POLESTAR has this week introduced particulars and indicative pricing for its Polestar 4 coupe-SUV, the all-electric mannequin due in native showrooms from August with an estimated sticker worth from $81,500 plus on-road prices.
Positioned between the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 when it comes to measurement and worth, the Polestar 4 continues lots of the design cues of the Polestar Principle idea automobile, together with the elimination of the rear window to create a “new form of immersive rear occupant expertise”.
Additional idea cues embrace the separation of the twin blade headlights with Polestar’s distinctive lighting signature and Polestar emblem, low frontal masks, retractable door handles, flush DLO with frameless door glass, rear aero blades and rear gentle bar.
The Polestar 4 is constructed on the Geely-developed Sustainable Expertise Structure (SEA) platform and measures 4840mm in size, 2139mm in width, and 1534mm in top whereas driving on a 2139mm wheelbase.
Polestar says the size supply the Polestar 4 “beneficiant inside proportions” which can be “particularly evident within the rear”. The rear seats are electrically reclinable and are complemented by adjustable ambient lighting that’s mentioned to be impressed by the photo voltaic system.
Overhead, a full-size glass roof creates a “really distinctive expertise”, one that’s enhanced within the second row by a media and local weather management display screen mounted between the entrance seats.
Polestar design head Maximilian Missoni mentioned the Polestar 4’s inside and its supplies have been designed across the theme of ‘mushy tech’, drawing inspiration from trend and sportswear industries.
“With Polestar Principle we previewed a shocking new occupant expertise by eradicating the rear window and pushing the rear header, which performs an integral security function, additional again,” he detailed.
“Which means that now, rear occupants can have a novel expertise in our SUV coupe.”
Additional ahead we discover the rear-view mirror changed by a high-definition display screen that exhibits a real-time view of following site visitors. The dashboard additional options an Android-powered infotainment system (with each Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity) and the most recent Snapdragon processing energy, all accessed by way of a 15.4-inch landscape-oriented touchscreen.
With Google built-in, together with Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play, the Polestar 4 is nothing if not linked, the system topped with an non-obligatory Harman Kardon audio system with 12 audio system and 1400-watt channel-hybrid amplifier. A further two headrest audio system are added to every entrance seat with the non-obligatory Nappa Pack– elevating the overall to 16.
As with different Polestar automobiles, common over-the-air (OTA) updates permit for brand new options and enhancements to be despatched remotely to all automobiles, eradicating the necessity to go to a workshop to achieve the most recent software program.
The Polestar 4 is the quickest manufacturing automobile to but be out there from Polestar, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of three.8 seconds listed. Most energy is rated at 400kW with drive coming from everlasting magnet, synchronous design motors.
Single- and dual-motor configurations can be found, the previous delivering 200kW and 343Nm to the rear wheels with a preliminary vary goal of as much as 610km (WLTP). The twin motor variant providing promising 400kW and 686Nm by way of all-wheel drive and a spread goal of 580km (WLTP).
Energy is provided by a 100kWh battery pack in each situations with as much as 22kW of AC charging and 200kW of DC charging out there. Bi-directional charging {hardware} is included, with vehicle-to-load (V2L) performance deliberate to be made out there later.
A warmth pump is fitted as normal, permitting the automobile to capitalise on ambient warmth when preconditioning the cabin and battery.
Additional, Polestar says the dual-motor ‘4’ incorporates a disconnect clutch that enables the automobile to disengage the entrance electrical motor when not wanted, to maximise vary and effectivity, whereas a brand new drive optimisation operate permits the driving force to pick between Vary or Efficiency driving modes.
Regardless of the excessive output and efficiency, Polestar claims “management and confidence are at all times key components” in providing an pleasing every day drive expertise and has geared up the dual-motor model with semi-active suspension “for a further layer of adjustment between consolation and efficiency dynamics”.
Alloy wheel sizes vary from 20- to 22-inches in diameter with tyres provided by Pirelli and Michelin, relying on configuration. Driving dynamics are mentioned to be “true to the Polestar model (with) sharp steering and dealing with responses”.
The Polestar 4 will arrive with a protracted checklist of ordinary security inclusions. Highlights see the mannequin fitted with seven airbags, Polestar’s new SuperVision ADAS expertise suite, a ten.2-inch instrument panel, 14.7-inch head-up show with snow mode, and an non-obligatory Pilot Pack with auto lane change help.
Elsewhere, the Polestar 4 guarantees a excessive stage of ordinary gear with addition packages tailor-made to particular wants.
The Plus Pack (+$8000) includes consolation and expertise upgrades, with the Professional Pack (+$2500) including 21-inch wheels and delicate design particulars.
The Nappa improve may be specified along with the Plus Pack and consists of animal welfare-secured Nappa leather-based upholstery with air flow and therapeutic massage, further headrest audio system for the entrance seats and rear consolation headrests.
The Pilot Pack consists of Pilot Help and its prolonged options and is embrace as normal in Australia.
The Efficiency Pack (+$7200) will increase the efficiency look and driving expertise of the twin motor model, with 22-inch wheels, four-piston Brembo brakes, Polestar Engineered efficiency chassis tuning and Swedish gold particulars for the brakes, seat belts and valve caps.
“The introduction of Polestar 4 into all our markets by way of the course of 2024 is vital to our success, including this third mannequin to our line-up,” mentioned Polestar chief govt officer Thomas Ingenlath.
“Polestar 4 tackles the premium efficiency class within the D-SUV phase (as an) revolutionary interpretation of an SUV coupe (it) affords nice inside area and a shocking look.”
Additional particulars of the Polestar 4 will probably be introduced nearer to the mannequin’s Australian launch.
A web-based configurator could also be discovered right here.
2024 Polestar 4 pricing*:
Lengthy Vary Single Motor (a) | $81,500 | New mannequin |
Lengthy Vary Twin Motor (a) | $93,050 | New mannequin |
*Indicative retail pricing.
