The first country to get the latest addition to the Polestar range will be China.
In fact, that’s where the Polestar 4 Coupe will be built, at Geely’s state-of-the-art Geely-owned production facility at Hangzhou Bay, starting November 2023.
The coupe is positioned between Polestar 2 and 3 in terms of size and price and is described as Polestar’s fastest Polestar production car to date.
The dash from 0-100km/h takes 3.8 seconds.
“With Polestar 4 we have taken a fundamental new approach to SUV coupé design,” Polestar CEO, Thomas Ingenlath, said.
“Rather than simply modifying an existing SUV, giving it a faster roofline and as a result, compromising elements like rear headroom and comfort, we have designed Polestar 4 from the ground up as a new breed of SUV coupé that celebrates rear occupant comfort and experience.”
In a break with design Polestar 4 has no rear window, with a roof-mounted camera providing a view of the rear instead.
Removal of the window is designed to provide a new kind of immersive rear occupant experience.
Aerodynamic efficiency is enhanced by a low nose, retractable door handles, flush glazing with frameless windows, rear aero blades and air flow optimisation around the rear light bar.
Built on Geely’s Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA), Polestar 4 is a D-segment SUV coupe, 4839mm long with a 2999mm wheelbase.
Generous interior proportions are especially evident in the rear, where occupants are cocooned in an intimate environment, with reclining seats.
Adjustable ambient lighting inspired by the solar system allows the driver to customise the driving environment.
A standard full-length glass roof is available with optional electrochromic functionality, allowing for opaque or transparent execution depending on mood.
Thanks to the elimination of the rear window, the glass roof stretches beyond the heads of rear occupants, creating a truly unique interior ambience.
A secondary media and climate control screen is mounted between the front seats to enable rear occupant control.
Both dual- and single motor versions will be available, with single-motor versions featuring rear-wheel drive.
Motors are of a permanent magnet, synchronous design, with a 102kWh battery fitted to both long-range versions.
The Long range Dual motor features 400kW and 686Nm of torque, with a preliminary range of up to 560km (WLTP).
The Long range Single motor version features a 200kW and 343Nm motor at the rear and preliminary range target of up to 600km (WLTP).
A disconnect clutch allows the car to disengage the front electric motor when not needed, to maximise range and efficiency.
Semi-active suspension features in the dual-motor version for an additional layer of adjustment between comfort and performance dynamics.
Wheels range from 20 to 22-inches in size, depending on the version, with tyres supplied by Pirelli and Michelin.
Bi-directional charging is included, with vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability providing for external devices to draw power.
A heat pump is fitted as standard, allowing the car to capitalise on ambient heat when preconditioning the cabin and battery.
A new drive optimisation function allows the driver to select between range or performance driving modes in the Long range Dual motor version.
Performance mode sharpens up responsiveness from the powertrain and engages both motors at all times for full power delivery and best performance.
Range mode prioritises efficiency, adapting the powertrain to a calmer style and forces use of only the rear motor.
The infotainment system powered by Android Automotive OS and the Snapdragon Cockpit Platform now uses a 15.4-inch landscape-oriented screen.
A Harman Kardon audio system is available as an option with 12 speakers and 1400-Watt channel-hybrid amplifier.
An additional two headrest speakers are added to each front seat with the optional Nappa Pack, increasing the total to 16.
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