Polestar 4 Reviews

The Polestar 4 is a coupe-style SUV that will be remembered for its lack of rear window, a bold design decision that ultimately improves its practicality – but it's not without its compromises.

The new Polestar 4 mid-size SUV is undoubtedly a head-turner in traffic (hello, no rear window), but you'd be forgiven for not knowing what this fully electric vehicle is. As it turns out, it might be the most surprising Porsche Macan EV rival yet.

The flagship of the Polestar 4 range is the Longe Range Dual Motor which kicks off at just under $90,000 - slipping in under the Luxury Car Tax threshold.Interestingly, both the Single Motor and Dual Motor share the same standard features list. The difference is with the powertrain, and with some options packs that include things like fancy Nappa leather - but it is sustainably sourced.The Long Range Dual Motor has a motor on each axle for all-wheel-drive grip, and the power and torque is bumped to 400kW and 686Nm respectively. You’ll get to 100km/h in just 3.8 seconds. Range in the Dual Motor drops to 590km and efficiency sits between 18.7 and 21.7kWh/100km.As with the Single Motor, the Dual Motor comes standard with Android Automotive operating system, Google Built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay, an eight-speaker audio system, a 15.4-inch multimedia display, solar system-inspired ambient lighting, eight-way power driver’s seat and six-way powered passenger seat, 20-inch aero wheels and the camera-based interior mirror that replaces the rear windscreen. It also gets a healthy list of standard safety gear. 

The Polestar 4 is offered initially in two ‘Long Range’ grades, kicking off with the Single Motor that is rear-wheel drive.

Since launching in late 2021, Polestar has only had one model to offer Australians, but now it has three, including the freshly launched Polestar 4. This will likely be the Swedish-Chinese EV brand's biggest seller as it enters the competitive medium SUV segment. The cheaper Tesla Model Y is in its crosshairs but can Polestar break into the mainstream with this tech-laden coupe-style SUV.

Volvo's EV sister brand, Polestar, has released its most important model to date in the Polestar 4. Aimed at the Tesla Model Y, the Chinese-built mid-sized SUV/crossover blends striking design with an exceptionally roomy cabin and advanced driver-assist safety tech. Whether in single-motor rear-drive or dual-motor all-wheel drive, Polestar has priced and positioned the 4 to stand out and succeed.