One in sentence: It’s a more practical take on Polestar’s electric SUV coupé, with a rear window, more luggage space and towing capacity up to 2,000kg.
Polestar has confirmed the Polestar 4 SUV for New Zealand, giving its existing Polestar 4 coupé a more conventional and practical sibling. The new SUV keeps the same underlying platform, battery and powertrain choices, but adds a revised rear end, a larger load area, a standard rear window and a stronger focus on everyday usability.
Pricing starts from $109,900 for the Rear motor model, rising to $119,900 for the Dual motor, with the Performance pack version listed from $128,900. New Zealand deliveries are planned to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026, with production already underway in Busan, South Korea.
What has changed from the Polestar 4 coupé?
The most obvious change is at the rear. The Polestar 4 coupé is known for doing away with a traditional rear window and relying on a digital rear-view mirror. The SUV version brings the rear window back and includes a conventional rear-view mirror as standard, while still offering the digital mirror as an option for buyers who want a wider field of view when the boot is loaded. We reviewed the Polestar 4 coupé in 2024 and found no real issue with the ‘missing’ rear window, but appreciate some buyers would not like it.
Polestar says only 48 new parts were required to create the SUV from the existing coupé. Visually, the straighter roofline and more upright tailgate make it look less like a pure fastback and more like a shooting-brake-style SUV. It is not a ground-up new model, but rather a more practical variation of the same theme.
That practical shift also brings small but useful changes inside. Rear-seat headroom increases by 25mm compared with the coupé, and the panoramic glass roof is larger, now extending further towards the tailgate.
More space, more towing capacity
The Polestar 4 SUV offers 530 litres of rear luggage space measured to the seatbacks, or 655 litres when measured to the roof. Fold the 60/40 split rear seats and rear storage expands to 1,665 litres. Including the front storage area, Polestar quotes total storage of 1,680 litres.
By comparison, published New Zealand specifications for the regular Polestar 4 list boot space at 526 litres and up to 1,536 litres with the seats folded, so the SUV’s biggest gain is not behind the rear seats but in maximum load-carrying capacity. Roof rails are standard and are rated for a 100kg dynamic load.
Towing capacity is also upgraded. Both the Rear motor and Dual motor versions are rated to tow up to 2,000kg, with an optional fully retractable electric towbar and Trailer Stability Assist. That is a useful increase over the existing single-motor Polestar 4’s quoted 1,500kg braked towing capacity, and gives the SUV stronger appeal for buyers who want to tow a small caravan, trailer or boat.
Powertrains and range
The SUV shares the same SEA architecture and 100kWh battery as the Polestar 4 coupé. The Rear motor version produces 200kW and 343Nm, with a claimed WLTP range of up to 630km and a 0-100km/h time of 7.3 seconds.
The Dual motor version produces 400kW and 686Nm, reducing the 0-100km/h time to 3.9 seconds and offering up to 600km of WLTP range. The existing Polestar 4 coupé is quoted at up to 620km of range and 3.8 seconds for the 0-100km/h sprint in its quickest form, so the SUV gives away very little on paper for its extra practicality.
DC fast charging is supported at up to 200kW, while AC charging is listed at up to 22kW in selected markets. As always, real-world range and charging speeds will depend on temperature, driving style, charger capability and load.
Technology and cabin
The interior largely carries over from the coupé, with Polestar’s minimalist layout, landscape centre display and separate driver display. The main screen now supports nine widget shortcuts, up from six, which should make frequently used functions easier to reach.
Google Gemini replaces the previous Google Assistant setup, bringing more natural voice control and support for multi-step requests. Polestar also says Gemini Live can be used for tasks such as trip planning, translation and brainstorming, though how useful that proves in day-to-day driving will depend on local connectivity and how well it handles New Zealand accents, place names and road context.
Vehicle-to-Load is also coming to all Polestar 4 models via a future software update. The system can supply up to 3.3kW of AC power through a certified adapter, making it useful for camping gear, tools or small appliances. A new Camping mode keeps climate, lighting and entertainment settings available while parked.
Sustainability claims
Polestar continues to place emphasis on material sourcing and lifecycle emissions. The company quotes a cradle-to-gate carbon footprint of 20.2 tonnes CO2e for the Rear motor model and 21.1 tonnes CO2e for the Dual motor. The cabin uses materials such as MicroTech with recycled PET backing, optional Tailored Knit upholstery made mainly from recycled PET, and traceable chrome-free Nappa leather.
Those figures are useful for comparison within Polestar’s own range, but buyers should still treat them as manufacturer-supplied data unless independently verified across the full vehicle lifecycle.
First impressions
The Polestar 4 SUV looks like a sensible extension of the existing Polestar 4 line-up rather than a completely separate model. It keeps the performance and design-led character of the coupé but answers two obvious criticisms: the lack of a rear window and limited maximum load practicality.
On paper, the SUV’s extra cargo space, higher towing limit and standard rear window make it the more practical choice for New Zealand buyers, particularly those who want an EV for road trips, outdoor use or family duties. The coupé still has the sleeker profile and slightly sharper headline numbers, but the SUV may be the easier car to live with.
Polestar 4 SUV at a glance
| Model | Power | Torque | 0-100km/h | WLTP range | Price NZ |
| Rear motor | 200kW | 343Nm | 7.3 sec | Up to 630km | From $109,900 |
| Dual motor | 400kW | 686Nm | 3.9 sec | Up to 600km | From $119,900 |
| Dual motor Performance pack | 400kW | 686Nm | Not separately stated | Not separately stated | From $128,900 |
