2026 Polestar 4 SUV Preview

Introduction

Back in 2024, the Polestar 4 broke cover and immediately broke the internet. At least the corner of it that’s dedicated to cars. No rear windscreen?! The camera they replaced it with worked well enough, but many of us couldn’t get over relying on it instead of plain old glass. Well, if that was you, rejoice! Because the new Polestar 4 SUV has brought the rear windscreen back.

Apart from that distinctive, squared-off back end, the Polestar 4 SUV looks almost identical to the Coupe - but that change in body style still means that the Polestar 4 now sits alongside a new category of competitors. 

Where the 4 once competed against the Volkswagen ID.7 and the BMW i5, the new SUV not only still takes the fight to the estate versions of those cars, but also the premium small SUVs out there like the Porsche Macan Electric and the BMW iX3.

Range, battery and charging

The Polestar 4 SUV uses the same platform as its coupe counterpart, so the underpinnings are more or less unchanged. That extends particularly to the battery. The same 94kWh NMC unit (100kWh total capacity, if you're wondering) from the Coupe is here in the SUV and is available in two different powertrain configurations.

The Single Motor configuration sends power to the rear wheels only and is the most efficient, getting 390 miles (630km) of WLTP-rated range. That gives it a theoretical efficiency of 4.1m/kWh. Not bad for a large SUV. The Dual Motor configuration gets up to 373 miles (600km) of range on the WLTP cycle.

Meanwhile, the Performance pack drops that down to just 323 miles (520km) from a single charge. However, that isn’t because the trim throws any more power at the SUV, but because unlike the Dual Motor, the Performance is range tested in its performance mode. Which means when you start your sporty Polestar for the first time in the morning, it will still be in performance mode from yesterday’s spirited drive home. Neat.

Charging is where things get interesting for the Polestar 4 SUV. You do get the same 200kW of DC charging and optional 22kW AC charging from the Coupe but, drum roll please, vehicle-to-load (V2L) is finally here! There’s 3.3kW of it to be precise, which is enough to run power tools, a kettle, or a projector and speakers for an outdoor movie night. Coupe buyers needn’t fret though, V2L will be available for those built from 2027.

Practicality and boot space

Before we get into details, let’s get one thing out of the way. This new Polestar 4 “SUV” is an estate. And that’s a good thing! It has as much space inside as an SUV but sits a little lower. It can still hold loads of stuff, but if you’re looking for the tall ride height usually associated with SUVs, perhaps Polestar’s own 3 is a better choice.

The exterior dimensions of the Polestar 4 SUV are almost identical to those of the Coupe. It’s only fractionally taller at 1,556mm versus the Coupe’s 1,534mm, why so? Well the SUV’s suspension isn’t any taller but it does come with standard roof rails. Those can hold up to 100kg of external luggage, up from the coupe’s 75kg. That’s plenty for a roof tent, mountain bikes, or whatever you outdoorsy folk need to lug.

If you’re more likely to haul shopping than surfboards, you’ll be pleased to know that the Polestar 4 SUV’s boot area is doubly impressive. With the rear seats in place, the boot of the 4 SUV can hold up to 655 litres if you fill it to the rafters, so to speak. 

With the rear seats folded, there’s up to 1,665 litres of luggage capacity. That’s 129 litres more than the Coupe with the rear seats up, and 144 litres more with the rear seats folded. Compare that to some of the SUV competitors out there and you get 317 litres more than a Porsche Macan electric but 283 litres short of the truly voluminous VW ID.7 Tourer.

The SUV also gets an increased towing capacity. The Single Motor can now tow up to 2,000kg, matching the Dual Motor car. Much like V2L, this upgrade will also feature on Polestar 4 Coupes from 2027.

Interior, styling and technology

Exterior styling changes are minimal, besides the obvious, so let’s start there. I think the Polestar 4 looks rather handsome as an estate! Polestar’s sister company Volvo has loads of heritage when it comes to ‘wagons’ and it shows. The coupe was far from ugly to begin with, but the large flat roof and squared-off back end of the ‘SUV’ only adds to its good looks, in my books.

That rear windscreen has its own tricks too, with a glass windscreen comes a windscreen wiper. Polestar has gone out of its way to hide the wiper beneath the car’s subtle spoiler and, rather cleverly, the wiper blade also covers the rearview camera, to ensure it always stays clean. It's a nerdy little details, but I really value that kind of clever thinking.

Another benefit of that big, flat roof is a better glass option. The single-zone electrochromic glass roof from the Coupe has been replaced here by an optional segmented item, unique to the SUV. That means it can dim in sections at the press of a button. Fancy! And yes, rivals like the Audi A6 e-tron can do that, too, but it's still a nice feature that the kids will really like.

On the inside, things are just as cushy as Polestars of the past. The one I saw at the static studio reveal was decked out in top trim Nappa leather. However, the synthetic leather option remains for the environmentally and fiscally conscious ones among us. Better yet, while most synthetic leathers are crude oil-based, Polestars are made from biological materials. Spring for the real leather upgrade though, and you get front seat ventilation and massage functions.

Much like in the Coupe, you get a 15.4-inch landscape-oriented infotainment display and digital dashboard to show all your most important information at a glance and an optional head-up display too. One of my favourite quirks of that infotainment display is the celestially-themed ambient lighting. The lighting itself is subtle and consists of strips on the dash and along the doors, but the colour themes are based on planets, and each one comes up on the screen with a selection of fun facts to wow the kids. And, er, some of the more easily impressed adults. Like me. 

Space in the back of the Polestar 4 SUV is more than ample. I managed to fit behind my own seating position at a leggy 6’3” (191cm) tall. Even with the driver's seat as far back as it could go, I could still sit behind it! The headroom is strong, too. I could have worn a hat, and still had space to spare. Save for perhaps an NBA player, anybody can sit in the back of a Polestar 4 SUV comfortably.

Motors and performance

As with a great deal of other things on the Polestar 4, the mechanical underpinnings of the SUV are identical to the Coupe. However, the added bodywork does equate to a weight gain of some 35kg. That means the Single Motor gets 272hp and a 0–62mph time of 7.3secs while the Dual Motor and Performance trims get 544hp and a 0–62mph sprint of 3.9secs.

Yes, that’s right, the Dual Motor and Performance trims have identical power and acceleration figures. That’s because the motors aren’t the differentiating factors at play. Over the Dual Motor car, the Performance trim gets special 22in wheels, active suspension and gold accents on the brake callipers, tyre stem caps and seatbelts.

I haven’t driven the Polestar 4 SUV yet, but if it's anything like the Coupe, we expect sharp steering and planted road manners. Polestar has endeavoured to refine the driving experience as much as possible too, with updated suspension and anti-roll bars to keep the extra weight in check. Stay tuned for when we get to take one of these puppies out for a spin.

Pricing and on sale date

I hope you’re ready for some good news for once, because the Polestar 4 SUV, for all its extra space, unique features and early access to increased towing capacity is actually cheaper than the Coupe! I was expecting the SUV to cost a little more but no, it starts at £54,750 for the Single Motor and £60,750 for the Dual Motor configuration. That’s £2,000 and £3,000 less than the equivalent trims on the Polestar 4 Coupe. Woohoo! As for availability, if you’re reading this, it’s available to order now.

Verdict

The new Polestar 4 SUV is, at first glance, one of the biggest no-brainer buys I’ve seen this year. Sure, the coupe offering of any lineup is usually the premium offering and commands a higher price by virtue. But in the case of the Polestar 4 SUV, you don't lose out on anything when compared to the Coupe, and it offers features you simply can’t get on its more rakish counterpart.

If the driving experience of the Polestar 4 SUV holds up to the high standard set by the Coupe, I see no reason not to opt for the SUV. Unless you don’t like estates, that is. And if you don't then, frankly, what's wrong with you?! We love an estate! Either way, check back soon because we'll update you once we’ve driven it.

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