Car manufacturers spend fortunes figuring out what to add next. Polestar has added a rear window. Yes, really. To appreciate why that deserves a mention, you need to know that the Polestar 4 coupe, which I never got around to covering, does not have one. It uses a camera instead.
The new Polestar 4 SUV brings back the glass, along with a conventional rear-view mirror. You can still pay extra for the digital mirror, useful when luggage blocks the view. So the window returns, and your holiday packing can make it redundant again.
Before the numbering confuses anyone, this isn’t a replacement for the Polestar 3. It’s a more practical sibling to the 4 coupe, with a straighter roofline, upright tailgate, and an extra 2.5 cm (1 inch) of rear headroom. Boot space expands from 530 to 1,665 liters with the seats folded.
Anyhoo, practicality hasn’t made it slow. The Dual motor version delivers 544 hp and 686 Nm (506 lb-ft), reaching 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.9 seconds. The 272 hp Rear motor favors distance, offering up to 391 miles (630 km) of WLTP range versus the Dual motor’s 373 miles (600 km).
Both get a 100 kWh battery and up to 200 kW DC charging. Camping mode keeps the parked cabin climate-controlled, while forthcoming 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load functionality powers external equipment through an extra-cost adapter. Between that and Google Gemini for conversation, you can head into nature without enduring too much nature.
The Polestar 4 SUV is already in production in South Korea, with first deliveries planned for Q4 2026. UK prices start at £54,750 (about US$74,000), costing up to £60,750 (US$82,200) for the dual motor and £68,250 (US$92,300) with the Performance pack’s upgraded dampers, Brembo brakes, and 22-inch wheels.
Images: Polestar.