Polestar adds rear glass to updated Polestar 4 SUV
Polestar has updated the Polestar 4 SUV to add a proper piece of rear glass, addressing visibility concerns from the original Polestar 4 Coupé that forced drivers to rely entirely on a camera feed beamed to a digital rear-view mirror.
Engineering Trade-Offs Behind the Missing Glass
When engineers initially developed the Polestar 4, they omitted the rear glass entirely to extend the panoramic sunroof. This design choice provided rear passengers with extra headroom while maintaining a sleek, sloping roofline, though it required motorists to depend on a digital rear-view mirror linked to an exterior camera. Not all buyers embraced the sci-fi swap, prompting the automaker to offer an alternative body style that restores convention without abandoning the vehicle’s core architecture.
The updated model preserves the sustainable interior materials, long electric range, and sharp styling of the original run. Standard equipment includes heated front seats, the panoramic glass roof, and a 21-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system. A large central touchscreen dominates the minimalist dashboard, handling most vehicle functions including climate control. Adjusting the air vents while driving requires interacting with the touchscreen, a setup that can complicate simple tasks on the road. For in-car software, Polestar utilizes Android Automotive to run Google services, featuring Gemini as the virtual assistant alongside built-in Google Maps for route planning and charging station locations.
Electric Powertrain Options Offer Different Ranges and Outputs
The electric powertrain options carry over directly from the coupé variant. The entry-level Long Range Single Motor produces 200kW and 343Nm of torque, powered by a 100kWh battery that delivers a claimed driving range of up to 630km. Stepping up to the Long Range Dual Motor doubles output to 400kW and 686Nm, reducing the driving range slightly to 600km while achieving a zero-to-100km/h sprint in under four seconds.
Drivers seeking a sportier setup can select the Performance Pack, which adds gold Brembo brake callipers, 21-inch forged alloy wheels, and a firmer Swedish chassis tune, though the heavier hardware reduces range to 520km. Pricing remains level across body styles. Both configurations sit at a discounted price of approximately $81,000 drive-away for the single motor, climbing to $91,000 drive-away for the dual-motor variant.
Suspension Retuning and Vehicle-to-Load Capabilities
Beyond the restored rear window, Polestar implemented a substantial suspension retune to enhance ride comfort and body control. Selectable drive modes allow drivers to adjust suspension firmness, while the chassis handles twisty backroads and absorbs road imperfections. The updated model also introduces Vehicle-to-Load technology, transforming the electric vehicle into a mobile power generator. During testing, the system powered campsite equipment including hot showers, a mobile kitchen, coffee machines, and electric tents overnight while consuming just six percent of the total battery capacity, leaving roughly 420km of remaining range.