2024 Polestar 4

[Carbon82]

Nice outlook, BUT there is NO rear windscreen! A big NO for me.

And I find Polestar's naming convention rather confusing. This PS4 actually sit between PS2 (compact sedan) and PS3 (mid-size crossover), Swapping the name with PS3 make more sense imo.

The Polestar 4 is the brand’s latest addition to the electric automaker’s growing lineup, with the new SUV slotting between the Polestar 2 sedan and the larger 3 in terms of size and price. The compact crossover adopts a stylish design showcasing key features from the Polestar Precept concept car. 

The Polestar 4 will be available in both single- and dual-motor layouts. The long-range, dual-motor version produces 544 horsepower and 686 Nm of torque. The crossover can hit 100 kilometers per hour in 3.8 seconds, making it the brand’s fastest production car ever. Even though the Polestar 1 had more power, the Polestar 4 will complete century sprint 60 quicker. The long-range, single-motor version, which powers the rear wheels, makes 272 hp and 343 Nm of torque.

Polestar gives the long-range, single-motor variant a preliminary range target of over 483 kilometers based on the US EPA’s test procedure. The automaker fits both long-range models with the same 102.0-kilowatt-hour battery capable of 200-kilowatt DC charging and 22-kW AC. The 4 has bi-directional charging with vehicle-to-load capability and a heat pump as standard equipment.

The Polestar 4 debuts with a new drive optimization function that allows drivers to select between range and performance driving modes. Range prioritizes efficiency, with the crossover capable of disengaging the front electric motor to save energy via a disconnect clutch. 

Performance mode sharpens the 4’s responsiveness and engages both motors at full power at all times. The dual-motor version has a semi-active suspension, while Polestar offers the model lineup with a range of 20- to 22-inch wheel choices wrapped in either Pirelli or Michelin rubber. 

The crossover features a low aerodynamic nose, retractable door handles, and frameless windows. It has no rear window glass, with the standard glass roof extending behind the heads of the rear-seat passengers. The Polestar 4 crossover is 4,839 millimeters long, 2,139 mm wide, and 1,544 mm tall. It has a 2,999 mm wheelbase, which makes it as big as the Audi Q7 between the front and rear wheels while being shorter overall.

Safety is front and center with the Polestar 4. It has nine airbags, 12 cameras, one radar system, and 12 ultrasonic sensors. Drivers glean information from a 10.2-inch display ahead of the steering column, but a 14.7-inch head-up display is available to reduce distractions. It features a nifty “snow mode” that switches the HUD’s text color from white to yellow.

A 15.4-inch landscape-oriented infotainment display runs Android Automotive OS. It has built-in Android features like Google Maps, Google Assistant, and the Google Play store. Apple CarPlay is included, and customers can upgrade to a 12-speaker Harmon Kardon sound system. However, those who upgrade to the Nappa Pack get two additional speakers in each front headrest for 16 total.

Polestar will offer the sleek crossover with several upgrade packs. The Plus Pack focuses on improving the model’s tech and comfort kit. The Plus Pro Pack adds color-coded body bits, an electrochromic glass roof, and extra interior illumination. The previously mentioned Nappa Pack, which customers can select with the Plus Pack, also adds massaging seats and Nappa leather upholstery with ventilation.

The long-range, dual-motor version is available with a Performance Package that includes Polestar Engineered chassis tuning. The pack also comes with 22-inch wheels, four-piston Brembo brakes, and gold details for the brakes, seat belts, and valve caps. 

The Polestar 4 will begin production this November in China, where it’ll launch first. The company will release more specific details for other markets in 2024, with the vehicle arriving later that same year. Polestar indicates the crossover will have a launch price of US$60,000 to start.

[Ct3833]

This is pronounced as Pole-star or Po-le-star? My friend asks one. 

[Carbon82]

On 4/18/2023 at 11:48 PM, Ct3833 said:

This is pronounced as Pole-star or Po-le-star? My friend asks one. 

Neither. Correct pronunciation should be "Porn-Star". @RadX say one.  

I say when it hit the "Pole", driver will see "Star". 

[Ct3833]

On 4/18/2023 at 11:58 PM, Carbon82 said:

Neither. Correct pronunciation should be "Porn-Star". @RadX say one.  

I say when it hit the "Pole", driver will see "Star". 

I am more confused now, but it is ok, i cannot afford one anyway . But why cant they just call it a wowo.🤣🤣

On a serious note, one of the better looking front design EV so far. 

Edited April 18, 2023 by Ct3833

[inlinesix]

On 4/18/2023 at 11:59 PM, Ct3833 said:

I am more confused now, but it is ok, i cannot afford one anyway . But why cant they just call it a wowo.🤣🤣

On a serious note, one of the better looking front design EV so far. 

Brand differentiation

[Heartbreakid]

It is just plain silly to do away the rear windscreen. The car design is actually very attractive until one realise there is no rear windscreen. Assuming that I could have been a potential buyer but I am very put off by this no rear screen design. Silly designer, silly idea.

[RadX]

might work for most cb sinkies who never look at rear view anyways......

[Kar_lover]

On 4/19/2023 at 7:19 AM, Heartbreakid said:

It is just plain silly to do away the rear windscreen. The car design is actually very attractive until one realise there is no rear windscreen. Assuming that I could have been a potential buyer but I am very put off by this no rear screen design. Silly designer, silly idea.

I would  prefer a real windscreen over a camera too. I remember Audi (one of the e-tron?) that didn't have real wing mirror, just side cameras. My experience with my reverse camera is when it rains and water starts to block the camera lens, cannot see properly already. So just imagine your rearview/wing "mirror" gets blocked by water... they should at design some kind of rain hood to cover the cameras...

[Watwheels]

Maybe the rear view camera has a better view coverage than the rear windscreen? 

I wont dismiss yet cos the rear looks tight for a rear windscreen.

There's actually an aero piece of kit at the front of the car. You could see the shadow from the above pics. Got frontal down force siah. The wheels are big tho. The rubbers are 22inch, not gonna be cheap. Overall the design of the ev is nice, better looking than a lot of the other ev out there.

[RadX]

On 4/19/2023 at 8:11 AM, Watwheels said:

Maybe the rear view camera has a better view coverage than the rear windscreen? 

I wont dismiss yet cos the rear looks tight for a rear windscreen.

There's actually an aero piece of kit at the front of the car. You could see the shadow from the above pics. Got frontal down force siah. The wheels are big tho. The rubbers are 22inch, not gonna be cheap. Overall the design of the ev is nice, better looking than a lot of the other ev out there.

It’s clearly unconventional… same as the Honda with no side view mirrors?

[inlinesix]

Most rear view camera will have 180 degree of view.

Since camera is on roof, what driver can see will be wider than windscreen.

On rainy day, there is no foggy rear windscreen 

Edited April 19, 2023 by inlinesix

[Watwheels]

On 4/19/2023 at 8:12 AM, RadX said:

It’s clearly unconventional… same as the Honda with no side view mirrors?

I think the rear has no windscreen is a safety consideration too. There are cars out there especially some MPVs the rear passengers head is just a couple of inches away from the rear windscreen. Any rear impact they will get a PhD, permanent head damage.

[SGMCF328]

Who knows, the lack of rear windscreen may reduce the number of road rage incidents since the driver has no chance to point finger at the one honking him from behind, or that the driver of the rear car cannot see the 'nice' gesture of the polestar driver. Hahahaha

And hor, for those 'nature lover' who frequent East Coast Park, Macritchie Reservoir, Peirce Reservoir and such, in believe that one don't need much space to have s*x, heh heh, one less glass panel to cover up, save time and more environmental friendly too. 🤪

[13177]

On 4/18/2023 at 11:58 PM, Carbon82 said:

Neither. Correct pronunciation should be "Porn-Star". @RadX say one.  

I say when it hit the "Pole", driver will see "Star". 

Whenever i see this car, i always think of Porn-Star. 😁 They should change the name, as i dont find this name very good.

[kobayashiGT]

On 4/18/2023 at 11:28 PM, Carbon82 said:

Nice outlook, BUT there is NO rear windscreen! A big NO for me.

And I find Polestar's naming convention rather confusing. This PS4 actually sit between PS2 (compact sedan) and PS3 (mid-size crossover), Swapping the name with PS3 make more sense imo.

The Polestar 4 is the brand’s latest addition to the electric automaker’s growing lineup, with the new SUV slotting between the Polestar 2 sedan and the larger 3 in terms of size and price. The compact crossover adopts a stylish design showcasing key features from the Polestar Precept concept car. 

The Polestar 4 will be available in both single- and dual-motor layouts. The long-range, dual-motor version produces 544 horsepower and 686 Nm of torque. The crossover can hit 100 kilometers per hour in 3.8 seconds, making it the brand’s fastest production car ever. Even though the Polestar 1 had more power, the Polestar 4 will complete century sprint 60 quicker. The long-range, single-motor version, which powers the rear wheels, makes 272 hp and 343 Nm of torque.

Polestar gives the long-range, single-motor variant a preliminary range target of over 483 kilometers based on the US EPA’s test procedure. The automaker fits both long-range models with the same 102.0-kilowatt-hour battery capable of 200-kilowatt DC charging and 22-kW AC. The 4 has bi-directional charging with vehicle-to-load capability and a heat pump as standard equipment.

The Polestar 4 debuts with a new drive optimization function that allows drivers to select between range and performance driving modes. Range prioritizes efficiency, with the crossover capable of disengaging the front electric motor to save energy via a disconnect clutch. 

Performance mode sharpens the 4’s responsiveness and engages both motors at full power at all times. The dual-motor version has a semi-active suspension, while Polestar offers the model lineup with a range of 20- to 22-inch wheel choices wrapped in either Pirelli or Michelin rubber. 

The crossover features a low aerodynamic nose, retractable door handles, and frameless windows. It has no rear window glass, with the standard glass roof extending behind the heads of the rear-seat passengers. The Polestar 4 crossover is 4,839 millimeters long, 2,139 mm wide, and 1,544 mm tall. It has a 2,999 mm wheelbase, which makes it as big as the Audi Q7 between the front and rear wheels while being shorter overall.

Safety is front and center with the Polestar 4. It has nine airbags, 12 cameras, one radar system, and 12 ultrasonic sensors. Drivers glean information from a 10.2-inch display ahead of the steering column, but a 14.7-inch head-up display is available to reduce distractions. It features a nifty “snow mode” that switches the HUD’s text color from white to yellow.

A 15.4-inch landscape-oriented infotainment display runs Android Automotive OS. It has built-in Android features like Google Maps, Google Assistant, and the Google Play store. Apple CarPlay is included, and customers can upgrade to a 12-speaker Harmon Kardon sound system. However, those who upgrade to the Nappa Pack get two additional speakers in each front headrest for 16 total.

Polestar will offer the sleek crossover with several upgrade packs. The Plus Pack focuses on improving the model’s tech and comfort kit. The Plus Pro Pack adds color-coded body bits, an electrochromic glass roof, and extra interior illumination. The previously mentioned Nappa Pack, which customers can select with the Plus Pack, also adds massaging seats and Nappa leather upholstery with ventilation.

The long-range, dual-motor version is available with a Performance Package that includes Polestar Engineered chassis tuning. The pack also comes with 22-inch wheels, four-piston Brembo brakes, and gold details for the brakes, seat belts, and valve caps. 

The Polestar 4 will begin production this November in China, where it’ll launch first. The company will release more specific details for other markets in 2024, with the vehicle arriving later that same year. Polestar indicates the crossover will have a launch price of US$60,000 to start.

Volvo over the years have the reputation of being an NCAP 5 star car. No rear windscreen nevermind lah. hahahah 

[13177]

On 4/19/2023 at 8:38 AM, SGMCF328 said:

Who knows, the lack of rear windscreen may reduce the number of road rage incidents since the driver has no chance to point finger at the one honking him from behind, or that the driver of the rear car cannot see the 'nice' gesture of the polestar driver. Hahahaha

And hor, for those 'nature lover' who frequent East Coast Park, Macritchie Reservoir, Peirce Reservoir and such, in believe that one don't need much space to have s*x, heh heh, one less glass panel to cover up, save time and more environmental friendly too. 🤪

No need rear windscreen to point finger if the driver really want to point finger lo. The driver can stretch out the hand to show his/her finger.

[13177]

On 4/19/2023 at 7:32 AM, Kar_lover said:

I would  prefer a real windscreen over a camera too. I remember Audi (one of the e-tron?) that didn't have real wing mirror, just side cameras. My experience with my reverse camera is when it rains and water starts to block the camera lens, cannot see properly already. So just imagine your rearview/wing "mirror" gets blocked by water... they should at design some kind of rain hood to cover the cameras...

No rear windscreen then the passengers sitting at the rear might feel claustrophobic.

[inlinesix]

On 4/19/2023 at 9:24 AM, 13177 said:

No rear windscreen then the passengers sitting at the rear might feel claustrophobic.

Panoramic sunroof