"Polestar has long had an identity crisis. After being spun out of Volvo's performance division back in 2017 to become a separate brand, the two still feel like siblings who share the same closet. They're both premium Sino-Swedish brands that pick from the same parts bin for their models, collaborate closely on engineering and are under the same Geely Group parent company."
"The Polestar 4 is a sleek, coupe-shaped crossover that slots between the Polestar 2currently discontinued in the U.S.and the larger Polestar 3 SUV. My colleague Kevin Williams drove it in Spain last year. He found the EV capable, but missed the traditional rearview mirror, which the Polestar 4 replaces with a digital unit inside due to the lack of a rear window."
"Last week, I got behind the wheel of the U.S.-spec version in Austin, Texas, to find out whether this electric crossover can reignite Polestar's sluggish American business and carve out its own space in an increasingly crowded electric crossover market. After spending an afternoon with it, the Polestar 4 felt like it was brimming with personality, both in the way it drives and the way it feels inside. It falls short of some rivals in terms of specs, but it makes up for that with a"
Polestar separated from Volvo's performance division in 2017 but continues to share parts, engineering, and a parent company with Volvo, creating an identity overlap. The Polestar 4 is a sleek, coupe-shaped electric crossover positioned between the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 and shares architecture ties with Zeekr. The model replaces a traditional rear window with a digital rearview unit and emphasizes driving personality and enthusiast-oriented handling. The U.S.-spec Polestar 4 delivers striking design and an engaging driving experience while trailing some rivals on raw specifications, potentially helping Polestar pursue a distinct, fully electric direction.
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