Video Summary
- This car is unusual because it has no rear window.- It has an HD screen rear-view mirror displaying a live feed from a roof-mounted camera.
- The rear-view camera’s perspective makes judging distances difficult.
- All Polestar 4s include a full suite of cameras as standard, including a 360-degree camera, a rear-view camera and also a front-facing camera.
- The digital rear-view mirror works very well at night because it displays what’s behind on a very bright screen.
- The interior is a highlight and contains really plush materials.
- The interior has a sleek layout and an attractive design.
- The infotainment system was developed by Android, and includes Google Maps and Google Assistant.
- It has a 15.4-inch touch screen.
- Apple CarPlay is standard.
- The response time is very good, but usability has issues.
- With the driver’s seat adjusted for comfort, some areas of the touch screen are difficult to reach.
- Adjusting the steering wheel or door mirrors requires using the infotainment screen.
- The touch-sensitive steering wheel buttons are inconsistent and frustrating to use.
- There is loads of storage up front.
- The Polestar 4 has a 526-liter boot.
- The rear seats are spacious and comfortable.
- Two versions are available to buy initially: a long range single motor and a long range dual motor.
- The single motor has a 7.1-second 0-62 mph acceleration and a 385 mile range.
- The dual motor has a 3.8-second 0-62 mph acceleration and a 367 mile range.
- The fastest charging rate the car can accept is 200 kW; it is possible to get a 10-80% top-up in around 30 minutes.
- The styling is stylish, spacious, and swift.
- The steering is light and dart off center.
- Adaptive suspension is not available on the base model.
- The starting price is £59,990, which is competitive for the class.
