Polestar has expanded its line-up with the new Polestar 4 SUV, a more practical and versatile interpretation of the brand’s distinctive electric performance car. Building on the recently updated Polestar 4 coupé, the newcomer brings increased luggage capacity, improved rear passenger space and additional utility without moving away from the performance-focused character of the original. Visually, much of the familiar Polestar 4 design remains, including the low nose, distinctive dual blade headlights and clean Scandinavian styling. The biggest changes happen towards the rear, where a straighter roofline and more upright tailgate give the SUV a more conventional profile while creating additional interior space. Roof rails are also fitted, providing a dynamic roof load capacity of up to 100kg.
Interestingly, Polestar has also brought back a conventional rear window. The original Polestar 4 attracted plenty of attention for dispensing with rear glass completely and relying instead on a camera and digital rear-view mirror. The SUV gets a traditional rear window and mirror as standard, although the digital system remains available as an option. The more upright body has created an additional 2.5cm of rear headroom, while a larger panoramic glass roof extends towards the tailgate. An optional electrochromic version allows occupants to adjust the amount of light entering the cabin through the centre touchscreen.
Practicality is naturally a major part of the SUV’s appeal. There are 530 litres of luggage space behind the rear seats when measured to seatback height, increasing to 655 litres when loaded towards the roof. Folding the 60/40 split rear seats expands luggage capacity to 1,665 litres, while additional storage is available beneath the bonnet. Underneath, the Polestar 4 SUV uses the same SEA architecture as the coupé and will be offered with two powertrain choices. The Rear motor model produces 272hp and 343Nm of torque, reaches 100km/h in 7.3 seconds and offers up to 630km of WLTP range.
The considerably more potent Dual motor version sends 544hp and 686Nm to all four wheels, cutting the 0 to 100km/h time to just 3.9 seconds while still delivering up to 600km of WLTP range. Both versions use a 100kWh battery, with DC rapid charging at up to 200kW and AC charging at up to 22kW in selected markets. For those wanting even more emphasis on performance, a Performance Pack adds recalibrated ZF active dampers, Brembo brakes with Swedish gold callipers, 22-inch wheels and Pirelli P Zero tyres.
There is plenty of new technology too. Vehicle-to-Load functionality allows the car’s battery to provide up to 3.3kW of power for external equipment, while a new Camping mode turns the parked vehicle into a climate-controlled space with access to entertainment, ambient lighting, USB-C connections and vehicle controls. Google Gemini is also integrated into the infotainment system, bringing more natural conversational voice control, trip planning, translation and other connected features.
The new Polestar 4 SUV starts from €56,690 for the Rear motor version, rising to €66,690 for the Dual motor. Performance Pack models start from €79,490, with prices excluding delivery and related charges. Production is already underway in Busan, South Korea, with the first customer deliveries expected during the fourth quarter of 2026. For Polestar, the new SUV represents an opportunity to take one of its most distinctive models and make it considerably more usable. With up to 630km of range, substantially improved practicality and the option of genuine high-performance pace, the Polestar 4 SUV could well become one of the brand’s most important models yet.
