Polestar 4 trades windows for cameras in its new sleek, high-tech 2026 Coupe-SUV

The new Polestar 4 EV trades windows for cameras in its new 2026 Coupe-SUV.

It’s the brand’s latest, upcoming offering for next year.

The Polestar 4 has a seriously tough act to follow.

So how does it stack up to its predecessor?

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Polestar 4 takes an interesting spot in the range

Polestar is one of the world’s most premier EV brands.

The former Volvo sub-division is a market-leader in EV technology and innovation.

And now it has introduced its marquee offering for 2026: the Polestar 4.

Straight off the bat, it has a bit of a tough act to follow.

And the problem in question is its larger sibling – the Polestar 3.

The larger, more spacious 3 produces so much of what makes Volvo’s gas-powered SUVs so good.

So, the 4 has to essentially do all of this on a tighter budget while also carving out a space for itself within the current range.

Speaking of the current Polestar range – where does the Polestar 4 fit in?

Polestar currently produces the 1, a PHEV coupe; the 2, which is a mid-size hatchback; the 3, a large SUV; and the 5, its upcoming sedan.

As you can see, the 4 is slated to sit between the large SUV and the upcoming sedan.

But what makes the Polestar 4 so unique is that it produces a completely unique take.

It comes with an entirely different platform producing slightly less-poised handling.

In turn, it prioritizes some quirky details that push and embrace its outsider status.

Does the performance match the hype?

So, we know what the Polestar 4 is and how it looks – but how does it drive?

For a start, the 102KwH battery comes in two different configurations.

There is a choice of the single-motor, rear wheel-drive, or the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive.

The single motor setup produces a 0-60 time of 6.9 seconds.

But the dual motor setup halves that 0-60 time to just 3.7 seconds.

The sleek, fastback form is complemented by LED headlights that straddle the front and rear.

In terms of the interior, the cabin takes an… interesting design approach.

Some have criticized the new design for placing too many of the vehicle’s controls on the display screen.

In fairness, the overall quality is exactly what you might expect, as it’s the highest quality, as standard in any Volvo cabin.

But the single-biggest feature of the Polestar 4 is the rear – specifically, the rear cabin window.

Because it is a more condensed rear, the marque decided to add a rear camera instead of an actual window.

It claims this helps drivers get a better view of things behind them compared to a traditional rear window.

The new 4 is set to be the brand’s volume car, although it will be produced in South Korea.

Aside from the additional tech and cameras, it’s the different performance packages that have people intrigued.

The dual-motor setup costs $6,500 more than the single-motor, but it almost doubles the performance.

And many believe that the upgrade warrants the increase in price.

The Swedish marque is certainly determined to forge its own path within the EV world.

Whether it will prove to be a success or not will be interesting to see.