2026 Polestar 4 SUV revealed as lifted wagon style alternative to the Porsche Macan and BMW iX3

Jack Quick

Production Editor

3 min read

The Polestar 4 has officially been revealed in its new SUV body style ahead of its Australian arrival in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Compared to the existing ‘coupe’ model, this new Polestar 4 SUV most notably gains a longer roofline with a more upright tailgate. There’s also a proper rear window.

As a result of these changes there is slightly more second-row headroom and extra cargo capacity. With the rear seats upright there is up to 655L of boot space, expanding out to 1665L with them folded.

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Additionally there are full-length roof rails that allow for a dynamic roof load capacity of 100kg.

Polestar claims it only needed 48 new parts to create this new SUV body style and the rest of the existing car remains largely untouched.

How much does it cost?

All Australian-specification examples of the 2026 Polestar 4 SUV are set to be manufactured in South Korea, unlike the coupe body style which will remain in production in China.

Two variants are set to be offered and they are priced as follows:

  • Polestar 4 SUV Rear motor: $73,900
  • Polestar 4 SUV Dual motor: $81,750

All above prices are before on-road costs

These new SUV versions of the Polestar 4 are $4600 more affordable than their coupe body style counterparts.

A series of option extras are available and they are priced as follows:

  • Comfort pack: $1200
  • Plus pack: $6500
  • Nappa upgrade (requires Plus pack): $6100 for Zinc, $5700 for Charcoal
  • Performance pack (requires Dual motor with Plus pack): $7200
  • 22kW AC charging: $900
  • Tailored knit in Mist with Zinc deco: $1400
  • Electrochromic glass roof: $1000
  • Digital rear-view mirror: $1000
  • Privacy glass on rear-side windows: $700
  • Electric retractable towbar: $4070

What is under the bonnet?

The Polestar 4 SUV is built on the same SEA architecture as its coupe counterpart, plus there is still a choice of two all-electric powertrains.

The Rear motor version is powered by a single, rear-mounted electric motor that produces 200kW and 343Nm. Enough to send it from 0-100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The Dual motor version, on the other hand, features a dual-motor, all-wheel drive set-up with a total system output of 400kW and 686Nm. Enough for a 0-100km/h sprint in 3.9 seconds.

All SUV variants come with a 100kWh battery pack. The Rear motor is claimed to offer 630km of WLTP-claimed range, whereas the Dual motor is claimed to offer 600km of WLTP-claimed range. This is an increase of 10km over the coupe counterparts.

What standard equipment is on offer?

All versions of the Polestar 4 SUV offer vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, like its coupe counterpart.

Using the charging port with a certified charging adaptor, the V2L system can deliver up to 3.3kW of power. It can be used to power household appliances, camping equipment or any other powered electronic device.

Additionally there’s a new ‘Camping’ mode that allows the climate control to remain active when parked. It also allows you to use the screens, ambient lighting, V2L port, as well as the USB-C and 12V outlets.

Like the coupe version, there is a digital instrument cluster and a landscape-oriented touchscreen multimedia system. Both operate on Google Built-in with Google Gemini functionality.

Jack Quick

Production Editor

Jack Quick has proven himself as one of Australia's most prolific motoring journalists since starting in the industry in 2021. He joined the CarsGuide team in 2025 after spending four years at CarExpert in various roles. Growing up on a farm in rural Victoria, Jack has been driving cars since before he could see over the wheel. He also gained plenty of experience operating heavy machinery. In fact, he currently holds a Heavy Rigid license. On the farm, Jack spent a lot of time bush-bashing in his family’s 1992 Suzuki Sierra soft-top and 1985 Holden Drover ute. This fuelled his life-long obsession with cars and was a key reason he purchased a 2020 Suzuki Jimny. This Jimny is now living out its days on the family farm and Jack currently drives a 2025 Renault Duster. You can find Jack on LinkedIn and Instagram. Expertise Heavy vehicles Off-road Education Bachelor of Arts (Photography and Journalism) | Deakin University | 2017-2021 Featured Publications CarExpert | 2021-2025 CarsGuide | 2025-present
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