque4433 we know that you’re lying you you secretly love the polestar😳😳
this soul doesn’t
I haven’t seen an actual soul to buy it lol
Y’all got that OG top gear vibe going on but with reviews only. Perfect!
6:19 - I loved the get-in helmet bit! Keep it up guys
I think I'll watch the "get in" helmet segment once or twice more. 😂😂😂😂 Lmao
You guys are killing it. So proud to be Canadian with content this good. My pick is both. The Polestar is beautiful but, so is the i8. I would take both if possible. The i8 even though older is still a bit more exotic looking and really was an amazing car when it came out all those years ago. Heck it still is.
Come on boys and girls, let's get this quality channel to 1 million subs! You hardly see car channels with this quality, authenticity, and passion now-a-days. Keep up the awesome content gentleman!
i see Throttle House ,I click
Same here
My god does the Polestar look good. Actually scratch that, it looks downright incredible!
One of the most stunning designs. Gorgeous from every angle.
As a multi Volvo owner over the years. 2019 S90, 2008 C30 Rdesign, a 2006 C70 convertible...I've got to get my hands on a Polestar. That body design is flawless and rekindles my desire for a 2 door coupe that has a look all it's own. It has hints of Volvo but it is unique like nothing out there right now.
I hate it
Z_trizzy2times G nobody asked tho
@@z_trizzy2timesg630 let me guess, you like all lamborghinis because they look like the fastest cars in the world?
Usually when car designers talk of heritage and design being inspired by previous cars they're not even similar to the old ones, but this Polestar 1 is the first time I've seen a new car and instantly saw where it's inspiration came from. The stance, sharp lines, roof curve etc. all really remind of the P1800.
I just saw a compilation of the 'Best of the internet 2021' and the get in helmet scene is in it, Big up James! I was so stoked to see a channel I love and follow being in a compilation like that
Alright... I literally laughed out loud at the “get in helmet” part. Bravo.
I8 looks sporty,but polestar looks luxury+sporty For me
Arya Wibawa they’re both sporty and luxurious
I8 ist 8 Years older
@@fritsmolenaar05 With shit reliability? No thanks. BMW is slightly better in reliability at least.
The i8 needs a back redisgn ant an i6 and it would be an incredible car that would be famous for years
Polestar is so understated it looks cheap and boring.
Just finished it ... I can only say that i love you guys. Phenomenal job each and every time. If u ever go on tv broadcasting plz keep the realness that you have and stay away from written scenarios
I loved the videography, colour grading & editing of this video, it seems to me that you have stepped up production quality, and its great.
This would definitely be the car I’d buy for a daily if I was rich and had multiple super cars. The polestar 1 is what I’d prefer.
Friends mom : Did you eat hon? How about you stay for dinner? Me : 1:21
This made me laugh so much 🤣 thankyou
DEAD
Ahahah good one xD
This two cars are in diferent league. And 10 years gap beetwen.
@@kendalschorn4139 But are you hungry?
The get-in helmet had me cackling. Best moment of Throttle House-ever.
You chaps are just hilarious. You brighten my day with your humour and banter. Thank you for the great automotive entertainment 👌
You two are hilarious, the helmet and “metal will never die” jokes had me rolling. Thanks!
On the floor laughing? ROFL
Has to be said thei8 still looks amazing. It’s aged amazingly well
cant believe 38 people liked this comment 🤣
@@doperdr amoeba
They’re a bargain at 70k used now
@@bcc5701 I hate the idea of driving something that’s slower than it looks, but it would impress a lot of people.
@@doperdr you mean 83😉
This channel continues to be in a league of its own when it comes to car reviews. Thanks guys.
love the creativity!! Always making these videos fun!
Polestar should have brought back Volvos 5 cylinders engines, if just for the sound.
I agree the t5 engines are very under-appreciated and sound great, not to mention there racing heritage
Sport exhausted 2.4L 5 makes ones of the smoothest "baby gallardo" noises on the planet
Agreed! Unfortunately the reason for T5 switching to 4cyl is the EU (or just Swedish? I'm not sure) laws where cars with more than 4cyl have an added tax so they instead chose to buff the 4cyl until it had the same performance as previous T5 or even T6... so no 5cyl anytime soon... or ever :( edit: tried to find a supporting link but probably this was just a rumor... anyways, 5cyl are not coming back :(
Absolutely
@@weirdlounge Please post supporting link. I did a quick search and could find no such info.
I hadn't been subscribed to any car channel on KZhead before you guys, but damn I love your videos. From the production quality, to the content, to just the vibe of you two. Love it, subscribed, and keep up the good work :) One thing I would like to see in your videos though is a review of cars sound systems, because quality of sound systems is an important and interesting factor for me in cars
One of your best reviews of the year. Bravo!
You guys are my favorite car channel, keep it up!
The i8 is no longer in production. But it still looks good inside and out even for an old 2013 design.
yea it’s so beautiful but a shame that it’s performance can’t even complete with cars 1/3 of its price
An i8 is butt ugly. It looks awful from every direction
azerty ytreza let’s agree to disagree. i think it’s really good looking but too much for what it’s actually is
Aged like a fine wine
It's out of date really and needs a whole new model. I can't afford it anyway.
This is seriously becoming the best automotive review channel IN THE WOOORLD (said in the voice of J. Clarkson)
very informative and fun! Please dont ever ever take away the fun out of your videos! than you guys for everything you do!
I would love to see an fully electric polestar 1, i think there is room for making it alot cheaper too
That's the plan with the polestar 6
Hey Dudes , woke up this morning happy my fever broke from my suspected covid. Then I saw this new video up and almost died laughing at your get in helmet. You guy always make my day . Keep having fun .
Awesome Comparison and Match. That Polestar 1 will be a collectable.
By far one of the most entertaining duos I have come across the entirety of KZhead.
Your mechanic: "you should just take it to the dealership."
The intro is me drawing cars at 10 thinking that I'm going to be a car designer one day.
The BMW I8: When you buy a car only for looks.
Antreas Konstantinou I do for everything
I dont understand the price of that car, its a 3 cyl with some ev power and why the price ???
Bingo
d wade it’s a BMW, they are expensive, plus it has 368 horsepower which is definitely not a small amount, sure it’s not like the M5 or the E63 but it’s a luxury car either way
@@promo2099 Tell me one reasson to get the i8 over the M5 appart from looks and fuel economy. The M5 has a Twin Turbo V8, it does 0-60 in 1,5 seconds less, has a higher top speed and is way more comfortable while being 50K less. What i want to say is that the I8 is very overpriced compared to other BMW's.
Still hard to believe that I have been watching James and Thomas since before 100k subscribers. What a long way they have come with car reviews and quite a lot of messing around!
Came back to watch it again because of daily dose of internet.
It was hilarious
the tenacious d reference at 16:40 made my day
My god, that i8 is still gorgeous, even today!
HimTortons exactly I don’t know why there are soo many scotty Kilmer fans in this comment section saying it’s ugly for no reason
probably their last video before 1 mil, you got this bois lots of love
This looks like the only channel who will do in depth car reviews professionally, and makes them funny at the same time
I like how James & Thomas are funny without being distracting. A funny car review but it’s still all about the cars. Love this 🔥
The scene with the helmet was hilarious!
wow watched your video for the first time and I must say I love the way you guys talk. that polstar wow simply wow
I watched the "Get In Helmet" part 3 times. Good job on this video.
"Ugh, 4-cylinder noises" I agree, Thomas . . .I agree.
These are becoming cinematic/ comedic masterpieces!!
Love your videos guys! Keep them coming 👌😁
Honestly the i8 is still one of my favourite car designs in years. Absolutely wild.
Head smack smack
Sorry, can’t agree on that. Pretty ugly car.
@@keithlehman2060 ur too poor to buy one so never give ur opinion. Go give ur opinion on an honda civic or hyandai you have
@@AYOnYASS Ha ha. Like you know what I am driving. Perhaps more of a self reflecting statement than anything.
@@AYOnYASS I know you ain’t driving a 150k car
I never knew I wanted tenacious d quotes in a car review and now life will never be the same.
Love your videos guys never stop
Intro was so funny,good and a lot of things that I cannot describe it in a single word
How do these guys not have more subs
Thank you guys (including behind camera crew) for consistently providing us with "Old Top Gear" level of reviews and entertainment.
These guys channel the magic which used to be present on Top Gear and (can be) present on Grand Tour. Fun, intelligent, informative.
Of all the episodes and skits you guys do , James getting in the I-8 with his get in helmet is by far the funniest moment of all.
i8's depreciation- "Am I a joke to u?"
It didn’t really depreciate a lot still very expensive even for a used one from 5 years ago
@@coromantobass3788 it lost about 100k of its own price
Not at all mate 😂
Coromanto Bass Dude I’ve seen plenty in the low $40k area. These are the worst depreciating cars ever
@@carlosdeleon9593 I mean, if it weren't for the fact that the Polestar 1 is a limited-run car, it would similarly depreciate like a stone.
Damn you guys just smash it with the production values! So good with each video! Has been a huge inspiration for me launching my channel, documenting my Porsche 964 journey here in Australia. Got plenty to learn - thanks for the inspiration!
I used to live down the street from a BMW distribution annex in California. I remember seeing a BMW i8 CTF vehicle in camo driving up and down the road toward Pacific Coast Highway while I was driving to work every other morning or so for weeks.
This video is like my fav movies I can't count how many times I've watched it.
Given the torque similarities, I kinda want to see an i8 vs Mustang GT drag race/track battle
I'll take the polestar
Unfortunate
Ditto. I feel like it's better than the i8
I'll take the i8
Thanks for the funky review. I would like another. Perhaps fast hatch vs fast suv.
The most entertaining car review I've ever seen!
im really digging the polestar tho
The get in helmet was the first time a car review made me laugh
the first 1 minute is legendary.
This channel gives me so much happiness 😁😁😁
6:21 Saw it on dailydoseofintetnet and had to find it lmao