Polestar 4 (2026)

Alex on Autos is impressed by the Polestar 4’s speed, comfort, efficiency, premium feel, and distinctive design, but ultimately remains unconvinced. The dual-motor model feels remarkably quick and nimble for nearly 5,200 pounds, while its dedicated EV platform delivers generous rear legroom, strong ride quality, useful range, and excellent tech. Still, the camera-only rearview system is a genuine usability problem, especially for older drivers, and standard seats lack lumbar adjustment. Alex also questions its awkward sedan-SUV positioning, limited cargo practicality, and closeness in price to the roomier Polestar 3, making the 4 appealing but difficult to recommend wholeheartedly.

Savagegeese is strongly positive about the Polestar 4, especially at its discounted price. They praise its quiet, solid ride, comfortable rear seats, refined cabin, responsive Google-based infotainment, and sharper dynamics than many similarly priced EV crossovers. The dual-motor model feels quick and predictable even in freezing conditions, while the single-motor version offers appealing range. Still, the screen-heavy controls, limited color choices, camera rearview mirror, slowish 400-volt charging, and winter range of roughly 210 miles are meaningful compromises. Overall, they view it as an unusually well-rounded, distinctive luxury EV—provided buyers embrace its tech-forward design.

Marques Brownlee likes the Polestar 4 a lot but ultimately can’t recommend it. He admires its striking design, polished minimalist cabin, excellent software, comfortable ride, strong practicality, and rapid dual-motor performance. The unusual rear-window-less layout is visually compelling, though it makes the back seat feel claustrophobic. His bigger concern is real-world winter range: despite a 280-mile estimate, the car displayed under 200 miles when fully charged, which feels inadequate for a roughly $62,000 EV. He also criticizes the unreliable buttonless key fob, tiny frunk, and slightly delayed regenerative braking, while praising the smooth ride and overall driving refinement.

Jordan Schiefer is genuinely enthusiastic about the Polestar 4, especially its gorgeous design, serene comfort, and effortless dual-motor performance. He finds the rear-window-less layout surprisingly successful: the digital rearview mirror offers clear, wide visibility while opening up the back seat and enabling the distinctive shape. The cabin feels upscale, spacious, and thoughtfully tech-forward, with Google built-in, reclining rear seats, and clever touches like planetary ambient lighting. Still, cargo space behind the seats is merely adequate, charging is average, and the performance package adds firmness more than meaningful speed. Overall, Schiefer sees the Polestar 4 as an exciting, polished compromise between SUV practicality and coupe character.

Roads Untraveled is highly impressed by the Polestar 4, calling it one of the sharpest, quickest, and most comfortable EVs he has driven. The dual-motor model’s 544 hp, 3.7-second acceleration, quiet ride, responsive handling, and roomy reclining rear seats make it a compelling sedan alternative. He also appreciates the minimalist recycled-material interior, improved physical controls, Google-based software, and camera rearview system after a week of use. Still, awkward door handles, a misaligned front-door latch, no Android Auto, limited cargo height, a missing glove-box button, and merely adequate range temper the enthusiasm. At $87,000 Canadian, it is excellent but not flawless.

Motormouth is mixed on the 2026 Polestar 4, appreciating its speed and handling but questioning its premium value. The AWD model feels quick, comfortable, and well-equipped, while adjustable steering and suspension add flexibility. However, the reviewers strongly dislike the windowless rear design and digital mirror, which make the cabin feel dark and require awkward focal adjustment. They also criticize cramped cupholders, limited storage, and overly screen-dependent controls. At roughly $93,400 CAD with options, it seems difficult to justify when a Kia EV6 offers similar performance and a more conventional interior, though lower-priced versions and the distinctive styling improve its case.

Sarah -n- Tuned is highly enthusiastic about the Polestar 4, calling it a “spicy,” smile-inducing electric crossover and praising its explosive acceleration, grip, clever packaging, roomy rear seat, distinctive cabin, and surprisingly clear digital rearview mirror. She also appreciates its thoughtful chassis construction and considers its performance impressive for the price. Still, the heavy weight dulls cornering and braking, steering feels synthetic, the standard brakes may struggle with spirited driving, the sound system lacks punch, range drops quickly during hard use, and the limited exterior colors disappoint. Overall, its unusual character and performance win her over decisively.

Jacob and Yuri are impressed by the Polestar 4’s striking design, quiet ride, smooth suspension, strong infotainment, and genuinely rapid 544-hp performance. They especially enjoy its customizable Google-based cabin, practical rear-seat space, excellent highway assistance, and engaging handling, calling it fun even with a low battery. Still, enthusiasm is tempered by the divisive rear-window-less camera mirror, distracting menu-heavy controls, unreliable keyless entry, fragile frameless windows, limited storage, unclear connected-services costs, and disappointing real-world winter range. At roughly $93,400 CAD fully equipped, it feels exciting and distinctive but compromised rather than an easy recommendation.

Redline Reviews is highly impressed by the Polestar 4, especially its striking design, rapid acceleration, and unexpectedly polished technology. The dual-motor model feels sportier and more agile than its size suggests, while the roomy rear seats, reclining function, quiet ride, and Google built-in software add everyday appeal. The camera-based rearview mirror works well but remains unconventional, and the coupe-like shape sacrifices some cargo flexibility. Range and long-term real-world efficiency still need fuller testing, and options push pricing toward $78,000. Even so, Redline considers it a compelling, stylish alternative to pricier Audi, BMW, and larger Polestar models.

Car Confections comes away genuinely impressed with the Polestar 4 after a week of daily use. They praise its striking coupe-like design, spacious and upscale cabin, intuitive Google built-in system, strong audio, comfortable ride, and explosive dual-motor acceleration. The camera-based rearview mirror proved easier to adapt to than expected, while the vehicle generally worked smoothly without the glitches sometimes associated with newer brands. Cold weather exposed disappointing efficiency and roughly 220 miles of displayed range versus its 280-mile EPA estimate, and charging is merely adequate. Limited dealership availability is another drawback, but attractive incentives make the Polestar 4 feel like an underrated, compelling EV.

Doug DeMuro is impressed by the Polestar 4, though he questions its value and likely market appeal. He enjoys its strikingly weird design, beautifully minimalist cabin, intuitive Google-based infotainment, excellent rear-seat space, strong dual-motor performance, quiet ride, and planted handling. The camera-based rearview mirror makes the missing rear window surprisingly easy to forget, though it can feel claustrophobic in back. Doug criticizes the harshish ride, tiny frunk, absent household outlet, inconveniently fixed rear seats, expensive options, and sedan-like driving position despite SUV marketing. Overall, he considers it a genuinely compelling, futuristic luxury EV—especially with a discount—but not an obvious runaway success.

Matt is cautiously positive on the Polestar 4, appreciating its speed, sharp handling, gorgeous cabin, distinctive styling, and strong practicality. After a week, he finds the missing rear window surprisingly unobtrusive, thanks to the digital mirror. However, frustrating keyless entry, excessive screen-based controls, unreliable wireless Apple CarPlay, mediocre efficiency, and slower 400-volt charging make daily use less polished than it should be. He considers it a compelling value—especially against pricier Audi and Lucid alternatives—but ultimately a good car undermined by avoidable usability quirks.

Dariusz Tech is highly impressed by the Polestar 4 after 600 miles, calling it premium, comfortable, practical, and exceptionally quick. He especially appreciates the spacious rear seats, polished Google built-in infotainment, superb night lighting, quiet cruising, strong efficiency, and rapid Tesla Supercharger performance. Real-world testing with his family, dog, bike, and luggage makes the review especially useful. Still, enthusiasm is tempered by frustrations with the Android digital-key omission, touch-dependent controls, quiet indicators, occasional camera and charging glitches, awkwardly small frunk, and high new-car price. Overall, he considers it a remarkably capable and distinctive EV, particularly compelling used at roughly half price.

James is highly impressed by the Polestar 4, calling it one of the best hardware-and-software combinations he has experienced. After driving the dual-motor version for a week, he praises its exceptional comfort, smooth 544-hp acceleration, spacious rear seating, polished Google-based interface, and distinctive windowless design, which he quickly found easy to live with. His reservations are meaningful: unreliable proximity door handles, too much reliance on touchscreen controls, limited steering feedback, uncertain long-term software reliability, and range that may become uncompetitive in winter. Still, he enthusiastically recommends this trim as a compelling, unique Tesla alternative.

Morton Hannes is strongly positive about the Polestar 4, awarding it three and a half out of four stars. After driving 1,500 km, he praises its distinctive rear-window-less design, excellent seats, premium materials, smooth yet powerful 544-hp performance, and convincing balance of luxury and sustainability. He appreciates its spacious, quiet cabin and Volvo-like solidity, though the camera mirror takes adjustment. Concerns include temperamental keyless entry, fiddly touchscreen controls, merely adequate driver assistance, slowish 200-kW charging, high winter consumption, and an option-heavy price. Overall, he considers it a compelling, stylish alternative worth test-driving.

Gjeebs is pleasantly surprised by the Polestar 4, despite calling it one of the most confusing EVs he has driven. He praises its quiet, comfortable ride, excellent suspension, strong acceleration, premium cabin, clever digital rearview mirror, useful software, and unexpectedly strong real-world range—about 270 miles driven with roughly 300 miles attainable. The review also exposes meaningful drawbacks: awkward climate and mirror controls, a tiny frunk, no standard cooled seats, CCS charging, and unreliable left-lane-change assistance that nearly steered into a guardrail. Charging is merely average, but a $10,000 discount makes this distinctive, Chinese-built crossover a compelling, if imperfect, alternative.

Tish is cautiously positive about the Polestar 4, admiring its range, refinement, and bold design without feeling emotionally won over. The single-motor version feels sensible for motorway commuting, with excellent rear-seat space, a practical boot, and a polished, quiet ride. However, its weight dulls handling, the ride can feel firm, interior materials and wireless charging disappoint at this price, and the camera-based rearview mirror remains unsettling in poor conditions. Against the sharper, more premium Porsche Macan Electric—and the Tesla Model Y’s charging network—Tish finds the Polestar brave, capable, and well engineered, but ultimately competent rather than captivating.

Off the Shelf Rides is clearly positive about the Polestar 4, though not uncritical. They praise its striking rear-window-less design, strong 544-hp acceleration, comfortable and surprisingly spacious back seat, and upscale interior. The reviewer especially appreciates how the power builds smoothly rather than arriving violently. However, screen-dependent controls, including digitally adjusted air vents, feel frustrating, while 200-kW charging trails newer 800-volt rivals. The firm ride on 21-inch wheels also exposes sharp Midwest road bumps. Overall, it looks like a distinctive, capable EV for style-focused buyers who can accept moderate charging speed and software-heavy controls.

Omar Drives is highly enthusiastic about the Polestar 4, calling it one of the best-looking EVs available. He’s impressed by its camera-based rearview system, which replaces the rear window while creating exceptional rear-seat space, reclining seats, and a panoramic glass roof. The premium cabin, Google infotainment, massaging seats, distinctive lighting, Brembo brakes, 544 horsepower, and 3.6-second 0–60 time add to the appeal. Still, he flags the missing Android Auto, unusual buttonless key, tiny digital cluster, 255-mile range, and roughly $80,000 price as meaningful tradeoffs, ending with a question about whether it’s worth buying.

Allcarnews is clearly positive on the 2026 Polestar 4, rating it 8/10. A week with the Dual Motor revealed a quiet, spacious SUV with refined suspension, composed handling, premium materials, and unusually generous rear seats. The digital rearview system makes the missing rear window manageable, though it requires adjustment, and software quirks, hard-to-find menus, and unfamiliar steering-wheel controls hold it back. Allcarnews also wants turn-signal camera support, an 800-volt system, and better range, but considers the Polestar 4 compelling enough to recommend with those improvements.

Connie Peters is moderately positive about the Polestar 4, balancing excitement with practical reservations. She loves its coupe-like SUV design and rapid 3.2-second 0–60 mph acceleration, which give the car genuine appeal. However, she dislikes adjusting the air-vent direction through the touchscreen and remains uncertain about the unconventional lack of a rear window. Overall, Peters presents the Polestar 4 as stylish and impressively quick, but not without questionable usability and visibility choices.

TopTechClipz likes the Polestar 4 but ultimately cannot recommend it. The biggest concern is the back seat, where the missing rear window, low roofline, high floor, tinted glass, and ambient-light trim create a claustrophobic feel compared with the Polestar 2. The key fob is another frustration because it lacks unlock buttons and can take too long to respond, especially in winter. Still, the $60,000 SUV feels promising, and its Polestar app is unusually fast and reliable, making this a measured, cautiously positive review rather than a rejection.

Cars & Bids is clearly enthusiastic about the quirky Polestar 4. The missing rear window initially seems bizarre, but its camera-based rearview mirror enables a roomier cabin by eliminating traditional window hardware. Inside, the reviewer especially admires the beautifully minimalist design, top-quality materials, comfortable presentation, and clutter-free layout. The main reservation is subjective rather than a clear flaw: buyers who enjoy elaborate styling, visual flourishes, or lots of interior controls may find the pared-back luxury approach too stark. Overall, the Polestar 4 comes across as an unconventional, futuristic SUV-coupe with a genuinely thoughtful design rationale.